New Trial - Mango Languages

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Annotation: Mango Languages is an online language learning resource. There are twelve different language courses that focus on conversational abilities. Some of the key features of the Mango software include: 12 language courses including 3 ( ESL) English as a Second Language courses, 100 lessons per course, remote access to patrons, unlimited amount of users, compatible with all browsers and operating systems.

Oxford Music Online Update

Following the launch of Oxford Music Online in March of this year, I am very pleased indeed to announce the resumption of regular content updates to Grove Music Online. The improvements to Grove Music Online involved extensive technical work, and although editorial work continued while the site was under technical development, it was not possible to publish our work on the site. This update is therefore devoted to re-establishing Grove’s currency. We have made minor revisions to over 300 articles, including many which record the passing of members of the music community. Sadly, the past year has seen the passing of a number of significant figures, among them the two great tenors Giuseppe di Stefano and Luciano Pavarotti, the maverick composer Karlheinz Stockhausen and the distinguished musicologist and editor of The New Grove Dictionary of American Music, H. Wiley Hitchcock. Improvements to Search and Browse With this update we have also begun our improvements to the searching and browsing. Grove’s subject classification now includes a category for ‘operas’. In the advanced search, you can search terms in only the articles on operas. In browse, ticking this box will give you a list of all the articles on individual operas in Grove. I encourage all regular Grove Music Online users to read our Tips for Experienced Grove Music Users for further guidance on getting the most out of the new site.Looking forward Our October update will be devoted to contemporary music, with new articles on contemporary composers as well as major revisions to existing articles. Among these is a significant revision of our article on Karlheinz Stockhausen. In March, 2009 we will have an update concentrating on opera and opera singers, new articles on both recent operas and on opera singers, and major revisions to existing operas.

New Trial - Gale Directory Library

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Product: Gale Directory Library
URL: http://access.gale.com/public/go/?key=4499_125521
Expires: 9/9/08
Annotation: Gale Directory Library is an online collection of Gale directories on companies, publishers, associations and more. Gale Directory Library allows researchers to:

• Use traditional print titles like a database
• Perform state-of-the-art searches
• Sort and export data to analyze or generate mailing lists
• Search 24/7 from any Internet-connected computer
• Print, e-mail or download individual entries
• Perform further research through hot-linked Web sites and e-mail addresses
• Generate custom results from marked items lists
• Access historical data through available backfiles

You can find out more information about the Gale Directory Library and the titles available on this platform at http://gale.cengage.com/DirectoryLibrary/. A complete list of the directory titles currently available can be found at http://gale.cengage.com/DirectoryLibrary/available.htm.

African-American History Online Update from Facts On File

The latest update to African-American History Online consists of a new dictionary tool, helpful American Psychological Association (APA) "How to Cite" guidance, more than 70 new primary sources, more than 90 new images and visual learning aids, and a significant amount of new content from our outstanding print collection. Users will find information on everything from topics such as Amercan education and the birth of black America to biographies on George Washington Carver, Gregory Hines, and Barack Obama.

American Indian History Online Update from Facts On File

This American Indian History Online update includes helpful new content and features, just in time for the new school year. Users will find a new dictionary tool, more than 145 new images and visual learning aids such as maps, graphs and tables, new primary source documents, and new content from 37 of our critically acclaimed print titles. Users will find information on everything from the Great Basin's Nez Perce tribe to federal Indian policy and women in American Indian society.

America's News Magazines Remote

America's News Magazines is now available for use at any library or from home with a valid Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card number. It was previously available in libraries only. We have added remote (at home) access.

America's News Magazines Remote

America's News Magazines is now available for use at any library or from home with a valid Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card number. It was previously available in libraries only. We have added remote (at home) access.

EBSCO Online Tutorials

Tutorials for EBSCO databases can be found at the following address: http://support.ebsco.com/training/tutorials.php

EBSCO Support Site for Staff

There is a link to the EBSCO Support Site at the bottom of each web page in the EBSCO databases
The direct link is http://support.ebsco.com/
An especially helpful tool on this site is the section entitled "Promote Your Online Resources"
Clicking on Public Libraries, brings up links to promotional items including posters and flyers, bookmarks, and special event kits.

Consumer Reports in MasterFile Premier

EBSCO's MasterFile Premier is also offering accesses to Consumer Reports without an embargo (See Gale entry from 8/7/08). An embargo is a period during which access is not allowed to protect the revenue of the publisher. Now users can access full-text articles from all 2008 issues, including the most current, September 2008.

New Trial - LearningExpress

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Annotation: LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Please see www.learningexpresslibrary.com for additional information

Alexander Street Press Music Blog

Alexander St. Press has a blog for its music collections. See http://alexanderstreet.typepad.com/music/

New Trial - Graphic Novels Core Collection

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Trial Period: 8/2008 to 9/2008
Annotation: Graphic Novels Core Collection highlights approximately 2,000 recommended titles with descriptive and evaluative annotations, plus cover art. Additional information can be found at the following address: http://www.hwwilson.com/databases/graphicnovels_core.cfm

Buffalo News Remote

The Buffalo News is now available for use at any library or from home with a valid Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card number. It was previously available in libraries only. We have added remote access.

New Trial - Study Jams

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Expires: 8/31/08

Annotation: StudyJams! is a new online learning service designed to compliment the school math and science curriculum for grades 3 - 6. StudyJams! takes complicated math and science problems and presents them using relevant, real-world examples students can easily understand. StudyJams! uses interactive, multimedia content to present challenging math and science topics. In addition, it has age-appropriate reference articles for research. Its learning content includes:
Animated videos in math and science
Step-by-step math tutorials
Karaoke songs
Slideshows
Thousands of reference articles and images
Daily news articles written for kids
All of its content aligns with state curriculum standards.StudyJams! also offers a points-based rewards system, which allows students to accumulate points on the site and then redeem them to create their own music mixes.

Natural Medicines Update

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database eUPDATE and eCE Here are just a few of the hundreds of updates we've made to Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database this month. You can learn more about these and thousands of other natural medicines by accessing the Database. Plus you can get fully-accredited continuing education credits.• Medihoney is a new medical honey product used for wound healing. It was just approved as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada. Medihoney is produced from a specific type of honey called manuka honey, which is from the Leptospermum species in New Zealand. The honey is irradiated to eliminate any bacterial spores. Honey is thought to improve healing by maintaining a moist environment, reducing inflammation, and antibacterial effects. Enzymes from honey are also thought to help with debridement of the wound. Honey dressings improve degranulization, decrease wound exudate, reduce pain, and decrease healing time. Keep in mind that different types of honey might not have the same effects. Most research has used manuka honey.• Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus) is now growing in popularity. It's a rare plant from Kerala, India and its fruit is commonly consumed by people of the Kani tribe. It is sometimes referred to as the "Ginseng of Kani tribes." Arogyapacha is now showing up in commercial products promoted for fighting stress and improving energy... Jeevani Jolt, Nocturnal Nutrition, etc. Preliminary research shows that arogyapacha can decrease some markers of stress in animals. So far there is no reliable research in humans.• L-carnitine is now being used more to fight fatigue. It's used for fatigue from multiple causes including cancer treatment, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, old age, and others. Some people with fatigue have lower than normal L-carnitine levels. Endogenous L-carnitine is involved in cellular energy production. Some clinical research shows that taking L-carnitine 2-6 grams daily might decrease measures of fatigue in the elderly and in patients with cancer and multiple sclerosis. This is promising, but preliminary.Sports supplements, beverages, and foods are now a $5.4 billion industry. As many as 76% of college athletes take a supplement to improve performance. Get the latest evidence and information about these supplements in our new report, vitamin D, and many others in our new course, Natural Medicines Used for Improving Athletic Performance.Tell a colleague about this service by forwarding this Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database eUPDATE.Tell the editors if you ever can't find a product that you are looking for. We add new products and new scientific information to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database every business day.If you are not already a subscriber, find out more about a personal subscription or getting access for your group or institution.Best regards, Phil Gregory, PharmDEditor, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database*CE is at NO CHARGE for individual subscribers and all members of group subscriptions. You may forward this to members of your group.Copyright 1995-2008, Therapeutic Research Faculty. All rights reserved.If, at anytime, you do not want to get this from us anymore, just let us know. We will never release your e-mail address or any other information about you to any other organization. We protect your privacy.

Consumer Reports in Gale Databases

Consumer Reports -- Now with No Embargo!!!!
Posted: 06 Aug 2008 09:06 AM CDT
Gale is extremely pleased to announce that our partnership with Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. has been revised to continue to offer Consumer Reports titles in full-text ? but now with no embbargo. Through this newly revised license agreement, users will no longer have to wait 90 days to read current issues of Consumer Reports titles through InfoTrac, our renowned periodical program.
Consumers Union (CU) is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization, whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers. Consumers Union publishes Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports on Health, Consumer Reports Money Adviser, ShopSmart Magazine, and Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide.
Consumer Reports titles can be found in the following acclaimed Gale resources: General OneFile, Academic OneFile, Popular Magazines, Health Reference Center Academic, Business & Company Resource Center and the Student Resource Center products, among others. Full-text for current issues is available without embargo for current InfoTrac subscribers beginning today.
Thank you for your continued support of the InfoTrac program. Soon to be on the new PowerSearch platform releasing this Fall, InfoTrac databases are truly the premier resources for all libraries - both in terms of content and technology!

Photofact Online

We are currently experiencing access problems with Photofact Online and will notify you when these have been resolved. In addition, this database will soon be available at any library but not from home due to vendor limitations.

Study Jams Database Trial

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Product: Study Jams
URL: http://auth.grolier.com/login/studyjams/login.php
UserID: study
Password: jams
Expires: 8/31/2008
Annotation: StudyJams! is a new online learning service designed to compliment the school math and science curriculum for grades 3 - 6. StudyJams! takes complicated math and science problems and presents them using relevant, real-world examples students can easily understand. StudyJams! uses interactive, multimedia content to present challenging math and science topics. In addition, it has age-appropriate reference articles for research. Its learning content includes:
· Animated videos in math and science
· Step-by-step math tutorials
· Karaoke songs
· Slideshows
· Thousands of reference articles and images
· Daily news articles written for kids
All of its content aligns with state curriculum standards.StudyJams! also offers a points-based rewards system, which allows students to accumulate points on the site and then redeem them to create their own music mixes.

Bookflix Update

5 additional pairs will be added free in September.
Downloadable resources. If you click on “Resources” the next page has a little apple that says, ”downloadable resources.” Below is what you will see on this page. Some great tools to help you increase the usage. Make the most of Bookflix in your classroom or library with these downloadable resources!
Downloadable Icon
Download the HTML or Windows Desktop icon to easily access BookFlix.
Parent Letter
Customize and distribute this letter to let students' and their parents know how to access BookFlix at home.
Teacher Letter
Customize and distribute this letter to let colleagues know how to access BookFlix at school and at home.
Patron Letter
Customize and distribute this letter to let patrons know how to access BookFlix at home.
Book Mark
Print and distribute this book mark to raise awareness of BookFlix in your school or library.
Poster
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Get in the Games with Biography Resource Center Today!

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:37 PM CDT
With the Summer Olympics just around the corner, you’re bound to get lots of questions from patrons looking for information on medal winners and athletes they’ve become fans of. In anticipation of that, Gale has some great things in store for Biography Resource Center, including:
Beginning August 8, the opening night of the Beijing Games, the Spotlight on the homepage of Biography Resource Center will focus on Dara Torres, who is returning to the Games for a record-setting fifth time!
We’ve added a new category browse list of Summer Olympic Athletes from the past and present. This list is one click away in the Top 5 Topic box at the upper left of the Biography Resource Center homepage, and includes more than 90 athletes spanning sports and countries. More than a third of the listees are international!
Updated athlete biographies as medals are recorded
Finally, your patrons may have questions about China, the Games’ host. Biography Resource Center is your source for biographies of Chinese non-athletes as well, including singer A-Mei to 19th century empress Zhi Xi!