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Facts on File



MLNC is pleased to offer its Missouri members discounts on electronic products from Facts on FileFacts On File online databases offer distinctive advantages:

  • Award-winning titles designed for student and general adult usage

  • Authoritative, full-text content

  • Intuitive interface that is easy to navigate

  • Primary sources and extensive in-text links enrich reference content

  • Visual tools include videos and full color images

  • Powerful search and browse features guide users to a wealth of relevant information

Available databases include:

American History Online spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history. Thousands of biographies, subject entries, timeline entries, primary source documents, maps, and images cover the entire spectrum of the American experience.

Modern World History Online Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history–from mid-15th century to the present.

American Women’s History Online contains biographies, historical and topical subject entries, primary source documents, maps and charts, photographs, and timeline entries covering more than 500 years of American women's history.

African-American History Online features thousands of cross-referenced entries, covering the entire spectrum of African-American history.

American Indian History Online offers fast access to more than 500 Native American groups and more than 15,000 years of American Indian culture, history, and biographies.

Ancient and Medieval History Online Encompasses eight civilizations–ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, medieval Europe, the Americas, and ancient and medieval Asia.

Science Online contains extensive information on a broad range of scientific disciplines. The content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by the National Science Education Standards

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!

Bloom's Literary Reference Online contains information on thousands of authors and their works, an archive of 38,000 characters, plus articles on topics and themes, a timeline, and a special feature on Harold Bloom's Western Literary Canon.

Curriculum Resource Center Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material for the middle, high school, and junior college curriculum.

Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material geared toward elementary-level teachers and students.

World Atlas combines more than 1,500 clear, printable, full-color maps with current statistical information on more than 200 countries, all 50 U.S. states, the 13 Canadian provinces and territories, as well as the world's continents and major regions.

Health Reference Center contains thousands of hyperlinked entries organized into four major categories: conditions and diseases, mental health, health and wellness, and body systems. It defines and provides clear information on the causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms, and treatments and trends in each field of study.

Facts On File World News Digest Database The standard resource for information on U.S. and world events. Includes complete searchable full-text archive, breaking news, and much more.

Issues & Controversies Analyzes and explains hundreds of controversial topics in a language and format that students can understand.

Issues & Controversies in American History offers in-depth explorations of the great issues in U.S. History as they were seen at the time—from religious freedom in the colonies to the war in Iraq. Includes articles, primary source documents, biographies, timelines, images, charts, and an education Resource Center.

Today's Science Authoritative yet accessible information on the latest developments in science. Today's Science bridges the gap between textbooks and what's happening in science now. 





Pricing/Ordering

At this time, MLNC's Missouri members ordering new subscriptions are eligible for the discounted prices.  Minimum subscription is one year and can be started at any time.

Pricing information is specific to your institution type.  Please call (1-800-969-6562 x814) or email (asia@mlnc.org) MLNC for a price quote.

New subscribers must complete and return an order form to Asia Gross via fax 314-918-7727 or mail 8045 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 202, St. Louis, MO 63119-2714.




Support

Asia Gross, Electronic Resources Librarian, MLNC
800-969-6562, x814
314-918-7727 (fax)
asia@mlnc.org

Suzanne Beitler, Regional Manager, Online Sales
Facts on File
800-322-8755 x4326
sbeitler@factsonfile.com

 


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