Rector Public Library

This database is the online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica. It contains over 120,000 articles, world atlas, online dictionary and thesaurus, as well as articles from respected magazines and journals. Instructions: Click on the database above. Enter your Rector library card number at the prompt. Follow instructions to perform your search.

This database is the online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica Kids Edition. It contains a wealth of information tailored for children. The database can be searched or browsed and is easy to navigate. Instructions: Click on the database above. Follow instructions to perform your search. This database can only be accessed at the library.

Esta base de datos es la versión en línea de la Enciclopedia Britannica. Contiene más de 120.000 artículos, atlas de mundo, diccionario y tesauro en línea, así como artículos de revistas y diarios respetados. Las instrucciones: Haga clic en la base de datos arriba. Siga las instrucciones para realizar su búsqueda. Esta base de datos sólo puede ser conseguir acceso a en la biblioteca.

This database allows users to search for articles in over 1000 journals, magazines and newspapers in a wide variety of subject areas, including agriculture, business, health, education, current affairs, sports plus much more. Most articles can be printed or emailed. Instructions: Click on the database above. When prompted to enter your patron ID, simply enter your Rector library card number to access the database. Follow instructions to perform your search.

This full text database allows students to research papers and class assignments in five core subject areas of history, literature, biography, science and social studies. Instructions: Click on the database above. Follow instructions to perform your search.

A large database that includes Medline, ERIC, World Almanacs, WorldCat, and indexes to various types of publications. Instructions: Click on the database above. Follow instructions to perform your search.

The above databases are being brought to the schools and libraries of Arkansas through Traveler, which is an LSTA project administered by the Arkansas State Library. To find out more about this program, visit the Arkansas State Library Traveler page at www.asl.lib.ar.us/traveler.

Database that is a collection of full-page newspapers dated from 1759 to 1977. This excludes newspapers from Arkansas. Instructions: Click on the database above.

Genealogical database that compiles information from thousands of sources including census documents, historical maps, draft registration cards and many civil war era documents. Instructions: Click on the database above. This database can only be accessed at the library.

Database of literature which includes authors, works, topics, themes, timelines, characters and a selection of major Western literary works. Instructions: Click on the database above. When asked to enter your ID, simply enter your Rector Library Card number for access.

Database that provides access to over 660,000 large-scale maps of over 12,000 American towns and cities. These maps can be zoomed in or out and printed, and is useful for genealogists, local historians, planners, and anyone wanting to learn more about the history, growth and development of our towns and cities. Instructions: Click on the database above. If you are in the library, no password is needed, but remote access will require the Login ID as NARL and the password as welcome.

This geneaology database allows users to search U.S. Census records from 1790-1930, gives access to information on people and places from 20,000 family and local history books, PERSI articles, Revolutionary War pension and bounty land records, and Freedman's Bank records. Instructions: Click on the database above. Follow instructions to perform your search.

This database gives you practice tests and instruction for a wide variety of elementary school, middle school, high school, job and career tests. Examples include ACT, SAT, Civil Service, reading, GED, LSAT, MCAT, law enforcement and many others. Users are given instant scores and feedback about how to improve your scores. Instructions: Click on the database above. Sign in as either new user or returning user in box at the top of the screen. If you are a new user, you will need to enter your library card number as your username and then pick your own password that you can remember. Hit continue and follow the instructions. For returning users, sign in with your library card number as your username and enter your password that you used to register your account. Hit continue and follow instructions.

Database that is a collection of reproducible forms for a variety of situtations. This database contains forms that cover government forms, business forms, personal forms, and state and federal tax forms. Instructions: Click on the database above. When asked to enter your ID, simply enter your Rector Library Card number for access.