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Promoting TexShare
TexShare, a statewide consortium of academic libraries,
public
libraries, and libraries of clinical medicine administered by the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission, employs traditional
and
innovative strategies to resource sharing. TexShare is founded on
the belief of Texas State officials and librarians that citizen
health and well being is furthered by efficient information exchange
in all communities and institutions where quality teaching, research
excellence, and lifelong learning are valued.
TexShare Databases
The TexShare Databases are electronic information
resources that
are authoritative, and ad free. The TexShare
Databases help to fulfill the information needs of all Texans. Using
the power of the Internet, the TexShare Databases are available
24
hours a day in the homes or offices of registered patrons of libraries
that participate in the program. It’s like having a virtual library's
reference collection available on your computer desktop. Help spread
the word about this exciting program!
Getting the Word Out
It's often difficult to communicate to customers about
TexShare. Just what is an electronic database anyway? The
Texas State Library
and Archives Commission has resources to assist you in educating
customers about electronic databases, and TexShare in particular.
In this section, you will find print resources to
download, Web buttons and logos, sample press releases and opinion
articles, and resources from TexShare vendors. Use the links below
to download the new materials and print them on your library's printer.
The materials will help to raise awareness of the database resources
in your library.
NOTE: You will need the latest version of
Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view some of these files. The free reader can
be obtained at http://www.adobe.com.
If you need assistance, please contact us at texshare@tsl.state.tx.us.
Please send any questions or comments you
may have to:
texshare@tsl.state.tx.us
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Download Bookmark
TexShare Bookmarks
- Remind Patrons of the Databases
Distribute these informative bookmarks to patrons from the
Circulation Desk when they check out books.
Color version
pdf format | B
& W version pdf format
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Library of Texas Customizable
Bookmarks - Hand Out to Patrons
Print out and distribute these informative bookmarks to patrons
from the circulation desk when they check out books. The bookmark
can be customized with your library’s unique login and password
for registered users of your library who want to use the service
from their home computers. (If you use a proxy server to authenticate
your patrons then they will not need any passwords.)
Color
version (Word format) | B
& W version (Word format)
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Download Brochures
TSLAC Brochures
Informational Brochure
- TexShare Databases
Print out the informative TexShare Databases brochures for your
library! A great way to introduce patrons to the quality information
resources contained in the TexShare Databases.
Color version
pdf format | B
& W version pdf format
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Download Flyers
TSLAC Flyers
Flyer- Database List by
Category
Print out the flyer that lists the currently available databases
by category and name!
Database
List (MS Word) |
Database List (PDF)
Flyer - Library of Texas
flyer
Hand out this flyer to your patrons to let them know that the
Library of Texas is available from your library. Spread the word
that getting information just got a lot easier!
L.O.T. Flyer
(PDF) - Black and White
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Library of Texas- Use
the Library of Texas link to Access the TexShare Databases
Library of Texas - Another Option to
Retrieve Information From the TexShare Databases
We encourage all TexShare libraries to place the above link
to the Library of Texas from your current Web site. The following
text is provided for you to point to the graphic to use as a
link:
"<a href=http://LibraryofTexas.org><img src=http://lot.tsl.state.tx.us/doc/button.gif
alt=Library of Texas></a>".
The Library of Texas link allows libraries and library patrons
to obtain search results from multiple library catalogs, the
TexShare Databases, and other knowledge resources. Many search
results
from the TexShare Databases will include the full text of the
article, satisfying the information needs of the user right
away.
Libraries that have their computer I.P. addresses registered
at the Texas State Library can begin using this link and start
searching right away. Libraries that do not have I.P. addresses
registered can use their TexShare login I.D. and password to
login and start searching. Remote access for patrons is also
possible by giving eligible patrons the TexShare login I.D.
and password, or by using other remote access methods utilized
by different libraries.
Usage statistics will be sent to each participating library.
Send e-mail to databases@tsl.state.tx.us
for details on how to sign up for the Library of Texas service.
The Library of Texas URL:
LibraryofTexas.org
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Logos - Use
the TexShare Logos on Web and
Print Publications
Logos - TexShare Databases
Download logos by clicking on the link below. The Texas State
Library and Archives Commission urges you to prominently
identify the TexShare databases on your Web site or other
public interface. Making the public aware of TexShare services
is a significant factor in generating support for continuing
to offer
the databases.
Order Mini-Stands
Mini-Stands - TexShare
Databases
Place these stands on your circulation desk or other high traffic
areas to generate interest in the TexShare Databases. Stands have
an easel attached to the back that allows them to stand upright,
much like a frame for a photograph. You may also flatten the easel
and use them as mini-posters to hang next to your computer workstations.
The stands measure 6" X 9". Please e-mail order requests
to texshare@tsl.state.tx.us.
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Download Op-Ed
Articles
Op-Ed Piece - Opinion Editorial Article
Announce the Benefits of the Databases to Your Community. Use
the sample opinion editorial article and press
release below to announce TexShare resources to your community.
Edit the samples
to include specific information about your library's services.
Also available is a link to a tip sheet on how to best utilize
the op-ed and press releases.
TSLAC
PowerPoint
PowerPoint - Go Beyond the Internet
with TexShare
This presentation was created as a general introduction
to the TexShare Databases and can be given to community groups
to promote knowledge and use of the databases. There is a notes
section for each that you can use to prepare your presentation,
or
you may include a link on your site directly to the PowerPoint
as a self-introduction for new users of TexShare as well.
Download
the Go Beyond PowerPoint
Lewisville
Public Library PowerPoint
Download Press
Releases
TexShare Databases Press Release - Announce
the Databases to Media Outlets in Your CommunityAnnounce
the Benefits of the Databases to your community. Use the
sample press release and editorial articles
to announce TexShare resources to your community. Edit the
samples to include specific information about your library's
services. Also available is a link to a tip sheet on how
to best utilize the editorial articles
and press releases.
Library of Texas - Announce the Library
of Texas to Media Outlets in YourCommunity
Announce the Library of Texas to Your Community. Use the sample
press release and editorial articles to
announce the accurate, current, and comprehensive information
available in the Library of Texas to your community. Edit the
samples to include specific information about your library's
services. Also available is a link to a tip sheet on how to
best utilize the editorial articles and
press releases.
Vendor
Supplied Materials
Informational Brochure- GALE Health and
Wellness Resource Center Databases
Print this brochure and let your patrons
know about health reference resources available from TexShare
and Gale! User friendly descriptions for both medical professionals
and consumers. A wealth of health information at your fingertips.
GALE health
and wellness informational brochure pdf format
Informational Resources - Texas Libraries
with Thompson Gale
Gale provides a full-service Web page specifically for Texas
libraries. Navigation guides, guided tours, search tips, and
much more are ready to be downloaded. Also included is a link
to tips on marketing the resources at your library.
Texas Libraries
and Thompson Gale Web site
NetLibrary
Informational Resources - NetLibrary
E-books
Go to this Web page provided by NetLibrary for free display materials
that offer colorful and easy ways to visibly promote eContent
throughout your library. They serve as simple reminders that your
eBooks can be accessed anytime, from anywhere. Guides, posters,
table tents and more are offered. PLEASE NOTE:
These materials can be ordered from NetLibrary and are not able
to be downloaded directly from the Web page.
NetLibrary
Informational Materials
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Contact
a Member of the Communications Working Group
Communications Working Group - Helping
to Spread the Word About TexShare
The TexShare
Communications Working Group works to facilitate and coordinate
outreach efforts. Working Group members represent a variety of library
types and geographic locations. Please click on the link above to
go to the Communications Working Group page, which includes a link
to the roster that contains member contact information.
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Ideas - For Promoting TexShare for
Back-to-School
Here are some ideas for promoting TexShare and your other
online resources to returning students, faculty, parents,
etc., during back-to-school activities.
Create a TexShare display within the library. Display the
poster
(above) and brochures, along with instructions for accessing
TexShare within your library.
Distribute the TexShare bookmarks (above) during the week
before
school begins in your community.
On your library's homepage, provide a link to the TexShare
introductory tutorial. Go
to the tutorial
During a back-to-school open house, give parents/students
an online
tour of the TexShare databases, as well as you library's online
catalog, if possible.
Write a column for your library's newsletter or local or
school/faculty newspaper that outlines the resources available
for students/parents.
Provide the same flyer to faculty.
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TexShare Card
The TexShare Card allows patrons to borrow materials
from over 500 library collections all across Texas. The card
is accepted in a wide
variety of public and academic libraries, allowing borrowers
in good standing access to hundreds of books and other materials
that would previously have been unobtainable. A patron's library
card, in
combination with the TexShare Card, is a ticket to a powerful
network
of library resources in Texas. To view a listing of libraries
that
participate in the TexShare Card program, as well as their lending
policies in regards to the TexShare Card, go to http://www.texshare.edu/generalinfo/about/programs.html
Please send any questions or comments
you may have to:
texshare@tsl.state.tx.us
Getting the Word Out
Informational Brochure - TexShare
Card
Order copies of the informative TexShare Card brochure. Hand
out the brochure to patrons along with their TexShare Card.
To order the TexShare Card Brochure send e-mail to:
texshare@tsl.state.tx.us
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Logos - TexShare Card graphic for Web
and Print Publications
Click on the link below to download graphics of the
TexShare Card for inclusion on a Web site or other public interface.
Download
TexShare Card graphics
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Press Release - Announce
the Benefits of the TexShare Card
Issue a press release to your local media.
Sample
press release announcing the advantages of using the TexShare
Card
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Document your success!
Maintain a file documenting the benefits the TexShare
services have brought to your patrons. Take photographs! Record
instances in
which patrons' needs were met as a result of your online resources.
Record patron comments about the library's services.
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission
would like to raise awareness of the success of the program
and the value of libraries in Texas. Individual library success
stories will be used as the basis for articles in newspapers,
trade journals, and newletters.
Send us your success story and photographs:
Public Information Office
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711
Email the
Public Information Office
A note on photographs: Be sure to write
the date, location/event,
and any names of individuals on the backs of photographs. If
possible, ask individuals to sign a photo release form, and
send the form to us
with the photograph.
Download
the photo release form (requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader,a free plug-in)
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