[LM_NET] Target: getting teachers and students to at least TRY the database

[Terry Thomas <terry.thomas@CIPLC.NET>]

Hi,

Same old story... I am wondering  how I can persuade teachers to use our
subscription database more consistently. We have EBSCOHost and I've tried
all the usual stuff, and  have had a little success.  My question is
specifically, how can I at least get the teachers to try out another
database when we have a trial for it, as we do right now? How would you
fill in the blank (we are a preschool through gr 12 school so please reply
no matter what level you teach)...

Teachers and students should try out the trial database
because______________________________________.

I'm operating on the assumption that if they tried it, they would like it,
and then I have a reason to ask for funding for a subscription. 

I'm writing an email to the staff trying to persuade them to give the
trial database a try, but I can't think of a good reason that will
convince! (e.g., is there evidence that it "works" in some way-- helps
kids do better on tests, helps them stay focused, helps them be better
researchers in college, etc)?

Thanks 
Terry Thomas
School Librarian
Colegio Internacional Puerto la Cruz
Venezuela

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