Databases included:

SIRS Researcher (General Reference)
"A general reference database that contains thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues. Articles are selected from more than 1,500 domestic and international newspapers, magazines, journals and U.S. government publications and may be accessed instantaneously. Articles are archived from 1989 to the present. Many articles are accompanied by graphics, including charts, maps, diagrams and illustrations." (SIRS)

SIRS Government Reporter (Information By & About the U.S. Government
"The main database delivers thousands of full-text documents and graphics concerning a wide variety of topics: health, science, economics, environment, politics, foreign affairs, workplace issues, business and industry. The almanac databases are valuable tools for researching current and historic government documents; landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions; information about federal departments, agencies, elected leaders and more." (SIRS)

SIRS Renaissance (Arts & Humanities)
"Current Perspectives on the Arts & Humanitites. Provides current, dynamic information on music, literature, film, performing arts, culture, architecture, philosophy, religion and visual arts. Many articles are accompanied by full-color graphics — including art reproductions, photographs and illustrations. Excellent for the serious art student as well as the novice musician, Renaissance is great for both in-depth reports and browsing, and bridges the gap left by most other reference sources." (SIRS)