Public Library Trial Databases: We Need Your Input!

Public Library Colleagues,

In response to the recent survey on the needs for public libraries, the GALILEO Public Library Electronic Collection Development Group is providing several trial databases for the public library community to consider as potential resources for FY 2013 (which starts July 1, 2012). Based on areas of need identified by survey respondents, the group has decided to focus on the following areas for resources: Automotive Repair/Manuals, Job/Career/Small Business, Language Learning, Legal Forms/Legal Information, and Test Preparation.

It is critical that we receive input from all public library staff during the trial period, which extends from September 12 (today) to November 30.

How can you help?

1) Go to the GALILEO Database Trials page to request a username and password: http://help.galileo.usg.edu/librarians/galileo_database_trials/

2) Sign up for and attend upcoming vendor information sessions on the trial databases (Some are coming up this week, so check soon!)

3) Sign in to review trial databases listed on the Database Trials page

4) Complete a brief evaluation form for each resource you review: http://trialdatabaseevaluation.questionpro.com/

Below is a list of the trial databases in 5 subject areas are being considered.

If you have questions or comments or would like to recommend another resource for consideration, please use the GALILEO Contact Us form (http://www.galileo.usg.edu/contact) or contact a member of the electronic collection development group, Susan Cooley, Carolyn Fuller, Alan Harkness, Merryll Penson, or Helen Poyer.

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Trial Resources for Review

Automotive Repair/Manuals
* Auto Repair Reference Center (EBSCO)
* Chilton Library (Gale)

Job/Career/Small Business
* Career Cruising
* Entrepreneurship (ProQuest)
* Job and Career Accelerator (LearningExpress Library)
* Optimal Resume
* ReferenceUSA
* Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)
* Universal Class (from Recorded Books)

Language Learning
* English Language Learner (EBSCO)
* Mango Languages
* MUZZY Online (from Early Advantage)
* PowerSpeak Languages (Gale)
* TELL ME MORE
* Transparent Language (from Recorded Books)

Legal Forms/Legal Information
* Law Depot (from Recorded Books)
* Legal Information Reference Center (EBSCO)
* LegalForms (Gale)
* LexisNexis Library Express

Test Preparation
* ePrep (from Recorded Books)
* LearningExpress Library