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August 21, 2006
New WilsonWeb Database Streamlines Research on
Today's Most Important Topics
H.W. Wilson is announcing that a new database,
Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus
will be available on WilsonWeb in September 2006.
Carefully selected full-text articles from key
publications on social, scientific, health, political, and global
issues, chosen to make up a well-rounded overview. The database features
current articles with periodic updates, plus the option for users to
launch preset searches on WilsonWeb or on the Internet.
Serves as an information hub for students,
educators, debate clubs, journalists and others, and will help researchers
manage the "information overload" on hot topics with a thoughtful, timely
selection of articles. The database is organized by topic for easy access,
and an attractive visual display guides users to their subjects of
interest
Issues covered are selected to suit the needs of school and university
researchers, reflecting modern concerns and controversies. Users are
presented with 30+ articles per topic from respected magazines and
journals, hand-picked by Wilson editors to provide balanced and thorough
research. Feature articles, editorials, scholarly papers and more are
included, to convey all relevant facts and perspectives. Authoritative web
sites are highlighted, including links to primary sources (e.g. the text
of the Kyoto Accord in coverage of Global Climate Change).
Provides a visually exciting interface to engage
student interest.
Offers coverage that stays current for each topic,
with WilsonWeb links to articles from thousands of periodicals on other
WilsonWeb databases. In addition, page images deliver important
information in the charts, graphs, illustrations and other graphics that
accompany the full-text articles. The database also links to relevant
biographies from the acclaimed Wilson biographical reference Current
Biography.
Makes research easy, with primary topics divided into
important subtopics, each presenting a selection of informative and
insightful articles that, taken together, offer an authoritative overview.
A balanced discussion is ensured by the wide range of international
perspectives represented.
Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus will cover
some 80 topics by year-end: global climate change, torture, physical
fitness trends, doping in sports, ethics in business, globalization,
HIV/AIDS, homeland security, immigration and emigration, international
disaster relief, the Internet, the paranormal, space exploration, U.S. and
the Middle East, youth gangs and many more. It will grow by 20 topics each
year thereafter. The database will also cover the topic of the National
High School Policy Debate each year.
Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus builds on
the convenience and accessibility of the popular Reference Shelf book
series. Free 30-day trials will be available to reviewers and librarians
in September 2006.
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