Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, is offering libraries new opportunities to market their rich online database services to their communities during the National Library Week (April 10-16). The company is also giving citizens a chance to share their love of libraries on its Facebook page.
ProQuest will provide free internet access to a variety of popular resources found exclusively through library websites. The company has also created new web icons, banners, and a screensaver to help libraries highlight the online research databases available through their websites year-round.
During National Library Week, ProQuest will open databases that support some of the most common information questions posed to libraries. Resources for genealogy, history, general reference, and homework help will be open at www.proquest.com/go/celebrate. Among the resources are patron favorites such as ebrary's Public Library Complete and School Collection, ProQuest African American Heritage, ProQuest Civil War Era, CultureGrams, eLibrary, SIRS Issues Researcher, and SIRS Discoverer. All of the databases are filled with carefully selected content that passes ProQuest's high standards for quality and reliability. All libraries are encouraged to add www.proquest.com/go/celebrate to their web sites during National Library Week.
ProQuest's celebration of National Library Week is rooted in its longstanding support of libraries and librarianship. Among its varied programmes are tools and services that help librarians connect with their communities, free database access and scholarship support for library students, and sponsorship of a range of awards that recognise outstanding library school educators and honour local efforts to protect intellectual freedom. In 2009, ProQuest initiated the Library Volunteer Program, which organised volunteer efforts to support Washtenaw County (MI) libraries and community groups. The Library Volunteer Program will kick off its third year this spring.
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