The Ames Library has several trial databases running. Trialing a database is the best way to determine (for free) if a particular databasse will be useful to you. As such, we need your input. Check out these databases and send any feedback to Marcia Thomas, Collections Librarians.
Trial for Reader’s Guide Retrospective (1890-1982) – through May 25. You can discover materials from this resource throug the A-Z Resources list and Megasearch. Readers’ Guide Retrospective contains comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America.
Trial for America: History & Life w/ Full Text – through June 2. You can discover materials from this resource throug the A-Z Resources list and Megasearch. Database of literature covering history and culture of the United States & Canada, from prehistory to present.
Trial for Historical Abstracts w/ Full Text – through June 2. You can discover materials from this resource throug the A-Z Resources list and Megasearch. Covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to present, including world history, military history, women’s history, history of education and more.