Desktop Access to NOVEL Databases

General Info | Directions for GALE Databases | Directions for EBSCO Databases

General Info:

• Directions for desktop access to NOVEL databases for in-library use only. Providing remote access through your website following these directions violates the license agreement. Remote access to these databases is provided by MHLS using the HomeAccess link.
• In the following directions, MHLS member libraries will need their unique Library URL and Library Password assigned by NOVEL in order to complete the desktop links. Contact madvocate@midhudson.org for this information.
• Think about the name you want to give to each icon. Decide on a term that is useful for your patrons.
• Directions are written to create the icons using Internet Explorer.
• Individual Library Usage Statistics: The statistics for NOVEL Databases usage through HomeAccess are tracked by MHLS. Our statistics show overall, but not library specific, use. Once you have icons on your desktop for in-house access to these databases, and are not going through HomeAccess, your in-house use will not be reflected in the statistics tracked by MHLS. However, you will be able to get in-house usage statistics on the Gale and EBSCO NOVEL databases directly, by requesting them through the NOVEL Databases Help Desk at (877) 277-0250:
  • Provide the e-mail address of the person to whom the statistics should be sent.
  • State in which format you would like to receive the usage statistics: comma-separated values or ASCII. (NOTE: Comma-separated values would be your best choice if you simply wish to print the statistics as they appear on your computer screen. ASCII would be your best choice if you wish to import the data into a spreadsheet or database application, such as Excel or Access.)
    

Directions for GALE Databases:
You can create one desktop icon that will access all of the following EBSCO databases:

• Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
• Business and Company Resource Center
• Junior Edition - K12
• The Twayne Authors Series
• Informe
• Custom Newspapers
• New York State Newspapers
• National Newspaper Index

To create the link:

1. In browser, type in Library URL
2. Entire your Library Password then click Proceed
3. On the next screen, right click and select Create Shortcut
4. Go to the computer's desktop, there is a new icon there called Collections.
5. Right click on the icon, click Rename & rename it appropriately.

Directions for EBSCO Databases:
You can create one desktop icon that will access all of the following EBSCO databases:

• MasterFILE Select
• TOPICsearch
• Primary Search via Searchasaurus
• EBSCOhost Espanol - Spanish Interface. Includes:
  • MasterFILE Select
  • Primary Search
  • Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
  • EBSCOAnimals
  • TOPICsearch

To create the link:

1. Go to Library URL
2. User ID: Library Password
3. Password: Library Password
4. Click Log In
5. Right click on the screen and select Create Shortcut
6. Go to the desktop, there is a new icon there named EBSCO Publishing Service Selection Page
7. Right click on the icon, click Rename & rename it appropriately
   

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