[CASL-L] Virtual Collection I prefer

[Sara Whalen]

We used Gale Virtual Reference Library when it was part of iCONN for the
past two years. It is an amazing resource and worth every penny, if you can
afford it. I do not know if you can integrate GVRL with Destiny, but I'm
not sure that it matters at the high school level.  Students need to
conduct research using tools other than Destiny, and since GVRL is so
packed with high-quality material, it is a good way to convince students of
the benefits of using databases.

I am not familiar with other similar other virtual reference vendors,
however, so there may be other great resources out there.

Sara

Sara Whalen
Teacher-Librarian
Hamden High School


On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:56 AM, Tichy, Joan <
JTICHY at sheltonpublicschools.org> wrote:

> I prefer Follett.  I have Destiny as our OPAC and the integration of
> materials is seamless. The MARC record matches perfectly and the OPAC
> indicates eBook or print.  I use other products and they are easy too, but
> you need to link to the website and use a website or you tech department
> needs to set up an IP exchange.  I am not certain if there is a way to make
> Gale integrate as seamlessly into the catalog.
>
> Mason Crest just had a great deal.  They gave you a hard copy with you
> eBook collection for free.    They had a great selection.  I like to use
> both.  Joan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: casl-l-bounces at mylist.net [mailto:casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] On
> Behalf Of Geri Dineen
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:19 AM
> To: casl-l at mylist.net
> Subject: [CASL-L] virtual reference collection
>
> We are looking at building a virtual reference library to replace outdated
> materials and increase access. We do have some e-books from Follett that
> offer unlimited access, but are also looking at the Gale Virtual Reference
> Library collection. This would be a sizable financial investment for us.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this?
>
>
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
>
>
> Geri Dineen
>
> Library Media Specialist
> RHAM High School
> Hebron CT 06248
> 860-228-9474, ext 3317
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