User Manual Culturethèque Thailand

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1 User Manual Culturethèque Thailand

2 Contents: 1. What can one do at Culturethèque? How to access Culturethèque? How to search on Culturethèque? How to access documents on Culturethèque? How to use the interactivity made available by Culturethèque... 8 Proposée par l Institut français au public des médiathèques françaises dans le monde, Culturethèque est une plateforme en ligne qui regroupe plus de ressources numériques françaises :

3 1. What can one do at Culturethèque? CULTURETHÉQUE is a digital library that enables subscribers registered with one of the Alliances françaises of Thailand s media library to: Complete their French-language study with the help of material and resources adapted to their level in French; Access their favorite magazines as soon as they are released on the market; Watch concerts, performances and conferences; Immerse themselves in the hundreds of e-books and illustrated books available. AND ALL THIS FOR FREE! 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! FROM ANYWHERE IN THAILAND! SPECIAL OFFER: Students and teachers from Thailand s public educational institutions, (re)discover France in a few clicks at Culturethèque for only 360 baht per year! This offer also includes a one-year membership with one of the Alliances françaises media libraries in Thailand!

4 2. How to access Culturethèque? Culturethèque is a free service included in media library membership at the Alliance française of Thailand. To access Culturethèque, you need to: a. Register at the media library of the Alliance française nearest you, and b. Fill out the Culturethèque registration form. Your subscription will be activated within 15 days and will remain valid for the duration of your media library membership. An will be sent to you to remind you of your User Name and Password. PLEASE NOTE: For readers who are less than 18 years old, access is done under parents supervision. Proposée par l Institut français au public des médiathèques françaises dans le monde, Culturethèque est une plateforme en ligne qui regroupe plus de ressources numériques françaises :

5 3. How to search on Culturethèque? You can choose one of two methods to do a search: a. Through the search engine: Basic search is done by using key words such as Balzac, geography, Le Point news magazine, illustrated albums, water, etc. Select Toutes les ressources, or all resources, to obtain the most results from a basic search. Refine your search by using the menu on the left: type of document, author, language, collection, etc. b. By selecting resources You may also consult the resources recommended by the Alliance française of Bangkok s digital librarian and which are categorized in themes in the tabs Lire, Ecouter, Regarder and Apprendre, that is, to read, listen, look and learn.

6 4. How to access documents on Culturethèque? Their content can usually be viewed online through streaming and, in some cases, can be downloaded for a limited period of time. All documents are accessible on tablets, smartphones and computers. The process is virtually the same for all documents: a. Click on the name of the document you wish to see in the list obtained through your search. b. You then will be transferred to a page with a short description of the work. c. Click on the link visualiser le document, or view the document, to read the whole document in slideshow mode. PLEASE NOTE: in order to access the content of documents, you must have entered your Culturethèque s User Name and Password. Proposée par l Institut français au public des médiathèques françaises dans le monde, Culturethèque est une plateforme en ligne qui regroupe plus de ressources numériques françaises :

7 When you look at a document for the first time, an authentication request window will appear. All you have to do is click on Oui, j accepte que ces informations soient transmises, or yes I accept to have this information transmitted, in order to access the document.

8 5. How to use the interactivity made available by Culturethèque Culturethèque is an interactive platform through which you can communicate with other users, post comments and critiques regarding documents you have accessed, and share what you have discovered at the site on social networks such as Facebook or Twitter. Click on to enter your comments and share your viewpoint with other Internet users. Warning: Any comment containing threats, abuses or unacceptable comments shall be eliminated and the author s membership suspended. Click on to set up your personal library by keeping the documents that interest you in your Panier, or folder. You can access your panier by clicking on the tab Mon compte, or my account, on top of each page to the right. Proposée par l Institut français au public des médiathèques françaises dans le monde, Culturethèque est une plateforme en ligne qui regroupe plus de ressources numériques françaises :

9 You can now use Culturethèque! Have we answered all your questions? If not please: 1. Consult FAQ at 2. Or send an to our digital librarian : culturetheque@afthailande.org