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Provides a sensory journey of Associated Press photographs, graphics and text spanning over 160 years of history.
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Automotive repair and cost estimation, vehicles back to 1982.
Fnd your ancestors in over 300 years of historical newspapers, books, pamphlets and government reports. Search over 1,000 newspapers; the American State Papers; US Congressional Serial Set and more. Find obituaries, birth & marriage notices; pension records etc. Read every article on every page of the newspaper.
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Includes Access to Ancestry.com for Fee Databases Powered by Ancestry.com, allows family researchers access to search through a database comprised of an array of public records. Provided via ProQuest, includes Census Records, Passenger Lists, etc. In library use only.
International, national, state & local associations information. Mailing label format available.
Contains complete automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, publisher of Chilton. Information on most domestic and imported vehicles.
Current Biography, World Author Series, World Artists, Nobel Prize Winners, and other biographical books. Searchable by name, profession, place of birth, gender, race/ethnicity and keyword.
Index of contemporary and historical world figures.
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
Bringing readers and literature together in combinations of books, authors, genres and favorites.
Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.
Resource of works of art from around the world contributed and described by leading museums. Also available via MeL with your Michigan driver's license or ID number.
A selective annotated list of fiction and nonfiction books and magazines for children.
From Louisa May Alcott to Paul Zindel, the most popular and influential authors of the genre are assessed through criticism of their major works.
ChiltonLibrary provides photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks
Provides indexing for 2,931 journals with 1,000,000 records dating back to 1981, covering nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. Limited full text to 70 journals. Also available via MeL with your Michigan driver's license or ID number
Information on world countries and territories, includes maps, recipes, symbols, current time, currency and famous people.
100 most frequently researched topics on social, scientific, health, political, and global issues. Full text.
Provides marketing information on both public and private companies.
Content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database.
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Full text articles geared for grades 1-6. In library only or via Mel for home access.
Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts
Covers political and economic information of over 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Full text Facts On File from 1980. Includes World News Digest (formerly Facts.com), Issues and Controversies, and Today's Science.
Lists inventions, discoveries, and first happenings in American History.
A selective annotated list of fiction books.
Find books and articles on various subjects in 12 databases.
Includes: MEDLINE; ERIC; WORLDCAT
For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
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Historical documents and photos relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, US Presidents, historical newspapers, naturalization documents, and many more. In library use only.
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Information on foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking public charities. Available online at Central Library only. See staff at Reference Desk, Central Library, for assistance.
Master index to over 130,000 authors included in the 43 literary series published by Gale
Full text reference books on business, history, science, environment, medicine, and multicultural studies.
Access to 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
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications. Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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For Seniors-your introduction to the Internet. Available in the Library Only-All Locations. Please ask at Information Desk for assistance
This poetry index includes many poems in full text. Also includes a section of anthologies and biographies of some poets.
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Learn how to best approach your search for a grant as an individual.
(OCLC Firstsearch) Catalog of European printing in the early modern era or “hand-press period” (15th century to the 1830s). For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
Index and full text articles on health issues, including alternative health.
Recommended for: Students, Patients, Health Professionals. Mostly full text. Provides access to professional and personal health magazines, journals and reference sources.
Includes family histories, local histories, and primary sources in full images.
Integrates four premier tools (Isis Current Bibliography of the History of Science, Current Bibliography in the History of Technology, Bibliografia Italiana di Storia della Scienza and citations from the Wellcome Library) to create an international bibliography for the history of science, technology and medicine.
For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
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Publications about books for children and young adults.
Designed to meet the research needs of Spanish-speaking users. With full-text articles from the most popular Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals.
Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP
A collection of approximately 900 full text newspapers from around the country and the world. Includes the last 12 months of the New York Times and the Grand Rapids Press (1996-current).
Indexing for major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar assication journals and international legal journals.
Access to index of the Kalamazoo Gazette and local magazines, library photograph collection and Local History Room materials.
Full text articles for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Study guides and test-preparation books to help prepare to advance in school, or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.
Online study test for the SAT, ASVAB, Civil Service, GED, ESL and many others. Available in the library and at home to KPL library card holders. New users must register on Learning Express at the library. Once registered, Learning Express Library can be accessed from home. Also available to Michigan residents with a Michigan driver's license or ID from MeL.org.
Information on authors and literary movements and themes, inlcudes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete plays & also includes Essay Finder & Speeches. Includes a Kid's corner.
Magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books provided to Michigan libraries and Michigan residents at home with their Michigan Driver's License or ID or from libraries in Michigan. Also includes links to Michigan related websites.
Michigan's heritage.
Selected full text articles from Michigan newspapers.
MOIS Michigan Occupational Information System
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Career development, planning and self assessment. Available on cdrom at Central Library only, reference area.
Investment center for stocks and mutual funds.
Michigan eLibrary collection of ebooks.
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If you're doing genealogical research on ancestors from New England, this is a key resource. In Central Library only.
All full text. The daily newspaper New York Times 1995-present.
Find a good book to read with this fiction guide for adults, teens and children
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Considered the ultimate authority on the English language and the meaning, history and pronunciation of words both past and present." In Library Use Only.
Quick facts on a variety of subjects, including quotations, English and bilingual dictionaries, art and architecture, encyclopedias, timelines and subjects such as food and drink, computers, sciences, economics, history, law, mythology, performing arts, politics and social science, math and religion.
Industry analysis, statistics, business development and market research
A selective annotated list of nonfiction and reference works with analytical entries for anthologies, collections, and parts of books. Works are classified by subject according to the Dewey Decimal Classification.
Search by company name, yellow page heading or geographic location. Search residential listings by name, address or telephone.
(OCLC FirstSearch) Art and Rare Book Sales Catalogs is the only online union catalog of auction catalog records in existence.
For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
Includes some short stories in full text
Full text articles for grades 1-6 on various subjects-countries, environment, health, history, notable people, science, social issues, sports, and technology. OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID.
Full text articles on the following topics: architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts. OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID
Repair information for All Terrian Vehicles, Generators and other small engines, Marine/Boat Motors; Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, and other Outdoor Power Equipment.
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Business, trade and economic information from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please ask at Reference Desk for username and password. Available in Library-Central Only
Literature, history, and science, includes DISCovering Authors, DISCovering Science, DISCovering World History, DISCovering U.S. History, DISCovering Biography, Exploring Shakespeare and Exploring Poetry
Evaluations, updated quarterly, of the financial strength of life, health, and annuity insurers, property and casualty insurers, HMO's, banks and savings and loans. In addition, they track the risk-adjusted performance of over 20,000 mutual funds and more than 6,000 stocks.
Home Access
(enter your library card barcode number plus a zero to access)
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Information on serials published throughout the world. Available in Library Only - All Locations
Find a good book to read. Includes fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children.
Periodical index with full text articles. (OCLC FirstSearch)
For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia. Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
The world's largest online catalog of books and magazines. Includes a description of the item and which libraries own the item.