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| On-Campus Access: | http://firstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=WorldAlmanac;fsip | Off-Campus Access: | http://navigator-sru.passhe.edu/login?url=http://firstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=WorldAlmanac;fsip |
| Description: |
This database provides a fundamental reference source which includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, and statistics. |
| Coverage | |
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| Dates Covered: | 1998-Present |
| Types of Coverage: | Index |
| Source List: | Funk & Wagnall's New Encyclopedia The World Almanac and Book of Facts The World Almanac of the U.S.A. The World Almanac of U.S. Politics The World Almanac for Kids |
| Frequency of Updates: | Annually |
| Subjects Covered: | American life, people in the news,arts and entertainment, science and
technology,computers, sports, economics, taxes, environment, profiles of
U.S. states and territories, historical anniversaries, U.S. cities and
states, national defense, vital statistics and nations of the world |
| Types of Items: | Includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, statistics. |
| Number of Items: | As of 5/5/07: over 35,000 records |
| Source | |
| Vendor: | FirstSearch http://www.oclc.org/firstsearch/ |
| Publisher: | World Almanac Education Group http://www.worldalmanac.com/index-m.htm |
| Other Information | |
| Aggregate Database: | On-Campus:
http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org/FSIP Off-Campus: http://navigator-sru.passhe.edu/login?url=http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org/FSIP |
| Related Resources: | WDI |
| Additional Assistance/Help: | Help button located to the top right of the interface screen. |
| Number of Users: | Unlimited |
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| Special Features: | Search by: keyword, book, source, title, etc. |
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