| ProQuest
provides a dynamic video full of photos and text showcasing
the TexShare Databases. Download the executable file for
the screensaver application. Select the
Flash file for the video. The YouTube version
(with sound) can be embedded on your library's website.
Public Library Version:
Screensaver install app (Windows)
Flash Video
See
it on YouTube
Academic Library Version:
Screensaver
install app (Windows)
Flash Video
See
it on YouTube |
EBSCO provides
a shorter, robust screensaver publicizing the TexShare
Databases. Select the Flash file for a preview.
Version For All Libraries:
Screensaver
install app
(Mac and PC versions available)
Flash
Video
See
it on YouTube |
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NEW FOR K-12 LIBRARIES!
This screensaver application from Ebsco has been created
especially for Texas public schools participating in the
new
K-12 Databases Program.
Version
For K-12 Libraries:
Screensaver
install app
(Mac and PC versions available)
Flash
Video
See
it on YouTube
See it on TeacherTube |
| NEW FOR COMMUNITY
COLLEGE LIBRARIES! Faculty, staff and students
of Texas community college libraries can seamlessly connect
to EBSCOhost online resources by using the Google Scholar
search service.
View a brief tutorial on how to access
TexShare’s EBSCOhost
collection via Google Scholar online at http://www.ebscohost.com/special/
resources/texshare/movie/googleScholar.html
Community college libraries running a proxy server
to
authenticate remote users can make this service available
to off-site users by including a Google Scholar link
on their
library websites. For those libraries that do not support
remote
access via a proxy server, this service can currently
be used
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Radio spots endorsed by the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission will be airing throughout Texas
starting April 20, 2009! The announcements tell listeners
of the powerful community resources they have available
to them, with library services available both on-site
and on-line.
A file of the ad is posted on the TexShare web site
at http://www.texshare.edu/statistics/radiospots.html
for your listening convenience. Also on that page, downloadable
scripts of the ad that local radio stations can read
on their broadcasts, and a full listing of cities and
station call numbers where the ad will be playing.
Please help us rate the impact of these announcements
by sending anecdotes and/or gate counts and database
usage counts for the month before the ads are run and
the month during which the ads are run. Feedback and
statistics can be sent by e-mail to texshare@tsl.state.tx.us.
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| Answer consumer questions with the TexShare
Databases! Print out the handout below as a guide to the
consumer information that is available on TexShare, frequently
asked consumer questions, and reliable consumer web sites. |
| Consumer Information
Handout - PDF file
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| Use these customizable materials made in
Word format to plan and prepare for a library Open House.
These documents were passed out to attendees of the "Breakfast
Bytes with TexShare: Take a Bite at Our Model Open House"
presentation at the 2008 Texas Library Association Conference. |
Contributor
Thank You Stand
Open House
Article |
Open
House Program Card
Open
House Invitation |
Open
House Soliciting Businesses
TexShare
Screensaver and Video Links |
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In this section, you will
find print resources to download, Web buttons and logos,
sample press releases and opinion articles, and resources
from TexShare vendors. Download the materials about
TexShare and the Library of Texas and print them on
your library's printer. The materials will help to raise
awareness of the database resources in your library.
View
outreach resources |
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| Unlock the maximum benefit of the TexShare
Databases and sharpen research skills by utilizing the
online search guides and tutorials provided here. Support
for development of these materials provided by the TexShare
Education Services Working Group. |
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The Bridge to TexShare
for Small and Rural Libraries -
A concise introduction to TexShare programs
and services. Included in the section are FAQs,
database explanations and subject pathfinders, searching
tips, links to online resources,
and more.
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Online database
search guide tutorials (These tutorials are
included as part of The Bridge to TexShare for Small
/ Rural Libraries)
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Library
Instruction Materials on the Internet
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Uncloaking
Your Electronic Collections - Powerpoint of
Promoting Library Online Services: Download the
presentation by Lesley Williams
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| This
toolkit includes a Texshare Communication Plan Workbook,
and materials to enthuse staff, customers, funding entities,
and others in the community about TexShare services. TexShare
is an exciting, cost effective, and information rich resource
and we are pleased to provide these items to help you. |
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| Gale
provides a full-service Web page specifically for Texas
libraries. Navigation guides, guided tours, search tips,
and much more are ready to be downloaded. Also included
is a link to tips on marketing the resources at your
library.
TexShare
Gale Web site
EBSCO Publishing is proud to provide
databases to Texas Libraries. The materials on their
web site are offered to help individual Texas libraries
gain exposure for the database projects sponsored through
the Texas State Library & Archives, Texas Education
Agency, and TexShare.
TexShare
EBSCO Web site |
Describe how TexShare and / or the Library
of Texas meets the basic education, health, and economic
information needs of your patrons and communities, and
get a push pin put on the map for your library!
View
the TexShare anecdote page. |
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