[CASL-L] database usage changes?

[LaPlante, Casey]

Hi Jen--

Our Gale database usage is up by an average of 40% this year, but I've been
actively working on it. I had teachers post flyers in their rooms with the
respective QR code link to the database in their discipline, I've created
multiple pathfinders to specific reference books and databases for specific
projects, like curating a collection just for their assignment. I also
promote Academic OneFile for all of our Senior Capstone papers (a required
graded course at GMHS).

It definitely doesn't come naturally to students--they have to be LED to
the databases over and over, especially in the age of ChatGPT and the
rampant cheating we've seen lately!
I'm including the attachment flyer for the World History database--these
come directly from Gale and I add a QR code in the corner.
I'm also linking an example of a pathfinder for a History class.
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQQMWo07CTMs3gj1ncXJG2tf0foJkzZbuRBx3FNtyxQ/edit?usp=sharing>

Hope this helps,
Casey

On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM Rocca, Jen <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org> wrote:

> We've had a dramatic decrease in database usage this year. Our usage
> statistics are showing a pretty solid general decline despite our continued
> efforts to integrate stronger research skills into the core curriculum. To
> the high school librarians, are we unique or are you seeing this as well?
>
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