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Databases A - Z The library provides access to select subscription resources with quality content. Databases may include full-text newspaper, magazine and journal articles for research, or facts and answers on topics ranging from business and health to reading recommendations and test preparation. Most of these databases are accessible from home using your library barcode and PIN; some are designated for In-Library Use Only. A |B |C |D |E |F |G |H |I |K |L |M |N |O |P |R |S |T |V |W A ABI Inform This database provides abstracts and full text for articles relating to business and management. Academic OneFile Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Academic Search Premier The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for nearly 4,000 scholarly publications, including full text for more than 3,100 peer-reviewed journals. Access World News A fully searchable database of up to 2,000 full-text, electronic newspapers from around the world, including more than 870 U.S. titles. Through more than 100 million current and archived articles, wire services and news translations from over 50 countries, it provides local, regional, national and international coverage of a wide range of topics, people, issues and events worldwide. It features an intuitive, map-based interface and a fast, powerful search engine. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection African American Song African American Song is the first online resource to document the history of African American music in an online music listening service. The collection contains a diverse range of genres such as jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime, folk songs, and narratives, among others. America's Historical Newspapers A custom collection of select titles from 1690-1922. Includes the Topeka Weekly Capital from 1884-1898. America's Newspapers The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. This database may contain the entire collection, or a selection of local, regional, and national newspapers chosen by your librarian. Each newspaper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Display ads, classifieds and syndicated columnists are excluded from many papers. Limited photos and graphics are included for some papers. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection America's Obituaries The largest and most comprehensive newspaper collection of obituaries and death notices with an easy-to-use interface. Search by name, date range, or text such as residence, occupation, hobbies, family members, or other personal information. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection American History - ABC-CLIO (In-Library Use Only) Choose this link for American History resources for the scholar, student, teacher, and librarian in universities and secondary schools. Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only) Ancestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research available. Auto Repair Reference Center Find auto repair information for your late model car, truck, or van. B Biography and Genealogy Master Index This database is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Biography Resource Center - Gale Group Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender. Book Index With Reviews Book Index with Reviews (BIR) helps you find information on the books you want and need to read. BookFlix BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Books and Authors Books and Authors invites you to explore the latest genre fiction, essential non-fiction and the authors behind the titles. Browse these and other works, using tools that make finding them and remembering them easy. Books in Print (In-Library Use Only) The industry's largest Web-based bibliographic resource. Books in Print Professional (In-Library Use Only) A place to find any book, audio, or video in print. Boston Globe Backfile Backfile of the Boston Globe Business and Company Resource Ctr. Search this database to find detailed business, company and industry news and information. Business and Company Profiles ASAP Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles with full text and images. Business Decision Empowers local businesses with data, reports, and maps used by the nation's leading companies. Business Source Premier This database is part of EBSCOHOST Web and provides full text to 1,050 journals covering all aspects of business. C Chicago Tribune Backfile Backfile of the Chicago Tribune Chilton Library ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle. Classical Music Library Classical Music Library is the world's largest multi-label database of Classical music recordings for listening and learning in libraries. Computer Database (Gale) Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. Consumer Health Complete The single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CQ Researcher (In-Library Use Only) The award-winning CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. CultureGrams (In-Library Use Only) Find quick, reliable information on the world's peoples, customs, and lifestyle. Custom Newspapers (Gale) Over 160 U.S. and international (English-language) newspapers. Search specific sections – e.g., business, lifestyle, sports – and retrieve full-text articles arranged by section. D D&B's Million Dollar Database (In-Library Use Only) The D&B Million Dollar Database spans all industries and business, providing vital information on over 1.6 million companies with sales of one million dollars or more, or 20+ employees, or branches with 50+ employees. Downloadable Audiobooks Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop, laptop or portable device supporting Microsoft Windows Media Player v9 and above, Musicmatch Jukebox v8.2 and above, or Nullsoft Winamp v5 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices E EBSCO Animals The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals. EBSCOhost Provides full text searching of thousands of journals, periodicals, and reports. Covering such topics as business, health, economics, finance, and much more. Emporia Gazette Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. F Fiction Connection Find book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest. Easily create a personalized list of recommended titles based on characteristics you enjoy. Fiction and biography titles are included and suggestions can be printed or e-mailed for later review. FirstSearch First Search connects you to information in a wide range of subjects in 15 databases. Foundation Directory Online (In-Library Use Only) The Foundation Directory Online provides information on over 78,000 U.S. foundations. In addition to all-known U.S. foundations, it features two categories of funders - direct corporate giving programs and grantmaking public charities. It is an excellent tool for persons searching for grants. Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (In-Library Use Only) Find sources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and other financial support with the only online resource devoted exclusively to foundations that fund individuals! For assistance with this database find a library staff member. G Gale Virtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. General Reference Center (MI) - INFOTRAC A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Granger's World of Poetry (In-Library Use Only) Look up biographies, find commentaries on poems and poets by well-respected scholars, and locate thousands of poems. H Health and Wellness Resource Center Research topics in health and medicine, medications, and wellness. Health Source - Consumer Edition Search for information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, and much more. This database is part of EBSCOhost. HeritageQuest Online - Proquest Includes family histories, genealogical serials, local histories. Resources on towns and families from all 50 states as well as Canada and the British Isles. History Resource Center US - Gale The History Resource Center: U.S. provides integrated access to over 1,000 historical (primary) documents, more then 30,000 reference articles, and over 65 full-text journal covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history. Homework Kansas Students can connect to online tutors seven days a week, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The service is available in Spanish, Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Help is available in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. I¡Informe! (Revistas en Español) - Gale Informe! es una coleccion de revistas hispanas con texto completo. Contiene negocios, salud, tecnologia, cultura, temas actuales y otros temas. K Kansas City Star Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Kansas Virtual Library The State Library of Kansas is proud to announce the arrival of Digital Audio Books and Digital Music for your enjoyment. Now you can browse and search hundreds of great titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or burn onto a CD for your reading and listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. Kids Search Kids Search makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. L Lawrence Journal World Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection LegalForms Provides a wide selection of Kansas-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included are a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. LegalTrac - Gale Use this database to find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Included are articles on Federal and State Cases, Laws and Regulations, Legal Practice, and Taxation. Literature Resource Center- Gale Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline. M Manhattan Mercury Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. MasterFILE Premier - Ebsco This database features: 5,000 full text Magill Book Reviews, 390 reference and travel books including the World Almanac & Book of Facts 2001; full text from 84,074 biographies, 86,132 full text primary source documents, American Heritage Dictionary, 4th Edition and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags. MasterFILE Premier offers PDF backfiles as far back as 1975 for key publications including American Libraries, Foreign Affairs, History Today, Judaism, Library Journal, National Review and Natural History. MAS Ultra School Edition This database contains full text for more than 500 popular, high school magazines. MAS Ultra – School Edition also provides more than 360 full text reference books, 85,639 biographies, 104,481 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines. Morningstar Library Edition (In-Library Use Only) Morningstar.com Library Edition helps you make smart investment decisions. Find a stock or fund to meet your needs, research current or prospective holdings, or see how your investments fit together. N National Newspaper Index National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection Net Advantage (In-Library Use Only) Information from nine of Standard and Poor’s most popular publications is available here, from company profiles to dividend records. NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop, laptop or portable device supporting Microsoft Windows Media Player v9 and above, Musicmatch Jukebox v8.2 and above, or Nullsoft Winamp v5 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices. Audiobook Help New England Historic Genealogical Society (In-Library Use Only) The New England Historic Genealogical Society advances genealogical scholarship and develops the capabilities of both new and experienced researchers of family history by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and communicating in a variety of accessible formats reliable genealogical data with emphasis on families and communities connected to New England. Full access to this database is only available in the Genealogy Room. New York Times (Current) (In-Library Use Only) Coverage of the US newspaper of record. Offers superb coverage of national and international news, plus coverage of important speeches and documents, Supreme Court decisions and presidential press conference transcripts. New York Times - Historical Newspapers Extra Edition (In-Library Use Only) The complete run of the New York Times reproduced in cover-to-cover full-page image—from news stories and editorials to graphics and advertisements. New York Times Deep Backfile (In-Library Use Only) Archive of the New York Times. NewsBank Complete full-text content of local and regional news. Newspaper Source Newspaper Source provides selected full text for over 180 regional U.S. newspapers, international newspapers, newswires, newspaper columns and other sources as well as indexing and abstracts for national newspapers. Non-fiction Connection Make nonfiction recommendations with ease and confidence with the first readers’ advisory resource dedicated to nonfiction. Search for similar titles to a book you enjoy or browse by subject. Use the combined search to simultaneously recommend fiction and nonfiction titles! Novelist Locate authors and titles of interest. In addition, three powerful search techniques allow readers to look for books by entering descriptive terms that appear in subject headings, reviews, and other fields in the title records. Novelist K-8 Contains enhanced subject access for over 46,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population. Full-text reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist are available for many titles. The product also provides booktalks for selected young adult and children’s titles. Nursing Journal - Proquest Find complete, full-text information from leading nursing and related publications. Designed to meet the needs of researchers at health-care facilities as well as students enrolled in nursing programs at academic institutions. O One File - Infotrac Use InfoTrac OneFile to access periodical and news content as well as indexing from a variety of general and specialized journals – from the New York Times and Christian Science Monitor to refereed academic journals. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Gale Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Oxford English Dictionary Online The OED Online contains the complete text of the 20-volume Second Edition, first published in 1989, together with its 3-volume Additions Series, published in 1993 (volumes 1 and 2) and 1997 (volume 3). P Primary Search Primary Search provides full text for more than 60 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as 1990. Public Library Collection Articles explore social, economic, environmental, government, sports, the arts, people, health, and science issues and events. Sources: U.S. and international newspapers, wire services, broadcasts, magazines, and documents. R Read the Books Read the Books promotes books and literacy and provides a useful and enjoyable book-discovery experience. Includes reading lists for various local schools. Readers Guide Retrospective Subjects Covered: Aeronautics, African-Americans, Aging, Archeology, Astronomy, Automobiles, Biographies, Business, Children, Education, Environment, Fashion, Film, Fine Arts, Food, Foreign Affairs, Gardening, Health, History, Hobbies, Home, Journalism, Leisure Activities, Literature, Medicine, Music, News, Nutrition, Photography, Politics, Popular Culture, Radio, Religion, Science, Sports, Technology, Television, Travel. Readers' Guide Retrospective is a database containing comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America. Reference USA Search for companies in the United States by size, geographically, and by type of business. Also find Telephone numbers for those businesses. Regional Business News Regional Business News incorporates 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Included in this database are Arizona Business, Business North Carolina, Crain's New York Business (and other Crain Communications editions), Des Moines Business Record, Enterprise Salt Lake City, Fort Worth Business Press, Orange County Business Journal, Westchester County Business Journal, etc. Resource Center - Gale Group Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender. S Sanborn Maps - Proquest Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 provides digital access to most Kansas towns. Searchasaurus Search an encyclopedia of animals, find references in a dictionary, look for information in the general encyclopedia, or get an image in the picture area. SIRS Knowledge Source An informative database of full text articles. Smithsonian Global Sound Smithsonian Global Sound, produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms. State Geography - ABC-CLIO (In-Library Use Only) Find stories focusing on national and state events. Search for reference and curriculum resources by text, state, and/or category. T Testing and Education Resource Center Testing and Education Reference Center helps users prepare for higher education and the work world in a variety of ways. This detailed database includes information on private high schools, undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education programs. Times of London Backfile of the Times of London Topeka Capital-Journal Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Due to archiving irregularities, the data contains some formatting inconstancies. Paid advertisements are excluded. This database is provided by the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection. V Value Line (In-Library Use Only) Online version of the popular print resource. W Washington Post Backfile Backfile of the Washington Post What Do I Read Next? / Books and Authors  Books and Authors invites you to explore the latest genre fiction, essential non-fiction and the authors behind the titles. Browse these and other works, using tools that make finding them and remembering them easy. Wichita Eagle Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. World Book Kids General reference site developed specifically for younger readers based on the content from the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. World Book Online Find up-to-date, reliable, authoritative, easy-to-understand information and an array of supplementary search tools and information sources. WorldCat WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. The library provides access to select subscription resources with quality content. Databases may include full-text newspaper, magazine and journal articles for research, or facts and answers on topics ranging from business and health to reading recommendations and test preparation. Most of these databases are accessible from home using your library barcode and PIN; some are designated for In-Library Use Only. A |B |C |D |E |F |G |H |I |K |L |M |N |O |P |R |S |T |V |W A ABI Inform This database provides abstracts and full text for articles relating to business and management. Academic OneFile Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Academic Search Premier The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for nearly 4,000 scholarly publications, including full text for more than 3,100 peer-reviewed journals. Access World News A fully searchable database of up to 2,000 full-text, electronic newspapers from around the world, including more than 870 U.S. titles. Through more than 100 million current and archived articles, wire services and news translations from over 50 countries, it provides local, regional, national and international coverage of a wide range of topics, people, issues and events worldwide. It features an intuitive, map-based interface and a fast, powerful search engine. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection African American Song African American Song is the first online resource to document the history of African American music in an online music listening service. The collection contains a diverse range of genres such as jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime, folk songs, and narratives, among others. America's Historical Newspapers A custom collection of select titles from 1690-1922. Includes the Topeka Weekly Capital from 1884-1898. America's Newspapers The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. This database may contain the entire collection, or a selection of local, regional, and national newspapers chosen by your librarian. Each newspaper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Display ads, classifieds and syndicated columnists are excluded from many papers. Limited photos and graphics are included for some papers. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection America's Obituaries The largest and most comprehensive newspaper collection of obituaries and death notices with an easy-to-use interface. Search by name, date range, or text such as residence, occupation, hobbies, family members, or other personal information. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection American History - ABC-CLIO (In-Library Use Only) Choose this link for American History resources for the scholar, student, teacher, and librarian in universities and secondary schools. Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only) Ancestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research available. Auto Repair Reference Center Find auto repair information for your late model car, truck, or van. B Biography and Genealogy Master Index This database is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Biography Resource Center - Gale Group Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender. Book Index With Reviews Book Index with Reviews (BIR) helps you find information on the books you want and need to read. BookFlix BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Books and Authors Books and Authors invites you to explore the latest genre fiction, essential non-fiction and the authors behind the titles. Browse these and other works, using tools that make finding them and remembering them easy. Books in Print (In-Library Use Only) The industry's largest Web-based bibliographic resource. Books in Print Professional (In-Library Use Only) A place to find any book, audio, or video in print. Boston Globe Backfile Backfile of the Boston Globe Business and Company Resource Ctr. Search this database to find detailed business, company and industry news and information. Business and Company Profiles ASAP Providing researchers with information on companies, markets and industries. From market trends, mergers and acquisitions to current management theory and company overviews. Access business and trade journals, newspapers and company directory profiles with full text and images. Business Decision Empowers local businesses with data, reports, and maps used by the nation's leading companies. Business Source Premier This database is part of EBSCOHOST Web and provides full text to 1,050 journals covering all aspects of business. C Chicago Tribune Backfile Backfile of the Chicago Tribune Chilton Library ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle. Classical Music Library Classical Music Library is the world's largest multi-label database of Classical music recordings for listening and learning in libraries. Computer Database (Gale) Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. Consumer Health Complete The single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CQ Researcher (In-Library Use Only) The award-winning CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. CultureGrams (In-Library Use Only) Find quick, reliable information on the world's peoples, customs, and lifestyle. Custom Newspapers (Gale) Over 160 U.S. and international (English-language) newspapers. Search specific sections – e.g., business, lifestyle, sports – and retrieve full-text articles arranged by section. D D&B's Million Dollar Database (In-Library Use Only) The D&B Million Dollar Database spans all industries and business, providing vital information on over 1.6 million companies with sales of one million dollars or more, or 20+ employees, or branches with 50+ employees. Downloadable Audiobooks Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop, laptop or portable device supporting Microsoft Windows Media Player v9 and above, Musicmatch Jukebox v8.2 and above, or Nullsoft Winamp v5 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices E EBSCO Animals The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals. EBSCOhost Provides full text searching of thousands of journals, periodicals, and reports. Covering such topics as business, health, economics, finance, and much more. Emporia Gazette Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. F Fiction Connection Find book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest. Easily create a personalized list of recommended titles based on characteristics you enjoy. Fiction and biography titles are included and suggestions can be printed or e-mailed for later review. FirstSearch First Search connects you to information in a wide range of subjects in 15 databases. Foundation Directory Online (In-Library Use Only) The Foundation Directory Online provides information on over 78,000 U.S. foundations. In addition to all-known U.S. foundations, it features two categories of funders - direct corporate giving programs and grantmaking public charities. It is an excellent tool for persons searching for grants. Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (In-Library Use Only) Find sources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and other financial support with the only online resource devoted exclusively to foundations that fund individuals! For assistance with this database find a library staff member. G Gale Virtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. General Reference Center (MI) - INFOTRAC A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Granger's World of Poetry (In-Library Use Only) Look up biographies, find commentaries on poems and poets by well-respected scholars, and locate thousands of poems. H Health and Wellness Resource Center Research topics in health and medicine, medications, and wellness. Health Source - Consumer Edition Search for information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, and much more. This database is part of EBSCOhost. HeritageQuest Online - Proquest Includes family histories, genealogical serials, local histories. Resources on towns and families from all 50 states as well as Canada and the British Isles. History Resource Center US - Gale The History Resource Center: U.S. provides integrated access to over 1,000 historical (primary) documents, more then 30,000 reference articles, and over 65 full-text journal covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history. Homework Kansas Students can connect to online tutors seven days a week, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The service is available in Spanish, Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Help is available in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. I¡Informe! (Revistas en Español) - Gale Informe! es una coleccion de revistas hispanas con texto completo. Contiene negocios, salud, tecnologia, cultura, temas actuales y otros temas. K Kansas City Star Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Kansas Virtual Library The State Library of Kansas is proud to announce the arrival of Digital Audio Books and Digital Music for your enjoyment. Now you can browse and search hundreds of great titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or burn onto a CD for your reading and listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. Kids Search Kids Search makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. L Lawrence Journal World Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection LegalForms Provides a wide selection of Kansas-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included are a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. LegalTrac - Gale Use this database to find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Included are articles on Federal and State Cases, Laws and Regulations, Legal Practice, and Taxation. Literature Resource Center- Gale Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline. M Manhattan Mercury Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. MasterFILE Premier - Ebsco This database features: 5,000 full text Magill Book Reviews, 390 reference and travel books including the World Almanac & Book of Facts 2001; full text from 84,074 biographies, 86,132 full text primary source documents, American Heritage Dictionary, 4th Edition and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags. MasterFILE Premier offers PDF backfiles as far back as 1975 for key publications including American Libraries, Foreign Affairs, History Today, Judaism, Library Journal, National Review and Natural History. MAS Ultra School Edition This database contains full text for more than 500 popular, high school magazines. MAS Ultra – School Edition also provides more than 360 full text reference books, 85,639 biographies, 104,481 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines. Morningstar Library Edition (In-Library Use Only) Morningstar.com Library Edition helps you make smart investment decisions. Find a stock or fund to meet your needs, research current or prospective holdings, or see how your investments fit together. N National Newspaper Index National Newspaper Index provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. Part of the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection Net Advantage (In-Library Use Only) Information from nine of Standard and Poor’s most popular publications is available here, from company profiles to dividend records. NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop, laptop or portable device supporting Microsoft Windows Media Player v9 and above, Musicmatch Jukebox v8.2 and above, or Nullsoft Winamp v5 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices. Audiobook Help New England Historic Genealogical Society (In-Library Use Only) The New England Historic Genealogical Society advances genealogical scholarship and develops the capabilities of both new and experienced researchers of family history by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and communicating in a variety of accessible formats reliable genealogical data with emphasis on families and communities connected to New England. Full access to this database is only available in the Genealogy Room. New York Times (Current) (In-Library Use Only) Coverage of the US newspaper of record. Offers superb coverage of national and international news, plus coverage of important speeches and documents, Supreme Court decisions and presidential press conference transcripts. New York Times - Historical Newspapers Extra Edition (In-Library Use Only) The complete run of the New York Times reproduced in cover-to-cover full-page image—from news stories and editorials to graphics and advertisements. New York Times Deep Backfile (In-Library Use Only) Archive of the New York Times. NewsBank Complete full-text content of local and regional news. Newspaper Source Newspaper Source provides selected full text for over 180 regional U.S. newspapers, international newspapers, newswires, newspaper columns and other sources as well as indexing and abstracts for national newspapers. Non-fiction Connection Make nonfiction recommendations with ease and confidence with the first readers’ advisory resource dedicated to nonfiction. Search for similar titles to a book you enjoy or browse by subject. Use the combined search to simultaneously recommend fiction and nonfiction titles! Novelist Locate authors and titles of interest. 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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Gale Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Oxford English Dictionary Online The OED Online contains the complete text of the 20-volume Second Edition, first published in 1989, together with its 3-volume Additions Series, published in 1993 (volumes 1 and 2) and 1997 (volume 3). P Primary Search Primary Search provides full text for more than 60 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as 1990. Public Library Collection Articles explore social, economic, environmental, government, sports, the arts, people, health, and science issues and events. Sources: U.S. and international newspapers, wire services, broadcasts, magazines, and documents. R Read the Books Read the Books promotes books and literacy and provides a useful and enjoyable book-discovery experience. Includes reading lists for various local schools. Readers Guide Retrospective Subjects Covered: Aeronautics, African-Americans, Aging, Archeology, Astronomy, Automobiles, Biographies, Business, Children, Education, Environment, Fashion, Film, Fine Arts, Food, Foreign Affairs, Gardening, Health, History, Hobbies, Home, Journalism, Leisure Activities, Literature, Medicine, Music, News, Nutrition, Photography, Politics, Popular Culture, Radio, Religion, Science, Sports, Technology, Television, Travel. Readers' Guide Retrospective is a database containing comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America. 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This detailed database includes information on private high schools, undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education programs. Times of London Backfile of the Times of London Topeka Capital-Journal Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Due to archiving irregularities, the data contains some formatting inconstancies. Paid advertisements are excluded. This database is provided by the Arthur J. Carruth Newspaper Collection. V Value Line (In-Library Use Only) Online version of the popular print resource. W Washington Post Backfile Backfile of the Washington Post What Do I Read Next? / Books and Authors  Books and Authors invites you to explore the latest genre fiction, essential non-fiction and the authors behind the titles. Browse these and other works, using tools that make finding them and remembering them easy. Wichita Eagle Backfile Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. World Book Kids General reference site developed specifically for younger readers based on the content from the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. World Book Online Find up-to-date, reliable, authoritative, easy-to-understand information and an array of supplementary search tools and information sources. WorldCat WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. http://www.tscpl.org/research/comments/databases_a_z/