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Notes and links from the training on August 18, 2008.
Subscription Services New to Cherokee County and/or Freedom 2008-2009:

[|http://www.soundzabound.com] Provides royalty free music for multimedia projects. //Password required//

[|www.gpb.org/education] New look for United Streaming Click on "education streaming" on right sidebar //Password required//

[|www.noodletools.com] Bibliography maker and more Need help knowing which search engine to use? Click on "Choose the Best Search" under "Free Software Tools" and find a guide. Access this site the first time through the [|Freedom Media Center webpage] at school. //Set up your own unique password.// After accessing it the first time, you can use your password at home and at school.

[|http://www.galileo.usg.edu] New look as of spring, 2008 //Password required// Don't like GALILEO? Think it's too confusing for students? Try using "quick links" on your webpage or wiki Directions: Click on "all resources". Find the database you'd like to link. Underneath the title of the database, you'll see a short description and a link "more" Click on the "more" link The Express Link (bookmark) is listed at the bottom of this second page. Copy/paste this link--including the GALILEO logo--on your webpage. Students can use this at home, but will need to enter the password, when asked.

Need a journal article for your degree or just like to be current in your field? Get a Journal Alert when a new issue is published. Directions: Access [|GALILEO] Click on "Magazines A-Z" Magazines are listed in alphabetical order, or type in the name of your magazine in the search box A list of holdings will come up. Click on one of the holdings. On the publication details screen you'll see at the top right "alert/save/share". Click on this link. A popup will appear. Click on "create an alert" You'll need to register. Complete the questions and save. Your alert will be emailed when the next issue is ready.

Web 2.0 Tools: Joyce Valencia's wiki on Web 2.0 tools is a clearinghouse of tools organized by category Check it out here and have fun letting your imagination run wild!