The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips

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The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips
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Todays presenter Insert Your Name Your
Librarys Name
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HOMEACCESS is a collection of searchable
databases including the full text of hundreds
of newspapers and magazines along with specialty
topics like Health Wellness,Genealogy, Antique
Collectible pricing, e-books for kids and auto
repair. HOMEACCESS is supported through local and
state funding and includes NOVEL
NOVEL is an online virtual library connecting New
Yorkers to 21st century information via local
libraries statewide. NOVEL is currently supported
with temporary federal Library Services and
Technology Act funds.
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Finding Your Librarys Website
http//midhudson.org/libraries/
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Database Access
http//www.yourlibrary.org
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Insert a screen capture of yourlibrarys website
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HOMEACCESS
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Log in
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Your Needs
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Need to research a disease or drug?
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Health Wellness Resource Center
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Health Information Project (HIP)
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http//hip.midhudson.org/hip_healthsites.htm
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Your Needs
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• Need to research a product before purchasing it?

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Product Research

• Go to ProQuest look at Consumer Reports

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Product Research
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Your Needs
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• Interested in looking up financial planning
  information for retirement?

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Financial Planning

• Go to ProQuest look at Kiplingers Personal
  Finance Retirement Guide

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Your Needs
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• Want to read more about a hobby?

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Read About a Hobby

• Use the Topic Guide in ProQuest

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Travel Ideas?

• Browse Travel Magazines in MasterFile Select

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Your Needs
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Need to keep up on Politics?
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Politics Current Events
Try Newspapers look at newspapers that appeal
to you.
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Your Needs
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Want to help your grandchildren succeed in school?
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Homework Help
Use the Homework Support resources
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Your Needs
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• Do you need books on a health condition?
• Materials about a hobby?
• Resources for planning a trip?

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Use the Online Catalog
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Search by keyword, title, or author.
Search all libraries or just your local one.
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Request-a-Title
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Requesting a Title
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Example
http//www.yourlibrary.org/
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Access

• To access the resources Ive showed you
  today1)Get a library card (if you dont
  already have one!)
• 2) Visit your local library or your local
  librarys web sitehttp//www.yourlibrary.org/h
  ttp//midhudson.org/libraries/(this link lists
  all libraries in the Mid-Hudson area)

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Getting Your Library Card
Its easy! Just come in with your photo ID and
fill out a registration card your card will be
issued on the spot! Kids under 18 must have a
parent with them.
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