The document introduces the Vermont Online Library, which provides online access to articles, reference books, and medical information from any internet connection. Users can search across multiple databases or focus searches within individual databases. Search results are organized into folders by type and clicking an article allows reading, printing, or emailing. The library aims to ensure statewide online access to core full-text resources through licensing electronic databases.

1. Introduction to the Vermont Online Library Vermont Department of Libraries Amy Howlett Regional Consultant December 2007

2. The Vermont Online Library Use in the library Use anywhere you have the internet Find articles, reference books, and medical information

3. Use http://www.vtonlinelib.org to find the website for your library

4. Log on from home or work with the web address and password

5. Type your key words into the Search Box on the left, click Search, and…

6. Results appear in separate folders by type (magazines, books, news)

8. Looking at results Each folder has results listed from most recent to older Click on the article to read it Use the red TOOLS to work with the individual article

10. E-mail one item, a list of many, or the item citations

11. Search options Several different ways to search All offer the Tools to send or print results Practice to become a better searcher Use HELP for assistance any time

12. Basic Search: use keywords to find results. Good for proper names

13. Subject Search uses subject instead of key word. Often a better overview

14. Publication Search takes you to the magazine or newspaper to start

15. Publication search for Cleveland

16. Advanced Search = many options for linking search concepts

17. Don’t forget HELP HELP has excellent support for PowerSearch Options which explains much more fully how each search works Use HELP to find out about Boolean searching and wildcards

18. We’ve seen the databases linked for quick cross searching

19. Other Vermont Online Library options… Use the checkbox to indicate only the databases you want. Custom Newspapers for over 100 national and international newspapers …. Choose resources for students like Junior-K12 Look for medical information in the Health and Wellness Resources Center

20. Health and Wellness Resources Center Separate database, not cross searchable Many medical reference books Many suggested links to other resources and related medical terms A quick overview Includes alternative medicine resources

21. Similar search box, different layout

22. Search results in folders again, reference, magazines, pharmacy…

23. Related searches on the left

24. A separate resource for alternative health solutions, with its own tab

25. Click on an article to read it

26. E-mail or print Tool in the article Print icon to print the article E-mail to send it

27. “Guided Tour” really helps

28. The purpose of the Vermont Online Library… to ensure statewide, online access for all students and citizens to a core set of full-text information resources through the licensing of online/electronic information database products.

29. This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, through the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries.