Databases

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

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

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

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 young adults. For technical support, contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.

Country and state reports, articles, maps, videos, statistics and data, photographs, biographies, interviews, and recipes- all focusing on world cultures. For technical support, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

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

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, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Non-fiction reference materials on a variety of subjects can be read in your browser, emailed, and printed.

• Business Plans Handbook sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
• College Blue Book guide to thousands of 2 and 4-year colleges and the programs offered. 
• Financial aid sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and loans.

Statistics from thousands of sources including population, migration, health, income, consumer spending, manufacturing, elections, crime, and more.

For technical support, contact academictechsupport@cambridge.org.

Full-text articles, primary sources, maps, historical journals, multimedia, study units, and history guides covering ancient times through present-day. For technical support, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support 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. This service is limited to about 150 simultaneous users.

If you change your library card number you will lose access to playlists you saved under your previous library card account.

For technical support, contact 1-888-335-9632 or visit Lynda.com's support page. 

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, 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, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. For technical support, contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.

If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.

Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and web links on current events and popular debate subjects.

Language-learning lessons including American Sign Language and English. 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, 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.

Thousands of 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 hundreds of poems read by contemporary poets reading their own or favorite classic poems. For technical support, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Articles on a diverse range of topics from thousands of 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, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

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. 

The product KCLS uses is Resume Maker Web Pro v. 6.0.

For technical support, contact 1-800-822-3522 ext.135, jgalindo@individualsoftware.com and mgallegos@individualsoftware.com. Do not use the vendor online support/ticket system as it is only for retail (not library) products.

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

Articles for K-8 on STEM, opposing viewpoints, animals, reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology from thousands of 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, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Test preparation (eBooks and interactive practice for civil service, military, and academic admissions exams), school search, career exploration tools, and resume builder. Log in to the service with your library card number and PIN and create a Testing and Education Reference Center account to use all features.

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.

Tutor.com no limita el número de sesiones de tutoría mensuales por tarjeta de biblioteca. Hay un límite de tiempo general de 20-30 minutos por sesión de tutoría. Cada sesión de tutoría está diseñada para ayudar a los alumnos con 1-2 preguntas y luego hacer que el alumno continúe estudiando por su cuenta. Si el alumno necesita más tiempo con un tutor, se le invita a comenzar una nueva sesión de tutoría.

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.

• ACT/SAT practice course
• AP courses
• ASVAB practice quizzes
• bilingual tutors
• college-bound help
• Compass
• document proofing, in real-time and drop-off, for written essays, resumes, and math problems
• English language skills help
• GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT practice courses
• MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint tutorials
• remedial skill building
• videos on basic education foundations
• WA State SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) test preparation (Select the “Other Tools” menu at the top of the Tutor.com site and choosing “Prep for the SBAC."  See SBAC video tutorial.)