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Gale Literature: LitFinder is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale Literature: LitFinder, including ...
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Gale's Literature product family is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale Literary Sources (now called Gale Literature), a cross-search of your library’s Gale literary databases that may include Literature Resource Center (now called Gale Literature Resource Center), LitFinder (now called Gale Literature: LitFinder), and Literature Criticism Online (now called Gale Literature Criticism). Join us to learn how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder. (Learn more about these enhancements athttps://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.)
Recorded on 1/06/20
Celebrate the freedom to read and continue the study of banned and challenged books with Gale Literary Sources from your Tennessee Electronic Library. Gale Literary Sources unlocks a wealth of literary content including author biographies, literary criticism, work overviews, and more through an integrated search of resources like Literature Resource Center, Scribner Writers, and Twayne’s Authors from TEL, along with any additional Gale literary content to which your library subscribes. During this webinar, we'll make sure you're well prepared to use this rich resource to its fullest capacity by exploring search paths, working with results and documents, and sharing best practices! We will also be sharing a LibGuide with Banned Book Activities and a special GIF to help promote your resource!
Recorded on 10/23/19
Gale In Context: Middle School is a research tool created to support developing middle school aged learners as they build critical thinking and research skills. Cross-curricular content combined with organizational tools such as Highlights and Notes, and a simple user interface helps learners feel confident as they explore. In this webinar we will review the tools and features available, as well as the simple design and workflow. Recent enhancements will be highlighted as well!
Recorded on 10/03/19
Are you searching for test prep resources for the ACT? Did you know your user’s have access to multiple practice tests (ACT, SAT, AP, and more) within Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) from the Tennessee Electronic Library? TERC has ACT subject practice tests, an ACT Online Course with a pretest to determine both strengths and weaknesses, and the Peterson’s ACT Prep Guide eBook. In this session we will share how to navigate TERC to locate: test prep (ACT, SAT, AP, civil service exams, etc.) find undergraduate and graduate schools for prospective students, locate resources to help pay for college like Scholarship Search, and career exploration tools (career assessment and resume builder). Join us to learn more about how TERC can empower users in your community. 45 min.
Recorded on 10/02/19
Increase Access and Discovery with LMS Integration! Did you know that several of your Gale resources from Tennessee Electronic Library can integrate with your Learning Management System? Gale has achieved conformance certification for Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) 1.0 and Deep Linking from IMS Global Learning Consortium. Now educators can seamlessly integrate their library’s Gale content into learning management systems that support LTI and Deep Linking such as Schoology, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle and others. In this webinar, we'll explore the possibilities this provides and share how you can get your institution set up for enabling students to access Gale content directly from their assignment, within their workflow. A continuing education certificate will be provided upon completion.
Recorded on 8/13/19
Gale Health and Wellness (previously Health & Wellness Resource Center) is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. (Learn more about these enhancements here: https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) In this webinar, we'll share what's changing and how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder.
Recorded on 8/02/19
Gale In Context resources are receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. (Learn more about these enhancements here: https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale In Context: Biography (previously Biography In Context), Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints (previously Opposing Viewpoints In Context), and other popular Gale In Context resources and how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder.
Recorded on 8/01/19
Gale In Context: Middle School (previously Research In Context) is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. (Learn more about these enhancements here: https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale In Context: Middle School and how these improvements will help students research smarter, not harder.
Recorded on 7/31/19
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship (previously Small Business Resource Center) is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. (Learn more about these enhancements here: https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) In this webinar, we'll share what's changing and how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder.
Recorded on 7/30/19
Gale OneFile periodical resources are receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. Learn more at our product enhancements site: https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale Academic OneFile, Gale General OneFile, Gale OneFile: News (previously InfoTrac Newsstand) and other popular Gale OneFile periodical resources and how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder.
Recorded on 7/29/19
This summer, Gale is releasing experience and design changes across its portfolio of products. These product enhancements are designed to increase access to library resources online, in the classroom and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll offer a sneak peek at these changes.
Recorded on 7/18/19
In today's cutting edge, technology driven society Career & Technical Education (CTE) is in high demand. Tennessee Electronic Library provides valuable Gale resources that will support and supplement your CTE programs. Testing & Education Reference Center’s (TERC) newly enhanced experience gives users in-depth information on practice certification exams, preparatory entrance tests, scholarships, and much more. Users will learn how to navigate to locate the myriad of resources available from within this Gale database and others that are provided by Tennessee Electronic Library. Join us to learn more about how these resources can empower users in your schools and community. 45 min
Recorded on 5/16/19
Gale Literary Sources unlocks a wealth of literary content to support Poetry month such as criticism articles, analysis of particular works, and biographies on the different authors along with primary sources such as poems, short stories, plays and speeches, and more. Easily utilize an integrated search of your resources: Literature Resource Center, LitFinder, Scribner Writers, and Twayne’s Authors from Tennessee Electronic Library. Gale Literary Sources offers key tools like topic finder and term frequency. During this webinar, we'll make sure you're well prepared to use this resource to its fullest capacity for Poetry Month by exploring search paths, working with results and documents, and sharing best practices! 45 min.
Recorded on 4/11/19
It's 2019, time to prepare for Summer Reading -"A Universe of Stories!" In this session we will discuss how to match readers with books that meet their interests using Gale’s resource, Books and Authors. We will take a close look at the Read-a-like Wizard and Who? What? Where? When? feature for finding great books for the summer reading program focused on Space and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. We will not only talk about how to find books, but also how to make sure the titles are the best fit by using the information provided in Books and Authors. 45 min.
Recorded on 3/14/19
Are you ready to discover advanced methods of using resource tools and features to support your users? Do you want to take your searching within Tennessee Electronic Library Gale resources to the next level? If you have developed basic skills using your TEL Gale resources, join this session for tips and tricks to help your users zero in on what they're really after! 45 min.
Recorded on 2/14/19
Your library provides essential services to support small business development and economic growth. Join us to learn how your Tennessee Electronic Library Gale resources can support your efforts and enhance your impact. In this session, we’ll explore how to use resources like Small Business Resource Center to support users in the initial planning phase of starting a business. 45 min. Recorded 1/10/19
Recorded on 1/10/19
The Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) provides a collection of multidisciplinary, nonfiction eBooks with ultimate access and usage flexibility. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. TEL has a customized eBook collection, topics including: STEM, Health, History, Literature and World Cultures. Recorded 12/18/18
Recorded on 12/18/18
Preparing for the next step in education or a career can be a confusing time. Testing and Education Reference Center (TERC) can help guide your students and patrons in a direction thats right for them. Whether you are working with students exploring higher education, recent graduates embarking on career paths, or business veterans in need of a change, TERC will provide you with support tools, including practice exams, financial aid information, school and scholarship searches, resume tools and career aids. In this session we will explore the different tools available to customize a unique plan for the needs of your students and patrons in order to improve their test taking strategies and prepare them for what's next! Recorded 11/27/18
Recorded on 11/27/18
Gale Literary Sources is on the Tennessee Electronic Library, and you can try it out today! Gale Literary Sources unlocks a wealth of literary content including author biographies, literary criticism, work overviews, and more. Gale Literary Sources will continue to offer key tools like topic finder and term frequency. Join this webinar for a guided tour of Gale Literary Sources and Books and Authors! Recorded 11/13/18
Recorded on 11/13/18
Are you looking for an overview of the Tennessee Electronic Library resources appropriate for college and universities? Would you like a peek at new features or a quick refresher on tools useful for higher education users? Join this session for a look at academic Gale resources available through TEL. Well outline whats available and explore key resources like Academic OneFile and Testing and Education Reference Center. Youll walk away with an idea of which resources to consult for classroom and reference needs, and youll learn to use key tools to support learning and research at your institution. Recorded 10/30/18
Recorded on 10/30/18
Health and Wellness Resource Center and the Health Reference Center Academic, are available through the Tennessee Electronic Library. They provide the authoritative health information you and your users need to get on track toward a healthier lifestyle. This webinar will explore the Health and Wellness Resource Centers reference, magazine, and multimedia content while providing navigation tips and tricks. Also, it will explore how the Health Reference Center Academic can support students and professionals. Join this session to help your community, and yourself commit to healthy living. Recorded 10/19/18
Recorded on 10/19/18
Business Insights: Essentials provides opportunities to support your business students or expand your reach into your business community. Business Insights: Essentials offers company and industry profiles and histories, market shares, SWOT reports, business periodicals, and much more! This content is perfect for students researching business concepts, for business owners monitoring industry trends, and for job seekers researching potential employers. Small Business Resource Center can support your efforts and enhance your impact. In this webinar, well explore how to use content and tools in Small Business Resource Center to support the initial planning phase of starting a business – sample business plans included! Join this session to learn how to use Business Insights: Essentials and Small Business Resource Center to support your business students and users! Recorded 10-16-18
Recorded on 10/16/18
Whether your users are looking for new jobs, assessing career changes, preparing for career-related exams, or looking to maximize workplace collaboration and performance, Career Transitions and Testing & Education Reference Center can help! View this recorded webinar to learn how to use your Tennessee Electronic Library resources to support professional opportunities. Recorded 9/21/18
Recorded on 9/21/18
STEM is increasingly emphasized as crucial to educational and economic success. With access to Gale resources like In Context and Gale Virtual Reference Library through Tennessee Electronic Library, your library can play an essential role in STEM exploration and learning for all ages. Attend this webinar and discover how to use your TEL Gale resources to support this critical area! Recorded 9/13/18
Recorded on 9/13/18
Kick off the new school year with a fresh look at your Tennessee Electronic Library Gale elementary school resources! This recorded webinar reviews content and tools that you can share with teachers and students to underscore the value your library brings to the classroom all year long. Recorded 7/26/18
Recorded on 7/26/18
Whether to support summer reading programs, or to beat general boredom, Kids InfoBits provides trusted resources to encourage kids curiosity and stave off summer slide. This recorded webinar reviews sources and tools within Kids InfoBits that you can use to engage children and inspire learning all summer, and all year long! Recorded 5/15/18
Recorded on 5/15/18
Get a preview of Tennessee Electronic Library's Testing & Education Reference Center in this recorded session! Testing and Education Reference Center provides the tools needed to achieve educational and professional success. Whether they are students exploring higher education, recent graduates embarking on career paths, or business veterans in need of a change, TERC provides your users with online test preparation, in-depth information on universities and training programs, and interactive tools to achieve their goals. This session dives into the content and explores features to make this resource a success in your library! Recorded 4/26/18
Recorded on 4/26/18
Do you want to take your searching within Tennessee Electronic Library Gale resources to the next level? Are you ready to discover advanced methods of using resource features and document tools to support your users? If you have developed basic skills using your TEL Gale resources, view this recorded webinar for tips and tricks to help your users zero in on what they're really after! Recorded 2/26/18
Recorded on 2/26/18
Kids InfoBits is a highly visual and engaging resource designed for beginner researchers in grades K-5. Multimedia materials and subject-based topic tree search functionality allows young learners to navigate with confidence. This webinar will review the tools and features in Kids InfoBits, as well as the great support materials available to help your learning community thrive.
Take learning to the next level this school year with library resources from Gale and the Tennessee Electronic Library
