ABC-CLIO, leading publisher of authoritative reference resources, announces a major enhancement to its preeminent history database, America: History and Life. Since 1964, America: History and Life has been an essential database for anyone studying the history and culture of the United States and Canada. With the addition of the powerful new supplemental searching and research tool, CLIO Notes, this renowned resource is of even greater value to undergraduate students.

CLIO Notes provides expanded searching opportunities for studying historical periods in detail and guides students through the key historical and cultural issues covered in American history courses. Current subscribers can log on now to America: History and Life and view this valuable new enhancement.

CLIO Notes is packed with pertinent information:

Concise overviews of 22 historical periods taught in American history courses Detailed chronologies provide global context for major events and issues of each period Study questions help students select paper topics and prepare for class discussions Unique lists of searching terms compiled by the database’s editors guarantee optimal results when searching the entire database for an issue or topic

CLIO Notes provides students with a new way of exploring historical periods. Created with the help of historians and librarians, it helps students gather necessary information quickly so they can focus on writing their papers.

ABC-CLIO Serials Editorial Director, Vicky Speck, explained, “CLIO Notes provides a necessary research link for students studying American history. This easy-to-use resource helps students understand the importance and context of the events, topics, and issues that they are studying. ABC-CLIO is delighted to make this exciting enhancement available to our subscribers.”

Established in 1955, ABC-CLIO is a privately held corporation. It has for many years enjoyed an international reputation for high quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with offices in Denver, Colorado, and Oxford, England. As an educational reference publisher, ABC-CLIO had received critical acclaim for its computer-assisted abstracting and indexing services, world renowned book program, and cutting-edge online and CD products.

If you would like more information, please contact Tara Guentz, publicist at 1-800-368-6868 x 359 or tguentz@abc-clio.com. If you would like to preview CLIO Notes, please contact Brent Kraus at 1-800-368-6868 x 339 or sales@abc-clio.com. If you live outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact Deborah Porter at dporter@abc-clio.ltd.uk.