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20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB
"Provide, project, and sustain combat ready forces... any challenge, any time, any where."

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McElveen Library
400 Shaw Drive
library@20thfss.com
(803) 895-4518
Fax: (803) 895-3961

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Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Comprehensive array of current news, data and business information covering commercial & Military aerospace, MRO, and homeland security. (linked through the AF Portal)

Aviation Week & Space Technology
Country Watch

Provides country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 191 countries of the world.

Country Watch
CultureGrams

The aim of CultureGrams is to foster understanding and appreciation of the world's countries and people. It includes descriptions of the people, culture and the land of 180+ countries around the world.

CultureGrams

Encyclopedia Britannica
English-language encyclopedia with over 120,000+ articles, an updated world atlas, thousands of images and videos, an online dictionary and thesaurus, 30,000+ articles from respected magazines and journals, news headlines, guides to the Web's best sites, and much more.

Encyclopedia Britannica
EBSCO HOST
EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center, EBSCO Research Databases, Points of View, International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Center, Kids Search (Middle School), Searchasaurus (Elementary School), Student Research Center (High School & Middle School).

Net Library
Faulkner Security Management Practices

Covers the broad spectrum of IT and covering communications issues (linked through the AF Portal)

Faulkner Security Management Practices

Gale Group

News and periodical articles on a wide range of subjects including biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses. Millions of full-text articles, many with images updated daily. Includes special k-12 databases.

Gale Group
Jane's Information On-Line
Research topics such as transportation, weapons, geopolitical information, and defense equipment.
Products include the Market Intelligence Library, Jane's Defense Magazine Library, and military biographies.
Image libraries include air launched weapons, aircraft, land systems and warships.

Jane's Information On-Line
MANGO Languages

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- Online Language Tutor.

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MERIN (Military Education Research Library Network)

Contains Various research links: About the AF Portal, Knowledge Areas, Libraries, News Services, Policies & Procedures, Publications, Reference Center. (linked through the AF Portal)

Military Education Research Library Network

Military One Source

Online articles, worksheets and suggested reading lists. Education materials including booklets, CDs, and audiotapes. Locators for summer camp, child care, etc. Interactive tools and much more!

Military One Source
Military Periscope

Provides easily navigated databases covering military equipment, national military astonishments, terrorist organizations and peacekeeping missions worldwide. (linked through the AF Portal)

Military Periscope

 

Net Library

ACC QoLNet eBook Collection

Net Library
NewsBank

National and international news, magazine articles and government documents covering economics, the environment, sports, health, science, military, politics, culture, business, and technology.

NewsBank
Peterson's Online

Content to help you find the right educational program, prepare for an important exam, and plan your career.

Peterson's Online
Press Display

Delivers over 500 newspapers from 70+ countries in 37 languages. These newspapers appear on your screen exactly as they appear on the news stand, many providing instant translation and audio.

Press Display

Rosetta Stone

Your key to language learning success. Twenty six languages offered, this resource is to be used for language mission requirements and is for active duty members only. (ask us for an account)

Peterson's Online
Safari Books

An online e-reference resource for technology and business professionals.

Safari Books
SIRS Knowledge Source

A general reference database with thousands of full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues.

SIRS Knowledge Source
Stratfor

A risk analysis tool and news service focusing on geopolitical and business intelligence. (Linked through the AF Portal)

Stratfor
TUTOR.com

 http://www.tutor.com/airforce

 Who's Eligible: Active Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard( on
active duty in a deployed status), DoD Civilians ( in deployed status) and
All dependents -contact library ask for account.

Other valuable resources:

http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com

Sumter County Library: browse their online catalog, find discussion boards, library blog, hours of operation and more on the Sumter County Library web site.

AF Crossroads:readily available tools to assist you in obtaining information on both Air Force and private sector resources.