I'm pleased to announce that the Statewide Database Trials for February – April 2010 are now available. Trials will run through April 30, providing about ten weeks to check out some interesting resources.

This batch of trials focuses on resources that support Washington’s social studies Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs), and includes some great information on U.S. history, civics, government, and a ton of primary source research material.

Check them out at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Trials10a.

Please remember when checking out these resources to take the time to fill out an Interest Form on those products you’d like to learn more about. By filling out these forms you also make it possible for us to arrange group purchases on products of interest and potentially save money for participating libraries. The interest form can be found at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Trials10IF.

Please remember that Washington's statewide databases trials are for library staff only, and are not meant to be made available to the public. I hope that you enjoy trying out these fun products, and as always, I’d love to hear from you for suggestions on future products or on how to improve the statewide database trial process.