TexShare Training
Face-to-face Workshops | TexShare Training In a Box
Upcoming Vendor Webinars | Archived Webinars
EBSCO | Gale | LearningExpress | Pronunciator | ProQuest | Teaching Books
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UPDATES 9/12. New Workshop Series & Webinars
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| Vendor | Training Contact | Phone |
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| AMDigital | Ben Cartwright | 312-445-6290 |
| EBSCO | Lisa Dennis | 800-653-2726 x2087 |
| Gale | Stacey Knibloe | 800-877-4253 x18919 |
| LearningExpress | Shana Ashwood | 800-295-9556 x6433 |
| ProQuest | Arta Kabashi | 940-999-0927 |
| TexShare | Russlene Waukechon | 800-252-9386 |
Upcoming Face-to-face Workshops
EBSCO Library Resources Onsite Training for TexShare
Classes run October 3 - November 9, 2017
This two-part training covers LearningExpress Library, DIY Resources for Public Library Patrons, and the Explora graphical interface. Shana Ashwood, EBSCO’s lead trainer for LearningExpress, will help you get more out of LearningExpress Library when assisting patrons. She will review key platform features including our robust practice tests, educational eBooks, interactive tutorials, and career resources. Next, Lisa Dennis will cover DIY Resources for Public Library Patrons. From Home Improvement to Hobbies & Crafts and Small Engine Reference Centers, your patrons will have step-by-step repair instructions and craft ideas at their fingertips. Want “how-to” instruction on legal or small business issues? Look no further than Legal Information and Small Business Reference Centers! And finally, librarians will tour Explora, the graphical interface for not only your adult patrons, but for the young researcher as well!
Learning Objectives:
LearningExpress Library
- Register & Login to LearningExpress
- Navigate the LE Homepage & Centers
- Take Practice Tests & Tutorials
- Download eBooks
- Utilize Job & Career Accelerator’s Resume Builder Tool
- Access the My Center Repository
- Access Librarian Resources for Promotional Materials
- Direct Patrons & Colleagues to End-User Video Guides
DIY Resources and Explora
- Locate specific how-to instructions on a variety of home repair topics
- Inspire patrons with craft ideas and holiday projects
- Find related information for small engine machinery, maintenance and repair
- Create a variety of legal documents
- Access business plans that lead to successful funding for small business owners
- Identify and recommend different Explora interfaces by age group
- Describe the benefits of a My EBSCOhost Folder to patrons
CE Credit: 3 TSLAC CE hours
Target Audience: Any TexShare library – particularly reference staff in public libraries and academic education libraries
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TeachingBooks.net
Classes through October 16, 2017
Bring books to life!
From videos filmed in authors’ studios, lesson plans, book trailers, and vocabulary lists get ready to access resources that will expand reading experiences for all patrons and students.
Learning Objective: Attendees will discover online materials to engage and deepen connections to books read by homeschoolers and supporting literature exploration for all patrons.
Agenda:
- Meet-the Author Resources: Movies, Book Readings, ANPs
- Book Resource Pages: layout, features: lesson plans, book trailers, vocab.com, interviews, links
- Author Specific Resources
- Create custom reading lists to enhance programs and displays
- Sharing Tools support Reader’s Advisory
CE Credit: 3 TSLAC CE hours
Target Audience: Any TexShare library – particularly youth services staff, reference staff in public libraries and academic education libraries
Visit this page for more information and to register
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Upcoming Vendor-based Webinars
EBSCO
View Past EBSCO Webinars Here!
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GALE CENGAGE GROUP
Book Club Support with Your TexShare Resources from Gale
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:00 – 10:45 AM CST
Does your library offer book clubs? Or offer support for your community book club groups? Your literature resources from TexShare and Gale can help! Along with in-depth critical analysis, you’ll find detailed author biographies for authors and what makes them tick. These sources can be invaluable to interested readers! In this webinar, we’ll explore the resources and provide tips for integrating these resources into book club discussions.
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Addressing Climate Change: Harnessing the Power of Gale’s Science In Context from TexShare
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:00 – 1:30 PM CST
Climate change is a hot button issue for many and Gale’s Science In Context from TexShare can help provide reliable, authoritative information your users can count on. In this session, we'll provide best practices for getting to the information people need on climate change while keeping up to date on the debate.
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LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY | An EBSCO Company
View Past LearningExpress Webinars Here!
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PRONUNCIATOR
View Past Pronunciator Webinars Here!
PROQUEST ONLINE TRAINING
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TEACHING BOOKS ONLINE TRAINING SCHEDULE - 2017-18
Supporting Homeschoolers
Date: Friday, September 22, 2017. 10:00-11:00 AM CST
Explore tools and resources for sharing digital literacy materials with your homeschooling patrons. Includes diverse booklists and content-specific instructional materials.
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Build Classroom Collections
Date: Monday, September 25, 2017. 3:00-4:00 PM CST
Learn how to find and analyze curated booklists adding depth and relevance to your collection.
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Enhance Summer Reading Programs
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017. 10:00-11:00 AM CST
Discover online resources and tools to boost participation and excitement for summer reading.
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Exploring Instructional Uses
Date: Friday, January 26, 2017. 10:00-11:00 AM CST
Strengthen cross curricular literacy initiatives using instructional examples that explore strategies to supplement your current lessons.
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STEM/NF/MakerSpace
Date: Monday, February 12, 2017. 3:00-4:00 PM CST
Discover online materials to deepen connections and support programming focused on non-fiction, STEM and MakerSpace themed books and booklists.
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Biographical Info: Author Study Help
Date: Monday, March 26, 2017. 3:00-4:00 PM CST
Provide primary source author content, including movies and interviews, to support student research during Author Study assignments
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View Past Teaching Books Webinars Here!
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TexShare Training in a Box
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Basic Homework Help All the elements an instructor needs to conduct a 3-hour class on using the TexShare Databases to help K-12 students with homework-related questions. Participant Guide (PDF 903K) Homework Help Lesson 1 - covers the search process |
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Basic TexShare Reference All the elements an instructor needs to conduct a 3-hour class on using the TexShare Databases for Basic Reference. This course is geared towards staff members with little knowledge of databases. Instructor Guide (Word |PDF) Powerpoints: |
