Learning Services
Information Resource Classes
Advanced
Internet: Online Library Resources
This
class covers the online library catalog, Ask A Librarian reference
services, and premium databases available to library cardholders.
Specific databases will be explored and search strategies will be
given.
Scheduled times for this class
Biography
& Literature Resources
Learn how to use "Biography Resource Center," "Contemporary Literary
Criticism Select," "eBooks" and other Internet resources.
Scheduled times for this class
Books and Reading
This class aimed
at book lovers, will cover the CCLS Web Directory, how to request books
from the Citrus County Library System and Alleycat online catalogs. The
online database "What Do I Read Next?" and online book clubs will be
discussed and demonstrated.
Scheduled times for this class
Business Resources
Learn to use online resources including "Business Resource Center,"
"General Business File ASAP," "InfoTrac OneFile," and the
Citrus County Library System Web Directory.
Scheduled times for this class
Consumer
Information
In this course, students will
learn how to shop wisely, how to protect personal privacy when shopping
online, how to compare prices, and how to file consumer complaints.
Various Internet websites will be explored while learning how to be
"cyber smart" and aware of online pitfalls.
Scheduled times for this class
Gardening
Resources
This class covers
various online websites to use when researching common gardening
questions. Areas covered include: plant identification, care
instructions, landscaping, plant hardiness zones, and where to find
plants, seeds, and other materials online.
Scheduled times for this class
Genealogy
Resources
This
class will cover several online resources for genealogy and family
history including AncestryPlus, Cyndi's List, and RootsWeb. Students
will learn search tips in conducting genealogy research, as well as
where to find various genealogy forms online.
Scheduled times for this class
Government
Resources
In
this course on online government resources, students will use the CCLS
Web Directory, search engines, and specific recommended URLs (web
addresses) to locate helpful sites. This course will include a tour of
local, state, and federal government sites.
Scheduled times for this class
Medical
Resources
This
course will cover searching strategies on how to find medical and
health information on the Internet. There will be an emphasis on how to
evaluate the reliability of medical information found on websites.
Scheduled times for this class
Ready
Reference Resources
In this course, students will learn what "Ready Reference" is and explore Ready Reference Internet websites. Students will learn how to answer Ready Reference questions using the provided search tips and quality links.
Scheduled times for this class
Travel Resources
Inthis class, students will learn how to find travel sites on the
Internet, how to book a hotel room, purchase a plane ticket, rent a car, and how to plot a trip with maps and directions. This course will include a tour of the State Department site and the Tourism Office Worldwide Directory.
Scheduled times for this class
Citrus County Library System
Email: suggestions@citruslibraries.org
Revised: November 14, 2007