5. Library Catalog Ebooks NetLibrary Gale Virtual Reference Library Ebrary ABC-CLIO (formerly called Greenwood) EBL Coming soon: CREDO Reference!
6. Special Features Common to all our ebooks: Search within the book Quick click to chapters Ability to define words with dictionary Print - # of pages varies
19. Books 24x7 Only business and Information Technology topics 20,000 + ebooks! Not in library catalog – login through SkillPort Special Features: http://skillport.books24x7.com/apphelp.asp?item=GettingStarted Add bookmarks Organize using personal folders Read on a mobile device Get emails about new titles added to the collection
21. Request a Purchase Fill out form or email your librarian Purchases must be approved by program coordinator/chair Calendar Year budget (Nov. 30 deadline!) Accounting Business Criminal Justice Communications Health Care Management Health Fitness Humanities Information Technology Natural Sciences Social Sciences
22. How to Use Ebooks in Blackboard Add instructions rather than direct links Links need to be through the Proxy for library authentication Students get used to searching the library Add citation in APA format Students get used to seeing APA citations Students have the info they need to search Hint: use the “cite” button in the library catalog.
