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A comprehensive travel guide providing practical information for experiencing the world and all its wonders, for travelers and students alike. For patrons with 7-digit library card numbers: add the prefix CSSWL (all CAPS) directly in front of your card number to log in. 

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Consumer Reports works to create a fair and just marketplace for all.

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Connect with a wealth of highly detailed demographic data on more than 24 million U.S. businesses and 206 million consumers. Easily and rapidly produce a variety of both standard and custom reports to help make informed decisions.

Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.

An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects.

Access a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.

Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.

Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women's lives across the globe.

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.

Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

Busque en periódicos y revistas académicas de texto completo en español y portugués de y sobre América Latina.

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.

Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.

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Stream thousands of films for free, thanks to the generous support of your public library or university.

With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines.

Access to numerous newspapers including Seattle Times, Skagit Valley Herald and Bellingham Herald.

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Music, movies, series, TV channels, performing arts, podcasts, games and more.

Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

Arts and Music

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

Business and Economics

Connect with a wealth of highly detailed demographic data on more than 24 million U.S. businesses and 206 million consumers. Easily and rapidly produce a variety of both standard and custom reports to help make informed decisions.

Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

Grow, plan, and optimize a business/nonprofit. Utilize development tools and a step-by-step process to build a business plan.

Access a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.

Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

Homework Help

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects.

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.

Languages, Culture and Travel

A comprehensive travel guide providing practical information for experiencing the world and all its wonders, for travelers and students alike. For patrons with 7-digit library card numbers: add the prefix CSSWL (all CAPS) directly in front of your card number to log in. 

Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

Lifelong Learning

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.

Newspapers and Magazines

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Consumer Reports works to create a fair and just marketplace for all.

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.

Access to numerous newspapers including Seattle Times, Skagit Valley Herald and Bellingham Herald.

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Enjoy Thoughtful Entertainment
Stream thousands of films for free, thanks to the generous support of your public library or university.

Watch the Ultimate in Premium Streaming Content

Music, movies, series, TV channels, performing arts, podcasts, games and more.

eBooks and Audiobooks

Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

Hoopla puts your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Everywhere!

With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines.