databases to save you money 6 jan10
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The slideshow from the Databases to Save You Money Class on January 13, 2010TRANSCRIPT
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Databases to Save You Money
From theBaldwin Public Library
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Databases to Save You Money
• Your Instructor:
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
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Computer & Internet Use @ the Library
• Acceptable Use Policy– Obey all laws regarding copyright– No obscene/harmful to minors material– No damage to equipment or network– No personal software– No illegal activities
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Internet Safety• Privacy– Personal information– Passwords– Financial information
• Security– Email, chat, other services
• Safety– Meeting online “friends”
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What Is a Database?
• A place to…– …find reliable information– …expand your knowledge– …learn a new skill– …search for answers
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Where to start – Getting to the Databases
1. Double click on Internet Explorer – the Baldwin Public Library Website will open
2. Hover Over “Library Collections” and click on “Databases”
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You’ve found our databases!
Note: If you’re trying this from home, you can go directly to: http://www.baldwinlib.org
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Navigation
• The Categories on the top help you find the database you’re looking for: Academic, Business, Law or Health, for example
• If you know the database you’re looking for, try clicking on the “To Find Databases Alphabetically, click here”
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Just Click!
• Now, click on the database that you want to visit!
• From home, you’ll be asked for your library card number and your pin number – If you have an alternate id, you can use that, but
be sure to enter it in all caps! – We can help you with this information after class,
or call us with your library card number.
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Saving You Money:
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• Great for every day matters:– Start a dog walking business– Create a living will– Lease a second home– Donate to Charity
• Forms can be downloaded to Microsoft Word, filled out, printed, and signed
Simple Problems? Simple Solutions
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Ouija Board, 20th Century:7ft. Barber Pole, 1900-1950:
Boy Scout Brass Bugle, 1920-1950:Jar Rack with 12 Candy Jars, 1890-1920:
Superman Figurine, 1945-1960:Poster for The War of the Worlds, 1953:
Brass Hand Bell – School Type, 1801-1900:
Turn Trinkets Into Treasure
$60$881$33$1,225$527$5,377$45
Find out how much your valuables might sell for on the antiques and collectibles market
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– Morningstar:– Standard and Poors: NetAdvantage:– Value Line:
All Business – all the time.
3 Investment Websites: One Stock – Apple
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• Look up your car for:– Car Repair• Vehicle Diagnostics• Wiring Diagrams
– Bulletins/Recalls• Any Technical Service Bulletins
Simple Car Repairs: At Your Fingertips
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• See the latest issue or look up your appliance– Recommended Mixers– Buying Guide– Price & Shop
• Cars, Appliances, Electronics, Home and Garden, Babies & Kids, Money, and Shopping– They do not cover items specific to your home: garage
doors, heating systems, etc… - you should talk to a qualified contractor
Your Appliances: For You
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For more information…
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/baldwinlib