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Notice 1/8/2008: Due to budget constraints, the following Research Databases are no longer available: Computer Database, Expanded Academic Index, General Reference Center, InfoTrac OneFile, and LegalTrac. For online journal, magazine and newspaper searching, refer to ProQuest Newspapers & Magazines.
Access a variety of material that you can't get anywhere else on the Web. Find information from the world's leading periodicals and publications, a library at your fingertips.
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Online Journals, Magazines and Newspapers
Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search.
ALLDATA Online
Factory-correct automotive diagnostic and repair information for vehicles 1982-present. Diagnostic flow charts, maintenance schedules and tables, daily TSBs, and parts and labor for estimates. Available only at your local branch library, not from your home.
Auto Repair Reference Center
Information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair manuals for many vintage makes and models. Covers approximately 23,000 vehicles, from 1954 to the present. Information on older vehicles may be limited.
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.
Online Journals, Magazines and Newspapers
Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search.
Associations Unlimited
Directory of 460,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations.
Business and 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.
Learning Express Library(LearnATest)
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 - please call your KRL branch library during regular service hours or 360-405-9100 for this information.
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 -- World Edition
Full text documents, including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering world history from antiquity to the present.
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.
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.
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogical information with more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 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, and primary sources in full image. Also includes US Census material with 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.
Consumer Health Complete
Health and medical information from magazines, pamphlets, and reference books, including: medical science, food science & nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and alternative medicine.
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.
Electric Library
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 -- World Edition
Full text documents, including primary sources, reference articles, and journals covering world history from antiquity to the present.
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.
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(LearnATest)
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.
Live Homework Help
You will need to have your KRL library card handy to access Live Homework Help from your home computer. If you do not have a KRL library card, please use our online form to submit an application for one. Please note that it takes time to process your library application - generally 2 weeks.
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.
Online Journals, Magazines and Newspapers
Search for any title in all of our online full-text magazines, newspapers and journals in just one search.
Broad Research
Electric Library
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, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor and Consumer Reports! Helpful abstracts and easy searching for thousands more. Includes the Seattle Times, the Puget Sound Business Journal and many other Pacific Northwest newspapers and journals.
Specialty Research
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.
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.
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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