Task #3

playing catch up... I had watched the video but didn't finish or blog about it, busy summer reading.
Intro to master file:

Extra credit-Google-a-day

Google a day: I had no idea this was available! I could see trivia buffs spending lots of time here. It would be a good tool for someone just learning to search for things and how Google works. I never chose race the clock, it made me too crazy...although it's like when the patron is right there waiting for an answer as you are looking for it ;-)

Enter this for the Sony e-reader, please.

Task #6

Helping Patrons: Yeah! I got all the answers correct. It was good review to make sure we utilize all our resources not just the obvious. Sometimes we give the quickest answer and can surely be more thorough.
Example question:
A student is looking for information about a battle that took place in Colorado during the late 1800's, and also needs an example of a prominent historical figure around that time.

a) show the student the Colorado History collection in the children's center.
b) open the Regional History Room and spend time finding appropriate info
c) search the Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection for battles.
d) all of the above

Task #5

Chilton Library: This database is a big hit at the branches and we no longer have to try to keep the large manuals around. Previously the auto repair was not as easy to navigate and printing wiring diagrams etc. was not straight forward. This is a valuable database to tell patrons about and then they can use it from home.."in their garage at all hours of the night "as one gentleman told me. I would like to see a simple bookmark type handout to promote this tool.
There is a lot of information at the Chilton library including recall notices and maintenance recommendations.