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Monday, September 26, 2011

New Database Added: Films on Demand

Library Services now subscribes to the Films on Demand database. With Films on Demand, students, staff, and faculty have instant access to thousands of full-length, high-quality educational videos.


Films produced by organizations such as BBC, History Channel, and PBS are available in dozens of subject areas. Users can also organize & bookmark clips, and create & share playlists.

This database can be accessed on campus or from home.  Film titles have been added to the library’s catalogue as well and can be identified by the [electronic resource (video)] notation in the item title.  Simply click on the Available Online link in the catalogue record to access the film.


Those who prefer to browse can access Films on Demand via Library Services’ databases page.  Simply click the Advanced Article Search link on the main library page, choose General/Multidisciplinary from thesubject areas list, and then click Connectnext to the entry for Films on Demand.  Ifyou are accessing the database from home, you will be prompted for your Studentor Staff/Faculty ID number. 

If you have questions about Films on Demand or would like more information, please contact the information desk at 403-504-3544.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Discover Library Resources via. Encore Synergy

Medicine Hat College Library Services is pleased to announce the launch of an integrated single search application that is made possible through our long term partnership with Innovative Interface Inc. and its product -- Encore Synergy.

The single search box responds to searches with local book holdings, e-books, scholarly and popular articles, audiovisual collections, and more. The smart search technologies, the advanced discovery tools such as facets, search history, recently added list, the unique Web 2.0 feature such as tag cloud that invites users to contribute and exchange ideas, will for sure promise our users a whole new and exciting search experience.

The following figure captures the presentation of Encore Synergy through the Library Services website:

(Single Encore Search Box, click to enlarge)

If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please contact Library Services via email, instant messenger, text message (403.866.5872), telephone (403.504.3544), or in person.

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