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MEL’s Database of the Week for 8/28

August 28th, 2009

Welcome to this feature from the Management & Economics Library (MEL).  These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.

Database name: lynda.com; from Lynda.com.

Link: www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below our banner.

Description/focus: lynda.com provides thousands of online video lessons on the tools and techniques of software products including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop, SQL, AutoCAD, and others.  Types of software include web design, content managment systems, databases, graphics, presentations, and more.

Start with this hint: If you think your own web site could use some updating, scroll down the list of Subjects to Content Management Systems.  Drupal and Joomla! are especially popular and easy to use.

Why you should know this tool: The lessons at lynda.com are short, focused, and  have the right amount of information without being overwhelming.

How this will help students: Students can go at their own pace to learn the basics, but they can also learn techniques that will make their presentations more professional and more logically organized.

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