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19th Century US Newspapers Databases Magazines and Newspapers
Access Video Databases Movies and TV Streaming
Watch thousands of streaming videos and documentaries. From names you know like Ken Burns, Rick Steves' Europe, National Geographic, HBO, and more. Learn by doing with thousands of documentary and how-to streaming videos.
Topics include:
- Business and economics
- Car technology
- Career planning
- Home and how-to
- and more.
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- Contact 1-800-322-8755.
- Or visit Access Video's support page with live chat help.
Britannica Library Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Find accurate information to help you complete school assignments or explore your interests. Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Get articles, images, definitions, and websites from lots of trusted sources.
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- Call 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
- Email edsupport@eb.com
Britannica Library Children Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Find facts to finish your homework. Learn a new word. Explore articles, images, definitions, and websites for kids.
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- Call 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
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Britannica Library Young Adults Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Find facts to finish your homework or school project. Learn a new word and hear how to pronounce it. Explore articles, images, definitions, and websites for teens.
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- Call 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
- Email edsupport@eb.com
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.
Culturegrams Databases
Learn about what life is like around the world.
Includes:
- country and state reports
- articles
- maps
- videos
- statistics and data
- photographs
- biographies
- interviews
- recipes
- local experts
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- Call 1-800-889-3358.
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- Training
Daily Life Through History Databases
For technical support:
- Call 1-800-368-6868.
- Email techsupport@ABC-CLIO.com
FDLP Basic Collection
Government documents that provide public information about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.
Gale ebooks Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias eBooks Education and Training
Read, email, or print nonfiction books and articles. Search for facts in encyclopedias and directories.
Includes:
- Business Plans Handbook Get ideas for your business plan. Read plans used to find funding for other small businesses. Find plans in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
- College Blue Book Look up 2 and 4-year colleges and the degrees offered.
- Financial Aid Sources Search for scholarships, fellowships, and loans.
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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Databases
Explore both sides of an issue. Use statistics and primary sources to weigh pros and cons. Read articles written from diverse perspectives to understand others better.
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govinfo.gov
Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.
Historical Statistics of the United States Databases
Search U.S. statistics from thousands of trusted sources. View historical context for data. Create custom data tables. Download and share tables.
For technical support email academictechsupport@cambridge.org
History Study Center Databases
Discover history from ancient times to the current era.
Includes:
- articles
- primary sources
- maps
- journals
- multimedia
- study units
- history guides
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- Call 1-800-889-3358.
- Email tsupport@proquest.com
- Visit ProQuest’s support page
- Training
King County Law Library
Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services, and more.
New York Times Historical Databases Magazines and Newspapers
Read articles from:
- New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and
- New York Times (1857-to three years before the current year).
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- Call 1-800-889-3358.
- Email tsupport@proquest.com
- Visit ProQuest’s support page.
Newspaper Archive Databases Magazines and Newspapers
Read articles from over 400 years of newspapers. Explore family history, small-town events, and news from around the world.
For technical support, contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.
Do you have a disability or use assistive technology such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, or other technology? If you do and it's difficult for you to use this service, contact Ask KCLS to discuss options.
Printed newspaper pages often end up being too small to read. If you want to print an article, "clip" the article first for a clearer printout. Watch this video to find out how to use the clipping feature.
You can also order a newspaper reproduction print. Watch this video to find out how to order a print.
Sanborn Maps (Washington State) Databases
Find large scale maps of Washington cities and towns. Explore detailed views that show street blocks and building numbers. Maps range from 1867-1970.
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Do you have a disability or use assistive technology such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, or other technology? If you do and it's difficult for you to use this service, contact Ask KCLS to discuss options.
Washington Digital Newspapers Magazines and Newspapers
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 or ecard