Summary
Highlights on the *NEW* Do-It-Yourself (DIY) resource from EBSCO: Home Improvement Source, with magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics. Find how to share this resource with library users and information on an upcoming training opportunity October 1.
Home page of Home Improvement Source
Looking to install a new door, fix a leaky faucet, or spruce up your garden? You’ve come to the right place! BadgerLink now provides free access to Home Improvement Source, a database from EBSCO containing thousands of articles from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of home repair images not found anywhere else online. Quickly find the information you need by conducting keyword searches or browsing projects from A-to-Z or by category.
Browseable topics in Home Improvement Source
Add this Resource to your Library
- All Wisconsin librarians can freely share Home Improvement 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=2262
- 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 Home Improvement 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.
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