The AVL is offer FREE training sessions on the ProQuest database(s). To register, go to ProQuest training calendar page at http://inter.viewcentral.com/reg/proquest/AVL.


SIRS Knowledge Source
- This one hour class covers the content, features and tips for using the SIRS databases. Learn how students, teachers and librarians can search the premier collection of full-text periodicals covering all aspects of general reference including arts, business, humanities, health, social sciences and current affairs. A special focus on Leading Issues will be explained. 
 

SIRS Issues Researcher - Learn how to best leverage the high quality and subject-relevant information in this one hour class covering the SIRS Researcher and SIRS Leading Issues database. Included will be subject heading and keyword searches, advanced search, Browse Topics and the Leading Issues feature of SIRS Researcher. Using the various document formats within the database such as maps, pictures and reference book resources will also be covered.

 

SIRS Discoverer - Explore the many search options available in this one hour class covering SIRS Discoverer. Included will be subject heading and keyword searches, subject tree searches and a discussion of featured content. Using the various document formats within the database such as maps, pictures and reference book resources will also be covered. 
 

Ethnic News Watch - The session is scheduled for 75 minutes to cover: Content review Browse and search functions View and output options Saved searches and publication alerts – email and RSS My Research Questions. Access titles from the ethnic, minority and native presses including bilingual content (English and Spanish) with a quarter of the content in Spanish.