Here are lists of the new print and electronic items added to our collections!
Database Subscription Changes (beginning Spring 2024):
Special thanks to the Arkansas State Library and the Traveler Statewide Digital Resources Program for your support!
- PrepStep / Learning Express database subscription ends on May 30, 2024. After this date, these resources are not available.
- In addition to our current resources, the new subscription will include an upgrade to ProQuest One Business. One Business includes the current Entrepreneurship subscription and adds JPMORGAN, Business eBooks, and Business Video beginning August 1, 2024.
- World Book Online – beginning August 1, 2024
- In addition to our current encyclopedia platforms, the new subscription will add Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta. This new platform is a comprehensive Spanish database with more than 170,000 articles, images, and videos designed for native Spanish-speaking researchers and advanced bilingual and ESL students.
- Pronunciator – beginning August 1, 2024
- Pronunciator will replace Mango Languages (ending July 31, 2024) as our language learning platform. Pronunciator offers courses for 163 languages, ESL courses for 146 native languages, American Sign Language courses, and classes for children.
- ProQuest- eBook Central- The following two eBook packages will be added to our existing eBook Central collection. Title lists are available upon request.
- Reference eBook Subscription- beginning August 1, 2024 – includes high-demand handbooks, encyclopedias, manuals, guides, and dictionaries. This collection includes reference-only titles from world-renowned publishers and will be an asset to academic, public, and high school libraries.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Subscription- beginning August 1, 2024 – includes over 4,800 titles covering key topics related to the study of psychology, student/patron wellbeing, and self-care skills.
- ProQuest Alexander Street Videos– The following two video collections are available from ProQuest through their Alexander Street platform.
- The BBC Horizon Video Collection– beginning August 1, 2024 – The BBC Horizon television program makes science accessible and engaging to students and reveals the science behind a broad range of topics, including astronomy, physics, math, and the environment. Spanning the years from 2009-2023, the BBC Horizon Collection is a comprehensive run of recent years of this acclaimed television series.
- The BBC Landmark Video Collection- beginning August 1, 2024 – Includes access to ground-breaking HD nature series such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Big Cats, and Dynasties.
- ABC-Clio databases (owned by Bloomsbury)- While the larger ABC-Clio subscription ended in December 2023, the following two databases will return in August.
- American History
- ABC-Clio- The African American Experience
- MLA International Bibliography subscription ends 6/30/2024
- APA Psyc Therapy (video database trial through April 30, 2024)
- Faculty Choice Cards
