Upper Skagit Library District

Reference

Databases

Please call the Library at (360) 853-7939 for database passwords.

• Automotive Repair Database
• H.E.L.P. - Health Education Library Partnership
• Healthfinder
• Access Washington - Official Washington State site
• Librarians' Internet Index
• Wayfinder: Catalog of Washington Libraries
• NoveList Plus
• NoveList K-8 Plus

Magazine and Newspaper Searches

Please call the Library at (360) 853-7939 for database passwords.

• Proquest: Access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers.
• eLibrary Designed for student research in magazines, newspapers and online reference books.
• eLibrary K-6 Specifically for elementary student research in magazines, newspapers and online reference books.

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesarus
• Wikipedia: open content online encyclopedia

Educational Games and Schooling Resources

• HomeworkSpot: Homework Help, Science Fair Project Ideas, Math Help, Homework Helper
• Educational Coloring Pages.
• Teaching and learning resources from the Federal Government.
• Kids
  • OneKey: The Kid-safe Search Engine
  • Fun Brain: Problem-solving games such as Grammar Gorillas.
  • Wiglington and Wenks: History based.
  • The Toy Maker: Printable Designs.
  • Exploratorium: San Francisco's Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception.
• Teens
  • EduHound: Everything for Education K-12
  • Free Games 14: Free Online Games for Teens
• Homeschoolers
  • Homeschool Curriculum Savings: Top 25 Benefits to Homeschooling
  • Gomilpitas: Homeschool Curriculum and Information from A to Z.
  • Learning Treasures: Homeschool Printable Resources.
  • Homeschool.com Top 100 Educational Web Sites

Employment Help

• Careers.com
• Goskagit.com
• CareerBridge Website
• USAJOBS: The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site
• Hard Times Resources: Useful resources for tough economic times, compiled by the State Library
• The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
• Skagit County Human Resources
• Washington State Employment Security
• WorkSource Skagit County

Resumes

• Resume Assistance
• JobStar Central: Resume assistance

Other

• Legal resources:
  • Washington State Court Forms
• Auto:
  • Kelley Blue Book
  • Edmund's: Car Reviews and Pricing
• Genealogy:
  • U. S. National Archives for genealogists
  • Cyndi's List : Genealogy Sites on the Internet
  • RootsWeb
  • Free obituary service
  • LDS Geneaology Library (360) 424-7723
• Miscellaneous:
  • Food Handler's Card