These online databases are subscriptions licensed by the Baltimore County Public Schools or the MDK-12 Digital Library for use by students, staff, and parents in school or from home. Fee-based database content, unlike most content found on the free Internet, represent authoritative content from reference, periodical and multimedia information resources. An investigation of a subject or research project should always include information located in these fee-based databases. The organization of these databases is exceptional and the powerful search features ensure success in locating information on almost any subject.

To access these databases from home, a login ID and password are required. You school library media specialist will provide to you this information as well as a handout for your notebook.

A cadre of trainers is available to conduct workshops for BCPS staff. Please contact Della Curtis, Coordinator, to arrange for a training session for your educational community. Check out the teacher resource handout about the fee-based databases.

SIRS Researcher is a general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. In addition to the Researcher, SIRS SKS WebSelect is another outstanding feature. This online database provides links to carefully selected, reliable, and credible Internet resources on vital issues and topics. See producer's description.