Database Trials
Please let us know if you have a resource you would like to see available for trial. Information on how to access the trials will be posted on
this page and to the TRIAL mailing list as it become available.
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Fall 2023 Vendors and Trial Dates:
Just for Kids (streaming video collection) August 28 through September 28, 2023
Weiss Financial Ratings August 7 through September 15, 2023
Databases Available for Trial Fall 2023:
Just for Kids (streaming video collection):
Infobase's Just for Kids streaming video resource for the public
library market offers a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media
platform where children can freely explore and enjoy! Just for Kids
has educational videos children want to watch—Weston Woods, Sesame
Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seusse, The
Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and more. Access to songs, games, and other
interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire
The collection is ideal for librarians hosting a
video storytelling hour, activities for early learners as well as
after-school or ESL programs. Great resources for homeschoolers that they
can access anywhere, anytime.
Unlimited, simultaneous access means ALL patrons
can enjoy this entertaining and educational resource.
For more product information, see:
https://infobase.com/product/just-for-kids-streaming-collection/
Trial Dates: August 28, 2023
through September 28, 2023
Trial Registration URL:
https://freetrial.infobase.com/?promocode=WEBSITE&products=228
Trial Registration Instructions:
When completing the registration form, be sure to select "Public
Library" from the "Market Type" menu. This will ensure that the expanded
"Select Products to Demo" section of the registration form includes
Access Video On Demand: Just for Kids under the Streaming Video
heading. The Access Video On Demand: Just for Kids product should
be automatically selected, but if it's not you can select it by checking the
box to its left.
Pricing: Pricing is available
upon request. Please contact
Susan Knisely.
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Weiss Financial Ratings: Weiss
Financial Ratings specializes in providing high quality advisory information
that can help individuals select and monitor financial services companies
and financial investments, such as: Life & Annuity Insurers; Property &
Casualty Insurers; Health Insurers; Banks & Credit Unions; Stocks;
Exchange-Traded Funds; Stock Mutual Funds; and Bond & Money Market Mutual
Funds. This online service also includes:
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Financial Literacy Basics guides on: How to
Manage Debt; How to Make and Stick to a Budget; Buying a Car &
Understanding Auto Insurance; Renting an Apartment & Understanding
Renters' Insurance; Calculating the Cost of College & Understanding
Student Loans; How to Start a 401(k); Understanding Health Insurance
Plans; and What to Know About Checking Accounts.
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Consumer Guides on: Homeowners Insurance; Automobile
Insurance; Variable Annuities; Term Life Insurance; Health Savings
Accounts; Long-Term Care Insurance; Medicare Supplement Insurance;
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage; and Elder Care Choices.
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Financial Literacy: Planning for the Future guides
on: Living Together, Getting Married & Starting a Family; Buying a Home;
Saving for Your Child's Education; Retirement Planning Strategies,
Insurance Strategies & Estate Planning to Protect Your Family; Making
the Right Health Care Coverage Choices; Starting a Career & Career
Advancement; Protect Yourself from Identity Theft & Other Scams.
Trial Dates: August 7, 2023
through September 15, 2023
Trial URL: https://greyhouse.weissratings.com/
Trial Access Instructions: Trial access information was distributed via an August 7, 2023 message to
the Trial mailing list. Nebraska librarians who didn't receive this
information or would like to have it sent to them again may contact
Susan Knisely.
Pricing: Pricing is available
upon request. Please contact
Susan Knisely.
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