Tag Archives: Research

2023 INSPIRE & New User Interfaces from EBSCO – 1 LEU

INSPIRE logo lifelong learning library for HoosiersGet to know the new look and feel of EBSCO’s interfaces; INSPIRE search, Explora, Reference Centers and EBSCOhost! Join us for a demonstration of the enhanced user experience and easy to use functionality.

Date Recorded: 8/1/2023

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Lisa Jones / EBSCO

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All Free for the Finding: Digging up Family History for Free on the Internet – 1 LEU

image of genealogy family treeThis presentation is a sampling of the best, free websites for genealogy.  Attendees will become versed in research tips, general genealogy websites, Indiana genealogy websites, immigrant genealogy websites, British genealogy websites, and newspaper websites.

Date Recorded: 3/29/2023

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Angela Porter, Genealogy Librarian / Indiana State Library

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Using Book Connections at the Public Library – 1 LEU

Teaching books logo using book connections at the public libraryEngage and inspire readers with Book Connections resources that can be used both with patrons and behind the scenes. In this webinar we will highlight ways to implement resources in your youth services library programming as well as new tools to complement your work to enhance diversity in your library collections. Learn about the Collection Analysis and Diverse Books Toolkits, ready-to-use resources for your book clubs and story times, homework help features, and more. TeachingBooks and Book Connections are provided to all Indiana schools, public libraries, universities and residents through INSPIRE, a service of the Indiana State Library.

Date Recorded: 2/15/2023

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Book Connections/TeachingBooks Staff

 

Digital Preservation: What Libraries Need to Know – 1 LEU

Indiana Digital Preservation logo shape of IndianaWhen digitizing materials from your library, preservation is just as important as access. In this presentation from representatives of Indiana Digital Preservation, or InDiPres, you will learn what digital preservation entails, including the processes that InDiPres uses to prepare and include content into its preservation network, and how this practice is essential to any library’s digital initiatives plan.

Date Recorded: 1/25/2023

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Justin Clark, Digital Initiatives Director / Indiana Historical Bureau and Charla Gilbert, Director / Vincennes University and Janice Gustaferro, Metadata Librarian / Butler University

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Enriching School Wide Collaboration around Books and Authors – 1 LEU

teaching books logoSchool library staff! Spread the word and lead the way with resources that directly enrich the literacy work in your school in all content areas.  Perpetuate leadership and support school-wide collaboration with colleagues, students, families, and administrators through engaging materials with easy to use share options and promotional tools to excite your community. Book Connections/TeachingBooks is one of many databases provided free to all Indiana residents via INSPIRE.in.gov.

Date Recorded: 7/13/22

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: TeachingBooks/Book Connections staff

 

Marketing Tools for INSPIRE – 1 LEU

logo for Indiana's INSPIRE databasesFind out about the marketing tools available to promote INSPIRE in your library. We will show you how to go beyond pens and pencils to social media, promotional videos and more.

Date Recorded: 5/11/22

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: John Wekluk, Communications Director / Indiana State Library and Stephanie Hughes and Meghan Bass / Jarbo Marketing

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What’s Up Wednesday – Get INSPIRED: Access Indiana and a Review of INSPIRE Resources and Search Strategies – 1 LEU

INSPIRE logo lifelong learning library for HoosiersPaula Newcom demonstrates how to sign up for an Access Indiana account and merge your EBSCO account and Access Indiana account into one combined account. Kara Cleveland shows the various access points one can use to start an EBSCO search along with different search strategies.

Date Recorded: 4/13/22

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Paula Newcom, Northeast Regional Coordinator, and Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library

Resource:  Access Indiana INSPIRE 4-13-2022

 

What’s Up Wednesday-Get INSPIRED: Live Demo/Q&A with Paula Newcom – 1 LEU

logo for Indiana's INSPIRE databasesINSPIRE is Indiana’s Virtual Online Library. INSPIRE is a collection of online academic databases and other information resources that can be accessed by Indiana residents. This will be an informal question and answer session about all things INSPIRE.

Date Recorded: 11/10/21

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Paula Newcom / Indiana State Library