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Electronic Reserve Help Page | Handouts, Video Tutorials, Viewers and ERes Blog


Using ERes: Handouts

Are you new to ERes? Do you need extra help locating and using electronic reserves?  The following inforrmation may help:

Using ERes: Video Tutorials

The following video tutorials are available in Macromedia flash movie format. You will need correct viewers for usage (see below).  Due to the size of the video clips, and length of time needed for download, viewing these items with dial-up connection is not recommended. Please note, video tutorials provide information identical to the handouts listed above.

Viewers for ERes

Do you need to see a PDF article and don't have the latest version on your computer? Do you need to see an excel file and your computer does not have Microsoft Excel?  Many software programs have viewers available for use.  The following list of free downloads may enable you to access items placed on reserve that require specific software for viewing.

Before Using

  • Download and install these items at your own discretion.
  • Ashland University Library is not responsible for the content of external pages or the software therein.
  • Ashland University Library is unable to provide computer support for the installation of these items.
  • Ashland University Library does not endorse the usage of these software viewers/players.


Viewers Available

Adobe Reader
File extension: .pdf

Apple Quick Time - Movies
File extension: .mov

Macromedia Flash Download Center - Flash Files
File extension: swf

Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003 - Spreadsheets
File extensions: .xls, .xlt

Microsoft Power Point Viewer 2003 - Presentations
File extensions: .ppf

Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 - Documents
File extensions: .doc or .dot

Real Player (choose free download) - Audio or Video
File extensions:  .rm, .rmm

Windows Media Player 10 for XP - Windows audio or video
File extensions:  .wma, .wmv, .wm


Electronic Reserves Blog

Keep up with news and information concerning electronic reserves by visiting our blog:

Ashlnad University Library Electronic Reserves:
Exploring Electronic Reserve Issues and Implementation at Ashland University Library




 

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