This presentation gives an overview about the resources found in this virtual database. It also answers basic questions on how to access this database for free.

1. Bridging the Digital Divide Thomas Jefferson Information Center Public Affairs SectionU.S. Embassy Manila

2. Absolutely Free! provides access to 20 databases to users of Thomas Jefferson Information Center (TJIC). These resources cover topics ranging from current events and business news to science and the arts.

3. Who can use eLibraryUSA? eLibraryUSA is available to all members of the Information Resource Centers and American Corners.

4. How to get an individual account to eLibraryUSA? Individual accounts can be requested at TJIC. To register, contact a TJIC staff for more information. You must be an individual who is member of the IRC to get an individual account. Institutions and non-members of IRCs cannot request individual accounts to eLibraryUSA.

5. Can individual account be shared with friends? No, eLibraryUSA, is for personal use only. Friends who are interested in accessing eLibraryUSA should be directed to TJIC.

6. How to get help when having trouble accessing a resource in eLibraryUSA? Contact aTJIC staff or email mnltjic@state.gov.

7. What is Primo? Primo is a search engine that allows users to search a number of databases at the same time. You can search Primo using the search box underneath the eLibraryUSA logo. You must be logged into your individual account or using a publicly-accessible computer in an IRC or AC to access articles in the search results.

8. Searching in Primo

9. What resources can be searched through Primo? You can use the Primo search box to search across InfoUSA, Academic and General OneFile, Business Source Premier, Project Gutenberg, Hathi Trust, and Public Library of Science.

10. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to try?