• SIRS Issues Researcher
• SIRS Decades
• SIRS Government Reporter
• SIRS Renaissance
• SIRS WebSelect
• SIRS Discoverer with WebFind
• SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS)

Pricing for the 2013-2014 subscription term for libraries is outlined below.  The price for either SIRS Researcher or SIRS Discoverer is based on the school's enrollment or the population served by a public library.  You can subscribe to either the CD-ROM format or the Web version of either/both program(s).

• Pricing for K12 Libraries
• Pricing for Public Libraries

July 1 - June 30

Orders must be received by June 15 for access to start on July 1, 2013. Mid-term subscriptions will be accepted but will not be prorated.  All subscriptions will end on June 30, 2014. You must have your order form to the Nebraska Library Commission on or before the 15th of the month preceding the requested start date, or the start date could be delayed until the first day of the following month.

• Active licensees to the SIRS Databases may request one free duplicate CD-ROM at no additional charge, for use at the same site. 
• Remote Access will be provided upon request via referred link for institutions that have an authentication system in place or via a password for authorized users. The password should not be posted to any website accessible by the general public. Posting this information is in strict violation of the SIRS Publishing, Inc. license agreement.  Contact SIRS Technical Support for information.

SIRS Issues Researcher is a general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are carefully selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications according to strict criteria with regard to content and age appropriateness. Articles are indexed according to Library of Congress subject headings. Database features include World Almanac excerpts, Maps of the World and a Directory of Publications. Special online features include Today's News, Spotlight of the Month and more. Researcher is updated daily online, and is available on CD-ROM, which is updated three times a year.

SIRS Decades delivers thousands of relevant primary and secondary source documents organized around the decades of the 20th century. It gives students a direct glimpse into the past, while providing the context needed to understand the modern implications of historical events. The collections feature more than 5,000 hand-selected primary and secondary source documents highlighting key events, movements, people, and places in 20th century America. Coverage includes original documents, letters, editorial cartoons, websites, photographs, maps, ads, speeches, and published articles-some available for the first time in digital format. Every topic within SIRS Decades includes key elements that help students better understand the topic and the sources selected to illustrate it.  

SIRS Government Reporter delivers thousands of full-text documents and graphics concerning a wide variety of topics: health, science, economics, environment, politics, foreign affairs, business and industry. Articles and graphics are carefully selected according to strict criteria with regard to content and age appropriateness. Additional content provides current and historic government documents; landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions; information about U.S. Justices, U.S. Presidents, elected leaders, federal departments and agencies. National Archives Documents and Country Profiles are also included. Government Reporter is available online, which is updated daily, and on CD-ROM, which is updated twice a year.

SIRS Renaissance provides dynamic information on Architecture & Design, Culture, Literature, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy & Religion and Visual Arts. Full-text articles are selected from more than 1,000 domestic and international publications. Many articles are accompanied by full-color images, including art reproductions, photographs and illustrations. Additional database features include Award Recipients, Biographies, Glossary of the Arts, Literary Corner, Recommended References and Spotlight of the Month. Editor's Top Pick highlights a weekly graphic and article. Renaissance is available online and on CD-ROM.

SIRS WebSelect is an online database of carefully selected, reliable and credible Internet resources on vital issues and topics. SIRS continuously updates WebSelect to include new sites originating from around the globe and continuously monitors each site to ensure quality and accessibility. Topics are derived from SIRS' award-winning reference databases and assigned based on site content and mission. SIRS' sophisticated software notes changes to Web sites throughout the day. Editors then immediately re-evaluate the sites and remove those sites that no longer meet SIRS' established standards.

SIRS Discoverer with WebFind is an award-winning, general reference database for children in grades 1-9 which promotes research, reading, writing and computer skills. Full-text articles and images are carefully selected from 1,600 domestic and international publications. Articles are assigned reading levels based on age-appropriateness, educational content, interest and readability. Additional content includes an Encyclopedia, The World Almanac® for Kids, Biographies of U.S. Presidents and Country Facts. Updated daily, the online version includes Current Events, Maps of the World, Spotlight of the Month and more. Elementary and Middle School Edition Student Workbooks and Educator's Guide. Available in CD-ROM and online versions.

SIRS Knowledge Source Complete (SKS) includes the following SIRS databases that can be searched individually or in combination: SIRS Issues Researcher, SIRS Government Reporter, SIRS Renaissance, SIRS Decades, SIRS Discoverer with WebFind, and SIRS WebSelect.

K12 Libraries

Public Libraries

Products marked with an asterisk (*) are only available to public libraries that also subscribe to SIRS Issues Researcher.

Public Libraries with a population served of more than 50,000 must call for a price quote.