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A-Z Title Search for Magazines and Newspapers

Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search. Easy A-Z format or search by category.

 

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Automobile
Repair
Manuals

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ALLDATA

(Only accessible from a library computer or from the KRL wireless network.)

Factory-correct automotive diagnostic and repair information 1982-present. Includes diagnostic flowcharts, maintenance schedules and tables, daily TSBs, wiring diagrams and images and parts and labor for estimates.

NOTE: This database is not accessible from your home computer. Accessible only from a branch library using one of KRL's computers or your own laptop linked to the KRL wireless network.

 

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Biography
and
Literature

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Biography Resource Center

Award-winning biographies and articles on people of all ages and occupations, from rock stars to politicians. Easy to search by name, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, gender and other factors. Printable photos and teacher-approved citations provided.

Literature Resource Center

Critical analyses of literary work and in-depth author biographies from every age and literary discipline.

 

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Business,
Investments
& Nonprofits

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A-Z Title Search for Magazines and Newspapers

Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search. Easy A-Z format or search by category.

Associations Unlimited

Directory of international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations. Print as list or mailing labels. Search IRS Data for 501(c) status of U.S nonprofits.

Business & Company Resource Center

Detailed company profiles, brand information, investment reports and business industry news. tip sheet

ReferenceUSA

Telephone & reverse directory, market research tool and business directory all in one. Millions of U.S. and Canadian companies, organizations, agencies and U.S. residences. Download 50 records at a time from KRL libraries and 25 records at a time from home.

 

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Career
Information

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Learning Express Library

E-books, interactive practice exams, guides for academic (GED, ACT, SAT), civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification tests, study skills courses, citizenship preparation, workplace, resume and career support, some available in Spanish.

First time users should click on the New User button to register. Registering allows you to study and take exams at your own pace, saving your work so that you can log off and continue your work at a later time. Returning users click on the Returning User button.

WOIS

Washington State educational programs and postsecondary schools, career choice information and assessment tools for civilian and military occupations. Remote access to this database requires a unique "site key" (password) - please call your KRL branch library during regular service hours or 360-405-9100 for this information.

 

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Current Events
and History

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CultureGrams

Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.

Historical New York Times

Articles from New York Daily Times (1851 - 1857) and New York Times (1857 - three years ago). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat. For the current three years New York Times, see ProQuest Magazines & Newspapers.

History Resource Center -- United States Edition

Full text documents including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering United States history from pre-colonial times to the present.

History Resource Center -- World Edition

Full text documents, including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering world history from antiquity to the present.

Opposing Viewpoints

Point-of-view articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles on current events and issues of controversy.

World Conflicts Today

Explore ten ongoing conflicts throughout the world: in Afghanistan, Basque Country, Chechnya, Colombia, Darfur, Iraq, Jammu & Kashmir, Korean Peninsula, Northern Ireland, and Palestinian Territories.

 

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Genealogy

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Ancestry Library Edition

Genealogical source for searching billions of names in thousands of databases, including Passenger and Immigration Lists Index and Census images from the US, UK and Ireland. (inside library use only)

HeritageQuest Online

A unique collection of genealogical material including family histories, genealogical magazines, local histories, primary sources and U.S. Census material in full images.

Historical New York Times

Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857 - three years ago). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat. For the current three years New York Times, see ProQuest Magazines & Newspapers.

 

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Homework and Research Help

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Biography Resource Center

Award-winning biographies and articles on people of all ages and occupations, from rock stars to politicians. Easy to search by name, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, gender and other factors. Printable photos and teacher-approved citations provided.

CultureGrams

Articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes focusing on world cultures.

eLibrary

Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. Study guides for famous books and plays in Monarch Notes.

Historical New York Times

Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857 - three years ago). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat. For the current three years New York Times, see ProQuest Magazines & Newspapers.

History Resource Center -- United States Edition

Full text documents including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering United States history from pre-colonial times to the present.

History Resource Center -- World Edition

Full text documents, including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering world history from antiquity to the present.

Kids InfoBits

Designed for younger students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Learning Express Library

E-books, interactive practice exams, guides for academic (GED, ACT, SAT), civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification tests, study skills courses, citizenship preparation, workplace, resume and career support, some available in Spanish.

Literature Resource Center

Critical analyses of literary work and in-depth author biographies from every age and literary discipline.

Opposing Viewpoints

Point-of-view articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles on current events and issues of controversy.

World Conflicts Today

Explore ten ongoing conflicts throughout the world: in Afghanistan, Basque Country, Chechnya, Colombia, Darfur, Iraq, Jammu & Kashmir, Korean Peninsula, Northern Ireland, and Palestinian Territories.

 

 

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Language Learning and ESL

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Mango Languages

Online language instruction for ESL learners and a wide variety of other languages, including Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, German, Greek, Russian and Italian.

 

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Magazines, Newspapers

& Journals

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A-Z Title Search for Magazines and Newspapers

Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search. Easy A-Z format or search by category.

eLibrary

Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, U.S. and foreign newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. Study guides for famous books and plays in Monarch Notes.

ProQuest Magazines & Newspapers

Premium collection of daily full text newspapers and magazines including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal daily. Helpful abstracts and easy searching for thousands more. Includes the Puget Sound Business Journal and many other Pacific Northwest newspapers and journals.

Historical New York Times

Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857 - three years ago). Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat. For the current three years New York Times, see ProQuest Magazines & Newspapers.

 

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Reading Recommendations

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NoveList

Fiction recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests. Book reviews, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles.

What Do I Read Next?

Uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. Find non-fiction as well as fiction.

 

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Telephone
Directories

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ReferenceUSA

Telephone & reverse directory, market research tool and business directory all in one. Millions of U.S. and Canadian companies, organizations, agencies and U.S. residences. Download 50 records at a time from KRL libraries and 25 records at a time from home.

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