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Portal Improvements FAQs
No doubt you've noticed your database portal looks different this year! Here's the scoop:
We've organized the databases so that all products from one vendor are under one suite. That means all your Gale resources -- the ones you've purchased and the ones offered through W-FL SLS or NOVEL NY -- are compiled into one easy-to-search place.
Why make the changes?
- There was a growing need to consolidate and ‘clean up’ the portals. Streamlining the look makes it appear more user-friendly.
- We’ve grouped the databases you purchased with those provided by W-FL SLS and NOVEL NY. It’s a convenient one-stop-shopping experience for your students.
- Gale, in particular, is a sweet suite! Each Gale database works seamlessly with Google Single Sign-On, Google Classroom, and Google Drive – meeting your school’s personalized learning needs.
- All Gale resources integrate with citation software like NoodleTools, RefWorks and EasyBib.
- We customized the Gale suite with your school’s colors and mascot or logo … a nice touch of school spirit!
If you'd like to feature a federated search on your Gale Home Page, just let us know! Your students can then search all your Home Page products at once.
How will my students find their favorite resources?
Students are pretty adaptable when it comes to technology ... adults usually have a harder time with changes! Here are a few suggestions to pass the word along:
- Inform staff, students and families of the change via email & social media.
- Put reminders on your library's homepage & district website.
- Add it to your school's morning announcements.
- Visit department meetings and ask for your colleagues' help in getting the word out to students.
- Make stickers for student agenda books and bookmarks. Distribute them to teachers at your next faculty meeting.
- Customize the attached slides or PDF to print or share.
We're here to help!
Email: teresa.keyes@wflboces.org
Website: https://www.wflboces.org/teaching-and-learning/school-library-systems
Location: 131 Drumlin Court, Newark, NY, United States
Phone: 315-332-2100
Twitter: @wflsls