Thursday, October 5, 2023

Badgerlink Update with Jennifer Champoux: WHSLA Web Conference 23 Summary




Badgerlink is Wisconsin's online library, serving ALL citizens of Wisconsin, from school kids to college students to professionals in the workforce.   With over 60 databases in the Badgerlink collection, there's something for everyone!

At the WHSLA Web Conference 2023, Jennifer Champoux gave an overview of the health & medical databases in Badgerlink, including the following:


Other general purpose databases useful for health science libraries are:

The Learning Express Career Preparation Library was also mentioned as providing study materials for professional certification exams in the following areas (among others):
    • GED
    • Nursing
Check under the Allied Health Tab for:
    • Dental Assisting
    • Medical Assistant
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • Pharmacy Technician Assistant
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Physicians Assistant
    • Radiologic Technologist
    • Respiratory Therapy Assistant
    • Social Worker
    • Surgical Technologists
    • Veterinary Technologist

Badgerlink Resources for Library Staff page offers links to the following:
  • The Bulletin Newsletter (Subscribe to stay informed)
  • Contact Badgerlink Staff
  • Request FREE Training
  • Getting Started
  • Direct links to Badgerlink Resources that can be integrated into your own WI Library websites
  • Setup Guide, along with an IP Reporting Form
  • Resource Guides
  • Marketing resources - Posters and bookmarks
  • Training Materials - Videos, Info Sheets

Badgerlink is 25 years old!  
Watch the intro video (about 2 min.)

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