Sanborn Digital Maps

Remote Access*   In-house Access *Contact Genealogy for username and password Sanborn fire insurance maps are valuable historical tools for urban specialists, social historians, architects, geographers, genealogists, local historians, planners, environmentalists and anyone who wants to learn about the history, growth, and development of American cities, towns, and neighborhoods. They are large-scale plans containing data that can be used to estimate the potential risk for urban structures. This includes information such as the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, … Continue reading →

Heritage Quest Online

Remote Access   In-house Access HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. 18th Century or 20th Century. European or Native American. Farm or Factory. East Coast or West Coast. Where does your American past begin? Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors … Continue reading →

Facts on File World News Digest

Remote Access   In-house Access World News Digest brings together seven decades of news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in print. This unique archival record of domestic and international news, unrivaled for its depth, breadth, and accuracy, covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940. World News Digest is updated twice weekly and includes a searchable hourly newsfeed. Its more than 1 million internal hyperlinks allow researchers to follow a story ahead in time and … Continue reading →

SIRS Researcher

  SIRS Issue Researcher Remote Access In-house Access For Remote Access please contact the Library for Username and Password With hundreds of Issues to choose from, SIRS Researcher gives everyone the opportunity to find out all sides of an issue. With authoritative, in-depth research behind every topic, SIRS will provide you all the information you need to take a stance on any issue! SIRS Researcher® Features Leading Issues Natural Disasters Focus on Terrorism Today’s News Maps of the World World Almanac … Continue reading →

AtoZ in the USA

Remote Access   In-house Access   AtoZ in the USA is a database dedicated to anything and everything about the 50 states! You’ll find antique maps, state flags, facts, figures – even where you can find farmer’s markets for each state. More than just your standard state facts, you’ll also find recipes, image collections, information on sports, recreation, and demographics. A great resource for students of all ages – AtoZ in the USA provides quality information in an easy to … Continue reading →