Ancestry: Library Edition -- Genealogy information for everyone! Find birth and
death records, census records, military records, immigration records, court, land, probate records, newspapers and periodicals -- and
so much more. Our newest database!
By Ancestry contract rules, this website is accessible from FSPL's four locations ONLY (NOT from home).
Automobile Repair Reference Center
-- Information from EBSCO Publishing covers the complete automotive repair manuals as published in the Chilton Total Car Care
Series with step-by-step procedures and information on every major manufacturer of domestic and imported vehicles for most makes
from as far back as 1945. Above link works at the Main Library ONLY. Select HERE for access
from home or from the Dallas, Miller, and Windsor branches (when outside the Main Library). When outside the Main Library, you must enter your Library card number when prompted.
Britannica Online Public Library Edition -- Britannica Online Public Library Edition is the first encyclopedia database specifically for public libraries. Britannica Online Reference Center includes the Encyclopedia Britannica and other valuable resources and tools
Select HERE for access from home.Please enter your Library card number when prompted. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
EBSCOhost Magazine Index --
Search an extensive array of databases covering educational, business, current events, medical, and general reference topics at
comprehension levels from grade school to professional with articles from magazines, newspapers, professional journals,
encyclopedia and dictionaries, biographies, etc., many of which are full text.
EBSCO links work in the Library and elsewhere. When outside the Library, please enter your Library card number when prompted. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
Facts on File -- Facts On File's online reference databases are curriculum-oriented, interactive databases covering a wide range of subjects, such as history, science, careers, literature, geography, and more. Each subject-specific database offers students and researchers an unprecedented depth of coverage with extensively hyperlinked full-text records, citation information, and a wide range of printable teacher resources. Facts On File's online content is indexed by subject experts and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and currency.
FSPL has subscriptions for American History Online, American Women's History Online, African-American History Online, American Indian History Online, Modern World History Online, Ancient and Medieval History Online, Science Online, and Bloom's Literary Reference Online.
FirstSearch (OCLC) --
For access to a rich collection of reference databases, use FirstSearch to find magazine articles and books from a collection of
dozens of databases and more than 10 million full-text and full-image articles.
FirstSearch is accessible from the Library's four locations ONLY but will be available from home sometime in the future. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
Gale's DISCovering Series -- 19 different databases such as Exploring Shakespeare, Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: Primary Documents, American Eras, and many more; these databases cover the subjects of literature, history, biographies, science, and social studies. Link works in the Library and elsewhere. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
Grolier Encyclopedia Online -- Select from Grolier's popular encyclopedic databases:
Encyclopedia Americana, the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, and The New Book of Knowledge, which Scholastic
Publishing makes available to search online. For the 2004 election season, Grolier is also offering The American Presidency
for up-to-date election news, background, and history.
Select HERE for access from home. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
Heritage Quest Online -- This genealogy resource contains census data, family records, local histories and other artifacts to help you find out more about your family's past. Select HERE to Enter Heritage Quest Online from home.
Please enter your Library card number when prompted.
LearnaTest -- This resource offers targeted practice exams with instant
scoring, individual analysis and personalized recommendations. In addition, Learnatest.com offers test-preparation materials and
study aids that provide practical tips and information on best practices in the field of your choice. Learnatest.com also provides
parents and students with test-taking tools for success in school.
MedlinePlus -- Find dependable, authoritative, up-to-date medical information from the
National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions.
There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish,
extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of
clinical trials. Updated daily.
Merriam-Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged -- With more than 470,000 entries, it is the largest and most comprehensive American unabridged dictionary. Select HERE for access from home.Please enter your Library card number when prompted. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
NetLibrary -- Search and access over 11,000 copyrighted books over the Internet in the
FSPL collection. These electronic books can be accessed from any computer anywhere by entering your Username and Password.
Note: You must set up your NetLibrary account at one of the four FSPL locations.
Novelist -- EBSCO's search
database for booklovers, Novelist contains suggestions for your next selection from over 100,000 titles of fiction! Reviews,
booklists, and "Read-Alikes"...sound interesting? Find out about other books from your favorite author or books of similar types.
When outside the Library, please enter your Library card number when prompted.
Novelist K-8 -- EBSCO's
search database for bookloving kids with over 35,000 titles of fiction for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
When outside the Library, please enter your library card number when prompted.
Searchasaurus -- EBSCO's search
database for elementary and middle school students is more graphical in design. Includes Primary Search and Middle Search Plus
databases featuring full text articles.
When outside the Library, please enter your Library card number when prompted. Paid for with LSTA funds administered by the Arkansas State Library.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
-- Information from EBSCO Publishing is the definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft (jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines.
Select HERE for access
from home or from the Dallas, Miller, and Windsor branches (when outside the Main Library). When outside the Main Library, you must enter your Library card number when prompted.
