[CASL-L] Database Subscriptions

[STEPHANIE PATTERSON]

We use two from Proquest- eLibrary and SIRS and  a few from Infobase Learning- Issues and Controversies in American History, Modern World History Online, Blooms Lit Criticism, Science, World News Digest, America at War and Classroom Video on Demand.

I sent out a trial for the social studies teachers and they asked for the last 3 from Infobase. A new course on America at War is using that as the main source of material for the elective.

We have been looking for a better video source and CVOD has very broad coverage. Many are quite interested- especially Family & Consumer Sciences.

I expect they all will be used heavily.

I dropped EasyBib years ago in response to complaints from English teachers (thou it was more along the lines of no instruction or interest in collaboration). Tried NoodleTools for a year and no one tried it all even with preliminary set ups with me.

I have note-taking tools/ organizers on a shared folder in the Google Drive folder and generally create or adapt something when I work with a teacher and set it up.

Stephanie Patterson
Southington High School Library
"Building character with critical thinking, creativity,
 collaboration and communication."
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From: CASL-L [casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] on behalf of Loretta Sullivan [b59lgian at mpspride.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 12:25 PM
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Subject: [CASL-L] Database Subscriptions

Hello!

I was wondering if I can get feedback from other high schools as to what databases are being used and how you/your teachers like them.  We use Gale and are looking to purchase Video on Demand (feedback on that?).  We would like to purchase possible science related resource/databases (or other content areas like social studies).  If you have any suggestions that would be appreciated!

Also, how many of you have subscriptions for Easybib vs. Noodletools?  What are your opinions on these (pros/cons) and what do you suggest?

Respectfully,

Loretta Sullivan
Library Media Specialist
Manchester High School

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