A-Z Online Resources
Academic Search Premier
Contains unmatched full-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics and more.
Library Card Required
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogical source for searching billions of names in thousands of databases.
Temporarily Available from Home
Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry. Remote access will be available until the end of August and will be re-evaluated monthly as needed.
Automotive Resources
Listing of sites for repairs, recalls and automotive information.
Biography Reference Center
A comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full-text biographies.
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Britannica Library
Online encyclopedia containing age appropriate resources for children, youth and older learners
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Business and Nonprofit
Online and local resources for businesses, non profits and career skills development
C|NET
A website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts and videos on technology and consumer electronics.
Census
Access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau
Chilton Library
Provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on vehicles.
Library Card Required
City of Port Townsend Public Library
Official website for the City of Port Townsend Public Library
Community Resources
Listing of local resources for Jefferson County.
Computer Source
Contains nearly 300 full-text journals and magazines covering topics such as computer science, programming and software.
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Consumer and Financial Literacy
Consumer and Financial information and resources
Consumer Health Complete
Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness.
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Consumer Reports
Use product reviews, ratings and comparisons from Consumer Reports magazine to make better buying decisions and save money.
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CultureGrams – ProQuest
Get an inside look at the daily life, history, culture and customs of the world’s people. Includes information on more than 200 countries, every U.S. state and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
Library Card Required
Digital Books and Media
Listing of Digital Books and Media
DigitalLearn.org
Courses, tools and resources for digital training.
eLibrary – Proquest
Explore one of the world’s largest general reference collections of magazines and digital content to find the information you need. Designed for students in middle school and beyond.
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Fact Checking
Databases and other online resources useful for fact checking information.
Flipster Online Magazines
Instant access to the magazines you know and love in an easy-to-read digital format.
Library Card Required
Genealogy and Obituaries
List of resources for genealogical researchers.
Health and Wellness
Links to publications and government agencies related to health and wellness.
Heritage Quest
Search Census, family histories, genealogical magazines, local histories and primary sources.
Library Card Required
History Reference Center
Contains thousands of
reliable resources including primary source documents, biographies, photos, maps and
more to help you complete your research.
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History Study Center
A collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present.
Information and research
Online journal databases and other research resources.
Jefferson County Government
Official Site for the government of Jefferson County WA.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society
JCGS: Helping people trace their families since 1983.
Jobs and Careers
Listing of resources for career outlook, job searches and career development
Kanopy – Streaming Video
Kanopy is a video streaming platform offering a collection of award-winning films, documentaries, and children’s programming.
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Language and cultural resources
Listing of resources for language learning and cultural study.
Legal Information Reference Center
Providing online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center™ contains more than 310 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms
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Legal Resources
Listing of online and local legal resources
Lynda.com
Learn a new skill at your own pace, with thousands of courses covering animation, audio, video, business skills, marketing, design, photography, programming and much more.
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Mango
Want to improve your conversation skills in another language? This interactive tool offers more than 70 languages, including English, for children and adults.
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MasterFILE Premier
Contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends.
Military and Government Collection
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government.
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NewsBank – Provided by the Washington State Library
NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues.
Access is provided by the Washington State Library
Library Card Required
Newspapers and Local Media
Listing of Newspapers and Local media sites
Novelist K-8
NoveList K-8, a fiction database, is designed especially for elementary and middle schools.
Library Card Required
Novelist Plus
An extensive database of fiction and nonfiction on a wide range of reading interests for adults, teens and kids. Search for books by subject, read full-text reviews and get reading suggestions by author or subject.
Library Card Required
Online Classes
Listing of sites with online learning opportunities
Online Learning for Youth
Listing of online resources for youth
Outdoors and Recreation
Listing of sites focused on local outdoor opportunities in the county, state and national parks.
Points of View Reference Center
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Center provides rich content that can help students realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
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Proquest – Magazine and Newspaper Index
Mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers with wide range of popular academic subjects.
Library Card Required
Proquest Learning Literature
Web site containing an unparalleled collection of resources for the study of literature in schools.
Reader’s Advisory
Sites with book reviews, read-alikes and more.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
An essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies.
Library Card Required
Science Reference Center
A research database with
reliable information on thousands of interesting topics. Learn about earth and
space sciences, energy and power, health and tness, forensic science, life
sciences, mathematics, nutrition, physics, technology, wildlife and more.
Library Card Required
SIRS Discover – Proquest
Provides editorially-selected, indexed and curated materials from over 2,100 newspapers, magazines and websites ensuring safety and reliability for early learners and young researchers.
Library Card Required
Small Business Reference Center
Get exclusive full text for many of the top consumer small business
reference books. Small Business Reference Center contains hundreds
of full-text reference books and full-text magazines
Library Card Required
Testing And Education Reference Center
Testing & Education Reference Center
Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet your financial needs. Take online practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
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Washington Anytime Library
The Washington Anytime Library offers a wide variety of e-books and audiobooks
Library Card Required