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There is a common misconception regarding online research -- that everything is available for free on the Internet. While there are many excellent sources available for free on the Internet, there are some important exceptions. Reputable newspapers, journals, and reference sources such as The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, and Contemporary Authors are published by for-profit organizations. They have a vested interest in protecting their intellectual properties. What this means for the average researcher is that searching the Internet for journal articles or reference sources is usually fruitless. To fill this gap, companies purchase the rights to electronically reproduce these sources and then sell access to collections of these digital reproductions (databases) to libraries and other organizations. Many of these databases are indeed on the Internet but access is restricted to those who pay.
The Air Force and ACC have purchased a variety of these databases for the library and its patrons. The end result is that the library is able to provide access to a large amount of online reference material, including fulltext articles from more than 3000 journals and newspapers. These are acceptable for use in research papers.
The library regularly offers class instruction on the use of these databases. For individual instruction, contact the Librarian (572-3939) to arrange an appointment.
A library staff member can provide you with a list of usernames and passwords that will allow you to access these resources from any non-library computer. Please keep this information secure.
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ACC Library Program Research Center A mission research site with relevant news, research and resources for Air Force mission components and professional development. Developed and updated by the ACC IRSC staff. This site is on the Air Force Portal. You will need a computer with a common access card reader and a CAC to access this site. |
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Air University Library The Air University Library (AUL), founded in 1946, is the premier library in the Department of Defense (DOD). It houses well-balanced collections especially strong in the fields of war fighting, aeronautics, Air Force and DOD operations, military sciences, international relations, education, leadership, and management. The library holds more than 2.6 million items: 530,000 military documents; over 429,000 monographs and bound periodical volumes; 615,000 maps and charts; 150,000 current regulations/manuals; and over 909,000 microforms. AUL also operates a branch library at the US Air Force Senior NCO Academy located at Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama, which provides tailored information collections and services for senior NCO PME. |
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Aviation Week Intelligence Network: AWIN is the integrated online platform that delivers information and data for aviation/aerospace and defense professionals worldwide. AWIN covers the key sectors of commercial aviation, military, defense, space, business aviation and MRO. |
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Barron's: A financial weekly. Barron's provides readers with an accurate understanding of what happened on Wall Street and Main Street in the markets last week, coupled with insights into what's likely to happen in the week ahead. Each issue provides a unique backward-glancing recap and forward-looking perspective on trading, companies and the economy, and arms self-reliant readers to anticipate market events rather than be overtaken by them. |
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CountryWatch:
provides critical country-specific intelligence and data to over 4000 clients including
public and private sector organizations with overseas operations and global interests. Link for non-CAC card users. Obtain user name/password from the library circ desk. |
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EBSCO host:
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FirstSearch: An online
reference system containing 86 databases covering a wide range of subject areas including
business, medicine, life science, social science, etc. Over 1.5 million articles are
available online. Databases include ERIC, PAIS, PsycFIRST, WilsonSelectPlus, WorldCat, and
many others. See the librarian for searches. |
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Gale Group's
Online Resources: Students can e-mail articles directly from the Gale databases.
Included are the following resource centers:
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Genealogy Research Tools
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Jane's Online: Provides fulltext access to a large number of Jane's sources. Includes Jane's Defense Equipment Library, Jane's Defense Magazine Library, Jane's Geopolitical Library, Jane's Market Intelligence Library, and several image libraries. |
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LearningExpressLibrary:
Each of the Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses,
and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in
life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping
you get the one that's right for you.
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Mango is an online learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilin Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.You will need to enter you 14 digit library card number. |
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Military OneSource: Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need. Available by phone or online, the free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. |
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Military Periscope: Defense industry's online database for accurate open-source global defense information. Timely in-depth coverage of orders of battle, equipment inventories, plans and programs for more than 165 nations. Plus, there are descriptions and technical characteristics of virtually every major weapon, platform and system worldwide |
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NewsBank:
Includes five databases:
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One Click Digital : eAudiobooks from Recorded Books are digital versions of audio books. Library patrons can search for, check out and download eAudiobooks to a computer and a wide range of portable devices. You can access your librarys eContent 24 hours a days, seven days a week. . (Requires software download) The Library Access Code needed to register is available through the library. |
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OverDrive Digital Media Program : OverDrive is an online service providing digital media through Air Force Libraries. OverDrive offers a large collection of premium audiobooks, eBooks, music, and videos that support iPod®, iPhone®, iPad™, Android™, Sony® Reader, Kindle®, and thousands of other mobile devices. Click here for more detailed instructions. |
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Petersons Academic Test Preparation: Peterson's and the U.S. Air Force Library Program are proud to introduce your launching point to education and career success. You have FREE access to comprehensive content to DANTES Subjects Standardized Tests (DSST) practice tests, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) practice tests, and Educational Databases. |
| Practice Test: | Here are some sites that provide practice tests for
free:
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PressDisplay: Provides online access to over 400 U.S. and international newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format. PressDisplay offers users the most convenient way to read current edition newspapers from around the world. Users get access to a wide-range of current newspapers from Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, the U.S., and more.Only accessable with a card reader and a CAC |
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SIRS Discoverer Deluxe: An interactive reference tool designed for the young researcher. Includes fulltext articles, an encyclopedia, and the World Almanac for Kids |
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SIRS Knowledge Source:
Includes three databases:
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Transparent
Language Online:
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Tutor.com: (For active duty only) Provides 24/7 online tutoring and homework help at every level for K-12 students, college students, and adults. All tutors are screened, certified, and background-checked. Every session is live and one-to-one with a tutor. Unlimited sessions in every subject: Math, science, social studies, and English. Just click on the link and self register from any computer, no code or password is needed. |
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Tumblebooks : The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format. Also try out the new Tumble Word Searches! Fill in the blank with the correct word from the story, and then find the word among all the jumbled letters in the word search! Look for the word searches in the "Other" section of Puzzles and Games! |
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Universal Class : Class are offered in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care…plus 100’s more. Get your registration code at the library and register online from any computer. Now you're able to enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience that will help you master and document your educational goals. Click here to register. |
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The Wall Street Journal: Online Wall Street Journal |
This is a Department of Defense computer system. This computer system, including all related equipment, networks and network devices (specifically including Internet access), are provided only for authorized U.S. Government use. DoD computer systems may be monitored for all lawful purposes, including to ensure that their use is authorized, for management of the system, to facilitate protection against unauthorized access, and to verify security procedures, survivability, and operational security. Monitoring includes active attacks by authorized DoD entities to test or verify the security of this system. During monitoring, information may be examined, recorded, copied, and used for authorized purposes. All information, including personal information, placed on or sent over this system may be monitored. Use of this DoD computer system, authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to monitoring of this system. Unauthorized use may subject you to criminal prosecution. Evidence of unauthorized use collected during monitoring may be used for administrative, criminal, or other adverse action. Use of this system constitutes consent to monitoring for these purposes.
Questions or comments regarding this web site should be directed to the
Ahrens Memorial Library System Administrator steven.lavallee@holloman.af.mil.