Search Methods
Full-text articles are searched by the following user-friendly methods:
1. Subject Headings Search displays articles indexed by subject headings.
2. Keyword Search locates articles based upon your own combination of key words and phrases.
Reference Databases include:
3. Current Events is dynamically updated, comprising of full-text articles and graphics which have been selected to encourage research and awareness of current events.
4. Spotlight of the Month features selected articles to encourage research and awareness of each month's highlighted topic.
5. The World AlmanacŪ for Kids provides facts and information on a variety of topics, including animals, the environment, history and the solar system.
6. Encyclopedia
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia of 26,000 entries
for articles that
cover a wide variety of subjects, including science, technology,
geography, government, history, nations of the world, arts & humanities,
sports, pets, hobbies, and many biographies.
Help Topics
7. Tutorial provides an overview of features and content.
8. Help launches a searchable help index. (this file)
9. How to Cite details MLA and APA examples of how to cite articles and documents retrieved from SIRS Discoverer.
10. Workbooks contain in-depth exercises that assist the user in the research process. Educators can also use them as curriculum tools.
11. Tips gives suggestions for better search result satisfaction.
12. Bookmark provides instructions for bookmarking and linking.
Support Resources
13. Educators' Resources compiles a collection of materials designed to help librarians and library patrons.
14. Privacy SIRS Publishing, Inc. (SIRS) has adopted a privacy policy, which we have detailed in this Privacy Statement.
15. Accessibility SIRS Publishing, Inc., is committed to ensuring that SIRS Web interfaces are accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities.
16. License An In depth explanation of SIRSŪ Terms and Conditions.
17. Contact Us compiles a collection of materials designed to help librarians and library patrons.
Featured Content
18. Discoverer's Top Pick highlights articles and images which are regularly selected by the SIRS research team for their research value and interest.
19. Pathfinders provide a list of sample Keyword, Subject Heading, Subject Tree Path and Suggested Research Topics searches that are updated biweekly and link directly to recently added content and hot topics.
20. Activities provides a shortcut to all full-text articles that include an activity such as, a science experiment, craft project, writing activity and more.
21. Biographies provides nearly 2000 biographies of famous and/or notable people including every United States President.
22. Fiction contains drama, folklore, plays, poetry, and other works of fiction.
23. Country Facts provides information on nearly 200 countries, including maps, flags, population statistics, government information, languages spoken, economic data and history.
24. Photo Essays portray social issues and global concepts using visuals accompanied by brief text. Each topic consists of several essays containing photographs, maps, or other graphic elements along with brief informative text.
25. Pictures includes maps, charts, photographs and more!
26. Maps of the World provides over 300 detailed, colorful maps including the United States, Canada, Nations and Regions.
27. Dictionary/Thesaurus assists users in defining words, checking spelling, choosing the perfect word and more.