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Read U.S. newspapers published in the 19th century. 

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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 trusted sources. Access also Includes:

• Britannica Library Children
• Britannica Library Young Adult

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• Call 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
• Email edsupport@eb.com

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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Get all the resources you need for your next research project in one place. Choose from topic guides about people, places, historical events, books, and current events. Export your citations or save articles to Google or OneDrive. For students in grade K-12 and college.

Includes:

• articles
• photos
• maps
• video
• transcripts from magazines, newspapers, radio and television news programs
• reference books

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Access peer-reviewed, full-text, scholarly articles across all academic disciplines.

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Call: 1-800-877-4253
Email: gale.technicalsupport@cengage.com
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Take a look at Gale's vast eBook library. Share links to specific articles with peers. Research for school or fun. Collections include Racial Equity & Justice, Medicine, Religion and Social Science.

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Read magazine, newspaper, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events.
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Get biographical information that you can rely on for your next paper or project. Connect with accurate and engaging articles, videos, audio, and images. Complete your research with ease on any device.

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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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Engage with over 2,000 international titles and over 1,500 national titles.

Search U.S. statistics from thousands of trusted sources. View historical context for data. Create custom data tables. Download and share tables.

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Discover history from ancient times to the current era.

Includes:

• articles
• primary sources
• maps
• journals
• multimedia
• study units
• history guides

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Explore LinkedIn Learning for Library. Investigate all 16,000 courses including all Lynda.com content. Set and track goals, learn a new language, study business, tech or graphic design.

Library ID for the mobile app (all lowercase): kcls

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Read articles from the New York Times (1980-present).

To find the most current complete articles:

1. Choose "Advanced Search."
2. Search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date).
3. Select "Full Text" only.

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• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page.

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.
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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.

Read poetry, prose, and drama. Find works of literary criticism, essays, author biographies, reviews, and interviews. Listen to contemporary poets read their own or favorite poems.

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• Call 1-800-889-3358.
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Read articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Includes:

• The New Yorker
• The Economist
• ABI Business Trade & Industry Articles (ABI/Inform)
• The Chicago Tribune
• Los Angeles Times
• US Newsstream
• US West Newsstand
• CBS 60 Minutes Video Collection

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• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page
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Find sources for your school report or project. Read articles and eBooks written for students in grades K-8. Search for downloadable eBooks by grade level or subject. Export your citations or save articles to Google or Classroom.

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• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page
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Get one-on-one, real-time tutoring. For students in grades K-12, entry-level college, and adult learners. Submit an essay, math problem, cover letter or resume for review. Prepare for the SAT, ACT, AP, or graduate school entrance exams. Get help with study skills for students and families. Available via chat and audio. 

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