Rocket Languages

Please try out Rocket Languages and compare it to Tell Me More and PowerSpeak. Login URL: http://admin.rocketlanguages.com Username: stokesl@lvccld.org Password: 5k1UTSav Once you are logged in, you will be in the administrative portal. You will be able to see the usage reports here; it is very intuitive. You will see this registration URL in the bottom left [...]

Tell Me More New Interface

Since we are evaluating language databases, we have learned that Tell Me More has a new user an updated user interface and is much easier to navigate for your patrons. Below I have a link that you can login and see it. Please compare this new interface with the other language trial – PowerSpeak Access [...]

TrueFlix

TrueFlix is a new online resource that leverages the award-winning content from True Books to help students learn through the inquiry process. Before you begin your free trial, please carefully review the technical requirements listed below, then click on the following link to make sure every computer that will access TrueFlix has the proper plug-ins [...]

Bookflix

Before you begin your free trial, please carefully review the technical requirements listed below, then click on the following link to make sure every computer that will access BookFlix has the proper plug-ins installed:

America the Beautiful Trial

To access your free trial: 1.  Go to http://go.grolier.com/freetrial 2.  Enter in the username and password below, in all lowercase: User name:  lvccl2012 Password:  lvccl2012 3.  Explore America the Beautiful 4.  After reviewing the trial database please Your free trial subscription to the following databases will end on July 2, 2012

Gale Database Trials

We have a trial with Gale setup for Chiltons, Nevada Legal Forms (shows Michigan) and PowerSpeak. For Chiltons and PowerSpeak we would be looking to replace similar databases we already have (Auto Repair and Tell Me Morew) When evaluating the Legal forms keep in mind we have free resources for forms on the Hot Topic [...]

Trial Database Early World of Learning

Early World of Learning designed for PreK-2 grades. ID: clarkco PW: clarkco After reviewing this database please This will be active until June 1st.

Weiss & Street Ratings Trial

Weiss & Street Ratings trial database subscription will run from August 3 to September 3. Please take a look and post your comments. The main gateway screen consists of 5 major categories represented by five tabs on the search page.  The tabs are as follows:  Banks & Thrifts (covering every bank regulated by the Federal Reserve)    [...]

AtoZ Databases vs. ReferenceUSA

Thanks to the many reference staff who took a look at AtoZ Databases.  Most staff feel it’s not a bad product but seems harder to use than ReferenceUSA.  We are looking at for a cost savings over ReferenceUSA. Here are the comments from a variety of reference staff: Spent a day using this instead of [...]

Trials for 4 Gale Databases

Below is the access to Career Transitions, Global Issues, Powerspeak, and our Testing and Education Reference Center.  Also, for your convenience, I’ve included one sheets.  I hope you find this information helpful. http://trials.gale.com/public/go/?key=11351_171643 Career Transitions Sell Sheet w Phase 2 Features Global_Issues_K12_customer_one_sheet INSIDE WEST Powerspeak Sell Sheet TERC Product Overview Please leave your comments about these databases. They [...]

Career Transitions

At a time when the need to re-evaluate, alter or develop careers is greater than ever, Gale has developed a new electronic resource offering a comprehensive guide to career change. Career Transitions is a complete, guided, self-paced application that walks the individual through the process — taking stock of the current situation, assessing strengths and [...]

JobNow by BrainFuse

BrainFuse is now offering a new component to their homework offering called JobNow. It has three components: resume builder, live interview coaching and career resources for finding a job. View the demo and let me kown if your patrons would find this valuable.

A To Z Maps Online

We have a trial of  A To Z Maps Online . If you want to try it you will need to ask your reference department head or all Susan, Becky or Steve or Jon to get the user ID and password. (They are in process of adding the entire USGS Topo Map Collection) All maps [...]

Inventions and Discoveries

The newest addition to World Book’s Digital Libraries World Book Digital Libraries offer an online, interactive complement to World Book.s most popular print reference sets. Each library features all the content from the print set as well as videos and animations, interactive activities, curriculum correlations, and links to encyclopedic content. Inventions and Discoveries is an [...]

American History Videos – Trial

Please take 5 minutes and look at this trial database of American History Videos. Please vote on whether or not we should add this to our virtual collection and/or leave your comments. Expires May 16, 2009.

Historic Map Works Library Edition – Trial

Historic Map Works Library Edition is one of the most extensive digital map collections available, with over 200,000 high-resolution, full color historic maps. The core of the collection consists of property and land ownership maps illustrating the geographic and development history of the United States. This unique content allows genealogists, historians, and researchers to track [...]

Database Trial – DragonSource Qikan Chinese Online Reading Room

A database of 2000 of China’s most well-known and circulated titles of magazines and journals are available in three formats – Text base, PDF and audio.  Text based version covers 1997 to the present.  Currently, PDF and audio cover from 2006 to the present but there are plans to provide older issues in the near future. Patrons [...]

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center – Trial

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center provides comprehensive full-text content for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts and recreation activities today. Including full-text for more than 500 magazines and books, as well as access to 333 videos and 144 hobby reports, this database offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of [...]

Database Trial – ProQuest Historical Newspapers – San Francisco Chronicle

Please take a look at the Historical San Francisco Chronicle.  I wondering if this would be useful for our patrons researching Nevada or western history. Please leave a comment of what you think about us purchasing this database.  We currently have the LA Times and NY Times for historical content.  These two newspapers are well [...]

Popular Culture Universe (Database Trial)

Offers information about pop culture from the 1920s to the present.  Easy access from the colorful timeline at the top of the main page, or access via the subject area.  They even provide audio and videos for students to learn about writing research papers, avoiding plagiarism or making a compelling argument.  For Teachers, they offer lesson [...]