Library directors received notice today that the set of databases offered to libraries by the State Library will be changing July 1.
The current set of databases we offer patrons are EbscoHost products.
The new set of resources cover much of what we’ve received from EbscoHost in the past including:
- books & authors
- business
- health
- general academic research
In addition, we’ll receive resources on language learning and auto repair.
For more details, introductory webinar information, and links to try the new products please see the complete message from the State Library included below.
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These resources will be rolled out *July 1, 2017* to all public libraries.
Until that time EBSCOhost will still be available to all libraries that have it through the state contract now. This will not change our Learning Express Library statewide contract.
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*State Library/Alliance Databases and Trial Information*
*Journal Database Category*
*Gale Gold package:*
Composed of these databases–
*Academic OneFile (with /InfoTrac Collections) *Books & Authors *Business Insights Essentials *Educator?s Reference Complete *General OneFile (with InfoTrac Collections) *Health & Wellness Resource Center with Alternative Health Module *Health Reference Center Academic *Informe Academico (Spanish-language) *InfoTrac NewsStand *InfoTrac Student Edition (High School) *Kids InfoBits (K-5) *Research in Context (Middle School)
*Our package does not include Opposing Viewpoints in Context and PowerSpeak Languages; the trial below includes these two*
For more information about the individual databases and a trial, go to ?
www.galesupport.com/trial/iowa2017
Password: goldfinch
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*Auto Repair category*
*Chiltons Library (Gale)*:
For more information about this database and a trial, go to–
www.galesupport.com/trial/iowa2017
Password: goldfinch
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*Reference category*
*Credo Reference:*
*Academic Core collection hosted on the CORS platform
For more information about this database and a trial, go to?
http://search.credoreference.com/auth/ip_unpw
User ID: iowalib
password: trial299
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*Language & Learning category*
*Recorded Books*
*Transparent Language Onlne*:
For more information about this database, go to?
http://www.transparent.com/libraries/language-learning-online.html
To set up a trial, go to–
Transparent Language Online Trial
Please feel free to try all the resources now!
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*Goal:*
The goal of this RFP process has been to get good value for good, usable products, and to enhance vendor competition in our State; we believe this package meets those goals. The contract for EBSCOhost ends June 30, 2017 and was not renewable. Per state rules, we had to go out for bid for a new statewide database contract for EBSCOhost to begin July 1, 2017.
*Pricing:*
The cost formula for public libraries will = $25 base fee + ( .06 Cents X Per capita per your libraries’ 2010 Census or Special Census) This is a one cent increase in the per capita fees.
*Example:*
So If your library has a reported Census 2010 of 1,000 people; you will pay
25 dollars + (.06 Cents X 2010 Census) = $85.00 *Q and A Sessions*
We will be holding two Q & A sessions this week in our Zoom online meeting room on these dates:
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*Tuesday May 16th* at 10-11 AM Room link: https://zoom.us/j/892445587
2.
*Wednesday May 17th* at 2-3 PM Room link: https://zoom.us/j/892445587
To access these meetings simply click on the link above and it will prompt you to download the Zoom client and then you will be directed to the Zoom room. We will open this room approximately 30 minutes before the meeting start time.
*Questions?*
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this change or the zoom meetings get in touch with Jay Peterson at the State Library of Iowa Toll Free: 1-800-248-4483 Email: jay.peterson@iowa.gov
Also feel free to contact your district office with any questions as well and we will make sure your question gets to the right person.
Thanks for your consideration.
*Jay Peterson* Library Consultant
*State Library of Iowa* | Des Moines Office