[OPLINLIST] Database of the Month: World Book Student

[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 February, let's take a look at World Book Student
<http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-student>, a part of our state-wide
World Book subscription.

World Book Student includes the *World Book Encyclopedia, *the *World
Book    Dictionary*, and the *World Book Atlas*. It contains an extensive
multimedia collection, including editor-­selected websites, correlations to
state standards, and much more.

Use World Book Student for

   - Just about any subject – More than 40,000 encyclopedia and reference
   articles; thousands of websites, images, and illustrations; interactive
   games and activities; and more.
   - State and Country information – The *A**t**las* provides up to date,
   full color maps of the world, continents, countries, states, provinces, and
   many cities.

Quick Start Guides & Tips Sheets

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

Helpful Links

   - Online Help.
   <http://www.worldbookonline.com/training/student/index.htm> A website
   from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on World
   Book Student

Marketing Materials

   - Promotional Database Graphics
   <https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/database_promotion?tid=90>.These graphics
   are available to any Ohio public library to use, on a library's website or
   social media. No attribution required.
   - World Book Online Web Graphics
   <http://worldbookonline.com/myaccount/downloads?id=Graphics>


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