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eLibrary
The affordable user-friendly
general reference tool
January 2005
Why Schools & Libraries Choose eLibrary
eLibrary is the easiest to use research tool available eLibrary provides quality, proprietary licensed content
not available on the “free” web Online delivery provides currency, diversity of content,
and variety of access methods – all in an engaging environment
Provides powerful, compelling resources for extending and reinforcing student learning and achievement
Standards searching helps educators integrate technology effectively into the curriculum—increasing technology literacy
Meets NCLB requirements, qualifying for purchase through funds such as Title II-D and IV-B
Why Students & Teachers Choose eLibrary
Teachers require reading-level and curriculum-specific resources from multiple sources
Teachers can create “electronic BookCarts” – lesson modules and pages with links to content for reading lists
Students can use the search by topic feature to retrieve a manageable amount of quality content when doing research, in a reasonable amount of time
Students need a tool to do research that will bring back safe, selected, age- and reading-level appropriate resources
Students need an integrated resource with varied content, media types and search methods
Parents need the assurance their students are doing research in “safe” resources, unlike Google
Remote access enables parents to participate in the study process
Why Public Libraries Choose eLibrary
Ease of use Widest range of media types – from traditional periodical
content and pictures to audio and video files to reference works
Point-and-click functionality ensures all users find information they need
Access to local, regional and national newspapers Daily electronic newspaper updates Reference desk gives integrated access to dictionary,
encyclopedia, almanacs, and more Library staff can create “electronic BookCarts” – pages
on topics of community interest or research activities for patrons of all ages and reading levels
About ProQuest Resources ProQuest resources unites high quality content,
standards-based curriculum, and online technologies
Provides resources wherever learning takes place
We advocate the WISE use of technology: Widespread – throughout the school, library, and community Interactive – engaging for users and extended into community
through BookCarts, local configuration, and supplied activities Sustained – research, presentations, fact-checking, lesson
planning, instruction, and more Effective – promotes technology and information literacy
Source Types:
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BooksPictures
MapsAudio/video
Radio/TV Transcripts
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Why eLibrary? Comprehensive yet easy-to-use searching for
beginning to advanced researchers Curriculum building tools are built-in for teachers Seven different media types, plus
“Editor-selected” web sites Newspapers Magazines Books Pictures Maps Audio/video clips TV and radio transcripts
More Help and Product InformationProQuest Support CenterSupport materials to help you encourageuse throughout your school Quick Start Guide Library Posters Product Logos PowerPoint Presentations Press Release Template Student & Teacher Flyers And more!
http://www.proquestk12.com
Local Configuration Manage and edit their default eLibrary
account settings Change default settings Configure multimedia access Create local library holdings Add additional account settings for
specific workstations And more
BookCart Administration Create new BookCarts Edit and delete existing BookCarts Search and locate available
BookCarts across your school/district and others
http://www.proquestk12.com
eLibrary
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please visit www.proquestk12.com. For further questions and support, please
call your ProQuest sales representative at 1.800.521.0600, ext. 3344.