Research & Homework
Need help with homework? Browse through our resources or get your questions answered by a librarian! Whatever subject you’re studying, we’re here to help you make the grade.
 Homework Help
Find web sites to assist with school assignments. KCLS librarians select the
Homework Help Web sites and prefer sites that are free from extensive marketing. |
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 Live
Homework Help®
Students in grades K-12, entry level college and adult learners can receive specialized one-on-one tutoring help in the areas of math, science, English and social studies. This service is also available in Spanish. Professional tutors are available online from 2pm-Midnight, 7 days a week.
 Adult 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.
Live Tutor - GED Preparation
Connect with an online tutor for one-on-one assistance preparing for the GED test in math, science, social studies and English. This service is also available in Spanish. Professional tutors are available online from 2pm-Midnight, 7 days a week. |
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 The Study Zone
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at your local library. Get help with
Math, SAT and WASL preparation, and more. This program is available for K-12
students. Study Zone hours and locations vary.
Study Zone Online
No tutors at your library? Use a library computer to connect with a Study Zone tutor online. |
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WASL & SAT Tutoring Service
KCLS is now offering a new online tutoring service.
Online tutors are available 7 days a week from 1pm until 10pm to assist students with the SAT/WASL. Select your test and grade level and set your own pace with expert tutors provided by Brainfuse.
While the WASL Test is no longer being used, the test taking strategies and sample questions will help student prepare for the new Measurements of Student Progress, Grades 3-8 and the High School Proficiency Exam to begin in Spring, 2010. |
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Databases
Access a variety of material that you can’t get anywhere else on the Web.
Find information from the world’s leading periodicals, and even find professional
images from companies such as Associated Press. |
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 Job & Career Information Center
KCLS can help you jump-start your career, deal with unemployment, or take the
leap into starting your own business. View these resources for inspiration. |
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Accelerated Reader
If your school participates in the Accelerated Reader or Reading Counts program, search here for available books. |
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Computer
Labs
Explore the world of information and create resumes, spreadsheets and other documents
at the KCLS Computer Labs. Whether you're a beginner or are experienced with
using these computers and software products, we have a place for you here. |
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AnswerFile
The AnswerFile covers a wide range of topics. It is an online database that includes
quick facts and local and hard-to-find information. |
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 InfoVote 2010
Links to answers for all your election-related questions, from voter registration
and polling locations to background on candidates and issues. |
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Special Collections
View the contents of multiple historical collections and use the information
to write a great report, or just enjoy yourself while you learn a little
about the past. |
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Last Updated:
January 6, 2010
InfoGreen: Green Information in the KCLS collection