Brittanica

I began exploring Brittanica Public Library Edition (BPLE) by searching for resources on the topic European Union economic crisis.  I found lots of articles on this topic but no video or images even though there were images in the articles.  There were many things I liked about my workspace; it was easy to create; I could organize resources by project.  I did not like that I had to resign in each time I saved something. 
I translated an article into Swedish for my friend in Sweden.  That will work well for the foreign workers who come here during the summer.  Also I like that BPLE translates articles word by word for those people learning English as a second language.
On the homepage I checked out the different videos and images.  I love information on space.  Check out this image of Cassiopeia A.

 

• Cassiopeia A. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition. Web. 17 Oct. 2012.  <http://library.eb.com.ursus-proxy-9.ursus.maine.edu/eb/art-95376>
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• Look at this citation.  I created this in minutes using the cite media tab at the top of the page.  No more spending hours fretting over a bibliography! 

Also totally unexpected for me was the box at the bottom of the page with links to breaking news. 
 I see this as a go to resource, a good starting place, for patrons who are looking for information, also a good homework tool for students and homeschoolers.

The adventure begins...

What a new adventure!  Not only will I learn about all the wonderful resources in Marvel but I also am learning how to set up a blog!