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New EBSCO eBook Reader Coming Soon
from EBSCO:
EBSCO’s updated online eBook viewer supports reading on desktop or laptop computers and tablet devices. Our reader is browser-based, so there’s no need to download special software or hardware; users simply search, click and immediately start reading.
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Spring 2015 Electronic Resources Trials
Take a look at the eresources available at discounted Minitex pricing!
Access to trials is available now through May 8, 2015.
Electronic resources are grouped by vendor:
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Explora from EBSCO Now Available
EBSCO recently announced the availability of its new Explora interface. The interface can provide access to any EBSCO database, but is targeted toward K-12 and public library researchers.
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New EBSCO K-12 Interface Coming Soon
EBSCO will begin rolling out a new interface to its K-12 databases in February. The new interface is called Explora, and it looks like it will be applied to the following ELM databases: Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center.
Common Core Best Practices with Points of View Reference Center
Reprinted from POV Newsletter, an EBSCO publication This month we're featuring a Common Core best practice from a high school in New York. Common Core Best Practices Ballston Spa High School, Saratoga County, NY Library Media Specialist Marie Rossi uses Points of View Reference
New EBSCO Metadata Policy for Discovery Systems
Edited from EBSCO and Ex Libris press releases Editor’s note: EBSCO recently announced a new policy that allows much of its database content to be indexed in competitors’ discovery systems, a practice it has not employed for years.
EBSCO Highlights Curriculum Standards
Edited from EBSCO press release As schools revisit state curriculum standards and more U.S.
EIU Country Reports No Longer in Business Source Premier
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) country reports are no longer included in Business Source Premier. EBSCO cites prohibitive cost as the main factor in deciding to not renew their contract with EIU.
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Language Translators in ELM and MinneTESOL
On November 9, ROI presented at the MinneTESOL (Minnesota Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Conference held at the Hilton Doubletree in Bloomington. This is the third time we’ve presented at this conference over the past four years. This year the conference brough