HLC Service Changes for FY 08 - 09
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Access fee remains $1200 per year per user name
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Flat fee cataloging charges based on past three years actual. Dedicated cataloging personnel.
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The following products have been added for members at no additonal charge:
Granger's World of Poetry Online
Online source for locating a poem in anthologies on library shelves. Available to all HLC Libraries either in-house or remotely using an HLC card.
http://www.columbiagrangers.org/grangers/
Learning Express Library
An innovative instructional and test preparation website that offers comprehensive courses in math, reading, and writing; essay writing practice with instant scoring; resume writing and workplace skills enrichment; and more than 300 online practice tests for students and adults of all ages. All practice tests include instant score reports that help you target those skill areas that need the most attention. Complete answer explanations accompany each test question so that you understand why a particular answer is right or wrong. Available in-house or by remote access with an HLC card.
http://www.learningexpressslibrary.com/
Help Now powered by BrainFuse
Live Homework Help is an online tutoring service that connects students to expert tutors in real-time, for one-to-one homework sessions in an Online Classroom. The service allows students and tutors to chat, share Web pages and use an interactive whiteboard. Funding provided by HLC and Texas Panhandle Library Systems. Available in-house or by remote access using an HLC card.
http://www.brainfuse.com/login/csl.asp?a_id=726D571F
Movie Licensing
Movie Licensing USA is the licensing agent for most major motion picture studios. This service allows libraries and schools to legally show copyrighted movies. The licensing provides peace of mind in knowing your school or library is copyright compliant. Available to all HLC schools and public libraries.
http://www.movlic.com/
TumbleBooks
Subscription to TumbleBooks, provides unlimited access to TumbleBook Library, which is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. The collection can be accessed on-line from the library with Internet connection, or from home through the library website. The TumbleBook Library is a collection of licensed titles from children's book publishers such as Scholastic, Chronicle Books, Candlewick Press, Harcourt, Walker and Company and others. Available to all HLC Cardholders.
http://www.TumbleBookLibrary.com
Student Resource Center Gold
Aimed at high school students, each document type fulfills specific information needs. Students will find primary documents from the American Journey series and millions of articles from magazines and newspapers; a wealth of award-winning reference content that includes overview and critical essays; biographies; multimedia features and much more. Available to all HLC academic libraries.
http://www.gale.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=GAL41&cf=n&type=4&id=115056
OverDrive Audio Books
Downloadable digital audio books are available to all HLC card holders in. Web-based service enables the secure distribution of digital audio books. Media will play on your PC, laptop, portable devices or a copy CD. Each site will determine how they will handle in-house downloading. Available by remote access using an HLC card.
http://overdrive.com/
Worldbook Online
World Book Kids: designed to give younger students a rewarding online learning experience with such features as; Thousands of easy-to-read articles, Engaging images and illustrations, Interactive games and activities, and Teacher resources.
World Book Online Reference Center: venerable World Book Encyclopedia form the foundation of an expansive reference database which also includes; More than 40,000 encyclopedia and reference articles, Thousands of links selected by World Book editors and expert contributors, Historical features, Extensive dictionary, Correlations to state and provincial curriculum and achievement standards, Audios, videos, and animations.
World Book Advanced: a powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedic, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search. Sites will receive a discount on print materials from World Book.
http://www.worldbookonline.com
Global Road Warrior
Professional books and e-content, specifically designed for those engaged in international trade and business travel.
http://globalroadwarrior.com/index.asp
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