You're invited to a special Gale presentation on the Gale Virtual
Reference
Library(VRL)  March 31, 2004
Place: FLICC/FEDLINK Training Room, Adams Bldg., 2nd and Independence
Ave SE,  Rm. 216, Capitol South Metro stop
Time: 9:30--11:30 and 1:30--3:30

Gale Virtual Reference Library is taking eBooks to the next level by
delivering a wealth of reference content in a database format. This
valuable
new product allows libraries of any size - based on user's needs and
usage
patterns - to develop collections at their own pace and within their
own
budget.
This new reference option also offers:
*       24/7 remote access
*       Circulation of reference content
*       Cross searching
*       Expanded searching for difficult-to-find material
*       No need for special hardware or an online reader
By the end of this year, Gale Virtual Reference Library  will offer
more
than 300 reference sources including encyclopedias, almanacs, series
and
more, allowing libraries to provide respected authoritative essays on
varied
topics from numerous subject areas. Gale Virtual Reference Library
provides
the flexibility to buy one eBook or multiple eBooks; search across a
single
eBook or an entire eBook collection.
Gale Virtual Reference Library formats and features include:
*       Content provided in HTML format
*       Unlimited usage model
*       Results delivered at the article/entry level
*       Users can print complete entries

To sign up for this presentation and training opportunity, please call
(202)707-4800 and register for either session.
Please share this announcement with your colleagues who might have an
interest in the subject matter.

Ellen Bowden
Thomson Gale
Manager, Government & Special Libraries
T. +1.248.699.8206
F. +1.248.699.8600
USA 1.800.877.4253 ext. 1317
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James W. Oliver
FEDLINK Vendor Services Coordinator
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540-4935
V-(202)707-4960, F-(202)707-4955
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