Database Trials

Technology & Access Services is in the process of scheduling trials for Spring 2013. Please let us know if you have a resource you would like to see available for trial this fall.  Information on how to access the trials will be posted on this page and to the TRIAL mailing list as it become available.

Spring 2013 Vendors and Trial Dates:

EBSCO (Academic, Public, K12 Schools) - February 21 through April 1, 2013
Infobase Learning (K12 Schools) - January 16, 2013 through February 15, 2013
Infobase Learning (Public Libraries) - January 16, 2013 through February 15, 2013
ProQuest (multiple products) - February 12, 2013 through March 14, 2013

Databases Available for Trial Spring 2013:

EBSCO

Academic Library Databases

• Academic Search Complete
• Anthropology Plus
• Applied Science & Technology Source
• Art Source
• Business Source Complete
• Chicano Database
• CINAHL Complete
• Education Source
• Humanities Source
• L'Annee Philologique
• Legal Source
• Library & Information Science Source
• Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
• PsycTESTS

Public Library Databases

• Auto Repair Reference Center
• Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
• Home Improvement Reference Center
• Legal Information Reference Center
• NoveList Plus
• Small Business Reference Center
• Small Engine Repair Reference Center

School Library Databases

• Book Collection: Nonfiction
• History Reference Center
• NoveList Plus K-8
• Science Reference Center

Trial Dates: 2/21/2013 through 4/1/2013

Trial Access Instructions: The trial access information was distributed via a February 22 message to the Trial mailing list. Nebraska librarians who didn't receive this information or would like it sent to them again may contact Susan Knisely.

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Infobase Learning (K12 Schools)

Trial Databases:

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Infobase Learning (Public Libraries)

Trial Databases:

• Chelsea House Biographies Online - Features full-length biographies of contemporary and historical personalities from around the world along with useful resources for writing reports.
   
• The World Almanac for Kids Online - Presents resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source.
    
• Issues & Controversies in American History - Builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.

Trial URL: http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=105791&pid=WE00

Trial Dates:  1/16/2013 through 2/16/2013

Trial Access Instructions: The trial access information was distributed via a January 16 message to the Trial mailing list. Nebraska librarians who didn't receive this information or would like it sent to them again may contact Susan Knisely.

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ProQuest

Trial Databases:

• CultureGrams Online - Offers concise, reliable and up to date country reports on 204 cultures of the world, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces (2006), and more.

• ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2009) with Index (1851-1993) - This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. The Historical New York Times with Index (1851-1993) provides search capability using subject terms and topics for focused and targeted results in combination with searchable full text, full page, and article-level images from the Historical New York Times (1851-2007)

• SIRS Discoverer - SIRS Discoverer with WebFind is an award-winning database designed with the young researcher (grades 1-9) in mind. This interactive tool strengthens research, reading, writing and computer skills. Articles and graphics from more than 1,600 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers, U.S. government documents, and websites are carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability. Inclusion of SIRS Discoverer WebFind delivers the safest collection of websites for kids, with 9,000+ editor-reviewed websites that deliver high-interest, educational Web content, with guaranteed educational purpose and online safety.

• SIRS Issues Researcher - SIRS Issues Researcher is a highly-acclaimed student reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, 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.

• SIRS Knowledge Source - SIRS Knowledge Source is a comprehensive database portal that is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher, SIRS Government Reporter, SIRS Renaissance, and SIRS WebSelect, with available links to SIRS Interactive Citizenship, SIRS Discoverer, and Discoverer WebFind.

• Statistical Abstract of the United States - Built to find and retrieve statistical content, ProQuest Statistical Insight spans more than 600,000 published tables a year on thousands of different topics. It provides fast and easy access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations.

Trial Dates: 2/12/13 through 3/14/2013

Trial Access Instructions: The trial access information was distributed via a February 14 message to the Trial mailing list. Nebraska librarians who didn't receive this information or would like it sent to them again may contact Susan Knisely.

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• Pricing for databases available for purchase and links to trials directly from vendors.
• The TRIAL mailing list - sign up to receive up-to-date announcements about pricing and trials
• Information about past trials is available on the Trial History page.

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