Have questions about eResources, eReaders, or mobile devices? Connect one-on-one through videoconference with Caleigh and get the answers to all of your questions.

Did you know that your library card gives you access to a large collection of downloadable e-Books to borrow? Join us for a presentation on how you can borrow e-Books from your library through the 3M Cloud Library and OverDrive eBook services. You are welcome to bring your laptops, e-Readers or mobile devices or use the equipment provided by Marigold for hands-on experience. (please note: Kindle eReaders are NOT compatible with Library eBooks services, only the Kindle Fire tablets are compatible)

Did you know that your library card provides you free access to newspapers and magazines online? Library PressDisplay gives you instant access to 3000+ newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages and  Zinio for Libraries gives you access to 90+ of the most popular magazines – all for free on your PC or tablet! You are invited to bring your mobile device or use the  equipment provided by Marigold for hands-on experience.

e-Readers and tablets are more popular than ever. This informative presentation familiarizes you with what kind of e-Readers and tablets are available, what features they have, price ranges, and what criteria to use when choosing a device for you or your loved ones. We will have several models available for you to pick up, look over and test drive!

• Hoopla - Learn how to borrow and stream videos, music albums, and audiobooks.
• Freegal - Learn how to search for and download songs to keep (MP3 format).
• NoveList Plus / NoveList K - 8 - Learn how to use NoveList to boost your Reader's Advisory service and help patrons of all ages find their next great read.
• TumbleBook Library - Learn all about the features of TumbleBook Library, including popular picture books turned into interactive cartoons, read-alongs, language learning, and more.
• Grant Connect - Learn how to use this in-library tool to aid grantseeking.
• SOLARO - NEW! From the creators of THE KEY Study Guides - SOLARO provides study help and exam prep based on Alberta curriculum for grades 3 through 12. Covers Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science.
• EBSCO Databases - Several of our reasearch databases are EBSCO products. This means that they are searchable in similar ways - learn how to search one and you've learned them all! (includes Academic Search Elite, ALT Health Watch, Canadian Reference Center, Health Source, MasterFILE Premier, Science Reference Center).

Overwhelmed by all of the eResources offered through Marigold? This session will go through the eResources available and explain their purpose. (please note, for eBook services book the specific eBook session) 

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Member Library or Marigold HQ
Maximum Participants: 6

LibraryAware is an online tool designed to help libraries quickly create professional looking marketing publications such as posters, flyers, bookmarks, and digital newsletters.
►How to Set Up Your LibraryAware Account
►Follow Marigold Library System's Pinterest Board: LibraryAware Examples

Please contact your Library Services Consultant to schedule Polaris Training.

Please contact your Library Services Consultant to schedule SimplyReports Training.

Please contact Nancy in Direct Services to schedule VDX Training.

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Member Library or Marigold HQ
Maximum Participants: 4

This session introduces staff to the website template and teaches how to create, edit, and maintain all sections. Customized tutorials on specific sections are also available (approx. 0.5 to 1 hour each.)

Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Member Library or Marigold HQ

Your mobile device gives you free access to several library services. Whether Apple or Android, you can enjoy eBooks, learn a new language, download music, and much more all on-the-go! You are invited to bring your mobile device or use the  equipment provided by Marigold for hands-on experience.

• Android Basics
• Computer Basics
  
• Facebook 101
• iPad Basics
• iPhone Basics
• Microsoft Office 2013 - Excel
• Microsoft Office 2013 - PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office 2013 - Word
• Pinterest
• Twitter 101
• YouTube

*check out www.GCFlearnfree.org for more tutorials

• ALT Health Watch - How to Search (3:37)
• Ancestry Library Edition Help Tips - YouTube Playlist
• Auto Repair Reference Center Tutorial (4:27)
• EBSCOhost Introduction (4:07)
• EBSCO Basic Search Tutorial (1:53)
• Grant Connect (10:15)
• Hoopla Tour (44:47)
• Introduction to Cantook Station (19:20)
• LibraryAware - How to Use Marigold Created Templates (2:12)
• Mango Introduction (1:47)
• Science Reference Center Tutorial (3:54)
• Small Engine Repair reference Center Tutorial (2:36)
• SOLARO Tutorial Videos
• Zinio for Libraries (2:21)
• Zinio for Libraries - iPad Instructions (5:36)

Website Editing Series

• Resource Lists: Part 1 - Creating Book Resource Lists (3:48)
• Resource Lists: Part 2 - Creating DVD Resource Lists (2:46)
• Resource Lists: Part 3 - Editing & Deleting Resource Lists (3:29)
• News (2:26)