Black Rock Library Featured Database ConsumerReports.org

January 30, 2010 by admin comment

ConsumerReports.org — the largest paid-publication subscription-based website in the world — is available at no charge to Bridgeport Public Library Card holders from EBSCO Publishing.

Known as one of the most trusted resources for information and advice on consumer products, this award-winning website contains information that enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. In addition, users will find advice and tips on saving money on home improvement plans, how to shore up personal finances, ways to improve health and much more.

ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice across several franchises. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations. Additional information includes brand reliability and user reviews, plus news, blogs, forums and video content. The EBSCOhost database breaks down topics further, allowing library patrons to explore the product reviews, ratings, news and comparisons.

Searchable sections include:

Cars Home & GardenElectronics Babies & KidsMoney FoodHealth

The information is updated frequently, providing reliable data, unbiased information and more than 1000 ratings, reviews, product comparisons and video clips. The resource will be available alongside all other EBSCOhost databases, to provide seamless and consistent authentication and entry points.

From any Bridgeport Library just click on the ConsumerReports.org link and you are in.

To login to ConsumerReports.org from outside the library or from your laptop, use the ConsumerReports.org links on this page or go to: http://bportlibrary.org/research click on the ConsumerReports.org link in the

section and enter your Bridgeport Library card number. You will then have full access to this database.

Please feel free to contact the Black Rock Branch Library or any other Bridgeport library directly with any questions regarding ConsumerReports.org, or if you have suggestions about other ways we can enhance library services via our online resources.

Check back here from time to time, as each month we will highlight another of the amazing electronic resources available to Bridgeport Public Library card holders.