Using eLibrary
eLibrary is an extensive database that allows you to search only specific types of publications, including pictures and maps. These articles are all full-text and can either be read on the screen or printed. Many are available as downloadable pdfs. Create an eLibrary account, so you can save specific articles into personal lists to easily find them again. The returns from a search can be overwhelming, so be sure to limit them by using the advanced search options. You can access eLibrary from home using a district password, please ask your teacher or librarian for more information.
Creating an eLibrary Account:
By creating an account (or logging in if you already have one) before you begin searching makes it easier to save the articles when you find one that is helpful.
- Click on the My eLibrary button in the upper right of the screen.
- Scroll down to enter information to create an account.
- Once the account is created, the user name of who is logged in will display in the upper right. You will not have any content in your account until you add items. See the Navigating Returns
Using Advanced Search:
Instead of using the simple search, use the Advanced Search to limit the number of returns.
Navigate to Advanced Search.
- Make selections in Advanced Search.
- Scroll down on the Advanced Search screento More Search Options,which provides other criteria to narrow the search. Not all of the options need to be selected.
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Navigating returns:
eLibrary presents returns in a list with a variety of options to organize these returns and view them.
- eLibrary provides suggestions to narrow your search. Click the keywords to view returns for that search.
Some returns have Special Results pageswithspecific resources organized by headings usually including pictures and photos. These were created for popular searches. Links are within the document and can be viewed if Expand this document is chosen.It is a good idea to take a look at this document if your search provides one.
- Below the special results page is the list of results from the search.
Viewing a return:
When an article is viewed, some more features are available.
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More Ideas and Information:
Select the Topics tab to navigate and browse specific topics.
To search dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, almanacs and atlases (even the CIA Factbook), select the Reference Tab and enter the search statement there.
Login to your eLibrary account and try creating Slideshows and Timelines from your saved results.
For more help, click the Help button in the upper right of any screen in eLibrary.
Miller 7/2010