Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Over 9,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities for children ages 2-8.
Only available at KCLS libraries
In-depth coverage of companies, trades & Industries, products, executives, trends and more. Sources include books, wire feeds, audio and video, journal articles, market research reports, industry reports, and news from the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and MIT Sloan Management Review. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Full-text journals, and reference sources from over 14,000 titles.
Thousands of streaming documentary, archival, how-to, and performance videos from Ken Burns, Rick Steves' Europe, National Geographic, HBO, and more- with a citation tool for bibliographies. Topics include automotive technology, career planning, and others. For technical support, please contact 1-800-322-8755 or visit Access Video's support pageopens a new window with live chat help.
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.
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 (Dino Lingo).
Venture capital opportunities for Northwest hi-tech companies funded by Technology Alliance, a statewide network of businesses, research institutions, and industry trade associations.
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.
Only available at KCLS libraries
Interactive museum tours, views of masterworks at brushstroke level detail, and tools to share your own collection online.
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.
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.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for kids. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for young adults. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Easy access to business laws in Washington State from lawforWA.org.
Current issues of Entrepreneur, The Economist, Fast Company, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Inc., and other business magazines. Always available on RBdigital Magazines. For technical support, contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.
Video workshops on tax topics for Washington State businesses, from the Washington State Department of Revenue.
A short video on business planning from the Washington State Small Business Development Centers Network.
A U.S. Small Business Administration business planning web presentation from Palo Alto Software.
An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document.
Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.
Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.
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.
Automotive diagnostic and repair information for domestic and foreign vehicles including vehicle maintenance tables, step by step repair procedures, repair labor estimating tool, vacuum and wiring diagrams, and ASE test prep quizzes.
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.
Directory of city and county municipal codes with links to individual city websites, from the Municipal Research and Services Center.
Websites to help with college and career exploration, financial aid, and scholarships have moved to the Teens page. Follow the direct link above or look for the resources- along with events and tips for using the library to prepare for school and job success- in a new 'Life After High School' section on the Teens page.
Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports. For technical support contact this service directly from Ebsco's support page.
Review and rating information about consumer products.
Country and state reports, articles, maps, videos, statistics and data, photographs, biographies, interviews, 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.
Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.
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.
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.
K-12 and University level full-text articles, photos, maps, video, and transcripts from magazines, newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books about people, places, historical events, literary genres/authors/literary criticism, current events and more. Offers “Research Topics” to help guide research. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Accurate and reliable health information for patients, caregivers and consumers from over 500 medical journals and magazines, books, reports, blogs, and websites on topics such as ADHD, aging, women’s health, food and nutrition, midwifery, and PTSD. Includes Psychology Today, Family Health, Men’s Health, Working Mother, and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
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.
Government documents that provide public information about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.
Guide to creating financial projections for your startup from About.com.
Contact information for fundraisers and grant writers to thousands of foundation and corporate 500,000+ key decision makers and leaders, keyword search 990s and 990-PFs, information on millions of grants, foundation maps and charts, and access to the 'Foundation Grants to Individuals' tool for individuals seeking grants.
Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center
Information on business law topics from Nolo Press.
Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.
Non-fiction reference materials on a variety of subjects can be read in your browser, emailed, and printed.
Direct links to individual newspapers for focused Google News Archive searching.
Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.
Access to Grant Station ended on March 15, 2019.
Articles on business growth from Entrepreneur magazine.
Interviews with prominent business leaders on innovation.
Fully-indexed U.S. Census, local and family history collection, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, U.S. Serial Set, and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Statistics from thousands of sources including population, migration, health, income, consumer spending, manufacturing, elections, crime, and more.
Full-text articles, primary sources, maps, historical journals, 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.
Over 500 documentary, educational, and lecture videos covering cooking, photography, language learning, and travel.
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.
Listings for over 700,000 manufacturers and suppliers.
Small loan assistance for refugees.
Thousands of films from independent filmmakers and popular producers including The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS. Also available for Roku.
Films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem with integrated Common Sense Media ratings.
Place holds, manage your account.
Short video lessons and practice exercises to work on at your own pace.
One-tap access to eBooks, and downloadable audiobooks from OverDrive on your mobile device or eReader. For technical support, visit OverDrive's Libby Help page.
Self paced tutorials on software and computer skills, web design, computer programming, video editing, project coordinating, business management, job and career paths, marketing, and so much more. 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.**
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. For technical support, please contact 1-877-626-4611 or visit Mango’s support page.
Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, from the National Library of Medicine.
Investment tool for beginning and seasoned investors featuring financial information, portfolio analysis, investment options, and up-to-date financial news and commentary.
Includes:
Online training sessions and Financial Literacy webcasts are available. For technical support, please contact 1-866-229-9449 or libraryservices@morningstar.com.
If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.
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.
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-to three years before current year). For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Articles, guides, and case studies for small businesses.
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. For technical support, please contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.
If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Primary sources to assist with genealogy research.
Regular email alerts highlighting new titles in over 20 genres and subjects.
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.
Access to NOZASearch ceased on March 27, 2019. Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.
Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Center
Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.
Game websites have moved to the Kids page. Follow the direct link above or choose 'Games' from the menu at the left side of the Kids page.
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and web links on current events and popular debate subjects.
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.'
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.'
Teen eBooks for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'
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.'
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
Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.
Combined coverage from over 30 Puget Sound community 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.
Language-learning lessons for 100 languages including American Sign Language. English language learning in 63 languages. Build your own personalized courses based on your interests, occupation, learning goals, and available time. Includes courses for children and any of 60 occupations, as well as citizenship preparation courses. To track your progress, create a pronunciator account in addition to logging in with your KCLS library card and PIN.
A quick start tutorial is available.
For technical support, please contact support@pronunciator.com 24/7 or 1-800-328-1776 during business hours, or visit pronunciator's help center.
Clases para aprender 100 idiomas incluyendo inglés en 63 idiomas base y el lenguaje de signos americano. Crea tus propios cursos personalizados según tus intereses personales, ocupación, objetivos de aprendizaje y tiempo disponible. Incluye cursos para niños, 60 ocupaciones, así como cursos de preparación para la ciudadanía. Para rastrear tu progreso, crea una cuenta de Pronunciator además de iniciar una sesión con tu tarjeta de la biblioteca KCLS y tu PIN.
Un tutorial de inicio rápido está disponible. Para soporte técnico, contáctese con support@pronunciator.com 24/7 o 1-800-328-1776 durante el horario comercial, o visite el centro de ayuda de pronunciator.
Over 150,000 full-text literary works of poetry, prose, and drama, plus literary criticism, essays, author biographies, reviews, and interviews. Includes the Poets on Screen library with over 800 poems read by contemporary poets reading their own or favorite classic poems. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Articles on a diverse range of topics from 5000+ magazines, journals, and newspapers including The New Yorker, The Economist, ABI Business Trade & Industry Articles (ABI/Inform), The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, US Newsstream, and US West Newsstand. Includes the CBS 60 Minutes Video Collection. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
This database, formerly called PILOTS, is produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD. The database provides citations and abstracts to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other psychological effects of trauma. If you have a disability and find an article you would like to read that is not yet accessible, please contact ncptsd@va.gov and they will provide you with a 508 accessible copy. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services and more.
Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.
Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. The Economist and National Geographic titles have a limited number of checkouts per issue. Older copies of these titles have no checkout limit. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.
Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches (from Indeed.com), US Historical Businesses, 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.
Access to Resume Builder will cease on July 31. 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 mgallegos@individualsoftware.com. The product KCLS uses is Resume Maker Web Pro v. 6.0. For technical support, please do not use the vendor online support/ticket system as it is only for retail (not library) products.
Small business news from the Reuters news agency.
An overview of Marketing from the Small Business Administration.
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.
If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Financial assistance programs from the Small Business Association.
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.
Free downloadable application used like Legos to code online.
Articles on business, construction, real estate, money, technology, architecture, and the environment.
If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Articles for K-8 on STEM, opposing viewpoints, animals, reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology from over 2,200 sources. Includes fully downloadable ebooks by grade or subject under “Non-Fiction” books. Integrates with Google Docs and Classroom and includes citations. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Resources for starting and running your own small business, from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A collection of online business ratio calculators from Bankrate.com.
In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.
Access to all of the online resources that KCLS offers with a Student Account connected to your student ID.
Need homework help? Students in grades K-12 can get free help at the library from volunteer tutors.
IRS forms, publications, videos, and articles for business owners.
Test preparation (eBooks and interactive practice for civil service, military, and academic admissions exams), school search, career exploration tools, and resume builder.
Manufacturers and suppliers in over 67,000 categories.
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.
One-on-one, real-time tutoring via chat and audio in a variety of subjects. Tutor.com is available 24/7 but live tutoring is only available from 2 pm-midnight daily.
Services include:
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. Tutor.com cannot help you retrieve your PIN If you forgot your PIN you must contact a KCLS library or Ask KCLS for help.
Tutorías individualizadas en tiempo real via chat para estudiantes de K-12, de nivel inicial universitario y estudiantes adultos en varias materias. Tutor.com está disponible 24/7 pero las tutorías individualizadas solo están disponibles de 2 pm - medianoche.
Los servicios incluyen:
• Cursos de práctica ACT / SAT
• Cursos AP
• tutores bilingües
• ayuda para la universidad
• corrección de documentos, en tiempo real y sin cita previa
• ayuda con las habilidades del idioma inglés
• Tutorías de MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• desarrollo de habilidades de refuerzo
• videos sobre fundamentos de educación básica
• preparación para el test SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) del estado de Washington. (seleccione "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, contacte 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.
Business and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Low or no-cost legal services for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.
Stock analysis from Value Line.
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.
Coverage of news pertaining to small business success.
Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library. To access some of these resources you may need a Washington State Library card.
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.
Consumer tips, plus instructions for resolving consumer complaints.
What to do if you have lost your job.
Job leads, job search workshops, retraining, self-employment help, and direct access to employers for job seekers.
Volunteer-based site that aims to provide an information page for every country in the world.
Precise, powerful search of books, articles, dissertations and theses, eBooks, government documents, art museum images, and other print and electronic resources from hundreds of libraries around the world.
A small business blog from The New York Times.
Detailed information about the performance of over 24 million active businesses.
