Tools and Training for e-Resources
Description
Public libraries in Ontario have free access to a wide array of
information and learning resources licensed on their behalf by Knowledge
Ontario or SOLS\OLS-North as part of the $15 Million Investment in
Public Libraries. These resources can pose new challenges for public
libraries, some of whom need guidance on how to effectively use them and
promote them. We have appointed a professional librarian (Rosanne
Renzetti from SOLS) to develop tools and provide training to public
libraries on how best to use electronic resources provided provincially.
She will develop resources, tools (e.g. subject portals) and strategies
to better use and highlight all Resource Ontario databases as well as
the new licenses for audiobooks and genealogy. She will also coordinate
and deliver training sessions on e-resources to library staff across the
province this year.
As of March 2010, we will launch a new website about funded e-Resources
for public libraries. Entitled “Compass”, it is a comprehensive guide
to:
- All funded e-Resources, by vendor, subject, and database name
- Training for library staff and library users (webinars, recorded
training, online training, etc.)
- Ideas on marketing electronic resources and making them
accessible
It will include:
- Detailed descriptions of vendors and databases
- Readiness checklists (a step by step guide to getting set-up and
using the products)
- Technical requirements
- Marketing Materials
- Support & Training (contacts, training materials, user guides
etc.)
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