|
|
 |
|
|
W E L C O M E !
|
|
Help: Using the NEEDS Digital Library
Welcome to the NEEDS Digital Library. The following text provides simple instructions for using the services the digital library offers. Read on to learn about the search tools and community building features offered by the NEEDS Digital Library.
Search Learning Resources
SEARCH: Allows you to use both bibliographic and instructional labeling to guide your search for an item. Keyword, Author and Title are just a few of the standard bibliographic fields you can apply; Type of Learning Resource and Grade are other choices that allow you to specify instructional use and education levels. When you've entered your criteria, press SEARCH.
Get Search Results and Utilize Resources
Your SEARCH RESULTS are sorted and displayed. To view a resource, simply select the title. A SUMMARY of the selected resource is displayed. You can learn more about the authors and contributors of the resource, read any comments or reviews written about it or press DOWNLOAD so that you can begin using the resource.
Create a User Profile and Build a Portfolio
Search tools are just the beginning... You'll also find a community within NEEDS. Select PORTFOLIO from the top right menu list on the home page, or from the top navigation bar on any interior page to log in as a registered user. If you are a new user, select "Create a Profile" from the SERVICES area of the home page and begin to build your community. You will be asked to complete a short form in order to join NEEDS. After completing the form, select CREATE USER PROFILE and become a registered user. After you have registered, we will begin to recommend resources to you based on your profile and the type of resources you download. Over time, NEEDS will recommend peers who have interests similar to yours, and create a list of the resources they have found helpful.
We hope you visit www.needs.org often. Please let us know how we can
enhance your experience of NEEDS - a Digital Library for Engineering Education.
|
|
|
