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Using Marshall Public Library's Web Page
LIBRARY
INFORMATION:
Here you can find the hours that the library is open, frequently asked
questions, basic circulation policies (like getting a library card, loan
periods, renewals, overdue fines, and much more.)
Information about the “Friends of the Marshall Public Library” organization is
included here.
CATALOG:
You can search the catalog 24 hours a day to see if we have a book
(search by author, title, or subject) and put a reserve on it if it is checked
out. This is a handy way to get your name on the waiting list for some of the
best sellers. You can also see what you have checked out on your library card.
MAGAZINE & NEWSPAPER DATABASES: From the convenience of your home computer, you can do research with the LiLI databases, EbscoHost and ProQuest. We have handouts on how to use both of these programs at the library.
HELPFUL
LINKS:
Our web page is designed to make your Internet research even easier.
Click on “helpful links” and you will be given choices like: search engines and meta search engines, search for a person,
employment, government links, Idaho Links, local links, local history, health
information, news sites,
CALENDAR: See all that is happening at the library: upcoming speakers, events, meetings, and special hours.
DEPARTMENTS: KIDS PAGE, YOUNG ADULT, ADULT, & REFERENCE: Find information for any age group or interest. The Kid’s Page, for example, contains numerous links for children and a "Cool Places on the Internet" section. Topics covered here include Animals, Artists & Authors, Arts, Encyclopedia and Almanacs, Music, Science and Math, and much more.
LOOK
WHO’S VISITED THE LIBRARY:
This section includes photos and commentary on recent visitors to Marshall
Public Library.
If you would like to see a link or other information on our web page, please contact us with your request. If you would like in-person assistance with using our web page, ask at the reference desk. Next to our Internet workstations is a stand containing handouts on Internet research.
There
are basically three ways you can find information on the internet: put in a web
address that you want to go to, use a search engine to find information on your
topic, and use a web page to connect with further information.
1. Put In A Web Address That You Want To Go To:
With a multitude of companies advertising their web addresses
on printed material and television, you may know where you want to go. A web
address may look like this:
The
http://www is a common way of starting a web address, the middle part of
the address is for the specific company or organization, and the final part
designates the type of organization:
org
is an organization
gov
is a government agency
com
is a commercial enterprise
edu
is an educational institution
lib
is a library
Go
to the upper menu, click on file, go down to open page, and then put in your
web address and click on open.
Or,
you can also go up to the location line, put in the web address of the location
you want to go to, and hit enter.
If
what you have is in a format like this: jasmine@aol.com
or LongLost@hotmail.com it
is an e-mail address rather than a web address. The @ symbol indicates an e-mail
address.
You
will need to be in an e-mail program to contact the address.
2. Use a Search Engine to Find Information on Your Topic:
3.
Use a Web Page to Connect With Further Information
Many
web pages contain links to numerous internet resources. For example, on our web
page you can find a number of links on the helpful links page. There are
sections on search engines, searching for a person, searching for employment,
government and Idaho links, local links, local history, local attractions and
Idaho attractions. The Kids Page, Young Adult, and Reference Pages also contain
links. Other web pages for public
libraries and university libraries will contain a number of helpful links to
information.
1.
Choose an e-mail server. There are numerous free e-mail providers online. Listed
below are a few of the free e-mail servers and examples of the requirements to
enroll.
Go
to their address on the web.
2.
Click on “sign up” or “registration” to create your e-mail account. Be
prepared to answer these types of questions. Carefully read the entire question
before answering. Some of them are hard to change at a later time.
Choosing
Your ID or login name:
You will use this information to access your mail each time.
Capitalization matters. See examples:
marshall@yahoo.com
MarshAll@yahoo.com
MARSHALL@yahoo.com
Your
ID will have to be something unique, but easy for you and your friends to
remember. It can contain both letters and numbers. Avoid things that may create
typos. Spaces are not permitted, but you can use the underscore key _ to indicate
a space. Ex. Marsh_all@yahoo.com
If
a screen name has already been taken, but you really want it, try putting a
number like your zip code or phone area code after the name, and it may work.
Beware, however, of giving out personal information.
Choosing
Your Password:
When selecting your ID you will have to provide a password. Using a
password ensures privacy. After typing in your password you will be asked to
type it again. This is to duplicate the spelling to be sure you entered it
correctly.
Security
Question:
This is a question for which you should be the only person to know the
answer. It is the best way to verify your identity. Ask a question and supply
the answer to protect your account. Make sure your answer is memorable for you,
but hard for others to guess.
Birthday:
You will be asked for your birth date, month/day/year. This will help if
you forget your password and need assistance from your provider to recall your
information.
Personalize
Your Account:
Next you will be asked for information pertaining to you. Your first and
last name, address, zip code and gender. Also occupation, industry and interest
information makes it easier for advertising to be directed to you--the price you
pay for free e-mail service. Some of the information is optional and can be
ignored.
Submit:
The last step in getting your e-mail server and address is to submit your
information. At this time you will be notified if a needed answer is missing or
should be changed. When all changes are made, you are ready to start e-mailing
your family and friends.
Note: If you haven’t yet signed up for e-mail, refer to our handout” Getting E-Mail Service” for instructions on how to get an e-mail account. This handout is designed to help you use e-mail after you have an account.
Getting into Your E-Mail Account: When you signed up, you got an e-mail address. Go to the web page for your e-mail server. For example, Yahoo is www.yahoo.com and Hot Mail is www.hotmail.com
When you signed up you got a screen name (the first part of your e-mail address, before the @ symbol). For example, if your e-mail address is mountain83201@yahoo.com
Put in mountain83201 for your name, and then your password in the password section. (Note that the tab key is useful to move you from field to field, in lieu of the mouse.)
Forgot Your Password?: If you haven’t used your e-mail account in awhile, you may have forgotten your password. Make sure you are typing in the correct screen name (including all numbers and the underscore key_ if you used it. Click on the “forgot your password” prompt. You will be asked a few personal questions like your birthday and the secret question you answered when you signed up (like favorite sports team, pet’s name, your first car, etc.) to verify it’s you, and then a new password can be selected.
Reading Your E-mail: Look for words like “in box” or “read mail”—different e-mail services use different terms. Click on the term, and then click on the e-mail that you want to read. The easiest way to answer e-mail is to just click on reply and then write a message that is sent back to the person who wrote you.
Writing E-mail:
Make sure you have the exact e-mail address, including punctuation,
underscore, at symbol @, e-mail server (usually a name followed by .com or
.net). It may look something like one of these two examples:
Spring2003@hotmail.com
Idaho_skier@aol.com
Look for the phrasing that sounds like “write” or “compose” or “new mail”, and click on it.
In the “to” line, put the complete address of the person whom you are writing.
CC means carbon copy. Use this if you want to send the same message to more than one person. You can also separate different web addresses with a comma.
Move the cursor to the subject line, if desired. (Note that a few e-mail servers require that the subject line be filled in). Then you can move the cursor down to the message line. When your message is complete, click on send.
Deleting E-Mail: Some e-mail servers have Mail Controls you can use to control junk e-mail (and block certain users from sending it to you.). If you have any that you want to delete in your mailbox, look for a box that you can check, and then click on delete to get rid of them all at the same time.
Save Draft: Some people like to save a draft of a partially completed e-mail to finish later. Look for that function on your e-mail page.
More Information: If you explore the help sections on your e-mail home page, you can learn more about how your e-mail service works. Also ask at the reference desk (either call or come by the library.)
Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield, Pocatello, ID 83204
232-1263 x 22