Access NewspaperARCHIVE.com -- Check out the world's largest institution-accessible historic newspaper database with newspapers that date back as far as 1759 (The Edinburgh Chronicle) and through 1977 including papers from all 50 states, Canada, the UK, Jamaica, and others.
By vendor contract rules, this website is accessible from FSPL's four locations ONLY (NOT from home).
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.
By vendor 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.
Biography in Context -- This people-oriented resource provides outstanding research support with 600,000+ biographical entries — on more than 528,000 individuals — spanning history and geography. Biography in Context offers media-rich content in context, updated daily to meet the needs of today’s user. You'll find: biographies from award-winning Gale reference; multi-media content like videos, images, magazines and newspapers; current historical information; and topic pages covering the highest-interest features.
Select HERE to Enter Biography in Context from home.
Please enter your Library card number when prompted.
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.
Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
-- The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture is a comprehensive reference work for historians, teachers, students, and individuals for the purpose of promoting the study, understanding, and appreciation of Arkansas’s heritage. This online encyclopedia, which debuted to the public in May 2006, strives to offer a definitive, comprehensive, and accurate record of Arkansas, the twenty-fifth state. In 2010, the Encyclopedia will contain more than 3,000 entries PLUS thousands of pieces of related media; it will be maintained by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System
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, Bloom's Literary Reference Online, Issues and Controversies, and Issues and Controversies in American History.
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.
Freegal --
Freegal (meaning Free + Legal) is a downloadable music service that works with your FSPL library card number. NO digital rights management (DRM) issues to deal with! Freegal limits users to 3 downloads per week from the Sony Music Entertainment catalog -- a collection of hundreds of thousands of songs, over 100 genres of music, and more than 50 record labels. Download music to your PC from the above link without having to download special software (music goes to your Download folder); there is also a Freegal App for your iPhone/iPod/iPad or Android phone. Please enter your Library card number when prompted. NOTE: Access to Freegal from this website is limited to FSPL cardholders with accounts in good standing (current address with fines under $2.00 and no overdue materials).
Gale Discovering Collection -- 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.
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.
Library2Go Downloadable Media -- If you enjoy listening to your books, you will really enjoy the Library's newest venture: downloadable books that you can listen to on your own digital media player (iPod, MP3 player, etc.). For more information and downloading instructions, check out OverDrive Help.
Mango Languages -- Over 40 foreign languages to explore! More than 15 ESL courses taught in your native language! Use our Mango Languages database to learn anytime and anywhere with remote access and FREE mobile apps (coming soon)!
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.
Morningstar Investment Research Center -- Morningstar is the leading independent source for mutual funds, stock analysis, and data in the world--helping investors everywhere meet their financial goals. The Morningstar database ensures users receive the timeliest data on 24, 500 funds--including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. It also has data on 14,500 U.S. and foreign companies, current expert analyst reports, and Morningstar proprietary measures. Select HERE for access from home.
Please enter your Library card number when prompted.
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.
Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers -- the award-winning, critically acclaimed online resource—provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, standards-aligned, curricular and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and more.
When outside the Library, you MUST enter your Library card number before you can do access this database.
