Troubleshooting HeritageQuest Online

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The information on this page is to help the staff of Alaskan libraries to use and to promote this electronic resource. If you are an Alaska resident seeking to use this electronic resource, please go to the Statewide Electroninc Doorway (SLED) portal for access and assistance. Thank you!   The Support Center (knowledgebase) for all ProQuest
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Promotional and Training Materials for HeritageQuest Online

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Library Marketing Tools are available at http://www.proquest.com/products-services/HeritageQuest-Online.html#resources At the time this post was created the following resources were available: HeritageQuest Online Customizable Bookmarks (PDF) HeritageQuest Online Quick Tips HeritageQuest Online Research Tips Genealogy Resources Poster (PDF)   Training information (including search tips, tools, and forms), is available at http://proquest.libguides.com/heritagequestonline   The following “cheat sheet” is
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Description of HeritageQuest Online

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HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Essential collection of genealogical & historical sources U.S. Federal Censuses, books, bank records, and more Unique primary sources, local & family histories – from http://www.proquest.com/products-services/HeritageQuest-Online.html Genealogy resources, including 1790-1930 US
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Brief History of the Alaska Digital Library (ListenAlaska)

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The Beginning In December 2006 ListenAlaska was launched for the library patrons of thirteen Alaskan libraries in part by federal grant funds through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Alaska State Library. Alaskan libraries were among the first group of libraries in the nation to sign up for OverDrive’s (the eBook and
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Partner Libraries in the Alaska Digital Library

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If you do not have a library in your town or village, contact Alaska Mail Services for access to the Alaska Digital Library. If your local library is not a member, please talk to your librarian; your librarian can contact ALN for information. Member libraries listed by town/village: Anchorage Public Library Anchorage-UAA/APU Consortium Library (5
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Battle of the Books 2016-17 titles on the Alaska Digital Library

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Titles 52 out of 56 Battle of the Books titles have been added to the Alaska Digital Library. Yippie! They are currently available as Featured Collections in the five grade divisions. We were able to find 50 out of 56 titles in eBook format and 33 out of 56 in audiobook format. This is a very
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SAYL Mail is on Summer Break

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This archive was originally posted at serrc.org/schoollibraries Enjoy your summer!  SAYL Mail will be back in September.  Until then, browse the archives and keep up to date with the following resources: Request a subscription to the Alaska Association of School Librarians (AkASL) listserv. Alaska School Librarians Facebook group Professional Development: Library Development Training and Continuing Education Calendar Employment
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SAYL MAIL – May 25th

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This archive was originally posted at serrc.org/schoollibraries May 25th – In This Issue… SAYL News in Brief Scholarships, Grants and Awards Opportunities Employment Opportunities Training and Continuing Education Opportunities As Seen on Alaska School Librarians Facebook Almanac SAYL News in Brief Make Summer Plans with SLAM (ASL Since You Asked) “Summer is just around the corner and that means fishing, camping,
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