UDLib / SEARCH An Introduction to the Statewide Initiative

What is UDLib/SEARCH? l UDLib/SEARCH is a partnership between the University of Delaware Library and the State of Delaware to provide access to online magazines, journals, encyclopedias and training to all Delaware public high schools and middle schools. l UDLib/SEARCH is now in its seventh year. Funding for high schools began on July 1, 1997 and middle schools were added in 1998.

What is UDLib/SEARCH l UDLib/SEARCH databases are currently available at ANY public high school and middle school computer with Internet access, including those in computer labs, classrooms, libraries, and offices. l University of Delaware Library provides training and technical support.

What is UDLib/SEARCH l For FY05, the Delaware Department of State, in support of a pilot to begin implementation of UDLib/SEARCH to elementary schools, provided funding of $50,000 for FY05 to implement a pilot to begin access to elementary level databases and training to Delaware elementary schools. l Criteria for selection of the elementary schools to be included in the UDLib/SEARCH Elementary School Pilot Program was developed by the State Department of Education. Approximately one third of public elementary schools and elementary charter schools are included in the pilot program for

UDLib/SEARCH provides access to 15 databases!

UDLib/SEARCH databases are full text

UDLib/SEARCH Databases include: l Britannica Online Electronic version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. l Britannica Student Encyclopedia Full text encyclopedia articles for younger readers. l World Book Online Full text of encyclopedia articles and links to web sites.

UDLib/SEARCH Databases l Student Edition Indexing and abstracting of 250 general interest periodicals. Full text of 185 periodicals, 40,000 newspaper articles and 12 reference books. Covers all subjects. l DISCovering Collection A comprehensive, databases of more than 11,500 biographies, 24,000 topical overviews and critical analyses, more than 3,200 plot summaries, 21,079 timeline events, and media elements. It provides integrated access to the same DISCovering, Exploring, and U*X*L reference content.

UDLib/SEARCH Databases l SIRS Government Reporter Current and historical government documents, U.S. Supreme Court decisions and justices, Members of Congress, and more. l SIRS Renaissance Full text of selected magazines and journals covering arts and humanities. l SIRS Researcher and Discoverer General reference full text databases covering all subjects including social sciences, life sciences, history, etc.

UDLib/SEARCH Databases l EBSCO Middle Search Plus Full text of magazines, encyclopedia articles and historical documents geared towards middle school students. l Encyclopedia Estudiantil Hallagos World Book’s Student Discovery Ecyclopedia translated into Spanish.

UDLib/SEARCH Databases l Student Resource Center Primary documents, background and topical essays, biographies and critical analyses with articles from current, popular periodicals and newspapers. l Student Resource Center - Health Module Health related essays, full text medical journals, pamphlets and photographs in the field of medicine and health sciences. l Junior Reference Collection Articles, photographs and illustrations, video and audio clips covering topics relevant to middle school students. Includes the popular UXL databases.

UDLib/SEARCH Databases l Expanded Academic ASAP Provides indexing and abstracting of approximately 1,580 scholarly and general interest periodicals. The full text of articles from more than 720 academic periodicals is available. Covers subjects from advertising to microbiology. l Professional Collection 300 full text educational periodicals and journals covering arts, psychology, adolescent issues, curriculum, sports, law, technology and more.

Practical Applications of UDLib/SEARCH Databases l Use flags, maps, statistics, and articles to learn more about specific countries l Find articles for a research paper or for current event information

Practical Applications of UDLib/SEARCH Databases l Us primary resources (radio broadcasts, war documents, photographs) to learn more about topics such as the Titanic or the Invasion of Normandy

Training and Technical Support

The University of Delaware Library provides the following: l Training for every public high school, middle school, and pilot project elementary school librarian, teacher and school administrator throughout the state of Delaware l Negotiation of statewide database licensing for all Delaware public middle schools, high schools, and pilot project elementary schools l Hands-on workshops in libraries, classrooms, and computer labs

Training and Technical Support l Help with creating a school library home page. l The UDLib/SEARCH website has many useful resources, including a citation style guide, trial products access, links to other websites, and contact information.

Training and Technical Support l Over 4,500 teachers, librarians, and school administrators have been trained l Over 450 UDLib/SEARCH workshops and technical support visits to high schools and middle schools l Over 61,000 students served in 73 schools

Dedicated UDLib/SEARCH Staff

Strengths and Benefits of UDLib/SEARCH l Equity - EVERY public high school and middle school has access to the databases l Ability to negotiate a lower price by obtaining a statewide license

Strengths and Benefits of UDLib/SEARCH l An online direction to the Web and a jump start to more advanced research l Enthusiasm of teachers and librarians

Impact of UDLib/SEARCH “Having access to the databases has been a godsend. Because our students do a lot of research online, we can direct them to solid information without surfing the Web. This has eliminated a lot of problems with students going to sites that are questionable or not acceptable. The amount of information is truly astounding and for this age group gives them ample choices from quality sources.” Brenda Sharp Milford Middle School Library

Impact of UDLib/SEARCH “I can tell you that UDLib/SEARCH is one of the finest things that the legislature has ever done for students in Delaware public schools. Our students are able to find information which never would have been available to them before.” Carole Carpenter, Librarian Milford Senior High School Library

Impact of UDLib/SEARCH “Quite frankly I do not know how we ever survived without UDLib/Search. Thanks to the legislature for providing these resources and thanks to the University of Delaware for administering the program. My library has a very small budget, and I could not afford even one of these services per year.” Deborah Gary New Castle Middle School Library

Impact of UDLib/SEARCH “I just want to let you know how wonderful the UDLib/SEARCH databases have been for me and for my eleventh grade English classes. The library here at Delcastle has always been limited in its research resources. Prior to the existence of UDLib/SEARCH, it was extremely difficult to do a research paper or research for debates. Now we have wonderful information available..” Ann Roybal, Teacher Delcastle High School

Impact of UDLib/SEARCH “The average school library in Delaware provided no more than 75 magazines and journals. The UDLib/SEARCH program provides more than 500 online periodicals.” Sandra Millard Program Director, UDLib/SEARCH