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19th Century US Newspapers Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.

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ABCMouse Databases

Over 9,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities for children ages 2-8.

Found In: Literature and the Arts is in branch

Only available at KCLS libraries

ABI Business Trade & Industry Articles (ABI/Inform) Databases

Articles that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics worldwide. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Academic Onefile Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Full-text journals, and reference sources from over 14,000 titles.

Academy of Achievement

Biographies of famous historic and contemporary figures with multimedia and interviews.

Accelerated Reader New!

Thousands of quizzes, searchable by author, title, award, reading level, and topic. (Enter your school code in the "Keycode" box at the left side of the screen on the AR website to access quizzes.)

Access Video Databases Movies and TV Streaming

Thousands of streaming documentary, how-to, and performance videos from Ken Burns, Rick Steves' Europe, National Geographic, HBO, and more- with a citation tool for bibliographies. For technical support, please contact 1-800-322-8755 or visit Access Video's support page with live chat help.

Found In: eBooks and Downloads History, Law, and Culture Literature and the Arts Science and Health

Access Video: Business & Economics

Over 2,000 documentary and how-to videos covering business education, business technology, economics, ethics and business law, finance, accounting and taxation, marketing, and management.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Access Video: Career Planning & Resources

Over 500 documentary and how-to videos covering career exploration, career fields, job search skills, and job success skills.

Found In: Job and Career Information

Access Video: Teen Issues Databases

Over 1,000 videos covering academic success, personal character development, dating and marriage, mental health, entertainment, sex education, and substance abuse.

Access Video: Just for Kids

Over 2,500 animated and educational videos covering reading, language, early learning, growing up, homework topics, music and art, people and places, and world languages.

ACT Compass

Official web site of the Compass test featuring general test information, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

Alliance of Angels

Venture capital opportunities for Northwest hi-tech companies funded by Technology Alliance, a statewide network of businesses, research institutions, and industry trade associations.

America’s Historical Documents

Searchable Federal Government records.

America’s Stories

State history, famous Americans, original songs, and historical films from the Library of Congress.

American Indian College Fund

Scholarships for Native American students.

Ancestry Library Edition Databases

Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records. Includes U.S. Federal Census from 1790, and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page. *Ancestry is available on personal devices from within the library as long as you are logged into the KCLS wifi.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography is in branch

Only available at KCLS libraries

Animal ARKive

A multimedia guide to the world's endangered species, plants, and fungi.

Apprenticeship Washington

Guide to what apprenticeships are and why you might want to learn a trade through apprenticeship.

Archival Films & Newsreels Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Over 4,000 documentary and newsreel videos by ABC News, BBC, and NBC News on a variety of primary topics.

Art Project

Interactive museum tours, views of masterworks at brushstroke level detail, and tools to share your own collection online.

Arthur Family Health

Accessible info on allergies, asthma, and kid health.

ArtsEdge

Articles, videos, interactive games, and audio clips about art.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.

ASVAB Career Exploration Program

General ASVAB information and sample ASVAB summary results sheet, from The Department of Defense.

Automotive Technology Videos Databases

Over 150 how-to videos covering various auto repair topics such as diagnosis, electric cars, and repair.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

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Bam! Body and Mind

A wide variety of food and activity choices.

BBC Bitesize – Computing

Computer and information resources for children, parents, and teachers

BBC Bitesize – Dance Mat Typing

An introduction to touch typing.

Bellevue Entrepreneur Center

Counseling and resources for small and start-up businesses on the Eastside, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Benefits Check-up  

Comprehensive web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income, from the National Council on Aging.

Found In: 50+Assistance and Advocacy

Biography in Context Databases

Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

Biography.com

Over 20,000 biographies, plus a "Born on This Day" section.

BookFlix Video Storybooks Databases eBooks Movies and TV

Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning in young readers in grades pre-K-3.

Found In: eBooks and Downloads

Bothell Sentinel and Citizen Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Newspaper archive of the Bothell Sentinel and Citizen from 1908-1939.

Britannica Online Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.

Britannica Online for Kids Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for kids. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.

Britannica Online for Young Adults Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for young adults. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.

Burke Museum Field Guides

Birds, plants, and mammals of Washington State.

Business Impact NW

Helping Washington State entrepreneurs start, grow, and finance their businesses through technical assistance, training, and loans.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Business Law

Easy access to business laws in Washington State from lawforWA.org.

Business Outreach

Video workshops on tax topics for Washington State businesses, from the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Business Planning

A short video on business planning from the Washington State Small Business Development Centers Network.

Business Planning Webinar

A U.S. Small Business Administration business planning web presentation from Palo Alto Software.

Business Plans and Profiles Index

An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Business Plans Handbook Databases

Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

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Career OneStop

Career information from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Found In: Exploring a New Career Job and Career Information

Careers.wa.gov

Local Washington State government jobs.

Found In: Job and Career Information Local Jobs

Caregiver Resources in Washington

Resources and support for caregivers from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

Found In: 50+Caregiving

Carnavall Reporter and Duvall Citizen Databases Magazines and Newspapers New!

Newspaper archive of the Carnavall Reporter and Duvall Citizen from 1911-1964.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, The

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Grants and Fundraising

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

CBeebies

Preschooler games, clips, songs, and things to make with your favorite CBeebies characters.

Center for Disease Control & Prevention en Espanol

Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.

Found In: Science and Health

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.

Found In: Science and Health

Chicago Manual of Style Online Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Searchable recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age including the Chicago Q & A, tools such as sample correspondence and proofreaders marks, and a quick citation guide. For technical support, please contact cmosonline@press.uchicago.edu or 1-877-705-1878.

Found In: Literature and the Arts

Chicago Tribune Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the Chicago Tribune (1985-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

ChiltonLibrary.com Databases

Automotive diagnostic and repair information for domestic and foreign vehicles.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers Magazines and Newspapers

America's historic newspaper pages from 1836-1922 and U.S. Newspaper Directory of American newspapers published between 1690-present, chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

Citation Machine

Free online citation tool to create and format MLA, APA and Chicago styles easily, with helpful examples.

City and County Codes

Directory of city and county municipal codes with links to individual city websites, from the Municipal Research and Services Center.

Clifford The Big Red Dog

Games about reading, sharing, and math with Clifford the Big Red Dog, Emily Elizabeth, and all of their friends on Birdwell Island.

CliffsNotes

Homework help from CliffsNotes literature notes and study guides, covering literature, Shakespeare, biology, chemistry, math, calculus, history, and much more!

College Blue Book Databases

Guide to thousands of 2 and 4-year colleges and the programs offered.

College Navigator

College search tool from the National Center for Education Statistics.

College Scorecard

Scoring system to examine a school's affordability and value, developed by The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center.

Community and Technical Colleges of Washington State

Career exploration tools, program directory, and a guide to getting started for the college-bound.

Consulting and Business Development Center

Assistance for small businesses in Seattle's economically distressed communities via connections to Business School Students.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Consumer Reports Databases

Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

ConsumerSearch New!

Review and rating information about consumer products.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

Culturegrams Databases

Articles, maps, photographs, biographies, and recipes- all focusing on world cultures. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

Cyndi’s List

Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

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Daily Life Through History Databases

Articles, maps, charts, primary documents, and teacher lesson plans; all focusing on daily life in world cultures. For technical support, please contact 1-800-368-6868 or techsupport@ABC-CLIO.com.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

Design Squad Global

Engineering and science activities and contests.

Design Squad Nation

Engineering and science activities, games, videos, and blogs from real engineers.

Dino Lingo Databases

Language learning lesson videos for kids in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Help for individuals with disabilities finding employment and support for employers hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.

Found In: Disabled Workers Job and Career Information

Doing Business with KCHA

Guide to doing business with the King County Housing Authority.

Found In: Government Contracts

Doing Business with the State

Guidelines for doing business with the State of Washington.

Found In: Government Contracts

Driving Skills and Safety

Tools and resources to help older adults drive safer and longer

Found In: 50+Assistance and Advocacy

Driving-Tests.org Education and Training

Practice driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL in English and Spanish; VIN decoder tool (find it in the footer at the bottom of any page on Driving-Tests.org) identifies a car's manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

Duolingo

Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English for free.

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Ecology Global Network for Kids

Education and activities encouraging kids to become stewards of their world

eLibrary Curriculum Edition Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Employment Security Department for Washington State

Discover which occupations are growing in your area, their salaries, and the training required.

Found In: Exploring a New Career Job and Career Information

Engineer Girl

Opportunities for girls in engineering careers, profiles of women engineers, and more.

Engineering ToolBox, The

Tools and basic information for design, engineering, and construction of technical applications.

Exploratorium

Lessons and experiments around food, space, geology and more.

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Fact Monster

Resources on all basic homework topics.

FAFSA on the Web

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to complete online.

Family Health Database Databases

Articles from over 400 medical journals and consumer and news magazines. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Science and Health

FamilySearch

Historical records, including many with digitized images; save and share your family tree; order microfilmed records to view in a local Family History Library; find tips and resources using the Research Wiki; and much more.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

FDLP Basic Collection

Government documents that provide public information about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

Federal Student Aid

Collection of links to help you find out how to pay for higher education, provided by the U.S. government.

Financial Projections

Guide to creating financial projections for your startup from About.com.

Finding a Job

Tips to help you find a job, presented in narrated videos in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.

Found In: Job and Career Information Job Search Basics

Fold3 Library Edition Databases

Military records and documents from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and beyond. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional Databases

Contact information for over 140,000 foundation and corporate giving programs.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Grants and Fundraising is in branch

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center

Free Legal Information

Information on business law topics from Nolo Press.

Freegal Music Databases Mobile Apps Music Streaming

Millions of songs from thousands of labels and popular artists; available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 5 downloads a week/12 hours of streaming daily. For technical support, please visit Freegal's website and select 'Help.'

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Found In: eBooks and Downloads

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about KCLS student accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

Funbrain Jr.

Fun and vibrant games to help children build early learning skills in math and reading.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases Genealogy and Biography History, Law, and Culture Literature and the Arts Science and Health

Goodwill

Free public job-training and education programs, support services, and job search assistance.

Found In: Apprenticeship and Training Programs Job and Career Information

Google News Archive Magazines and Newspapers

Direct links to individual newspapers for focused Google News Archive searching.

govinfo.gov

Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

Grant Station Databases

Potential funding sources for grant seekers.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Grants and Fundraising is in branch

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center

Green River Community College Small Business Assistance Center

Assessment, referral services, counseling, and hands-on training for small businesses in South King County and North Pierce County areas.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Growth Strategies

Articles on business growth from Entrepreneur magazine.

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Harvard Business Review: Innovation

Interviews with prominent business leaders on innovation.

Healthfinder.gov

Resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and nonprofit organizations.

Found In: 50+Health and Well-being

HeritageQuest Databases

Fully-indexed U.S. Census, local and family history collection, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, U.S. Serial Set, PERSI (Periodical Source Index), and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

Highline Small Business Development Center

One-on-one counseling and business research for business owners and entrepreneurs throughout southwest King County.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for Latino students.

Historical Statistics of the United States Databases

Statistics from thousands of sources.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

History Study Center Databases

Full-text articles, multimedia, study units, and history guides covering ancient times through present-day. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

HistoryLink.org

A free online encyclopedia of Washington State history.

Home & How-To Videos Databases Education and Training

Over 500 documentary, educational, and lecture videos covering cooking, photography, language learning, and travel.

Found In: Consumer and Automotive

hoopla Databases eBooks Mobile Apps Movies and TV Music Streaming

Movies, TV, music, and comics for your computer or mobile devices; all titles available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 10 checkouts/month. For technical support, please log in to hoopla and select 'Submit Feedback' from the bottom of the website, or from the 'Settings' section of the app.

Found In: eBooks and Downloads

How Stuff Works

Video and illustrations on thousands of topics, from engines to lock-picking to drones.

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IndustryNet

Listings for over 700,000 manufacturers and suppliers.

Internet Resources for Music, Theatre and Dance

Links from the Library of Congress’s Performing Arts Reading Room.

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Job Accommodation Network

Free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment.

Found In: Disabled Workers Job and Career Information

Job Interviews

Strategies to help you ace your next interview, presented in narrated videos in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.

Found In: Job and Career Information Job Search Basics

Job Skills & Requirements

Narrated videos highlighting key job skills in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.

Found In: Job and Career Information Job Search Basics

Jump Start Fund

Small loan assistance for refugees.

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Kanopy Databases Mobile Apps Movies and TV Streaming New!

Over 26,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers. Also available for Roku.

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Found In: eBooks and Downloads

Kanopy Kids New!

Films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem with integrated Common Sense Media ratings.

KCLS App Mobile Apps

Place holds, manage your account.

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Key Business Ratios on the Web Databases

Industry benchmark data for public and private companies in 800 lines of business, with 14 key business ratios, industry balance sheets, income statement information, and ratios organized by SIC codes.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Khan Academy

Short video lessons and practice exercises to work on at your own pace.

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Let’s Move

Simple 5-step action plan to get moving in fun ways, every day.

Lexile New!

Thousands of books, searchable by Lexile or grade level to find a just-right book for every reader.

Literature Project

Free classic books, poems, speeches, and plays.

Los Angeles Times Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the Los Angeles Times (1985-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Lynda.com Databases Education and Training Mobile Apps

Software and computer skill tutorials. For technical support, please contact 1-888-335-9632 or visit Lynda.com's support page. **Please note that if you change your library card number you will lose access to your saved playlists under your previous library card account.**

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Mango Languages Databases Education and Training Mobile Apps

Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. For technical support, please contact 1-877-626-4611 or visit Mango’s support page.

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March2Success

Materials to help prepare for the SAT, ACT, ASVAB and other standardized tests, resource sponsored by the U.S. Army.

Math Game Time

Games, worksheets, and apps in a wide range of math topics.

MedlinePlus

Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, from the National Library of Medicine.

Found In: Science and Health

Mergent Intellect Business Research Databases

Directory of over 245 million global businesses with data for over 100 million executives, First Research industry reports, KBR Business Ratios, Nielsen Popfacts, Prizm market segmentation, consumer lifestyle by zip code, Indeed job listings, and directory information for over 250 million residences with previously associated addresses and relatives. Download up to 20,000 records at a time.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases Job and Career Information

Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, The

Timeline of art history worldwide— browse by geographic region, thematic category, or time period.

Microsoft Imagine Academy – First Time Users Databases Education and Training

Online training from Microsoft, including lesson plans for Basic Computing and Office 2013. You will need to set up a free Microsoft Live ID. [ Quick Start Guide ]

Microsoft Imagine Academy – Returning Users Databases Education and Training

Online training from Microsoft, including lesson plans for Basic Computing and Office 2013. You will need to set up a free Microsoft Live ID. [ Quick Start Guide ]

Military to Civilian Occupation Translator

Matches service members' military experience to civilian occupations.

Found In: Job and Career Information Veterans

Morningstar Investment Research Center Databases

Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds, 7000+ stocks, and investment management tools. Online training sessions and Financial Literacy webcasts are available. For technical support, please contact 1-866-229-9449 or libraryservices@morningstar.com.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Mozilla Webmaker

Community for exploring, tinkering, and building the web together.

Multiplication.com

Basic math games, activities, and resources.

My Plate

Model of a balanced plate, with all of the yummy food groups.

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NASA’s Space Place

Information about space from NASA, including games and activities in English and Spanish.

National Archives

Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

National Gallery of Art

Searchable museum collection, lessons, and online tour.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Interactive tutorials in a variety of areas of math.

New York Times Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the New York Times (1980-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

New York Times Historical Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-2012). For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

New York Times Small Business News

Articles, guides, and case studies for small businesses.

Newspaper Archive Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Newspapers & Magazines

Primary sources to assist with genealogy research.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

NextReads Book Alerts New!

Regular email alerts highlighting new titles in over 20 genres and subjects.

Found In: Literature and the Arts

NGAkids Art Zone of National Gallery of Art

Art education and games including topics ranging in collage, landscape painting, digital photography, sculpture, and more.

Nick Jr.

Online learning games from your child’s favorite Nick Jr. shows designed to help develop your preschooler's math and reading skills.

NIH Senior Health

Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institute on Aging.

No Sweat Shakespeare

Translations of full plays into modern English, articles on Shakespeare’s life and times, and more.

Northwest PrimeTime

Online presence of the largest publication in the Puget Sound region- celebrating an active and healthy lifestyle for people over 50.

Found In: 50+Learning and Exploring

Novelist Databases

Reading recommendations, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles. For guides and training materials please visit Novelist's support page.

Found In: Literature and the Arts

NOZASearch Databases

Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Grants and Fundraising is in branch

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Center

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Profiles of over 800 occupations including required training and education, earnings, job prospects, and working conditions, from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Found In: Exploring a New Career Job and Career Information

Octonauts, The

Games that take you on a dive deep into the ocean to explore, rescue, and protect the creatures who live there.

Oh Noah!

Educational games and activities that teach Spanish.

One-Step Webpages

Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

Opposing Viewpoints in Context Databases

Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and web links.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

OverDrive Audiobooks Databases eBooks Mobile Apps Movies and TV

eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and streaming video for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'

Found In: eBooks and Downloads

OverDrive eBooks for Kids Databases

Children’s eBooks, audiobooks, and more, available anytime, anywhere- all you need is a library card. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'

OverDrive eBooks for Teens Databases

Teen eBooks for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'

OverDrive Video

Children’s movies, available anytime, anywhere- all you need is a library card. For technical support using OverDrive, please open the service's website or app and select 'Help.'

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Oxford English Dictionary Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com. Oxford English Dictionary Online: A Short Guide

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Paper Rater

Free resource, developed and maintained by linguistics professionals and graduate students.

PBS Kids

Games with your PBS Kids favorites like Curious George, Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger, and Peg + Cat!

PBS Nova

Videos, articles, quizzes, and more on space & flight, tech & engineering, physics & math, and nature.

Peep and the Big Wide World

Fun math and science games, videos, and activities with Peep and his friends!

Persuasive Projections

An article on financial projections from INC magazine.

Philanthropy

Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Grants and Fundraising

PNW Local Business News

Combined coverage from over 30 Puget Sound community newspapers.

Poets.org

Hundreds of poets and poems, many with audio recordings.

Presidents of the United States of America

Fact sheets for US Presidents including speeches, appointments, and notable events.

PressReader.com Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Full view newspapers from 120+ countries with 60+ languages represented. Newspapers include up to 3 months of back coverage. For technical support, please visit PressReader's support page. Even if you are in a KCLS library/using KCLS WiFi, please click on “Sign in” on the upper right corner of the PressReader site, select the library card icon, and enter your library card barcode number and PIN for full access to the site's content. Select King County Library System as your library. You will see a green coffee cup icon on the top left side of the PressReader site when you are logged in.

pronunciator Databases Education and Training Mobile Apps New!

Language learning lessons in 80 languages with live native speaker teachers, movies, music, ESL/citizenship prep in 51 languages, and courses for children, health care workers, and K-12 teachers. To track your progress, create a pronunciator account in addition to logging in with your KCLS library card and PIN. A quick start video tutorial is available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-328-1776 or support@pronunciator.com or visit pronunciator's support page.

pronunciator en Español Databases Education and Training Mobile Apps New!

Clases para aprender hasta 80 idiomas con profesores nativos en vivo, películas, música, preparación de inglés como lengua extranjera (ESL) y ciudadanía en 51 idiomas, cursos para niños, profesionales de la salud y maestros de K-12 (Kindergarten a grado 12). Para registrar su progreso, cree una cuenta con pronunciador además de iniciar una sesión con su tarjeta de las bibliotecas KCLS y su PIN. Hay disponible un video tutorial de inicio rápido. Para obtener asistencia técnica, comuníquese al 1-800-328-1776 o support@pronunciator.com o visite la página de soporte de pronunciator.

ProQuest Learning Literature Databases

Over 180,000 full-text literary works, plus criticism, essays, author biographies, reviews, and interviews. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Literature and the Arts

ProQuest Research Library Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles on a diverse range of topics from 4,100+ magazines, journals, and newspapers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Public Law Library of King County

Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services and more.

Found In: History, Law, and Culture

Puget Sound Training Center New!

Industry-approved training in basic computer skills, customer service skills, forklift operation, and warehouse/distribution logistics.

Found In: Apprenticeship and Training Programs Job and Career Information

Purdue Online Writing Lab

Grammar, spelling, mechanics, citation, and more.

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RBdigital Audiobooks Audiobooks Databases Mobile Apps New!

Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.

Get RBdigital Audiobooks App in Apple Store, opens an external site

Get RBdigital Audiobooks App in Play Store, opens an external site

Found In: eBooks and Downloads

RBdigital Magazines Databases eBooks Magazines and Newspapers Mobile Apps New!

Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.

Get RBdigital Magazines App in Apple Store, opens an external site

Get RBdigital Magazines App in Play Store, opens an external site

Found In: eBooks and Downloads

ReferenceUSA Databases

Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches (from Indeed.com), and new movers/homeowners (from US Consumers & Lifestyles). Download up to 250 records at a time. Instructional webcasts on growing a business and video tutorials are available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-808-1113 or reference@infogroup.com.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Resume Builder Databases

Resume building software, sample cover letters and resumes, and job seeking tips. Sign up for a free account with your KCLS library card. For technical support, contact 1-800-822-3522 ext.135, jgalindo@individualsoftware.com and rhennum@individualsoftware.com.

Found In: Job and Career Information

Returning Citizen Resources

Services and employment resources for formerly incarcerated individuals, from the Employment Security Department.

Found In: Job and Career Information Returning Citizens

Reuters Small Business

Small business news from the Reuters news agency.

Running a Business – Marketing

An overview of Marketing from the Small Business Administration.

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Sanborn Maps (Washington State) Databases

Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns from1867-1970, detailing street blocks and building numbers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography History, Law, and Culture

SBA Financial Assistance

Financial assistance programs from the Small Business Association.

Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans Databases

Information on sources for financial aid.

Found In: Job and Career Information

Science News for Students

News and suggestions for hands-on activities, books, and web resources.

Science Online Databases

Science and math for middle and high school levels. Includes diagrams, science experiments, essays, definitions, biographies, ebooks, and lesson plans. For technical support, please contact 1-800-322-8755 or visit Science Online's support page.

Found In: Science and Health

Scratch

Free downloadable application used like Legos to code online.

Scratch

Application for creating and sharing stories, games, and animations.

Seattle Area Networking Groups and Events

Directory of groups, organizations, and events in the Seattle area.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles on business, construction, real estate, money, technology, architecture, and the environment.

Found In: Business and Fundraising

Seattle Jobs Initiative

Short-term training programs including automotive, office occupations, welding, construction, health unit coordinator, forklift operator, and electronics assembly worker.

Found In: Apprenticeship and Training Programs Job and Career Information

Seattle Score

Free one-on-one business counseling and workshops to help clients grow or start a business. Make an appointment to meet with an experienced business professional at the Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, or Shoreline libraries. Free legal resources for business owners.

Found In: Help For Small Businesses

Seattle University Small Business Institute (SBI)

Consultations with SBI students for business owners developing business plans.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Help For Small Businesses

Sesame Street

Educational games, videos, and coloring pages with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more!

Seussville

Games based on your favorite Dr. Seuss books such as The Cat in the Hat, Hop on Pop, The Lorax, and many more!

SFS Kids of San Francisco Symphony

Learn the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading and composing music, and play rhythm games.

SIRS Discoverer Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Magazines and Newspapers

Articles on reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology from over 2,200 sources. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Literature and the Arts

Small Business Learning Center

Resources for starting and running your own small business, from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Small Business Ratio Calculators

A collection of online business ratio calculators from Bankrate.com.

Small Business Resources New!

In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Help For Small Businesses Start a Business in Washington

Smithsonian for Students

Information on people and places, history, and culture from the collection.

Social Explorer Databases

Current and historical demographic data from the United States presented in easily downloadable maps and tables. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases History, Law, and Culture

Sound Generations

Services promoting the well-being of older adults in Washington State.

Found In: 50+Assistance and Advocacy

Sprout

Fun and exciting math, spelling, and coloring games with your favorite Sprout friends.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

Free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices, from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's consumer protection services

Found In: 50+Health and Well-being

STEM Resources

Valuable resources for anyone interested in STEM education, from elementary school to college and beyond.

Story Starters

Writing prompt idea generator for your next creative writing project.

StoryCorps

Oral history archive you can record and upload your life story to.

Found In: 50+Legacy and End of Life Planning

Student Accounts

Access to all of the online resources that KCLS offers with a Student Account connected to your student ID.

Student Accounts Home

Study Zone

Need homework help? Students in grades K-12 can get free help at the library from volunteer tutors.

Sylvia’s Super-awesome Maker Show

Arduinos, rockets, Mod Podge, soldering, squishy circuits, bots, and many more maker projects.

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Talking with Your Doctor

Solutions and suggestions from the National Library of Medicine.

Found In: 50+Health and Well-being

Tate Kids of Tate Gallery

Play art games, write stories, and upload and share art with other kids around the world.

Tax Forms and Publications

IRS forms, publications, videos, and articles for business owners.

Testing and Education Reference Center Databases Education and Training

Test preparation (eBooks and interactive practice for civil service, military, and academic admissions exams), school search, career exploration tools, and resume builder. For technical support, please contact 1-800-877-4253 (option 4) or gale.technicalsupport@cengage.com.

Found In: Job and Career Information

ThomasNet.com

Manufacturers and suppliers in over 67,000 categories.

TumbleBook Library Databases eBooks Mobile Apps Movies and TV

Video storybooks and read-alongs for readers in grades K-6, including some in Spanish and French. Teachers may not use their personal library card number for classroom use. For technical support, please contact 1-416-781-4010 or info@tumblebooks.com.

Get TumbleBook Library App in Apple Store, opens an external site

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Found In: eBooks and Downloads Literature and the Arts

Tutor.com Adult Education and Career Center Databases Education and Training

One-on-one, real-time assistance with professional tutors covering resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, or document proofing. Includes sample resumes, templates, and guidelines. Available daily, 2 pm - midnight. For technical support, please contact librarysupport@tutor.com or visit Tutor.com’s help center located at the bottom of each page in the Tutor.com FAQ section. Please note that Tutor.com cannot help you retrieve your pin number. If you forgot your pin number you must contact a KCLS library or Ask KCLS for help.

Found In: Job and Career Information

Tutor.com Ayuda con las tareas escolares en vivo en español® Databases Education and Training

Tutoría individualizada para estudiantes de K-12, de nivel inicial universitario y estudiantes adultos, disponible todos los días de 2 pm a medianoche. Prepárese para el test Smart Balance del estado de Washington, seleccionando "Otras herramientas" (“Other Tools”) en la parte superior del menú del sitio Tutor.com y "Preparación para SBAC" (“Prep for the SBAC"). Para obtener asistencia técnica, póngase en contacto con librarysupport@tutor.com o visite el centro de ayuda de Tutor.com en la parte inferior de cada página de Tutor.com, en la sección Preguntas frecuentes (FAQ). Tenga en cuenta que Tutor.com no puede ayudarle a recuperar su número clave (PIN). Si olvidó su número clave (PIN), debe comunicarse con una biblioteca de KCLS o solicitar ayuda de Ask KCLS.

Tutor.com Live Homework Help® Databases Education and Training

One-on-one tutoring from for students in grades K-12, entry-level college, and adult learners- available daily from 2 pm-midnight. Prep for the WA State Smarter Balance test by selecting the “Other Tools” menu at the top of the Tutor.com site and choosing “Prep for the SBAC." For technical support, please contact librarysupport@tutor.com or visit Tutor.com’s help center located at the bottom of each page in the Tutor.com FAQ section. Please note that Tutor.com cannot help you retrieve your pin number. If you forgot your pin number you must contact a KCLS library or Ask KCLS for help.

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U.S. Census: Business and Industry

Business and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.W. Entrepreneurial Law Clinc

Low or no-cost legal services for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships for African American students.

US GenWeb Project

State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.

Found In: Genealogy and Biography

US Newsstream Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Full-text articles from Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CBS News 60 Minutes, and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

US West Newsstream Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Access to select newspapers from the Western Region of the United States. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

USAJobs

Official job site of the United States Federal Government.

Found In: Job and Career Information National Jobs

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Value Line Investment Survey Reports Databases

Stock analysis from Value Line.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Ventures

Business development training and support for individuals with limited resources.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Help For Small Businesses

Veteran Services

Online and in-person resources to use to find out if you qualify for assistance from the Employment Security Department.

Found In: Job and Career Information Veterans

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

Career and employment resources for America's veterans and separating service members from the US Department of Labor.

Found In: Job and Career Information Veterans

Volunteermatch

Directory of places in our community that need your skills and passion

Found In: 50+Work and Volunteering

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Wall Street Journal Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Found In: Business and Fundraising Business Databases

Wall Street Journal Small Business News

Coverage of news pertaining to small business success.

WashBoard.org, the

One-stop source for state and local scholarships available to Washington state students.

Washington Apprenticeship Programs

Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs from the Department of Labor & Industries.

Found In: Apprenticeship and Training Programs Job and Career Information

Washington Assistive Technology Program 

Assistive technology services information for family members, employers, employment service providers, educators, health care providers, and others.

Found In: 50+Assistance and Advocacy

Washington Career Bridge

Washington's one-stop source for education and career planning.

Found In: Agencies That Can Help Job and Career Information

Washington Digital Newspapers Magazines and Newspapers

Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library.

Washington Legal Help

Documents, videos, and downloads about end-of-life issues including wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives

Found In: 50+Legacy and End of Life Planning

Washington Post Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the Washington Post (1987-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

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You’re the Boss

A small business blog from The New York Times.

YourEconomy.org

Detailed information about the performance of over 24 million active businesses.