The Commission is pleased to announce that two more databases have been added to the suite of resources available through the LiLI Database. With the addition of a readers advisory service and an auto repair resource, the following LiLI Database resources are available as of July 1, 2011 through the LiLI Portal and Idaho's publicly funded libraries:

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) has commissioned a study of the LiLI-D program. The study’s purpose is to develop recommendations for LiLI-D enhancements and any needed adjustments to the program.

The LiLI Databases Calendar Year 2009 Usage Report is now available for download at http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/CY2009AnnualRpt20100119Ehil.pdf. This report covers the LiLI Database usage for January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.

Metrics covered include:

• License Costs for LiLI-D
• Cost per Idahoan
• Cost per Logon

With the economy on all our minds and recent media coverage of Idaho’s budget situation, many individuals have been wondering about the status of the LiLI Database (LiLI-D) program. This presents a very good opportunity to share the current plans regarding LiLI-D.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Consumer Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, entered into an exclusive agreement with a single database provide. Idaho residents can still access full text of Consumer Reports content published from January 1996 – January 2009 through the LiLI Databases.

Training Description: ProQuest Central offers a large number of product reviews that can be helpful to consumers. Join ProQuest trainer Karen Hinton to get an overview of options available to those searching for product reviews. Karen will also cover content, functions, and features of, as well as tips for using, ProQuest Central.

LiLI Portal

Getting Started with the LiLI Portal - 2 minute video

The LiLI Portal is about to get some structural improvements. While the content accessible through the Portal will remain consistent, the interface that leads users to the LiLI Databases, Idaho digital content, and the LiLI Unlimited statewide catalog is going through some changes this summer.

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