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ProQuest Databases for ResearchIT CT

 

This webinar will showcase ProQuest databases available to members through ResearchIT subscriptions, along with a demonstration of the features and navigation of the ProQuest Platform. There will be time set aside for questions. Accessible content includes:

  • US Major Dailies like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal
  • Historical and current Hartford Courant issues
  • ABI/INFORM for business studies, industry, and company research

Presenter: Daniel Ascher, Customer Success Manager, ProQuest

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone interested in learning about and sharing database resources including:

  • Library Directors/Administrators
  • Children’s and YA Staff
  • Library Media Specialists
  • Reference Librarians
  • Library Technical Assistants

Accessibility 

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.

 

 

Related LibGuide: researchIT CT - Information by Brad Bullis

Date:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Presenter:
Daniel Ascher
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar Other Webinar

Registration is required. There are 99 seats available.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.