Introduction+to+Reference+Services


 * INTRODUCTION TO REFERENCE SERVICES**

__**June 14th Class Meeting**__

This is just a refresher for some of things I spoke about last night that may help you with your pathfinder project:

CPS Librarians - **To access the CPS databases from home or through VPN access, use these instructions:- log onto @http://cps.edu/Pages/home.aspx ** - click on the STUDENTS tab - click on the GET HELP WITH MY HOMEWORK link - scroll down the page to LIBRARY DATABASES - choose the database of your choice. reference the database sheet that was distributed from the Dept. of - - Libraries during pd's earlier this year. Please note, each database will have a different username and password login.
 * - If you need to locate your school's unit number, use this link if you are on the CPS network or using VPN access - @http://schools.cps.k12.il.us/ **

I spoke with the Orland Park Library Reference Librarian this morning and here's some information for you: - make sure that you don't have any fines or lost books on your account - each library is different, some databases can be accessed online from home and some only can be accessed from the library terminal. Call and speak to the Reference Librarian regarding the databases they subscribe to.
 * Suburban Librarians - (...and you thought I forgot about you [[image:https://mail.google.com/mail/e/360]])**
 * - access the SWAN system to locate your suburban library - @http://swan.mls.lib.il.us/screens/libinfo.html **

Create an account using @http://titlewave.com/register For help, use Technical Support at 888.511.5114 n ext. 1513 - E-mail: titlewave@flr.follett.com When you click on the "I" icon next to the title of the book, you can research the book selected by subject heading, copyright date, Dewey classification. A summary is also provided for you to help determine if this is the right book for you.
 * To Access Books and Media for Your Pathfinder**

I hope this helps! K.C.