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Arts & Literature
Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry
Full-text poems, poem citations, poem excerpts, and critical context. [ World Languages Options ]
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 ]
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. [ World Languages Options ]
New York Times
Articles from the New York Times (1980-present). [ World Languages Options ]
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 Resource Center
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.
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 ]
New York Times
Articles from the New York Times (1980-present). [ World Languages Options ]
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 ]
Associations Unlimited
Directory of 457,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state and local nonprofit membership organizations.
Business & Company Resource Center
Company profiles and histories, industry news, brand information, rankings, investment reports, chronologies and magazine articles. Includes content from Predicasts PROMT.
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 500 records at a time from KCLS libraries and as many 5 from home, school or office.
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. [ World Languages Options ]
Grant Station
Potential funding sources for grant seekers. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds and 7000+ stocks as well as investment choice and portfolio management tools.
Plunkett Research
Detailed industry reports emphasizing markets, products, competition, consumer demographics and forecasts. [ World Languages Options ]
ReferenceUSA
Business and residential listings of 12 million US 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 25 from home, school or office.
SimplyMap
Mapping software with demographic, business, and marketing data variables. This resource allows for 3 simultaneous users.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Investing data (stocks, mutual funds) as well as reports on companies and industries from Standard & Poor's.
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Value Line Investment Survey Reports
Stock analysis from Value Line.
Careers & Education
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. [ World Languages Options ]
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.
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. [ World Languages Options ]
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Consumer Information
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.
Consumer Reports
Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports. [ World Languages Options ]
Consumer Reports Health
Health-related product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from Consumer Reports. [ World Languages Options ]
Consumers Checkbook
Evaluations and ratings of Puget Sound region businesses and service firms. Accessible solely in KCLS libraries.
Countries & States
Culturegrams
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.
PressDisplay.com
Full view newspapers from 50+ countries with 30+ languages represented. Newspapers include up to 2 months of back coverage. [ World Languages Options ]
World Conflicts Today
Articles, primary sources and book content exploring protracted unresolved world conflicts.
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.
Credo Reference
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects.
eLibrary
Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. [ World Languages Options ]
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects. [ World Languages Options ]
Grzimek's Animal Life
Animal-themed multimedia encyclopedia.
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Oxford English Dictionary
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. Usage of modern and historical words traced through 2.5 million quotations.
Oxford Language Dictionaries
Language dictionaries for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Oxford Reference Online
Language and subject dictionaries and subject reference works - containing well over 60,000 pages - into a single cross-searchable resource. [ World Languages Options ]
World Book Online
Articles, illustrations, definitions and multimedia content from World Book.
World Book Online en Español (Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazagos)
Articles, illustrations, definitions and multimedia content from World Book. All content in Spanish. [ World Languages Options ]
Directories
Associations Unlimited
Directory of 457,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state and local nonprofit membership organizations.
Books in Print
Records and publisher information for in-print, forthcoming, out-of-print and out-of-stock titles.
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 500 records at a time from KCLS libraries and as many 5 from home, school or office.
Oxford Reference Online
Language and subject dictionaries and subject reference works - containing well over 60,000 pages - into a single cross-searchable resource. [ World Languages Options ]
ReferenceUSA
Business and residential listings of 12 million US 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 25 from home, school or office.
Ulrich's Periodical Directory
Bibliographic and access information - from subscription rates to the latest web sites - for magazines, newspapers, and journals.
WorldCat
Combined catalogs of hundreds of libraries around the world.
eBooks
American History Reference Collection
American history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
BookFlix
Classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for children.
Books 24x7
As of 9/2010 KCLS is using a new library card check system to enable access outside-the-library. It is not compatible with the old and your personal bookshelf and bookmarks are unavailable through our new links. We recommend that you recreate your bookshelf and bookmarks. Access your existing bookshelf and bookmarks through 1/1/2012.
Fully searchable technology and computer books from top technology publishers. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
Careers & Education Reference Collection
Career and education-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
Credo Reference
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects.
Fashion & Costume Reference Collection
Fashion & costume-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects. [ World Languages Options ]
Popular Culture Reference Collection
Pop culture-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
Primary Sources Reference Collection
Primary source-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
Social Issues Reference Collection
Social issue-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
TumbleBook Library
Video storybooks and read-alongs for children. [ World Languages Options ]
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World History Reference Collection
World history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
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.
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Ancestry Library Edition
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 solely in KCLS libraries.
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.
New York Times Historical
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. [ World Languages Options ]
Sanborn Maps (Washington State)
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns detailing street blocks and building numbers.
World Vital Records
Genealogical information from hundreds of databases.
Government & Law
CQ Researcher
In-depth information on current and controversial topics.
LegalTrac
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. [ World Languages Options ]
West’s Encyclopedia of American Law
Articles, biographies and legal definitions on more than 5,000 legal topics.
Health & Medicine
Books 24x7
As of 9/2010 KCLS is using a new library card check system to enable access outside-the-library. It is not compatible with the old and your personal bookshelf and bookmarks are unavailable through our new links. We recommend that you recreate your bookshelf and bookmarks. Access your existing bookshelf and bookmarks through 1/1/2012.
Fully searchable technology and computer books from top technology publishers. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
Consumer Reports Health
Health-related product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from Consumer Reports. [ World Languages Options ]
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Articles on medicine and health from magazines, newsletters, newspapers, pamphlets and reference sources. [ World Languages Options ]
Natural Standard
Evidence-based articles on complementary and alternative therapies.
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History & Culture
African American Experience
Encyclopedia articles, primary documents (manuscripts, speeches, court cases, quotations, advertisements, etc), interviews and journal articles exploring the African American experience.
American History In Video
Videos on American History: commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, documentaries.
American History Reference Collection
American history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
American Indian History & Culture
Articles, biographies, images and primary source documents detailing the Native American experience.
Ancestry Library Edition
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 solely in KCLS libraries.
Biography Resource Center
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.
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.
Culturegrams
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.
Daily Life Online
Articles, maps, charts, primary documents and teacher lesson plans focusing on daily life in world cultures.
Fashion & Costume Reference Collection
Fashion & costume-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
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.
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 (1857-2001). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat.
Oxford English Dictionary
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. Usage of modern and historical words traced through 2.5 million quotations.
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. [ World Languages Options ]
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.
Sanborn Maps (Washington State)
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns detailing street blocks and building numbers.
World History Reference Collection
World history-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
World Vital Records
Genealogical information from hundreds of databases.
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.
Grzimek's Animal Life
Animal-themed multimedia encyclopedia.
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Little Pim
Language learning lessons for children. Little Pim is part of Mango Languages - click on the 'Courses' link and select 'Little Pim.' [ World Languages Options ]
PebbleGo
Animal-themed multimedia collection for children.
TumbleBook Library
Video storybooks and read-alongs for children. [ World Languages Options ]
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World Book Online
Articles, illustrations, definitions and multimedia content from World Book.
Language Learning
byki
Language learning software with access to flashcard-based lessons in 70+ languages. [ World Languages Options ]
Little Pim
Language learning lessons for children. Little Pim is part of Mango Languages - click on the 'Courses' link and select 'Little Pim.' [ World Languages Options ]
Mango Languages
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. [ World Languages Options ]
Oxford Language Dictionaries
Language dictionaries for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Magazines & Newspaper Articles
19th Century US Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Business & Company Resource Center
Company profiles and histories, industry news, brand information, rankings, investment reports, chronologies and magazine articles. Includes content from Predicasts PROMT.
eLibrary
Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. [ World Languages Options ]
Expanded Academic ASAP
Articles from 1,900+ academic journals. [ World Languages Options ]
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. [ World Languages Options ]
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. [ World Languages Options ]
General Reference Center
Articles from general interest and children's magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and reference books. [ World Languages Options ]
LegalTrac
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. [ World Languages Options ]
New York Times Historical
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. [ World Languages Options ]
PowerSearch
Periodical articles, reference book content and images. Combines General OneFile, General Reference Center, Expanded Academic ASAP, Computer Database, LegalTrac, Health Reference Center Academic & Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ 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 ]
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982
Article citations from popular magazines and journals (1890-1982) with links to KCLS holdings. [ World Languages Options ]
Washington State Newsstand
Articles from Washington newspapers, including the Seattle Times, PI, and Tacoma News Tribune. [ World Languages Options ]
Primary Sources
19th Century US Newspapers
Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
African American Experience
Encyclopedia articles, primary documents (manuscripts, speeches, court cases, quotations, advertisements, etc), interviews and journal articles exploring the African American experience.
American History In Video
Videos on American History: commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, documentaries.
American Indian History & Culture
Articles, biographies, images and primary source documents detailing the Native American experience.
Ancestry Library Edition
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 solely in KCLS libraries.
Daily Life Online
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.
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. [ World Languages Options ]
Primary Sources Reference Collection
Primary source-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
World Conflicts Today
Articles, primary sources and book content exploring protracted unresolved world conflicts.
Reading
Booklist Online
Book reviews from the American Library Association. Includes 100,000+ reviews and thematic features dating back to 1992.
Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry
Full-text poems, poem citations, poem excerpts, and critical context. [ World Languages Options ]
Fiction Connection
Reading recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests.
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 ]
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
Books 24x7
As of 9/2010 KCLS is using a new library card check system to enable access outside-the-library. It is not compatible with the old and your personal bookshelf and bookmarks are unavailable through our new links. We recommend that you recreate your bookshelf and bookmarks. Access your existing bookshelf and bookmarks through 1/1/2012.
Fully searchable technology and computer books from top technology publishers. Non-WA remote access is limited to 8 simultaneous users. Access is paid for by KCLS, but registration is required.
Grzimek's Animal Life
Animal-themed multimedia encyclopedia.
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PebbleGo
Animal-themed multimedia collection for children.
Science Online
Science-oriented diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions, and biographies.
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Social Issues
CQ Researcher
In-depth information on current and controversial topics.
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. [ World Languages Options ]
Social Issues Reference Collection
Social issue-themed reference books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. [ World Languages Options ]
Last Updated: September 1, 2010