This class offers an overview of electronic resources available on HCL’s website, primarily subscription databases.
Class is presented by Electronic Resources Training Team members.
This class is required for librarians, associate librarians and substitute librarians who are new to HCL. New staff members are required to attend both Session 1 and Session 2 to complete the Electronic Resources class. Sessions can be taken in any order. It is not necessary to attend both sessions in the same month. Current staff, including current substitutes, who want a refresher are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Supervisory approval is required. Current substitutes should request approval from the supervisor of the agency where they substitute most often.
Session 1
1. Staff Home Page and Reference Desk:
Learn about the variety of information on the Staff Web and what is useful at the Information Desk..
2. Electronic Resources in Information Services:
Use a variety of electronic resources that include encyclopedias, bibliographic and periodical databases.
Session 2
1. Electronic Resources in Information Services:
More electronic tools that cover business, health, biographies, literature, science and education resources.