My public library uses Polaris so that when I am searching for a book, I can find related books and information on a more global scale. It helps to have additional information than just what books are contained within our library walls. I didn't know all of the options and resources that it could provide until I played around with it one day while doing a class assignment. It is amazing the connections that can be made for you as you are doing a project. The website for Polaris is www.polarislibrary.com. It seems that new libraries are joining all the time. I have found this to be a wonderful resource that I will use at my public library. Look for Polaris the next time you go to your library!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Polaris--Library search engine
My public library uses Polaris so that when I am searching for a book, I can find related books and information on a more global scale. It helps to have additional information than just what books are contained within our library walls. I didn't know all of the options and resources that it could provide until I played around with it one day while doing a class assignment. It is amazing the connections that can be made for you as you are doing a project. The website for Polaris is www.polarislibrary.com. It seems that new libraries are joining all the time. I have found this to be a wonderful resource that I will use at my public library. Look for Polaris the next time you go to your library!
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I went to my library and was disappointed that I didn't find Polaris...Ill keep looking...
ReplyDeleteCarmen,
ReplyDeleteOur public library does not carry this resource either. But I was thinking that maybe I could use it to research prior to going and then collect materials at the library. It seems like it would be a great resource to access different variations of the same story.
Thanks for sharing,
Stacy