This page will consolidate the screencasts and videos created for the use of KnowItNow24x7 librarians. In addition to screencasts focused on the SparkRef software used to provide the service, this page will also include training for various web sites and databases created by other organizations.
KIN24x7 SparkRef Software Tutorials
- KIN24x7 Texting Screencast. (Note, if you have trouble viewing the screencast, adjust your computer's screen resolution or click here for a smaller screencast screen.)
- Using the SparkRef Broadcast Feature
- Differences between Exit and Logoff
- Joining A KIN24x7 Chat Room
- Changing Your Password
- Changing Your Screen Name
- Organizing Your Contact List (Created by Caleb Tucker-Raymond)
KIN24x7 General Tutorials
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Adding KIN24x7 Calendar of Events to Your Google Calendar
- KIN24x7 Calendar of Events can be added to other calendar software in addition to Google (See video link for more details)
- Create Pathfinders
Tutorials from Other Organizations
- Greene County Public Library's YouTube Channel includes tutorials on accessing the Reference USA (as well as several other online resources). Useful for sharing with patrons whose local library has a subscription to that database. Specific tutorials include:
Statewide Databases
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Ohio Web Library
- MasterFILE Premier | (EBSCOhost)
- Oxford Reference Online
- World Book Online
- About: Books
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American and English full text literature collections
- Help & Tips: Video Tips (i.e., Flash screencasts) are available on a number of topics for this database including Search, Advanced Search, and Command Line Searching
- ART Collection
- Biography Reference Bank
- Science Online
- Learning Express
- Job & Career Accelerator
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OhioLINK
- Tutorials at the OhioLINK Instruction Clearinghouse