Jones eGlobal Library

The Jones eGlobal Library provides “powerful federated search technology” that allows you and your students to search using multiple databases. With one query, databases such as ProQuest, Gale, and others—even your own school library—will be searched. Results of searches through this research library are integrated/merged to make finding just that right content easy for you and your students. Whether you are searching for ebooks, curriculum collections, digital tools, or other resources and content, the eGlobal library gives access to “curated” content, which is available in various media formats. The collections can be tailored to your school curriculum and branded with your school logo or emblem. There are many other advantages (student technical support, accessibility, personal library space, detailed reporting, homepage widgets, etc.) to using the Jones eGlobal Library, so check out what else is available and find out if this research library will benefit your students by going to the eGlobal site.

Real Help with Internet Searches

Chances are, you use Google for Internet searching as do your students. Most people, however, don’t make use of Google’s tools that are designed to make searching quicker and safer. At Google’s Search Education Website, there are free lesson ideas, a Google a Day Challenge for your students, and activities ready to increase expertise with online searching. On the site, you can take part in live training sessions with Google search experts or explore archived sessions, which are of interest to you. According to Google, “With the materials on the site, you can help your students become skilled searchers—whether they’re just starting out with search or ready for more advanced training.”