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Arts & Literature
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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Literature Resource Center
Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content about literature and literary figures. Includes the contents of Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select and Dictionary of Literary Biography. [ World Languages Options ]
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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.
Automotive Repair
ALLDATA Online
Factory-correct automotive diagnostic and repair information. Includes diagnostic flowcharts, maintenance schedules and tables, daily TSBs, wiring diagrams plus images and parts and labor for estimates. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
ChiltonLibrary.com
Automotive diagnostic and repair information for domestic and foreign vehicles. Includes diagrams and illustrative images.
Biographies
Biography In Context
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals. Formerly Biography Resource Center.
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Business, Economics & Investing
ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Articles that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics worldwide. [ World Languages Options ]
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Associations Unlimited
Directory of 457,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state and local nonprofit membership organizations.
Business Insights: Essentials
Business Insights: Essentials combines all of the content formerly found in Business & Company Resource Center with a new interface designed around the research goals and workflows of your diverse business research community. Easily find information on companies, industries and more in the context of timely news, statistical data, and in-depth reports.
D&B Million Dollar Database
Company listings, executive detail with spreadsheet outputs.
Grant Station
Potential funding sources for grant seekers. Accessible solely at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds and 7000+ stocks as well as investment choice and portfolio management tools.
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PROMT (Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology)
Research companies, the products and technologies they produce, and the markets in which they compete. Includes summaries and full text from nearly 1,000 business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and brokerage firm reports.
Puget Sound Business Journal
Articles from the Puget Sound Business Journal. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
ReferenceUSA
Business and residential listings of 24 million US companies, organizations, agencies, 1.5 million Canadian companies, and 262 US million residences. Download as many as 50 records at a time from KCLS libraries and as many 25 from home, school or office. Current webcast schedule and additional video tutorials.
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SimplyMap
Mapping software with demographic, business, and marketing data variables. This resource allows for 3 simultaneous users.
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Value Line Investment Survey Reports
Stock analysis from Value Line.
Careers & Education
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Adult Education and Career Center
Receive one-on-one, real-time assistance with resumes and cover letters, interview preparation or proof reading documents. Professional tutors are available online from 2pm-Midnight, 7 days a week.[ World Languages Options ]
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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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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Test Center: MSP, HSPE and SAT
Online tutors help you prepare for your standardized tests: MSP, HSPE and SAT.
Testing and 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.
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Typing Instructor Web
Typing lessons and games. Use KCLS020311 as your site code when you set up your account.
Universal Class
Online continuing education courses, covering a wide range of subjects.
Consumer Information
Consumer Reports
Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports Health has been integrated within Consumer Reports. Look for “health” on the left hand side. [ World Languages Options ]
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
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. [ World Languages Options ]
Britannica Online for Kids
Articles, illustrations, definitions and weblinks for youth, all from Encyclopedia Britannica.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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Oxford English Dictionary
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. Usage of modern and historical words traced through 2.5 million quotations.
eBooks
BookFlix
Classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for children.
Books 24x7
Fully searchable computer books. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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TumbleBook Library
Video storybooks and read-alongs for children.
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Genealogy
19th Century US Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries and death notices from US newspapers.
Access to America's Obituaries & Death Notices will cease on May 30th, 2013
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records in 3,000+ databases. U.S. Federal Census from 1790 and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
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Biography & Genealogy Master Index
Citations from biographical reference works.
HeritageQuest
Research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture; PERSI Index, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials are included.
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New York Times Historical
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2009). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
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Newspaper Archive
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. [ World Languages Options ]
Sanborn Maps (Washington State)
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns detailing street blocks and building numbers.
Government & Law
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
West’s Encyclopedia of American Law
Articles, biographies and legal definitions on more than 5,000 legal topics.
Health & Medicine
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Books 24x7
Fully searchable computer books. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
DSM-IV (via Stat!Ref)
Currently recognized mental health disorder information published by the American Psychiatric Association. Access is limited to 2 simultaneous users.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Articles on medicine and health from magazines, newsletters, newspapers, pamphlets and reference sources. [ World Languages Options ]
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History & Culture
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Culturegrams
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.
Daily Life Through History
Articles, maps, charts, primary documents and teacher lesson plans focusing on daily life in world cultures.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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Historical Statistics of the United States
Statistics from 1000+ sources (37,000 data series), all with PDF and CSV export functionality.
New York Times Historical
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2009). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
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Sanborn Maps (Washington State)
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns detailing street blocks and building numbers.
Kids
BookFlix
Classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for children.
Britannica Online for Kids
Articles, illustrations, definitions and weblinks for youth, all from Encyclopedia Britannica.
Culturegrams
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.
Little Pim
Language learning lessons for children. Little Pim is also part of Mango Languages. [ World Languages Options ]
Mango Languages
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. [ World Languages Options ]
Science Online
Science-oriented diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions, and biographies.
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Transparent Language
Language learning software with access to flashcard-based lessons in 70+ languages. [ World Languages Options ]
TumbleBook Library
Video storybooks and read-alongs for children.
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Language Learning
Little Pim
Language learning lessons for children. Little Pim is also part of Mango Languages. [ World Languages Options ]
Mango Languages
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. [ World Languages Options ]
Transparent Language
Language learning software with access to flashcard-based lessons in 70+ languages. [ World Languages Options ]
Magazines & Newspaper Articles
19th Century US Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Academic Onefile
Full-text journals and reference sources from over 14,000 titles.
eLibrary
Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. [ World Languages Options ]
General OneFile
Provides general interest periodical and news information. Content includes more than 12,000 titles nearly 30 years of coverage.
New York Times
Articles from the New York Times (1980-present). [ World Languages Options ]
New York Times Historical
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2009). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
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Newspaper Archive
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. [ World Languages Options ]
PressDisplay.com
Full view newspapers from 50+ countries with 30+ languages represented. Newspapers include up to 2 months of back coverage. [ World Languages Options ]
ProQuest
Articles on a diverse range of topics from 4,100+ magazines, journals, and newspapers. [ World Languages Options ]
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Puget Sound Business Journal
Articles from the Puget Sound Business Journal. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982
Article citations from popular magazines and journals (1890-1982) with links to KCLS holdings. [ World Languages Options ]
Sammamish Valley News Index
Sammamish Valley News front page articles. Covers 1963-1994 newspapers in the Redmond Library collection. Indexing funded by the KCLS Foundation.
Western Newsstand
Access to leading newspapers from the Western Region of the United States. [ World Languages Options ]
Primary Sources
19th Century US Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records in 3,000+ databases. U.S. Federal Census from 1790 and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
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Daily Life Through History
Articles, maps, charts, primary documents and teacher lesson plans focusing on daily life in world cultures.
HeritageQuest
Research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture; PERSI Index, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials are included.
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New York Times Historical
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2009). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
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Newspaper Archive
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. [ World Languages Options ]
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites - all on social issues - from 'Opposing Viewpoints' and other reference sources. Formerly Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center.
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Reading
Literature Resource Center
Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content about literature and literary figures. Includes the contents of Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select and Dictionary of Literary Biography. [ World Languages Options ]
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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.
Science & Technology
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Books 24x7
Fully searchable computer books. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
Science Online
Science-oriented diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions, and biographies.
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Social Issues
Access Video
Unlimited access to thousands of full-length educational videos and clips anytime, anywhere.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects such as history, careers, pop culture, social issues and fashion . [ World Languages Options
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites - all on social issues - from 'Opposing Viewpoints' and other reference sources. Formerly Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2010
