A.H.S. Library-Media Center: Online Subscription Services
Background Notes of the World | Contemporary Authors | Contemporary Literary Criticism | Dictionary.com | EBSCOhost | Facts on File | Gale Virtual Reference Library | Library of Congress | NoodleTools | NoveList | Opposing Viewpoints | SIRS Researcher | Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated | World Book
Background Notes of the World
To complement the hard copies of this publication housed in the library media center, this internet database provides factual information about a country's land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and its relations with other countries and the United States.
Contemporary Authors
Provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references about more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Access timely critical analysis of key literary works in a comprehensive and convenient online format. Literary researchers will use this Internet service to: access biographical/critical introductions to major and new authors, and find full-text criticism on major literary works.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost is an advanced online reference system that offers immediate access to a variety of full text magazines designed specifically for schools. 2,000 full text titles are currently offered with coverage dating back to 1990 for many titles.
Facts on File
Facts on File On-line databases are interdisciplinary, interactive databases on a wide range of subjects, such as American history, science, multicultural studies, women's studies, geography, and careers. Instructors can use On Files(TM) On-line for handouts, overheads, posters and testing. Students can use On Files(TM) On-line as quick sources of information to supplement their essays and reports.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Experience the e-book format from a library that's always open! 24/7 access to renowned reference titles in a multitude of subject areas.
NoodleTools
Innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the reseach process. Search intelligently. Assess the quality of results. Record, organize and synthesize information using online notecards. Format your bibliography in MLA or APA style.
NoveList
A fiction database of over 120,000 titles that allows you to search by favorite author, title or genre for more titles of the same interest. This program contains annotations, book reviews, and book discussion guides to aid you in understanding and enjoying your novel of choice.
Opposing Viewpoints
"...a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles."
SIRS Researcher
SIRS (Social Issues Resources Series) Researcher contains thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are from more than 1,200 domestic and international newspapers, magazines, journals and U.S. government publications.
Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated
In-depth, full-text profiles plus up-to-date bibliographies make this the perfect first stop for any biographical inquiry ... contains more than 95,000 biographical profiles and obituitaries, plus more than 26,000 images.