All News Services databases now offer 'Save to Folder' tools. This new feature allows users to save content to a personalized folder for later retrieval within a session or during a later database visit.
Users can create personalized folders by clicking on the 'Folder Sign-In' link found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages, then entering an email address and creating a password. Multiple users within a single customer account can create unique folder sign-ins for any authorized databases. The same sign-in name and password can be used for each FOFNS database. Users can also save items to a 'Guest' folder without signing in to a personalized folder, but the folder will be emptied automatically when the browser window is closed.
Searchable content, except for Reuters® articles in World News Digest, can be saved to a folder. To save an item in any database to a folder, users simply click on the folder icon found in the upper right-hand corner of savable content pages. A plus sign appears on the folder when the item has been saved.
To access saved items, users click on the 'Saved Items' link, also found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages. If the user is signed in to a folder, a pop-up window will appear with links to content from that database saved during the current and previous sessions. If a user is not signed in, only items saved during the current session will be displayed. Clicking a link takes the user directly to the saved item and removes the pop-up window. Clicking again on the 'Saved Items' link restores it.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Teen Health and Wellness Adds Content on Green Living, Obesity, Other Critical Topics; Offers Greater Functionality for Increased Customization
Personal Story Project, Reading List Feedback Feature Allow Teens and Staff to Interact with Database
NEW YORK CITY, NY – January 14, 2009 – Rosen Online, a division of Rosen Publishing, a leading K-12 educational publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of new content to its award-winning Teen Health & Wellness electronic resource in several ‘hot topic’ areas including green living and obesity. The database tackles these urgent issues by offering a new section on green / environmentally-friendly living, as well as expanded coverage on obesity for teens. Other new entries include enhanced coverage of issues such as autism, sickle cell anemia, school violence, and domestic violence. School and public libraries report an increased demand for concise and well-researched information on these critical subjects, and Teen Health & Wellness provides anytime, anywhere access for teens and young adults searching for help.
Teen Health & Wellness now also allows users to interact with the database in new and exciting ways. The Personal Story Project invites young adults to contribute their own story about successfully dealing with or overcoming a challenge in their lives. Writers of stories selected for publication on Teen Health & Wellness receive a letter of commendation from Rosen Publishing and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. To date, numerous stories from teens across the United States have been published on the site and deal with issues ranging from alcohol abuse to scoliosis to eating disorders. In addition, teens and librarians can now customize database reading lists to include their favorite titles. They can suggest both fiction and nonfiction books to be added to each subject entry’s recommended reading list.
To serve the unique needs of its customers, Rosen has also made virtually all Teen Health & Wellness promotional materials, such as bookmarks and access cards, completely customizable, allowing libraries to easily add their library URL and login information. “Libraries realize that they need to make a connection with their users in order to alert them to the vast variety of resources being offered,” states Miriam Gilbert, Rosen Online director of sales and marketing. “Our customers have seen usage stats go up following Teen Health & Wellness marketing done online and via their own Web sites. We created this promotional kit to make it easy to put a campaign into place.” Customized webinar trainings are also available from Rosen Online.
About Rosen Publishing:
Founded in 1950, Rosen Publishing has a long history of providing high-quality nonfiction books for children and young adults. Recognizing an urgent need for self-help material written specifically for young adults, Rosen released its flagship book on venereal disease in 1958, the first of its kind for teens. Rosen Publishing continues to enjoy a strong reputation for its sensitive treatment of difficult subjects; accurate, age-appropriate information; and reassuring tone. Rosen Publishing Online, the newest division of Rosen Publishing, continues the legacy of publishing trusted and award-winning content with database and digital offerings. To address the information needs of today’s students and the school and public library communities, Rosen Publishing Online launched Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, in January 2007.
Contact:
Miriam Gilbert
Director of Electronic Sales and Marketing
Rosen Publishing
29 East 21 Street
New York, NY 10010
303/818-7187 office/direct
miriamg@rosenpub.com
www.teenhealthandwellness.com
NEW YORK CITY, NY – January 14, 2009 – Rosen Online, a division of Rosen Publishing, a leading K-12 educational publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of new content to its award-winning Teen Health & Wellness electronic resource in several ‘hot topic’ areas including green living and obesity. The database tackles these urgent issues by offering a new section on green / environmentally-friendly living, as well as expanded coverage on obesity for teens. Other new entries include enhanced coverage of issues such as autism, sickle cell anemia, school violence, and domestic violence. School and public libraries report an increased demand for concise and well-researched information on these critical subjects, and Teen Health & Wellness provides anytime, anywhere access for teens and young adults searching for help.
Teen Health & Wellness now also allows users to interact with the database in new and exciting ways. The Personal Story Project invites young adults to contribute their own story about successfully dealing with or overcoming a challenge in their lives. Writers of stories selected for publication on Teen Health & Wellness receive a letter of commendation from Rosen Publishing and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. To date, numerous stories from teens across the United States have been published on the site and deal with issues ranging from alcohol abuse to scoliosis to eating disorders. In addition, teens and librarians can now customize database reading lists to include their favorite titles. They can suggest both fiction and nonfiction books to be added to each subject entry’s recommended reading list.
To serve the unique needs of its customers, Rosen has also made virtually all Teen Health & Wellness promotional materials, such as bookmarks and access cards, completely customizable, allowing libraries to easily add their library URL and login information. “Libraries realize that they need to make a connection with their users in order to alert them to the vast variety of resources being offered,” states Miriam Gilbert, Rosen Online director of sales and marketing. “Our customers have seen usage stats go up following Teen Health & Wellness marketing done online and via their own Web sites. We created this promotional kit to make it easy to put a campaign into place.” Customized webinar trainings are also available from Rosen Online.
About Rosen Publishing:
Founded in 1950, Rosen Publishing has a long history of providing high-quality nonfiction books for children and young adults. Recognizing an urgent need for self-help material written specifically for young adults, Rosen released its flagship book on venereal disease in 1958, the first of its kind for teens. Rosen Publishing continues to enjoy a strong reputation for its sensitive treatment of difficult subjects; accurate, age-appropriate information; and reassuring tone. Rosen Publishing Online, the newest division of Rosen Publishing, continues the legacy of publishing trusted and award-winning content with database and digital offerings. To address the information needs of today’s students and the school and public library communities, Rosen Publishing Online launched Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, in January 2007.
Contact:
Miriam Gilbert
Director of Electronic Sales and Marketing
Rosen Publishing
29 East 21 Street
New York, NY 10010
303/818-7187 office/direct
miriamg@rosenpub.com
www.teenhealthandwellness.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Celebrate the Inauguration and Black History Month with Free Oxford Access
Oxford University Press is offering free access to their award-winning Oxford African-American Studies Center now through March 1, 2009.
To explore AASC, simply use this login:
http://www.oxfordaasc.com
Username: barackobama
Password: president
To explore AASC, simply use this login:
http://www.oxfordaasc.com
Username: barackobama
Password: president
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Global Issues in Context Now Available from Gale
This new resource ties together a variety of sources to present a rich analysis of issues — social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural — and headlines in world hot spots. It helps students think critically about global connections and the interdependence of all nations.
Find out more at one of these upcoming webinars:
Jan. 8, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 15, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Find out more at one of these upcoming webinars:
Jan. 8, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 15, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Accessible Archives Activates Counter Compliance Capabilities
From Accessible Archives:
Malvern, PA (January 7, 2009) - Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that the company is now fully COUNTER compliant. This project was completed in conjunction with ISSEL, a British firm highly proficient in the implementation of COUNTER, and coordinated by Unlimited Priorities Corporation acting in a consultative role.
Read more about this new service here.
Malvern, PA (January 7, 2009) - Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that the company is now fully COUNTER compliant. This project was completed in conjunction with ISSEL, a British firm highly proficient in the implementation of COUNTER, and coordinated by Unlimited Priorities Corporation acting in a consultative role.
Read more about this new service here.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
NetLibrary Introduces New Media Center
OCLC has released the new NetLibrary Media Center, a full-featured desktop application that allows library patrons to easily search, manage, transfer and listen to eAudiobooks from their local library. The free software application allows users to connect to NetLibrary, and then download and begin listening to eAudiobooks with just one click.
The Media Center combines familiar user functions available from NetLibrary’s Web-based platform to browse, search and check out materials, and adds enhanced features and functionality—such as a full-feature audio player; seamless download to a portable listening device; a new, feature-rich, easy-to-use interface; and desktop access to a library’s entire eAudiobook collection—for a superior user experience.
Librarians can to turn the NetLibrary Media Center on through the Library Resource Center.
Additional resources, including an online demo, Media Center brochure and updated eAudiobooks User Guide can be accessed through these links:
The Media Center combines familiar user functions available from NetLibrary’s Web-based platform to browse, search and check out materials, and adds enhanced features and functionality—such as a full-feature audio player; seamless download to a portable listening device; a new, feature-rich, easy-to-use interface; and desktop access to a library’s entire eAudiobook collection—for a superior user experience.
Librarians can to turn the NetLibrary Media Center on through the Library Resource Center.
Additional resources, including an online demo, Media Center brochure and updated eAudiobooks User Guide can be accessed through these links:
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