How to Use KYVL Resources
Each section below contains a selection of quick reference sheets, powerpoints and video tutorials to help you use all the resources available through the Kentucky Virtual Library. These tools may be used for personal reference or to train others. If you need further assistance after viewing a tutorial, please contact a KYVL staff member via our Ask a Question form or visit our Training page for information about upcoming sessions.
- KYVL Tutorials
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- KYVL for Kids Research Portal - PDF|Word
- KYVL Quick Reference for K-12 Schools - Customizable Word Document
- KYVL Alignment with KCAS - grades K-5- PDF
- KYVL Alignment with KCAS - grades 6-12- PDF
- EBSCO Tutorials
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- Introduction to EBSCOhost - Flash| PowerPoint
- Basic Search - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz
- Advanced Search with Guided Style - Flash| PowerPoint
- EBSCOhost for Android - PowerPoint
- EBSCOhost for iPhone - PowerPoint
- CINAHL with Full Text: Basic Searching - Flash| PowerPoint
- CINAHL with Full Text: Advanced Searching Techniques - Flash| PowerPoint
- Consumer Health Complete - Flash| PowerPoint
- Kids Search Interface - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz
- NoveList Overview - Flash
- NoveList: Finding the Answers You Need - Flash
- NoveList: Find Books Based on Appeal - Flash
- NoveList: Finding Recommendations - Flash
- Searchasaurus - Flash| PowerPoint
- Small Business Reference Center - Flash| PowerPoint
- Student Research Center - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz
- Visual Search - Flash| PowerPoint
- Grolier Online Tutorials & Handouts
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- Grolier Online Tutorial - Flash
- User’s Guide - HTML
- Grolier Online: Activities for Students - HTML
- Grolier Online Meets Common Core State Standards - PDF
- Common Core: Emerging Digital Resources and Platforms - PDF
- Grolier Online Quick Reference (Elementary School) - Word
- Grolier Online Quick Reference (Middle School) - Word
- Grolier Online Quick Reference (High School) - Word
- ProQuest Tutorials
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- ProQuest New Platform Training - YouTube Playlist
- Quick Start Reference Overview - PDF
- ProQuest New Platform User Guide - PDF