Re: TAR: SIRS, Elibrary, Facts on File databases

[Carolyn Gierke <cgierke@SHS.K12.NY.US>]

sfreymiller@yahoo.com writes:
>Dear LM_Netters,
>
>I am GSLIS student working with a group to compare
>these three databases.  I'm also a high school LMS who
>is considering purchasing an online subscription
>(currently get EBSCO Host suite for free through
>Indiana State Library and INCOLSA) for my school
>(enroll. 800, 8 - 12).
>e
>We are currently testing these databases but would
>like the input from those of you who use these day in
>and day out.

I can only speak to SIRS, but it is one we have had for many years in our
HS library.  The articles are  from difference sources than something like
Proquest would have - magazines that students would normally not get
exposed to.  The articles also deal with social issues.  We have found
great student use of this database.  It also has government documents, and
for that along it is worth having.
>
>
>If you would reply to me and indicate which of these
>three you would recommend and a short response as to
>why you would recommend it, we'd be very appreciative!
>
>Thank you!
>Su
>
>=====
>Susan Freymiller
>Media Specialist
>NorthWood High School
>Nappanee, IN
>sfreymiller@yahoo.com
>
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practice, there is."  - Yogi Berra

Mrs. Carolyn Gierke,  Librarian
Sweet Home High School
1901 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY  14228
Phone: 1-716-250-1227
FAX:    1-716-250-1360
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