SIRS Discoverer Deluxe, a popular, award-winning Internet reference resource now available at the Hesston Public Library, is an excellent starting point for your child s research. SIRS Discoverer Deluxe contains thousands of full-text articles and graphics obtained from 1,200 reputable U.S. and international newspapers, magazines and government documents. The SIRS Discoverer Deluxe interface is visually attractive, making Internet research enjoyable for younger researchers. Students can search by keyword or subject heading, or they can simply click through topics using SIRS Discoverer s colorful Subject Tree Search, which classifies articles into 15 major research categories. Children who are just learning to spell or type can easily use the Subject Tree Search.
Younger researchers can also follow the latest developments in world news with Current Events.
This feature is especially useful for students who wish to work on school assignments by themselves or at home with their parents. Statewide access to SIRS Discoverer Deluxe is provided for all Kansas public libraries, schools, universities and colleges. T he Hesston Public Library provides free access to the Internet for library patrons. Recognizing this service as part of its mission and role, the library offers Internet access as a reference tool. Library staff will assist patrons in accessing the Internet.