[OPLINLIST] Database of the Month: Points of View

[Mandy Knapp via OPLINLIST]

Hello all,

I hope this day is treating you well. Each month, I bring a resource from
the Ohio Web Library to your attention. This month, let's look at Points of
View Reference Center (http://ohioweblibrary.org/viewpoints)

Points of View Reference Center is a comprehensive full-text database that
provides a series of essays that present multiple sides of today’s most
controversial scientific, social, economic, and political issues. Each of
the more than 340 topics features the following four main essays:

   - Overview–an objective background description.
   - Point –the arguments supporting one side of the issue.
   - Counterpoint –the arguments supporting the opposing side.
   - Guide to Critical Analysis–questions and tips to help you analyze the
   issue in-depth.

In addition, Points of View Reference Center lets you easily search leading
political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio and TV
news transcripts, primary source documents, and reference books for more
information. POV is updated twice a day.
Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

   - Getting Started Guide (PDF)
   <http://oplin.org/db-handouts/EbscoPOVGSGuide.pdf>This one-page guide
   created by OPLIN is designed to get your patrons started.

Marketing Materials

   - Promotional Database Graphics
   <https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/database_promotion?tid=43>.These graphics
   are available to any Ohio public library to use, on a library's website or
   social media. No attribution required.
   - Logos, Buttons & Try It Now Ads
   <http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/graphics/Files/Col3/Points%20of%20View%20Reference%20Center/POVRC_graphics.zip>
   - Points of View Flyer (PDF)
   <http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col3/Points%20of%20View%20Reference%20Center/POVRC_flyer.pdf>
   - Points of View Poster PDF)
   <http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col3/Points%20of%20View%20Reference%20Center/POVRC_poster.pdf>
   - Sample Promotional Email Text (Word)
   <http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col3/Points%20of%20View%20Reference%20Center/POVRC_sample_promo_email_text_copy.doc>

Please let me know if you have any questions or issues using this resource.

Best,
Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone:  614-728-5252
Fax:  614 -728 -5256
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