To SIRS with Love...
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Through the MDK12 Consortium, we all have access to SIRS Discoverer, SIRS Decades, and SIRS Knowledge Source. But, when was the last time you really took or, perhaps, I should say, "had" the time to check out all of the cool features these great resources have to offer? Learn about the super-cool features like downloadable eBooks, resources for educators, built-in student supports, Common Core Correlations, and more. Discover where to access free promotional and training tools that you can use to make these resources more accessible to colleagues and students.
To SIRS with Love...
- 1. To SIRS with Love¡ Dedra Van Gelder I.S. for Library Media Charles County Public Schools October 16, 2014 dvangelder@ccboe.com @nerdeelibrarian http://thenerdeelibrarian.blogspot.com/
- 2. Agenda ? Overview of content ? What¡¯s NEW & What¡¯s AWESOME ? Educator resources & training materials
- 3. SIRS Discoverer ? Elementary/Middle ? Current Events ? Spotlight of the Month ? World Almanac for Kids ? Encyclopedia ? Dictionary / Thesaurus ? Educators' Resources ? Workbooks ? Leading Issues New! ? Animal Facts New! ? Nonfiction Books New! ? iThink Skills Tutor ? Science Fair Explorer ? Skills Discoverer ? Activities ? Biographies ? Fiction ? Country Facts ? Pictures ? Maps of the World
- 6. Leading Issues ? Topic Overview ? Terms to Know ? Essential Question ? More Viewpoints ? Visual Literacy ? Critical Thinking Questions ? Learn More ? iThink Skills Tutor
- 9. Educator Resources & Training Materials
- 10. SIRS Knowledge Source ? Issues Researcher ? Government Reporter ? Renaissance ? WebSelect ? Search it all or just a section ? Can sort by source type, lexile, relevancy, or date ? Emailed article = full text plus citation (MLA/APA) ? Today¡¯s News
- 12. What¡¯s in each mini database?
- 15. Leading Issues
- 19. SIRS Decades
- 21. Timeline
- 22. Educator Resources & Training Materials ? Standards Correlation ? Librarian¡¯s Corner ? Video tour ? Help ? Citation cheat sheet
- 23. More bookmarks & posters & handouts¡ oh my! ? Dog bookmarks ? Love your Library poster ? SIRS and Common Core pdf ? Training videos
- 24. Need help? ? For customer service help with account maintenance including IP updates, expired accounts, subscription adjustments, preference settings, billing issues, renewals, usage questions, please call: ? Phone: 1.800.521.0600, ext. 77112 or customer_service@proquest.com Representatives are available: Monday-Friday, 8 am ¨C 6pm, ET. ? Specific questions about MDK12 Digital Library accounts may be directed to: ? Kara Hewett, Customer Support Representative ¨C Kara.Hewett@proquest.com
- 25. Contact information: Dedra Van Gelder Email: dvangelder@ccboe.com Twitter: @nerdeelibrarian Blog: http://thenerdeelibrarian.blogspot.com/
- 26. Music Credits ? Kean and Eunice. To Sir With Love. Universal Records, 2014. MP3. ? Lulu. To Sir With Love. Treasury Collection, 2014. MP3. ? Soul Asylum. To Sir With Love (Live). Rec. 28 June 1997. Columbia/Legacy, 2005. MP3. ? The Pyramids. To Sir With Love. Sanctuary Records Fontana, n.d. MP3.