artcyclopedia.com - Help Sheet
Resource Name: artcyclopedia.com
1. How do I access this resource?
Go to artcyclopedia.com
1. How do I access this resource?
Go to artcyclopedia.com
2. Is it available from home?
YES !
YES !
3. Does it have much Australian content?
There are many Australian artists listed. You can browse by artist’s nationality.
There are many Australian artists listed. You can browse by artist’s nationality.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
You can search seperately by Artist’s Name, Art Work, or Museum. You can browse by: Name; Medium; Subject; Nationality; Women Artists and Art Movements
You can search seperately by Artist’s Name, Art Work, or Museum. You can browse by: Name; Medium; Subject; Nationality; Women Artists and Art Movements
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
Their mission is to become the definitive and most effective guide to museum-quality fine art on the Internet:
Their mission is to become the definitive and most effective guide to museum-quality fine art on the Internet:
6. How is this resource unique?
It has a simple navigation system and is comprehensive of artworks at major institutions online.
It has a simple navigation system and is comprehensive of artworks at major institutions online.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: “Britannica encyclopedia of art”; “Oxford illustrated encyclopedia of the arts”
Online: State Library of NSW Guide
Books: “Britannica encyclopedia of art”; “Oxford illustrated encyclopedia of the arts”
Online: State Library of NSW Guide
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. Where might I find examples of POP ART artists online
A. Choose POP ART from the Art Movements list on the main page. Select an artist and view the works available online.
Q. Where might I find examples of POP ART artists online
A. Choose POP ART from the Art Movements list on the main page. Select an artist and view the works available online.
9. What does the search result list show?
Commercial Galleries; Paintings in Museums and Public Art Galleries; Professional Tools; Pictures from Image Archives; Web Sites About the Artist; Other Web Sites; Articles; "Look Inside" and "Search Inside" Books at Amazon; Commercial Art Image Databases; Image Search Engines; Community Image Upload Sites; Books and Articles, Facts and Figures; and Web Search.
Commercial Galleries; Paintings in Museums and Public Art Galleries; Professional Tools; Pictures from Image Archives; Web Sites About the Artist; Other Web Sites; Articles; "Look Inside" and "Search Inside" Books at Amazon; Commercial Art Image Databases; Image Search Engines; Community Image Upload Sites; Books and Articles, Facts and Figures; and Web Search.
10. Rate this resource.
This is a good one-stop-shop for investigating what is available about an artist or art topic online.
This is a good one-stop-shop for investigating what is available about an artist or art topic online.
History and Reference Library Online - Help Sheet
Resource Name: HISTORY AND REFERENCE LIBRARY
1. How do I access this resource?
You can access this from your home computer. Go to library.lakemac.com.au and click the ‘History and Reference Library’ link. When prompted, type your Lake Macquarie library card number for FREE access.
You can access this from your home computer. Go to library.lakemac.com.au and click the ‘History and Reference Library’ link. When prompted, type your Lake Macquarie library card number for FREE access.
2. Is it available from home?
YES !
YES !
3. Does it have much Australian content?
There is a large portion related to Australian History topics.
There is a large portion related to Australian History topics.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
Following a basic search, you have various options of content from which to choose.
Following a basic search, you have various options of content from which to choose.
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
This online Library is designed for use by schools, parents, and seniors.
This online Library is designed for use by schools, parents, and seniors.
6. How is this resource unique?
It has a simple navigation system and includes a lot of Original Source Documents.
It has a simple navigation system and includes a lot of Original Source Documents.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: “Bold experiment : a documentary history of Australian immigration since 1945”; “Select documents in Australian history, 1788-1850”
Online: National Library Guide ; State Library of NSW Guide
Books: “Bold experiment : a documentary history of Australian immigration since 1945”; “Select documents in Australian history, 1788-1850”
Online: National Library Guide ; State Library of NSW Guide
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. Give examples of the use of mustard gas in World War I
A. Type ‘mustard gas’ into the Search Box. There are a few links to useful articles, writen in an easy to read style. It includes a first hand account.
Q. Give examples of the use of mustard gas in World War I
A. Type ‘mustard gas’ into the Search Box. There are a few links to useful articles, writen in an easy to read style. It includes a first hand account.
9. What does the search result list show?
Article Title, a summary and links to related information.
Article Title, a summary and links to related information.
10. Rate this resource.
This resources is an easy to navigate site aimed at historical students and researchers. It has general, but reliable information, as well as primary and secondary source material.
Consumer Health Complete - Help Sheet
Resource Name: CONSUMER HEALTH COMPLETE
1. How do I access this resource?
You can access this from your home computer. Go to library.lakemac.com.au and click the ‘Consumer Health Complete’ link. When prompted, type your lake macquarie library card for FREE access.
2. Is it available from home?
YES.
3. Does it have much Australian content?
The medical information applies to all countries equally. There is a small portion which is produced in Australia.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
Refine Your Search:
* By Source:
* By Full Text
* By Journal Name
* Published Date
* Publication Type
* Document Type
There is a tutorial vieo at:
support.ebscohost.com/training/flash_videos/CHCinterfaceTutorial.html
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
Anyone seeking reliable medical information.
6. How is this resource unique?
This site draws on professional material which is authoritative.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: “Encyclopedia of family health”; “Complete home medical guide”
Online: MIMS online [Available from library branches only];
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. What are the medicinal properties of Stinging Nettle
A. Located article in “Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants & Herbs”
9. What does the search result list show?
Title of article; Source; Format
10. Rate this resource.
Consumer Health Complete has information from medical references and literature, as well as more general fact sheets and information on alternative health.
Choice Online - Help Sheet
Resource Name: CHOICE ONLINE
1. How do I access this resource?
You can access this from an internet computer at any Lake Macquarie City Library. You can phone ahead to book a computer. Ask the library staff for password access.
2. Is it available from home?
No. This is only available at the Library.
3. Does it have much Australian content?
All the information at this site is for Australian users.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
Refine Your Search:
* By Category:
* By Sub Category:;
* By Report Type (Free or Premium)
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
Anyone considering buying or using a product. Background information on consumer topics.
6. How is this resource unique?
The tests are exclusive to Choice members or subscribers. There is unique content online which is not in the printed magazine. Topics are updated regularly online.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: Don't get ripped off; Put it in writing : letters that get results
Online: ACCC Consumer page ; StaySmartOnline
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. What is the best four-slice toaster to buy
A. 1) Search “toaster”; 2) Refine search by Sub Category=”appliances”
Result: Test: Four-slice toasters (Online 02/06) [Prices and availability checked January 2008]
9. What does the search result list show?
Pay or Free; Title of article/Test; Date added or updated. Abstract; Related Searches.
10. Rate this resource.
CHOICE ONLINE is Australia’s most authoritative source of scientific comparisons between products, and a variety of other helpful consumer information.
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Affluenza : when too much is never enough 303.4 HAM
Allan Fels : a portrait of power B FEL
Consumer guide to home energy savings 944 AMA
Consumers & money LIAC
Don't get ripped off 343.94 BIR
Seniors guide : consumer information for older Australians LIAC
The Choice guide to baby products 649.122 AUS
The complete fats & oils book : how to buy, use, and control fats & oils 613.28 HAR
The new green consumer guide 333.72 HAI
The undercover economist 330.9 HAR
True green : 100 everyday ways you can contribute to a healthier planet 640.73 MCK
True green kids : 100 things you can do to save the planet 363.7 MCK
What the label doesn't tell you 615.954 DIB
Why we buy : the science of shopping 658.834 UND
Working the system : a guide for citizens, consumers and communities LIAC
1. How do I access this resource?
You can access this from an internet computer at any Lake Macquarie City Library. You can phone ahead to book a computer. Ask the library staff for password access.
2. Is it available from home?
No. This is only available at the Library.
3. Does it have much Australian content?
All the information at this site is for Australian users.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
Refine Your Search:
* By Category:
* By Sub Category:;
* By Report Type (Free or Premium)
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
Anyone considering buying or using a product. Background information on consumer topics.
6. How is this resource unique?
The tests are exclusive to Choice members or subscribers. There is unique content online which is not in the printed magazine. Topics are updated regularly online.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: Don't get ripped off; Put it in writing : letters that get results
Online: ACCC Consumer page ; StaySmartOnline
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. What is the best four-slice toaster to buy
A. 1) Search “toaster”; 2) Refine search by Sub Category=”appliances”
Result: Test: Four-slice toasters (Online 02/06) [Prices and availability checked January 2008]
9. What does the search result list show?
Pay or Free; Title of article/Test; Date added or updated. Abstract; Related Searches.
10. Rate this resource.
CHOICE ONLINE is Australia’s most authoritative source of scientific comparisons between products, and a variety of other helpful consumer information.
=======================
Books about consumer rights at Lake Macquarie Library
Affluenza : when too much is never enough 303.4 HAM
Allan Fels : a portrait of power B FEL
Consumer guide to home energy savings 944 AMA
Consumers & money LIAC
Don't get ripped off 343.94 BIR
Seniors guide : consumer information for older Australians LIAC
The Choice guide to baby products 649.122 AUS
The complete fats & oils book : how to buy, use, and control fats & oils 613.28 HAR
The new green consumer guide 333.72 HAI
The undercover economist 330.9 HAR
True green : 100 everyday ways you can contribute to a healthier planet 640.73 MCK
True green kids : 100 things you can do to save the planet 363.7 MCK
What the label doesn't tell you 615.954 DIB
Why we buy : the science of shopping 658.834 UND
Working the system : a guide for citizens, consumers and communities LIAC
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