In this training session you will discover ways to conduct activities and trainings for Girl Scout Troops on the library Databases and eResources. These classes are designed to help Girl Scout Troops earn a variety of Badges and Try Its. After this session, you will be able to Invite Girl Scout Troops to the library, teach them about library resources, and then watch usage startistics grow. |  |
Computer Smarts Try ItTo obtain the Computer Smarts Try It, see the activities in the link above. There are several additional library steps you can take to learn about the databases. Activity 1: Be Prepared - Print out theSafety Pledge then type in the library's website in the address bar. Activity 2: Open the Door - Check out the eResources page on your library website. Activity 3: Finding a Favorite - Check out Yahooligans website. Activity 4: Can you believe everything you see? - Show the PowerPoint Presentation Google Vrs. Gale to explain why you would use Library eResources rather than Google. Activity 5: Making a Chart - Make a chart using Word. Activity 6: Computers and Work - Talk to the librarian about how they use a computer at work. Activity 7: Computers at Play - Use the GoGirlsOnly to play games online. |  |
Books BadgeSix activities are needed to be completed to obtain the Books Badge. See the link above for all of the activities, however there are two activities that you can intigrate learning about the library eResources. Activity 1. Explore the Library Resources and Create a Poster to encourage use of the Library Step 1: Introduce Girl Scouts to the library databases Show the PowerPoint presentation Google Vrs. Gale to show students why you would use a library resource for research rather than Google Show students to the Library resources Page at your Library Step 2: Create a Poster to Increase Library Usage Show Examples of Library Posters to Increase Library Usage Provide Materials to Create Library Posters
|  Activity 2. Explore Careers with Books and Libraries Step One: Must have Career Transitions, Testing and Education Reference Center or Careers Handbook Step 2: Look up Librarian, Archvist and Publisher in Career Tools |
