July 2009 SAILOR Database Transition Update for Western Maryland Public Library Staff.

1. Welcome ! – Audio Check
Perform an
Audio Check
•Raise your hand to speak
Details
After you perform your •Press Talk or Hold CTRL
audio check, please feel •Check Options > Filters< click Audio Gain
free to chat with your Control off
classmates. •Check your headset
when Audio is tested

2. J ly 2 0
u 09
Da b s Up a
ta ae d te

3. Le rn gOb c e
a in je tiv s
• Learners will be able to explain what SAILOR is and
what services it provides
• Learners will know which databases are now
available through SAILOR after the July 1st
transition
• Learners will become more familiar with the new
databases and their search interfaces
• Learners will be able to explain this transition to
patrons and show them how to access the new
databases

4. A ed
gn a
Wimba Refresher
Recap of SAILOR Transition
Gone with the… Transition
New Databases
Practice
Questions?

5. Let’s Review Our Wimba Tools:
The Pointer tool
These buttons indicate helps to “claim your
real estate on the
“Yes” or “No”
screen” lets everyone
know where
someone is about to
Click this icon to type.
“raise your hand”
Click on the big “T”
tool to type on the
Type your message in the chat box screen. Make sure to
and press enter. You can send hit the enter button to
message to everyone in the “Main make the text appear.
Room” or your can use the drop
down box to send to an individual.

6. It ’ s all about Communication
Feel free to chat – use the drop down box to
send to “All” or to a specific participant:
Raise your hand to talk:
Use the Check / X buttons to poll participants:

7. E-Board
• Tool Bar looks similar to Paint
programs
• Use the “Pointer” tool to mark
spot on screen
• The “T” tool to type on the screen
• Circle tool / Line tool
• Beware the “Erase” button,
it erases the entire screen

8. G u dN rm
ro n o s
– Turn off email, phones, instant messaging tools and clear other
distractions away from your training area.
– Participate and prepare to be called on by name.
– Raise your hand if you have an immediate question or comment.
– Be patient waiting for a response to your chat messages.
– If you need to leave the program, please send us a chat message
and exit to the lobby.

9. C a E rc e
h t xe is
Please answer in the chat area:
What is SAILOR? What do you know about it?
1 minute exercise

10. Le sTa ALo k
t’ ke o
Go to:
http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/
Take 3 minutes and look around. Find one thing to
share with the group.

11. P aes a w a y ule rn d–
le s h re h t o a e
G b o r R a E ta
ra Y u e l s te
There’s a tutorial
about SAILOR resources.

12. G n W th Tra s n
o e ith e n itio

13. N wkid o th b c
e s n e lo k

14. W a A o t…
ht b u
N v lis
o e t?
Good news!
WMRL purchasing subscription for
region – coming soon.

15. Tra s nS
n itio ite
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n itio ite
• http://galesupport.com/sailor09/
G toth tra s ns a dta alo k a u d
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16. Le sTa aLo k
t’ ke o
Go to your library system’s homepage or the WMRL site. We’re going
to take a closer look at the following databases:
• General OneFile
• Books and Authors
• Kids InfoBits
• Student Resource Center Bronze

17. G leP w rS a h
a o e e rc
• Publication/subject browse
• Individual account profiles
• Web 2.0 sharing tools – DEL.icio.us, Facebook,
etc.
• Cross-searching of databases
• On-demand translation
• Enhanced search results – images, videos, podcasts

18. C s-S a h b Da b s s
ro s e rc a le ta ae

19. S a hR s lts
e rc eu

20. B weP b a n
ro s u lic tio s

21. M Acu t
y co n

22. G n ra On F
e e l e ile
• “Replacement” for EBSCO MasterFILE Periodicals
Database
• A one-stop source for news and periodical articles
on a wide range of topics.
• Millions of full-text articles, many with images.
• Updated 5 times daily.
• Includes Fodor’s City Guides and other Ready
Reference tools
• Recently expanded backfile of Time back to 1920’s

23. P c eE rc e
ra tic xe is s
• Note homepage features of RSS feeds and featured
publication (these can be selected by libraries)
• Search for a periodical popular with patrons
• Do a generic search and look at the search results –
noting publication types (including multimedia),
limits, sharing features
• Practice changing databases
• Look at your Toolbox
• Optional: Sign-up for an account and note special
features

24. B o a dA th rs
o ks n u o
• “Replacement” for Novelist, based on What Do I
Read Next Series
Practice Exercises:
• Explore the homepage
• Use the “Browse” Tools – Titles, Genres, Authors,
Who?What?Where?When?
• Explore special features: Reading Room, Read-A-
Like Wizard, Expert Picks
• Optional: Sign-up for an account

25. Kid In B
s fo its
• “Replacement” for
Primary Search, Kids
Search
• For K-5, features
lots of images
• 90% of searches done for animals

26. P c eE rc e
ra tic xe is s
Go to Kids InfoBits:
• Explore the subject categories and narrow down
your search
• Search for Maryland – click on the different
publication types
• Click on Teacher Toolbox and note the tools,
especially the Judging Information section

27. Student Resource Center Bronze
• Middle School/High School
• Vendor Trainer :“A Big Encyclopedia”
• Discovery Collection built into SRCB
• Includes all of Shakespeare’s plays, including line
notes
• Biographical content, state reports, country reports

28. P c eE rc e
ra tic xe is s
Go to Student Resource Center:
• Search for one of Shakespeare’s plays
• Note the publication type tabs and the searchable
subject headings to the left

29. S e ia Da b s s
p c lty ta ae
Take some time to explore the following new
resources:
• Small Business Resource Center – DIY Marketing,
Business Plans, etc.
• Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
• Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
• Military and Intelligence Database
• Religion and Philosophy Collection

30. A A
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Lis o eth gy u ll ta ea a fro to a sc s.
t n in o ’ k wy m d y’ las

31. Questions? Comments?
Emotional Outbursts?