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Robert F. Sink Memorial Library

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Services

Robert F. Sink Library is open to Active Duty Military and their Family Members, Military Retirees, DoD Civilians, 100% Disabled Veterans, and Medal of Honor Recipients.

R.F. Sink Library offers a host of programs and services:

  • Non-Fiction Books
  • Fiction Books
  • Children's Books
  • Video Games/DVDs
  • Children's Programs
  • Internet Access
  • Reference Sources
  • Word Processing
  • Unit Histories
  • And much more!

First time visitors can set up an account that will follow them throughout their military or Civilian career and PCS move. A photo ID proving an individual’s status is all that is needed to establish an account.

Robert F. Sink has 40 computers both Civilian and official access providing Internet, word-processing, CAC readers, and printing.  Other services that are provided include:  fax services, proctoring services, access to a photocopier.

Robert F. Sink Library has a collection of nearly 50,000 volumes. Titles in the collection cover multiple subject areas. While the aim of the facility is to provide the Fort Campbell community with the equivalent of a general public library found in any town USA, the collection is understandably strong in military history and topics of interest to the Soldier and his/her Family. 

We also have a video game collection that consists of Switch, X Box One, PS4 and PS5 games, and a movie collection of DVDs and Blu Rays.

We strive to have the latest best-sellers available for check-out. Patrons can request titles they would like to see added to the collection. 

Online Services

Stop by the R.F. Sink Memorial Library to enquire and enroll in our FREE online services.

The following online services are available:

  • We have Mango (over 70 different foreign languages and 21 English Language Learning courses)
  • Learning Express:  Test Prep (EBSCO) prepare for college, ASVAB, CLEP and DSST.
  • Small Engine Repair Reference Center (online repair guides)
  • Tutor.com (free online tutoring service for K-12 students through college algebra, essay writing, calculus, physics and more)
  • Libby (50,000+ eBooks, audio books, movies and periodicals for download)
  • Ancestry Library Proquest Edition (unlock your Family's history)

More items are continually being added.  Stop in and ask our trained staff on how to enroll.

 

Homework Help & Databases for School Age Children

Sink Library offers a host of programs and services to help with homework:

  • Tutor.com- Tutor.com is tutoring the way it was meant to be. You get an expert tutor whenever you need help, and you work one-to-one with your tutor in our online classroom on your specific problem until it's done. You never need to make an appointment—or even leave the house!  Get help with:
    • Math-Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics
    • English-Essay Writing, Grammar, Literature
    • Social Studies-U.S. History, World History
    • Science-Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • Standardized Tests-SAT, ACT, PSAT, NMSQT, and IB Advanced Placement State Standardized Tests
  • Elementary Gale - Introduces elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age appropriate, curriculum-related content.
  • Middle School in Context (Gale) - Covers a range of the most studied topics for middle schoolers including cultures, government people, history and science with newspaper articles.
  • NoveList K-8 Plus Determine Lexile measures of books read.  Find books to ready by grade level with Common Core and then curriculum connections.
  • ScienceFlix - Gets students excited about all sciences with exciting articles, videos and projects.
  • Teachables - Offers printable activities for any pre-k to 6th grade subject:  math, science, reading comprehension, STEM and writing.

For a complete list of databases, please visit our database page or contact us for more information at +1 (270)798-1241.

College and Adult Databases

My Library provides a wealth of online databases, ebooks, movies and music all accessible online. Please be advised that you must have a My Library account to access any of the links listed below. If you do not have a My Library account please visit the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library to have an account set up for you.

Ancestry Library Proquest Edition
Access to more than 7 billion names but does not include access to documents or images.

Army Digital Media Library (Overdrive)
Includes ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and music.

Chilton Library
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Encyclopedia Britannica
A fully searchable and browsable collection of authoritative references, including Britannica's latest article database, hundreds of articles not found in the print Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Tenth Edition), the Britannica Book of the Year, and thousands of links to other World Wide Web sites selected by Britannica editors. The online version of Britannica Online is continuously updated and enhanced on a daily basis with new articles, revisions, and related Internet sites.

Mango Languages
A fun, fast, and effective way to learn a new language with over 60 foreign-language courses and 21 English lessons. First, create a Mango profile. Mobile users can download the "Mango Library" app available for AndroidT, iPhoneR, KindleT, NookR, and iPadR.

Morningstar
Financial information about Mutual Funds and Stocks.

Academic OneFile(Gale)
Millions of articles from 17,000 + scholarly peer-reviewed journals, popular magazines, and news sources in subject in areas such as criminal justice, economics, history, psychology and science. 

Artist Works (RB Digital)
Provides access to hundreds of video lessons in guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, bluegrass, classical, jazz, hip-hop and more. 

Biography in Context
Offers authoritative reference alongside magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts and images. 

Consumer Reports
Find the best deals, ratings, and reviews on thousands of popular consumer item

Fold3
Access US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of those who served from the Revolutionary War onward. 

Weiss Ratings
Financial literacy tools on retirement planning, home and mortgage, insurance strategies, and saving for your child’s education.

RBdigital Great Courses
Hundreds of videos on subjects ranging from photography to physics, astronomy to art, history to health. 

Wall Street Journal
Access the Wall Street Journal from everywhere! Go to http://wsj.com/ and register immediately.

For a complete list of databases, please visit the My Library database or contact us for more information at +1 (270)798-1241.

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