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Discover the invaluable resources offered by the King County Library System. From online tutoring through Tutor.com and the Study Zone to free SAT prep classes, KCLS has you covered. Access a wide range of databases with essential information for research, homework, and personal growth. Don’t forget your library barcode for online resources! With in-person and virtual support available daily, plus opportunities for students to earn community service credits, KCLS is here to help you excel academically. Visit our website for more details!
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King County Library System Sarah LynchNorth Bend Library
3 IMPORTANT THINGS • 1 – www.kcls.org • 2 – Databases • 3 – Library Barcode #
www.kcls.org • Tutor.com • Study Zone • SAT Test Prep • Recommended websites • Chat with a librarian on-line
Tutor.com • Live homework help on-line • One-on-one tutoring • Math, Science, English and Social Studies • Also provides tutoring for the GED • Available online from 2pm-Midnight, 7 days a week
Study Zone • In-person tutoring help • Study, do homework and get help with your questions • Starts September 13, call the library for dates & times • Interested in being a Study Zone tutor? Academic community service credit is available for high school juniors and seniors and college students. Training and support are provided.
SAT • KCLS offers free SAT classes through Sandweiss Test Prep • On-line SAT tutoring through tutor.com • SAT books, Study Guides, Vocabulary Review
Databases • What is a database? • Online databases include information from books, magazines and journal articles, newspaper articles, radio transcripts, photos, and more. • Databases contain information not available on the Internet • KCLS pays subscription fees so you can access information 24/7
What Can I Find in Databases? • Newspaper and Magazine Articles • Biographies About Famous People • Images • How to Fix Your Car • On-line Encyclopedias • Learn a Foreign Language • Opposing Viewpoints • Health and Wellness Information • Resume Help
Why should I care about databases? • Available 24/7 from any computer with a valid library barcode number • Easy to cite your sources – copy and paste • More information available in databases than in books in physical library • Databases are always checked in and available • They will save you time doing homework and research = more free time!
#3 – Library Barcode Number • But… • My card is lost • My card got stolen • I dropped my card in the bottom of Rattlesnake Lake • Come into the library and we’ll help you get a new card or a replacement • You NEED your library card barcode number to use on-line resources! • Library cards are free
3 IMPORTANT THINGS • 1 – www.kcls.org • 2 – Databases • 3 – Library Barcode #
Cool Stuff About the Library • We are the 2nd busiest library system in the country • In 2008 we checked out over 19 million items • Over 1.27 million people in King County have library cards • You can check out up to 100 things at one time • We have lots of things to check out • Approximately 3,466,000 items in our collection
We have a lot of money… Guess what our material budget was in 2008? over $13 million If we don’t have what you want, tell us, and we’ll try to get it.
Free Books Read 3 books, write 3 reviews and get a free paperback book!
The best part about KCLS? • Everything is free
Librarians • Help get you started with research • Recommend appropriate databases to search and help choosing keywords to search • Give you good books to read • Answer questions
Questions? Ask a librarian Email or call or stop by the library sslynch@kcls.org 425-888-0554 www.kcls.org