Week 4 - Lesson 7 WorldCat

1.  I started by searching Martin Luther, then narrowed the search using "juvenile audience", and choosing "not fiction content".  I came up with 2,060 results.  I noticed the results reflected Martin Luther KING rather than Martin Luther.  I revised my search to "Martin Luther Reformation" using the same limiters and ended up with 84 books and the "right" Martin Luther!  :)  I would recommend "Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World".   Brookings is the closest library that has this book available.

2.  I searched "graphic novels classic books".  I only "limited" my search to "books".  I ended up with 787 results.  I would recommend purchasing "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.  Marvel Publisher

3.  I searched "My Fair Lady musical score".  I got 82 results, and further limited it to "scores" which dropped it to 56 results.  The selection I chose has an Accession No. of OCLC: 998214.

Lesson 4 - Proquest

1.  Lunar eclipse search:  I found 1,675 results for lunar eclipse.  After narrowing the search down to Christopher Columbus, the results dropped to 4.  The computer automatically changed the date range.  This could be helpful for patrons seeking information on a specific person and wanting the most up-to-date information available on the subject or person being researched.

1a.  I peeked in on Rhonda's Reads and Research blog and left a comment! 

2.  To help a patron find information on lotteries in different states, I would recommend they search "lotteries" and narrow the search using "location", including the states they are interested in finding the information on.

Lesson 2: Learning Express Library

1. For the patron who does not have his high school diploma, and wants to get a better job, I would recommend he use Learning Express and go to GED Preparation. I would also show him Job Search & Workplace Skills, Jobs and Careers, as well as Skill Building for Adults. That's four, but I think he could benefit from any and all of these choices, especially if he is undecided as to what he would like to do.

2. For the patron needing to improve her skills before applying for a different job, I would show her Skill Building for Adults and/or Job Search and Workplace Skills. Both options would give her information to boost her skills.

3. For the high school student coming in for help on his career report on nurses or pharmacists, I would direct him to Learning Express, Jobs & Careers. Under this he could go to Nursing and Allied Health, and then choose Career Guidance.

Lesson 3: World Book Online Reference Center

I chose Andersen's Fairy Tales. Special tools include printing, translating the text (very cool!), I viewed this using Arabic (such a beautiful alphabet), as well as the Norwegian language (because I'm Norwegian and thought it would be fun!) :) You may also choose to down load the e-book, e-mail sections, hear the text read aloud, and save to your research files.

This would be very valuable for our patrons who can not speak English, or who are trying to learn English, as they could either translate the text, or listen aloud and follow along with the words as the story is being read. Especially children who can not speak English, or are unable to read yet.

Lesson 2: World Book Online InfoFinder*

I chose World Book Explores Virtual Tours. Due to the anniversary of the Titanic sinking coming up later this month, I chose to view the Titanic virtual tour. I can see these videos being used by students doing research for a project or patrons simply using them for their own personal interest in various topics. These videos would also be nice for patrons who are visually impaired and want/need information on various topics.

In fact, I know of one patron I will personally share this information with due to her interest in the Titantic.

Lesson 1: World Book Online Kids*

(Former Resource Challenge Participant)

1. I chose "Maps and More". We are given three choices: "Interactive Maps", "World Book Atlas", and "Outline Maps and Flags". This information can be used for students completing assignments on different countries or for personal research for a trip, or just for fun. Ways I could see myself using it in the library include assisting patrons with their questions and locating smaller, lesser-known countries that we may not have books available for. The interactive maps allow students to see satellite maps as well as roadway and terrain maps. World Book Atlas allows you to print maps as well as learn additional information about each county such as climate, temperatures, agriculture, fishing, mining and manufacturing in that area. Outline maps and flags allows users to view and print simple maps as well as see each country or state's flag.