Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Summary
Highlights on the *NEW* Do-It-Yourself (DIY) resource from EBSCO: Hobbies & Crafts Source, with magazines, recipes and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative ideas. Find how to share this resource with library users and information on an upcoming training opportunity October 1.
Home page of Hobbies & Crafts Source
Got a hobby you’d like to nurture? Looking for a new activity to pass the time? BadgerLink now provides free access to Hobbies & Crafts Source, a database from EBSCO containing thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books as well as recipes, “how-to” videos and hobby profiles. Categories include:
Add this Resource to your Library
- All Wisconsin librarians can freely share Hobbies & Crafts Source with their library users via their webpages using BadgerLink's Direct Resource URL: https://www.wiscat.net/ext/validateglobal.php?cid=stwi&lid=stwi&dataid=2261
- Integrate this resource into your single sign-on platforms and library management systems by contacting us for set up information.
- Share the Public Library Resource Guide with public library users looking for free DIY resources like Hobbies & Crafts Source.
- Coming soon to BadgerLink promotional materials to request-- a new DIY poster to share at your libraries. Stay tuned to Bulletin for details in the coming weeks.
Free Training Opportunity
EBSCO Resources for the At-Home Enthusiast
Tuesday, October 1, 12-12:30 Central time zone
Join us to review EBSCO’s full-text databases for the at-home enthusiast! We’ll review Home Improvement Source, equipped with DIY information for a wide range of home improvement and repair projects, and Hobbies & Crafts Source which offers creative ideas and detailed how-to instructions for a variety of popular hobbies and crafts.
Register to attend live session or receive recording