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ReferenceUSA Training Seminars

April 3, 2013

Sign up for these free webinars that will help you get the most out of our powerful ReferenceUSA database.

ReferenceUSA

Search Essentials: the basics of ReferenceUSA
Day/Date: Fridays (April, May, June)
Time: 11:00am (1 hour)
Designed for the patron new to using our database, this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. The training will cover the Four Essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful using the resource. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques.
Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
To register for any of the session dates, follow the link below:
ReferenceUSA Search Essentials

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Career Search Strategies using ReferenceUSA
Day/Date: Wednesdays (April, May, June)
Time: 2:30pm (1 Hour)
Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.
Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
To register for any of the session dates, follow the link below:
Uncover the Hidden Job Market

Start, Manage, Grow! Your Business using ReferenceUSA
Day/Date: alternating Mondays (April, May, June)
Time: 2:30pm (1 Hour)
Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business.
Topics include:
• name Search for Business
• locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• locate subject manager experts and professional services
• find investors, venture capitalists and angels
• network with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities
• understand community demographics
• survey locations for expansion
• conduct competitive analysis
• plan delivery routes and service areas
• source new employees
Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
To register for any of the session dates, follow the link below:
Start, Manage, Grow! Your Business using ReferenceUSA

ReferenceUSA Consumer & Lifestyle Data
Day/Date: Alternating Tuesdays (starting 09 April through 18 June)
Time: 2:30pm (1 hour)
Ever wonder how marketers and advertisers ‘target’ specific messages to you? Find out how you access the same type of data for your neighborhood or city.
Anyone who is interested in understanding the purchase preferences of a community will find this data both interesting and informative.
Learn how to navigate this section of ReferenceUSA and then apply the data to your needs.
Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
To register for any of the session dates, follow the link below:
ReferenceUSA Consumer & Lifestyle Data

ReferenceUSA Mapping & Data Visualization
Day/Date: Alternating Tuesdays (starting 02 April through 25 June)
Time: 2:30pm (1 hour)
Data Visualization is the next BIG thing in data. Going beyond static lists of information, ReferenceUSA can help you ‘visualize’ data elements on a map.
Great for understanding how locations relate to each other or seeing densities within a specific area, the ReferenceUSA mapping tools give you a new and powerful way to better understand the landscape.
Learn how to build a map to display results and how to manipulate the mapping tools to your advantage.
Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
To register for any of the session dates, follow the link below:
ReferenceUSA Mapping & Data Visualization

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Is Your Email Address on Your Library Account?

March 4, 2013

If we have your email address on your library account there are some major benefits! The biggest one being that when your ‘on hold’ items become available, you’ll be notified right away. No more waiting for a note to arrive in the mail, during which time you could have been enjoying your book, CD, Blu-ray or DVD.

If you have something overdue, you’ll get a notice before the fines have a chance to build up. (You can also sign up for LibraryElf and get email reminders when an item is due) Email notifications can mean faster pick ups and that can shorten the amount of time folks have to wait on a hold list.  Wow, are there no end to the benefits?!

It’s also better for the environment, emails mean no paper notice has to be printed and no envelope and stamp have to be used. You wouldn’t believe how many notices have to be sent out each week. Next time you’re at the library, check and see if we have your email on file. Rest assured we will never send you spam!

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Healthy BR

January 1, 2013

HealthyBR.com has a mission “To identify and coordinate efforts aimed at healthy living and an active lifestyle into a unifying commitment to better health.”

The site is broken down into areas of focus, for example sections on healthy eating, projects, and being physically active. There is also a section listing local health services.

A great feature on the site is the calendar, which has a listing of healthy activities and related events taking place around the city. It makes getting involved much easier, from free exercise classes to getting healthy food from the farmers market.

A really valuable resource promoted on the site is MedLineBR, a 24-hour hotline staffed by registered nurses. They can provide free, quick and easy medical advice, suggest treatment options and refer callers to physician offices.

The MedlineBR phone number is 225-765-6906.

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Have a Question For Us?

September 8, 2012

Send it to us through Got a Question?

Submit your question and we’ll get back to you ASAP, complete with any useful resources we can share.

You can browse by topic to see if the answer is already in the system, or as you start to type your question, you’ll see suggestions for questions previously asked.

You can visit us, call us (231-3750), text us (text ‘eref’ followed by your question to 66746) , tweet us (@ebreref), chat live with a librarian and ask us a question online. I think you can tell we really like answering questions!

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Free Tutoring Programs 2012-2013

September 4, 2012

The Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) have compiled a list of free tutoring programs, call the contact number for details. (please note that VIPS do not operate these programs)

For online tutoring try Homework Louisiana, which has live tutors available Sun-Thurs, 2-10pm, covering a variety of subjects and grade levels.

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