[OPLINLIST] Database of the Month: Hobbies and Crafts

[Mandy Knapp]

Hello all,

I hope you're having a lovely day today. Each month I'll be bringing a
resource available from Ohio Web Library <http://ohioweblibrary.org/> to
your attention. This month, let's take a look at * Hobbies and Crafts
Reference Center  http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/hobbies
<http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/hobbies>*, a part of our state-wide EBSCO
subscription.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers detailed "how-to" instructions
and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby
enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

Content Includes:

   - Full text for nearly 2,000 magazines and books
   - More than 720 videos
   - More than 180 hobby profiles
   - More than 10,000 recipes

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

   - Getting Started Guide (PDF)
   <http://oplin.org/db-handouts/HobbiesandCraftsReferenceCenter.pdf>This
   one-page guide created by OPLIN is designed to get your patrons started.
   - User Guide.
   <https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/Hobbies_Crafts_Reference_Center/User_Guide>The
   links on this page are designed to cover the basics of searching and
   browsing the *Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center* interface.

Tutorials and Presentations

   - EBSCO Tutorials.
   <https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/Hobbies_Crafts_Reference_Center/Training_Promotion/Tutorial>
   On this page, you can find a powerpoint and a video recording of a tutorial
   on Hobbies and Craft Reference Center.
   - All EBSCO webinars.
   <https://ebscotraining.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=ebscotraining>
   Check this list of all available webinars from EBSCO to see training
   options.
   - Quick Look: Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
   <https://youtu.be/qZeMcGAcsWE> (Youtube)

Marketing Materials

   - Promotion Kit.
   <https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/Hobbies_Crafts_Reference_Center/Training_Promotion/Promotion_Kit>This
   file of graphics from EBSCO can assist you in marketing this resource.
   - OPLIN graphics <https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/database_promotion?tid=98>

Other Helpful Links

   - EBSCO help. <http://help.ebsco.com/> This website is designed to be a
   one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
   - EBSCO training. <http://support.ebscohost.com/training/> This website
   links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded
   webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.

As always, let me know if you have questions or concerns,
Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone:  614-728-5252
Fax:  614 -728 -5256
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