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ABI/INFORM Trade and Industry
Articles that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics worldwide.
Adult Career Center
One-on-one, real-time assistance with resumes and cover letters, interview preparation or proof reading documents, available 2pm-Midnight.
African American Experience
Encyclopedia articles, primary documents (manuscripts, speeches, court cases, quotations, advertisements, etc), interviews and journal articles focused on African American life.
AllData (library use only)
Factory-correct automotive diagnostic and repair information. Includes diagnostic flowcharts, maintenance schedules and tables, daily TSBs, wiring diagrams and images and parts and labor for estimates. Accessible only in KCLS libraries.
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries and death notices from US newspapers.
American History Reference Collection
American history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library
American Indian History and Culture
Articles, biographies, images and primary source documents detailing the Native American experience.
American National Biography
Biographical sketches of notable figures in American life and culture.
American Song
is now a part of Music Online
Ancestry
Library Edition (library use only)
Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records in 3,000+ databases. U.S. Federal Census from 1790, American Genealogical Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index are included. Accessible only in KCLS libraries.
Animals Reference Collection
Animal-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
AP Images
Photographs from the Associated Press (AP) with an emphasis on current events as well as historical events and figures.
Associations Unlimited
Directory of 457,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state and local nonprofit membership organizations.
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Citations from biographical reference works.
Biography Resource Center
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.
BookFlix
Classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks.
Booklist Online
Book reviews from the American Library Association. Includes 100,000+ reviews and thematic features dating back to 1992.
Books 24x7
Fully searchable IT books and health and wellness books from top publishers. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users.
Books in Print Professional Edition
Records and publisher information for in-print, forthcoming, out-of-print and out-of-stock titles.
Books In Print Patron Edition
Records and publisher information for in-print, forthcoming, out-of-print and out-of-stock titles.
Britannica Online
Articles, illustrations, definitions and weblinks from Encyclopedia Britannica, Britannica Intermediate (grades 5 and up), Britannica's Internet Guide, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.
Britannica Online for Kids
Articles, illustrations, definitions and weblinks for youth, all from Encyclopedia Britannica.
Business and Company Resource Center
Company profiles and histories, industry news, brand information, rankings, investment reports, chronologies and magazine articles. Includes content from Predicasts PROMT.
byki
Language learning software with access to flashcard-based lessons in 70+ languages.
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Career Cruising
Online career guidance and planning tools designed for people of all ages.
Careers & Education
Reference Collection
Career and education-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
ChiltonLibrary.com
Automotive diagnostic and repair information for domestic and foreign vehicles. Includes diagrams and illustrative images.
Classical
Music Library is now a part of Music Online
Columbia Grangers World of Poetry
Full-text poems, poem citations, poem excerpts, and critical context.
ConsumerReports.org
Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports Health
Health-related product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from Consumer Reports.
Consumers'
Checkbook (library use only)
Evaluations and ratings of Puget Sound region businesses and service firms.
CQ Researcher
In-depth information on current and controversial topics.
CultureGrams
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.
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D&B Million Dollar Database
Directory information on 1 million+ U.S. companies with sales greater than $1 million and/or 20+ employees. Updated every 60 days. Download as many as 250 records at a time from KCLS libraries and as many 50 from home, school or office. New interface information is available.
Daily Life Online
Articles, maps, charts, primary documents and teacher lesson plans focusing on daily life in world cultures.
Discovering Collection * Access to this database will cease 12/31/09 *
In-depth reference content for Geography & Cultures, History, Literature, Biographies, Science and Health.
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eLibrary
Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books.
Expanded Academic ASAP
Articles from 1,900 academic journals.
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Factiva
Business and news information from Dow Jones Interactive and Reuters Business Briefing, continuously updating newswires, company reports, historical market data, photographs from Reuters and Knight-Ridder, and web content.
Fashion & Costume Reference Collection
Fashion & costume-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Fiction Connection
Fiction recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects.
General OneFile
Articles on a diverse range of topics, including humanities, education, business, science, Current Events & Newspapers, art, politics, economics, social science, law, health care, computers, technology and environmental issues.
General Reference Center
Articles on a diverse range of topics.
GrantStation
Potential funding sources for grant seekers. Accessible only in KCLS libraries.
Grzimek's Animal Life
Animal-themed multimedia encyclopedia.
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Health and Wellness Resource Center
Articles on medicine and health from magazines, newsletters, newspapers, pamphlets and reference sources.
Heritage Quest
Research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture; genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials are included.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Statistics from 1000+ sources (37,000 data series), all with PDF and CSV export functionality.
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Kids Infobits
Articles for elementary school students from magazines, newspapers and reference books.
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Lands & Peoples * Access to this database will cease 12/31/09 *
Articles, maps, photographs, charts, and teacher's guide focusing on continents and countries of the world.
Latino American Experience
Encyclopedia articles, primary documents (manuscripts, speeches, court cases, quotations, advertisements, etc), interviews and journal articles focused on Latino American life.
Legal Trac
Articles from major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals as well as law-related articles from business and general interest titles.
Lexis
Congressional * Access to this database ceased 12/1/09 *
Literature Resource Center
Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content about literary figures. Includes the contents of Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select and Dictionary of Literary Biography.
Live Tutor – GED Preparation
One-on-one, real-time assistance preparing for the GED test in math, science, social studies and English, available online from 2pm-Midnight, 7 days a week. This service is also available in Spanish.
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Mango Languages
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components.
Marquis Who's Who Online * Access to this database will cease 1/31/10 *
Biographical information on leaders and achievers from across the world in business, government, entertainment, science, medicine, the arts, etc. Includes historical entries.
Morningstar
Investment Research Center
Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds and 7000+ stocks as well as investment choice and portfolio management tools.
Music Online
Streaming audio, video, reference, and classical music scores covering a wide range of musical styles: African, Americana, Classical, Jazz, Opera, World, and more.
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Natural Standard
Evidence-based articles on complementary and alternative therapies.
New York Times
Articles from the New York Times (1995-present).
New York Times Historical Backfile
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2001). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
Newspaper Archive
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers.
Nineteenth Century Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Novelist
Fiction recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests as well as book reviews, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles.
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites - all on social issues - from 'Opposing Viewpoints' and other reference sources.
Oxford Art Online
Articles, maps, diagrams and drawings from the Grove Dictionary of Art, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms.
Oxford English Dictionary
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. Usage of modern and historical words traced through 2.5 million quotations.
Oxford Reference Online
Language and subject dictionaries and subject reference works - containing well over 60,000 pages - into a single cross-searchable resource.
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PebbleGo
Animal-themed multimedia collection for children.
Plunkett Research
Detailed industry reports emphasizing markets, products, competition, consumer demographics and forecasts.
Pop Culture Universe
Articles, images, and features on American and world popular culture, past and present.
Popular
Culture Reference Collection
Pop culture-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
PowerSearch
Periodical articles, reference book content and images. Combines InfoTrac OneFile,
General Reference Center, Expanded Academic ASAP, Computer Database, LegalTrac,
Health Reference Center Academic & Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Press Display
Full view newspapers from 50+ countries with 30+ languages represented. Newspapers include up to 2 months of back coverage.
Primary
Sources Reference Collection
Primary source-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
ProQuest
Articles on a diverse range of topics from magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Includes content from Ethnic Newswatch, Alt-Press Watch, ABI/Inform and Washington
State Newsstand.
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Readers Guide Retrospective
Article citations from popular magazines and journals (1890-1982) with links to KCLS holdings.
Reference USA
Business and residential listings of 12 million U.S. companies, organizations, agencies, 1.3 million Canadian companies, and 120 million residences. Download as many as 50 records at a time from KCLS libraries and as many as 25 from home, school or office.
Resume Builder
Resume building software, sample cover letters and resumes, and job seeking tips & advice.
Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
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S&P NetAdvantage
Investing data (stocks, mutual funds) as well as reports on companies and industries from Standard & Poor's.
Sammamish Valley News Index
Sammamish Valley News front page articles. Covers 1963-1994 newspapers in the Redmond Library collection.
Sanborn Maps
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns detailing street blocks and building numbers.
Science Online
Science-oriented diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions, and biographies.
Science Resource Center
Science-oriented magazine and journal articles, reference content, and illustrations.
SimplyMap
Mapping software with demographic, business, and marketing data variables. This resource allows for 3 simultaneous users.
Smithsonian Global Sound is now a part of Music Online.
Social
Issues Reference Collection
Social issue-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
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Teen Health & Wellness
Articles on health and health-related issues.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Test preparation (eBooks and interactive practice for civil service, military, and academic admissions exams), school search, career exploration tools, and Resume builder.
Tumblebooks
Video storybooks and read-alongs for children
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Ulrich's Periodical Directory
Bibliographic and access information - from subscription rates to the latest web sites - for magazines, newspapers, and journals.
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Value
Line Investment Survey
Stock analysis from Value Line.
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WASL & SAT Tutoring Service
Online tutoring for SAT and WASL students, available 1pm-10pm.
Washington State Newsstand
Articles from Washington newspapers, including the Seattle PI and the Tacoma News Tribune.
WorldCat
Combined catalogs of hundreds of libraries around the world.
World Conflicts Today
Articles, primary sources and book content exploring protracted unresolved world conflicts.
World History Reference Collection
World history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
World Vital Records
Genealogical information from hundreds of databases.
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Search by subject or selected databases with 360 Search.
Database Subscription Information
Vendor information, user limits and content update details.
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