Task #5: Chilton Library

Hiya Webolutioners--we're at the halfway point!  Hope you're learning a lot and feeling more comfortable helping patrons with our databases and resources.  This task is all about Chilton Library--a great library database for those DIY types.  Plus, the Chilton Library has way more makes, models and years of car repair information available than we have on our shelves--some going back to 1940. Patrons can of course access this resource either from within the library or from home with a library card, so be sure to tell anyone interested in our Chilton manuals about it.

To get started, visit the Premium Resources A-Z in the Research and Learning Center.  Scroll down to Chilton Library.  The user interface is straightforward--just select a year, make, and model and then click on 'select'.

On the next screen, you can see what data is available for your vehicle.  Most often, patrons will want to look at the 'Repair' data.

Once you click on 'Repair', you can see a menu of items.  Wiring Diagrams are asked for quite a bit, so it's helpful to know where those are.

Task #5

• Look up a vehicle and find some repair information.
• Blog about the process--was it easy? Not?  How helpful do you think this would be to patrons?

Until next time!  p.s...be on the lookout for more extra credit soon...