SUBJECTS

Test Prep
  • Learning Express
    LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
Arts & Literature
  • Core Collections (EBSCO)
    These six unique databases contain librarian-selected book recommendations to assist librarians doing collection development.
  • CLCD – Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
    This is a single source/single search resource for librarians, teachers, parents and students from PreK through grade 12 and for Children’s Literature classes at the academic level. Users have access to over 2.5 million titles, non-fiction & fiction for PreK-12 grades with 42 quality professional review sources.
  • Critical Survey of Long Fiction
    Provides students and general readers with in-depth profiles of major authors in long fiction.
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • Masterplots
    A classic reference work for more than sixty years, Masterplots analyzes the most important works in all genres—long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction—throughout history and around the world, helping to define and critique the literary canon.
  • NoveList Plus
    Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more.
  • UXL Graphic Novels
    Graphic novels -- novels merging pictures and rich language to create a unique experience of literature and art -- are enjoying a renewed popularity, especially with students and young adults. U*X*L's Graphic Novelists introduces researchers to the authors and illustrators behind these works, taking care to define and explore the distinction between comic books and graphic novels.
Biography
  • Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives
    Biographies of more than 600 notorious historical figures - some controversial, some entirely infamous - and information on their impact on the world.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.
Business, Careers, & Finance
  • Career & Technical Education Database (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Career & Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.
  • Lynda.com
    Lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile. To sign in, you'll need your Springdale Public Library card number and password (by default, the last four digits of your telephone number).
  • Survey of American Industry and Careers
    Provides comprehensive information about 112 North American industries and related careers.
  • Value Line
    Value Line is a complete, multidimensional investment management solution that enables both new and experienced investors to make timely, better-informed decisions. It provides a wealth of in-depth financial information, intelligently presented both in print and online, plus objective research, insightful commentary, proven price projections, and advanced analytical tools.
Dictionaries/Encyclopedias
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
    A definitive and accurate record of Arkansas history, culture and geography. Maintained and updated by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
  • ProQuest Ebrary
    This collection of nonfiction ebooks includes high quality titles in a variety of subject areas.
  • World Book Complete
    A single link for all 11 Traveler World Book databases.
  • World Book eBooks
    A collection of 25 classics and an additional 25 proprietary World Book non-fiction titles. Desktop computer and tablet users may access the site via browser or checkout for offline. Simultaneous checkout makes eBooks available for an unlimited number of users.
Downloadables
  • Hoopla
    The Library is pleased to offer Hoopla, which makes thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, television shows, and music albums  available with no waiting and no holds lists. To use Hoopla, download the Hoopla app for Apple or Android, or visit hoopladigital.com. Register for a free account with your Springdale Public Library card, and download up to four items each month.
  • Flipster Digital Magazines
    Flipster provides access to popular magazines in a digital format.
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    Provides access to Gale eBooks owned by SPL.
  • Library2Go Overdrive
    Download books and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device, or enjoy them directly from your internet browser.
  • ProQuest Ebrary
    This collection of nonfiction ebooks includes high quality titles in a variety of subject areas.
  • TumbleBook Cloud
    TBC is a collection of videos and chapter books in categories which include: Ebooks (Shakespeare, poetry, non-fiction, science, history, geography, etc.), Read-Alongs, Graphic Novels, Videos (from National Geographic!), and Audio Books.
  • TumbleBook: E-books for E-Kids
    Provides online story books, chapter books, puzzles and games, and language learning.
  • World Book eBooks
    A collection of 25 classics and an additional 25 proprietary World Book non-fiction titles. Desktop computer and tablet users may access the site via browser or checkout for offline. Simultaneous checkout makes eBooks available for an unlimited number of users.
Education
  • Arkansas Driver Education
    Arkansas-specific information and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and the commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Career & Technical Education Database (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Career & Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.
  • CLCD – Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
    This is a single source/single search resource for librarians, teachers, parents and students from PreK through grade 12 and for Children’s Literature classes at the academic level. Users have access to over 2.5 million titles, non-fiction & fiction for PreK-12 grades with 42 quality professional review sources.
  • Early World of Learning
    Early World of Learning is an educational resource focused on reading and oral language skills - just for preschoolers and children in the early grades. Check out the narrated stories, interactive games, interactive reference material for new readers, and more!
  • eBooks (ProQuest)
    The following collections are incorporated in the current collection: 1. Central College Complete - 37,000 high quality titles from renowned publishers and University Presses including Amacom, Oxford University Press, Wiley, World Bank Publications and others, covering the entire cross-disciplinary college curriculum; 2. Public Library Complete Diverse - 31,000 title non-fiction ebook collection that helps augment public library holdings; 3. Schools and Educators Complete - a collection of over 11,000 titles with a wealth of information in professional development and training resources.
  • EBSCO Discovery Service – EDS
    The EBSCO Discovery Service searches both the physical and electronic items owned or licensed by the Springdale Public Library. It is a single stop for doing advanced research.
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Elementary
    General K-6 reference collections of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • ERIC
    This database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to education-related literature. ERIC provides coverage of journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs.
  • Learning Express
    LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
  • TumbleBook Cloud
    TBC is a collection of videos and chapter books in categories which include: Ebooks (Shakespeare, poetry, non-fiction, science, history, geography, etc.), Read-Alongs, Graphic Novels, Videos (from National Geographic!), and Audio Books.
  • TumbleBook: E-books for E-Kids
    Provides online story books, chapter books, puzzles and games, and language learning.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.
Food and Recipes
  • AtoZ World Food
    Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. Learn to make classic dishes from 174 countries, explore international ingredients, research regional food history, and more.
Genealogy
  • African American Heritage
    African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
  • Ancestry.com Library Edition
    Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
  • Heritage Quest
    A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources - rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
General
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    Provides access to Gale eBooks owned by SPL.
  • NoveList Plus
    Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more.
  • ProQuest Central
    This database serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels. Covering more than 160 subject areas, ProQuest Central is the largest aggregated database of periodical content. This award-winning online reference resource features a highly-respected, diversified mix of content including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers, reports and videos.
  • ProQuest Ebrary
    This collection of nonfiction ebooks includes high quality titles in a variety of subject areas.
  • Research Library (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to thousands of full-text periodicals from one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer. Search from a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics.
  • SIRS Issues Researcher
    Background and analysis on 350+ leading issues, providing pros and cons on social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues.
  • US Newsstream (ProQuest)
    This database's detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue of each newspaper is indexed thoroughly, so researchers have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the papers. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc.
Geography & Culture
  • CultureGrams – Kids
    Get a kids-eye view of daily life in countries around the world.
  • AtoZ World Food
    Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. Learn to make classic dishes from 174 countries, explore international ingredients, research regional food history, and more.
  • CultureGrams State Edition
    Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • CultureGrams World Edition
    Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
    A definitive and accurate record of Arkansas history, culture and geography. Maintained and updated by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
  • Ethnic News Watch
    Ethnic NewsWatch includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. Content covers 1990-present, with specialized coverage of the following ethnic categories: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People. It is updated daily with new content and contains over 2 million full text articles.
  • Extremist Groups: Information for Students
    Provides an overview and history of 150 extremist organizations worldwide that are active today.
  • The Fifty States
    This volume is designed to serve the needs of those seeking basic information on individual states and the District of Columbia. Each chapter opens with a profile listing of key facts on population, geography, history and other points of interest. This section is followed by a brief state history, state timeline, and notes for further study.
Health & Medicine
  • Medline
    MEDLINE is a bibliographic database produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The database contains millions of citations, derived from thousands of biomedical and life science journals, and indexed with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) from the NLM controlled vocabulary. Extending back to 1946, annual input now exceeds 700,000 citations.
History & Social Science
  • History Resources at the Gale Virtual Reference Library
    A selection of reference ebooks covering a variety of historical subjects, including primary source materials.
  • African American Heritage
    African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
  • Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook
    This ABC-CLIO online reference book surveys the fundamentals, policies, and strategies of chemical and biological warfare from 1915 to the present.
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
    A definitive and accurate record of Arkansas history, culture and geography. Maintained and updated by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
  • Extremist Groups: Information for Students
    Provides an overview and history of 150 extremist organizations worldwide that are active today.
  • Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives
    Biographies of more than 600 notorious historical figures - some controversial, some entirely infamous - and information on their impact on the world.
  • New York Times Online at Home
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at home, follow the link above. You’ll then be given a code for 72 hours of access. Click Redeem Code to get started. From there, either sign up for a free account or log in with an existing one. When your 72 hours are over, you’re welcome to redeem another code by visiting the Library website again.
  • New York Times Online at the Library
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at the Library, simply visit www.nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Sign up for a free account, or log in with an existing account. As long as you’re using the Library’s computers or wireless network, you’ll have access to the entire NYT site, with the sole exception of the crossword puzzle.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.
How To
  • AutoMate (formerly Automotive Repair Reference Center)
    This database contains do-it-yourself repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, bulletins and updates are added to the product on a regular basis. All of the content has been created by ASE certified technicians.
  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
    This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World and many more.
  • Home Improvement Reference Center
    Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
  • Lynda.com
    Lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile. To sign in, you'll need your Springdale Public Library card number and password (by default, the last four digits of your telephone number).
Language
  • Little Pim Language Learning
    Language learning for children ages 0-6 from Mango Languages.
  • Mango Languages
    This online language-learning system teaches actual conversation skills for 12 different languages. It's so easy you'll see incredible results after just one lesson.
  • Pronunciator
    Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages. Learn online, and get the app for your mobile device!
News
  • Ethnic News Watch
    Ethnic NewsWatch includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. Content covers 1990-present, with specialized coverage of the following ethnic categories: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People. It is updated daily with new content and contains over 2 million full text articles.
  • New York Times Online at Home
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at home, follow the link above. You’ll then be given a code for 72 hours of access. Click Redeem Code to get started. From there, either sign up for a free account or log in with an existing one. When your 72 hours are over, you’re welcome to redeem another code by visiting the Library website again.
  • New York Times Online at the Library
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at the Library, simply visit www.nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Sign up for a free account, or log in with an existing account. As long as you’re using the Library’s computers or wireless network, you’ll have access to the entire NYT site, with the sole exception of the crossword puzzle.
  • Newsbank
    Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers, including the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (2004-2009), the Springdale Morning News (2009-2015), and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (2006-current). Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.
  • US Newsstream (ProQuest)
    This database's detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue of each newspaper is indexed thoroughly, so researchers have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the papers. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc.
Online Learning
  • AutoMate (formerly Automotive Repair Reference Center)
    This database contains do-it-yourself repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, bulletins and updates are added to the product on a regular basis. All of the content has been created by ASE certified technicians.
  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
    This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World and many more.
  • Home Improvement Reference Center
    Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
  • Learning Express
    LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
  • Lynda.com
    Lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile. To sign in, you'll need your Springdale Public Library card number and password (by default, the last four digits of your telephone number).
  • Mango Languages
    This online language-learning system teaches actual conversation skills for 12 different languages. It's so easy you'll see incredible results after just one lesson.
  • Pronunciator
    Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages. Learn online, and get the app for your mobile device!
Research
  • Ancestry.com Library Edition
    Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
  • eBooks (ProQuest)
    The following collections are incorporated in the current collection: 1. Central College Complete - 37,000 high quality titles from renowned publishers and University Presses including Amacom, Oxford University Press, Wiley, World Bank Publications and others, covering the entire cross-disciplinary college curriculum; 2. Public Library Complete Diverse - 31,000 title non-fiction ebook collection that helps augment public library holdings; 3. Schools and Educators Complete - a collection of over 11,000 titles with a wealth of information in professional development and training resources.
  • EBSCO Discovery Service – EDS
    The EBSCO Discovery Service searches both the physical and electronic items owned or licensed by the Springdale Public Library. It is a single stop for doing advanced research.
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Science
    Supports the study of earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences providing resources K-12 and up in magazines and journals, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, reference books, websites, images, and streaming audio/video.
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
    A definitive and accurate record of Arkansas history, culture and geography. Maintained and updated by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    Provides access to Gale eBooks owned by SPL.
  • New York Times Online at Home
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at home, follow the link above. You’ll then be given a code for 72 hours of access. Click Redeem Code to get started. From there, either sign up for a free account or log in with an existing one. When your 72 hours are over, you’re welcome to redeem another code by visiting the Library website again.
  • New York Times Online at the Library
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at the Library, simply visit www.nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Sign up for a free account, or log in with an existing account. As long as you’re using the Library’s computers or wireless network, you’ll have access to the entire NYT site, with the sole exception of the crossword puzzle.
  • Newsbank
    Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers, including the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (2004-2009), the Springdale Morning News (2009-2015), and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (2006-current). Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.
  • ProQuest Central
    This database serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels. Covering more than 160 subject areas, ProQuest Central is the largest aggregated database of periodical content. This award-winning online reference resource features a highly-respected, diversified mix of content including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers, reports and videos.
  • ProQuest Ebrary
    This collection of nonfiction ebooks includes high quality titles in a variety of subject areas.
  • Research Companion
    ProQuest Research Companion is ProQuest’s flagship information literacy product. It was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like "How do I choose a topic?" "Where do I find information?" and "How do I evaluate sources?" Different kinds of "pre" and "post" assessment questions make the viewing experience more interactive, while allowing educators to measure students’ learning and identify gaps in their understanding.
  • Research Library (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to thousands of full-text periodicals from one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer. Search from a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • World Book Complete
    A single link for all 11 Traveler World Book databases.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.
Resources for Kids
  • CultureGrams – Kids
    Get a kids-eye view of daily life in countries around the world.
  • CLCD – Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
    This is a single source/single search resource for librarians, teachers, parents and students from PreK through grade 12 and for Children’s Literature classes at the academic level. Users have access to over 2.5 million titles, non-fiction & fiction for PreK-12 grades with 42 quality professional review sources.
  • CultureGrams State Edition
    Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • CultureGrams World Edition
    Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
  • Early World of Learning
    Early World of Learning is an educational resource focused on reading and oral language skills - just for preschoolers and children in the early grades. Check out the narrated stories, interactive games, interactive reference material for new readers, and more!
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Elementary
    General K-6 reference collections of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Science
    Supports the study of earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences providing resources K-12 and up in magazines and journals, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, reference books, websites, images, and streaming audio/video.
  • Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
    World Book's content, rich media, and interactive features in Spanish for young learners.
  • Little Pim Language Learning
    Language learning for children ages 0-6 from Mango Languages.
  • The Fifty States
    This volume is designed to serve the needs of those seeking basic information on individual states and the District of Columbia. Each chapter opens with a profile listing of key facts on population, geography, history and other points of interest. This section is followed by a brief state history, state timeline, and notes for further study.
  • TumbleBook Cloud
    TBC is a collection of videos and chapter books in categories which include: Ebooks (Shakespeare, poetry, non-fiction, science, history, geography, etc.), Read-Alongs, Graphic Novels, Videos (from National Geographic!), and Audio Books.
  • TumbleBook: E-books for E-Kids
    Provides online story books, chapter books, puzzles and games, and language learning.
Resources for Teens
  • CultureGrams State Edition
    Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • CultureGrams World Edition
    Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Science
    Supports the study of earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences providing resources K-12 and up in magazines and journals, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, reference books, websites, images, and streaming audio/video.
  • Research Companion
    ProQuest Research Companion is ProQuest’s flagship information literacy product. It was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like "How do I choose a topic?" "Where do I find information?" and "How do I evaluate sources?" Different kinds of "pre" and "post" assessment questions make the viewing experience more interactive, while allowing educators to measure students’ learning and identify gaps in their understanding.
  • Research Library (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to thousands of full-text periodicals from one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer. Search from a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics.
  • The Fifty States
    This volume is designed to serve the needs of those seeking basic information on individual states and the District of Columbia. Each chapter opens with a profile listing of key facts on population, geography, history and other points of interest. This section is followed by a brief state history, state timeline, and notes for further study.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • UXL Graphic Novels
    Graphic novels -- novels merging pictures and rich language to create a unique experience of literature and art -- are enjoying a renewed popularity, especially with students and young adults. U*X*L's Graphic Novelists introduces researchers to the authors and illustrators behind these works, taking care to define and explore the distinction between comic books and graphic novels.
  • World Book Complete
    A single link for all 11 Traveler World Book databases.
  • World Book eBooks
    A collection of 25 classics and an additional 25 proprietary World Book non-fiction titles. Desktop computer and tablet users may access the site via browser or checkout for offline. Simultaneous checkout makes eBooks available for an unlimited number of users.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.
Science & Technology
  • Biomes and Ecosystems
    Illustrates the biology, geography, history and ecological importance of biomes and ecosystems around the world.
  • Chemical Compounds
    This eBook defines what a chemical compound is, how elements combine to form compounds, and an A-Z list of compounds and their characteristics.
  • Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook
    This ABC-CLIO online reference book surveys the fundamentals, policies, and strategies of chemical and biological warfare from 1915 to the present.
  • eLibrary Science
    Supports the study of earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences providing resources K-12 and up in magazines and journals, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, reference books, websites, images, and streaming audio/video.

ALL ONLINE RESOURCES

Resources A-F
  • African American Heritage
    African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
  • Ancestry.com Library Edition
    Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
  • Arkansas Driver Education
    Arkansas-specific information and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and the commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • AtoZ World Food
    Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. Learn to make classic dishes from 174 countries, explore international ingredients, research regional food history, and more.
  • Career & Technical Education Database (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Career & Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.
  • Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook
    This ABC-CLIO online reference book surveys the fundamentals, policies, and strategies of chemical and biological warfare from 1915 to the present.
  • CLCD – Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
    This is a single source/single search resource for librarians, teachers, parents and students from PreK through grade 12 and for Children’s Literature classes at the academic level. Users have access to over 2.5 million titles, non-fiction & fiction for PreK-12 grades with 42 quality professional review sources.
  • Critical Survey of Long Fiction
    Provides students and general readers with in-depth profiles of major authors in long fiction.
  • CultureGrams State Edition
    Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • CultureGrams World Edition
    Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
  • Early World of Learning
    Early World of Learning is an educational resource focused on reading and oral language skills - just for preschoolers and children in the early grades. Check out the narrated stories, interactive games, interactive reference material for new readers, and more!
  • eBooks (ProQuest)
    The following collections are incorporated in the current collection: 1. Central College Complete - 37,000 high quality titles from renowned publishers and University Presses including Amacom, Oxford University Press, Wiley, World Bank Publications and others, covering the entire cross-disciplinary college curriculum; 2. Public Library Complete Diverse - 31,000 title non-fiction ebook collection that helps augment public library holdings; 3. Schools and Educators Complete - a collection of over 11,000 titles with a wealth of information in professional development and training resources.
  • EBSCO Discovery Service – EDS
    The EBSCO Discovery Service searches both the physical and electronic items owned or licensed by the Springdale Public Library. It is a single stop for doing advanced research.
  • eLibrary Curriculum Edition
    General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™.This collection of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Elementary
    General K-6 reference collections of periodical and digital media content, covering a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
  • eLibrary Science
    Supports the study of earth, life, physical, medical, and applied sciences providing resources K-12 and up in magazines and journals, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, reference books, websites, images, and streaming audio/video.
  • Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
    World Book's content, rich media, and interactive features in Spanish for young learners.
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
    A definitive and accurate record of Arkansas history, culture and geography. Maintained and updated by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
  • ERIC
    This database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to education-related literature. ERIC provides coverage of journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs.
  • Ethnic News Watch
    Ethnic NewsWatch includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. Content covers 1990-present, with specialized coverage of the following ethnic categories: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People. It is updated daily with new content and contains over 2 million full text articles.
  • Extremist Groups: Information for Students
    Provides an overview and history of 150 extremist organizations worldwide that are active today.
  • Flipster Digital Magazines
    Flipster provides access to popular magazines in a digital format.
Resources G-M
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    Provides access to Gale eBooks owned by SPL.
  • Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives
    Biographies of more than 600 notorious historical figures - some controversial, some entirely infamous - and information on their impact on the world.
  • Heritage Quest
    A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources - rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
    This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World and many more.
  • Home Improvement Reference Center
    Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
  • Learning Express
    LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
  • Library2Go Overdrive
    Download books and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device, or enjoy them directly from your internet browser.
  • Little Pim Language Learning
    Language learning for children ages 0-6 from Mango Languages.
  • Lynda.com
    Lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile. To sign in, you'll need your Springdale Public Library card number and password (by default, the last four digits of your telephone number).
  • Mango Languages
    This online language-learning system teaches actual conversation skills for 12 different languages. It's so easy you'll see incredible results after just one lesson.
  • Masterplots
    A classic reference work for more than sixty years, Masterplots analyzes the most important works in all genres—long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction—throughout history and around the world, helping to define and critique the literary canon.
  • Medline
    MEDLINE is a bibliographic database produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The database contains millions of citations, derived from thousands of biomedical and life science journals, and indexed with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) from the NLM controlled vocabulary. Extending back to 1946, annual input now exceeds 700,000 citations.
Resources N-Z
  • New York Times Online at Home
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at home, follow the link above. You’ll then be given a code for 72 hours of access. Click Redeem Code to get started. From there, either sign up for a free account or log in with an existing one. When your 72 hours are over, you’re welcome to redeem another code by visiting the Library website again.
  • New York Times Online at the Library
    Springdale Public Library patrons have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and can now enjoy articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, real-time market data and more, including full access to International, Chinese and Spanish editions. NYTimes.com also includes 20,000 topic pages, which consolidate news, reference and archival information in an easy-to-use format that is a reliable alternative to Wikipedia. To access NYT Online at the Library, simply visit www.nytimes.com and click Log In in the top right corner. Sign up for a free account, or log in with an existing account. As long as you’re using the Library’s computers or wireless network, you’ll have access to the entire NYT site, with the sole exception of the crossword puzzle.
  • Newsbank
    Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers, including the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (2004-2009), the Springdale Morning News (2009-2015), and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (2006-current). Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.
  • NoveList Plus
    Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more.
  • Pronunciator
    Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages. Learn online, and get the app for your mobile device!
  • ProQuest Central
    This database serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels. Covering more than 160 subject areas, ProQuest Central is the largest aggregated database of periodical content. This award-winning online reference resource features a highly-respected, diversified mix of content including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers, reports and videos.
  • ProQuest Ebrary
    This collection of nonfiction ebooks includes high quality titles in a variety of subject areas.
  • Research Companion
    ProQuest Research Companion is ProQuest’s flagship information literacy product. It was built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like "How do I choose a topic?" "Where do I find information?" and "How do I evaluate sources?" Different kinds of "pre" and "post" assessment questions make the viewing experience more interactive, while allowing educators to measure students’ learning and identify gaps in their understanding.
  • Research Library (ProQuest)
    ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to thousands of full-text periodicals from one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer. Search from a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics.
  • SIRS Issues Researcher
    Background and analysis on 350+ leading issues, providing pros and cons on social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues.
  • Survey of American Industry and Careers
    Provides comprehensive information about 112 North American industries and related careers.
  • The Fifty States
    This volume is designed to serve the needs of those seeking basic information on individual states and the District of Columbia. Each chapter opens with a profile listing of key facts on population, geography, history and other points of interest. This section is followed by a brief state history, state timeline, and notes for further study.
  • TumbleBook Cloud
    TBC is a collection of videos and chapter books in categories which include: Ebooks (Shakespeare, poetry, non-fiction, science, history, geography, etc.), Read-Alongs, Graphic Novels, Videos (from National Geographic!), and Audio Books.
  • TumbleBook: E-books for E-Kids
    Provides online story books, chapter books, puzzles and games, and language learning.
  • U.S. History in Context
    Provides a complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information. Includes primary sources and journal articles.
  • US Newsstream (ProQuest)
    This database's detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue of each newspaper is indexed thoroughly, so researchers have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the papers. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc.
  • UXL Graphic Novels
    Graphic novels -- novels merging pictures and rich language to create a unique experience of literature and art -- are enjoying a renewed popularity, especially with students and young adults. U*X*L's Graphic Novelists introduces researchers to the authors and illustrators behind these works, taking care to define and explore the distinction between comic books and graphic novels.
  • Value Line
    Value Line is a complete, multidimensional investment management solution that enables both new and experienced investors to make timely, better-informed decisions. It provides a wealth of in-depth financial information, intelligently presented both in print and online, plus objective research, insightful commentary, proven price projections, and advanced analytical tools.
  • World Book Complete
    A single link for all 11 Traveler World Book databases.
  • World Book eBooks
    A collection of 25 classics and an additional 25 proprietary World Book non-fiction titles. Desktop computer and tablet users may access the site via browser or checkout for offline. Simultaneous checkout makes eBooks available for an unlimited number of users.
  • World History in Context
    Combines a comprehensive and unique global collection of resources with easy-to-use searching for undergraduate and high school research and curriculums.

Traveler Online Database Program   Resources with the Arkansas Traveler icon are made available through the Arkansas State Library. The Arkansas Traveler program is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. Additional state funds are provided by the Arkansas Department of Education.

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