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TexShare Outreach Materials

 
Videos and Screensavers
screenshot of the beginning of the ProQuest YouTube video 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
screenshot of the beginning of the EBSCO YouTube video

screenshot of the K-12 Databases YouTube video 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
Open House Materials
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

 
TexShare Database Bookmarks, Flyers, Posters,
and Other Resources
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
Library Instruction Materials: Online Database Searching Guides
and Other Resources
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.
 

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.

Online database search guide tutorials (These tutorials are included as part of The Bridge to TexShare for Small / Rural Libraries)

Library Instruction Materials on the Internet

Uncloaking Your Electronic Collections - Powerpoint of Promoting Library Online Services: Download the presentation by Lesley Williams

TexSharing Toolkit

Version 2 - Now Includes Communication Plan Workbook

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.
TexShare Resources Supplied by Vendors

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

TexShare Anecdotes
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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