Southeastern Library System of Oklahoma

Coal, Choctaw, LeFlore, Latimer, Pittsburg, Haskell, McCurtain Counties

Online Services

To Access the databases from home, please contact the library @ 918.297.2113 for password information. Some databases do not have remote access

Ancestry Plus (Library Edition)
his site provides genealogical resources such as census records, local histories and maps. (Not available at home)

Digital Prairie - Oklahoma Digital Prairie is your entrance to online services and resources that help you find books, articles, web content and other useful information.

Ebsco Host - Ebsco offers a wide variety of full text reference resources designed to meet the differing needs of public libraries World Wire. The user-friendly interface allows for easy searching of magazines, journals, newspapers, newswires, transcripts, pamphlets, reports, biographies, primary source documents, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, photos, maps, flags, and more. Listed below are some of the topics and search engines.

Academic Search Elite - Academic Search Elite provides full text over 1,530 journals covering humanities, general sciences, mult-cultural studies, education, social sciences and more.
Business Source Elite - Provides full text for 1100 journals covering business, management, economics, finance, banking, accounting and much more.
Searchasaraus- Searchasaurus is an exciting and easy way for young researchers to experience online searching.  It is an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages young
researchers to enhance and develop bsic search methodologies.
Kids Search - Kids search is designed for youth K-5
Student Research Center - Student research Center is designed for youth 6-12
Home Improvement Reference Center - is the definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. This comprehensive resource contains 26 major reference works in full text with more than 10,000 images (none found available online anywhere else). Additionally, the database contains full-text magazines (e.g. This Old House).
Auto Reference Center - EBSCO Publishing has partnered with Point 5 Technologies to create Auto Repair Reference Center™. The Auto Repair Reference Center database includes automotive repair information supplied by Point 5 Technologies, Inc., under license from Nichols Publishing, the former publisher of Chilton® Information and information from Delphi Integrated Service Solutions. Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Database content includes more than 31,660 vehicles covered from 1945 to present; over 205,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs; approximately 75,000 technical service bulletins recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; over 130,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; AutoIQ; Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership maintenance; unlimited remote access and much more. New repair procedures and updates will also be added continuously. All of the content in Auto Repair Reference Center has been created by ASE certified technicians.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center - is the definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, PWC (personal watercraft/jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines. This comprehensive resource contains 407 reference books in full text with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job. The database often contains more than 25 years of an engine model, and offers assistance in providing routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly. Also, the database allows users to select a type of product, specific brand, specific model/engine type, and specific area of that model/engine type. Additionally, model numbers will also be searchable.
Novelist - For many libraries, over half their circulation comes from fiction readers and NoveList can help you provide the best possible service for these readers. NoveList, a readers' advisory service, not only provides access to 155,000 fiction titles, but it also offers a wide range of feature content that will expand your staff's ability to serve fiction readers of all ages and increase the reach of your library's program including author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists and more.
Novelist K-8 - If you are looking for ways to introduce both teachers and students to new books, and if you want to encourage independent reading and help students think more about why a particular story appeals to them -- you should look at NoveList K-8  contains enhanced subject access for over 60,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population. Full-text reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist are available for many titles.

First Search - Bibliographic information from 13,000 journals, MEDLINE, ERIC, GPO Monthly Catalog and other heavy duty finding aids. Ask the librarian for information on how to access this site from home.

Heritage Quest - An additional Genealogy Site

Live Homework Help - Live Homework Help is available for 4th – 12th grade and college introduction level students 7 days a week from 2pm – 9pm. This program connects students to a real live tutor. Children and young adults visiting the library simply log on to Hartshorne Public Library website, click on the Live Homework Help icon and enter their grade level and the subject they need help in and within a few minutes or less are connected to an expert tutor. Students can receive help in math, science, social studies or English. If you’d like to learn more about the program, please call the call Hartshorne Public Library at 918.297.2113 or visit the Hartshorne Library web site or the Southeastern Public Library web site.

p4antiques Reference - This site has resources to find almost any type of antiques you may be looking for, or the value of something you may already have. Ninety percent of their database records come from "live" sales for a better marketing environment.

Learning Express Library - provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice test and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Click on a category to the right so that you can start on your path to success right now.

Net Library - is an online collection of eBooks. Open a free account at the Hartshorne Library and access a book from our eBooks from any online collection.

Legal Forms - Oklahoma Legal forms on-line. Library card required to access.

News Bank-Southeastern Public Library System now has access to America's Newspapers by News Bank The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded . Access News Bank from home. and enter you library card number without spaces.

Oklahoma Legal Forms - Thomson Gale welcomes you to the most extensive free forms site available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. For remote access (even wireless connection in the library your library card

Live Homework Help - Live Homework Help is available for 4th – 12th grade and college introduction level students 7 days a week from 2pm – 9pm. This program connects students to a real live tutor. Children and young adults visiting the library simply log on to Hartshorne Public Library website, click on the Live Homework Help icon and enter their grade level and the subject they need help in and within a few minutes or less are connected to an expert tutor. Students can receive help in math, science, social studies or English.

Sirs Discoverer Deluxe - contains full-text, indexed articles and graphics from more than 1,400 magazines, newspapers and U. S. Government documents. The articles date from 1992 to the present. Articles and graphics are carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability for K-8 students.

World Book - This is an extraordinary site with all kinds of reference materials. From Parent resources surfing the ages of time, there's something for everyone to learn.