WCLS Subscription Databases

The Whatcom County Library System subscribes to several databases that you can access remotely and within our library buildings. To access these databases remotely, you must enter the barcode number from the back of your library card without spaces.

Databases for Bellingham Public Library card holders 

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Auto Repair Reference Center E-mail

Includes repair information, service bulletins and recalls, and wiring diagrams for most automobile models from 1945 – to date.

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Bellingham Herald Online E-mail

Indexing and comprehensive full text access for this local newspaper from 1999 to the present.

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Biography Resource Center E-mail

Biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subjects.

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Business & Company Resource Center E-mail

Company profiles and histories, industry news, brand information, rankings, investment reports, chronologies and magazine articles.

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Computer Database E-mail

Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, etc.

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Consumer Reports E-mail

Product reviews and Ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more from Consumer Reports.

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CultureGrams E-mail

Cultural reports for state and country projects. Maps, flags, symbols, timelines, history, economy, geography, population and more.

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eLibrary E-mail

Search or browse more than 1,500 full text magazines and journals. Access pictures, maps and illustrations to enliven homework assignments. Includes the World Almanac.

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Health & Wellness Resource Center E-mail

Magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on health and wellness topics.

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Heritage Quest E-mail

This collection assembles genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials, and includes the 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1870, 1910, 1920 and 1930 (partial) federal census records. 

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History Resource Center US E-mail

Documents, reference articles, and journals covering United States history from pre-colonial times to the present.

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LearningExpress E-mail

Online testing for jobs, school & skills. A comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

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Literature Resource Center E-mail

A complete literature reference database. Rich in biographical, bibliographical, and critical content, provides information on literary figures from all time periods writing in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more.

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Mango Languages E-mail

Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components.

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NoveList E-mail

Looking for something good to read? Find new books based on titles you have read or on topics of interest. Categories for adults, teens, and children are included.

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Proquest E-mail

Search this for full-text articles from over 2200 magazines covering the arts, business, education, health, literature, politics and general interest from 1972 to the present. Includes AltPress Watch; Ethnic News Watch; and ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry.

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Reference Center Gold E-mail

Search this general interest database that integrates a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines, and trade publications from 1980 to the present.

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ReferenceUSA E-mail

Business and residential listings of over 12 million U.S. companies, organizations, agencies, 1.3 million Canadian companies, and 120 million residences.

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ResumeMaker E-mail

Resume Building software, sample cover letters and resumes with job seeking tips & advice. Access is paid for by WCLS, but registration is required. Give it a try now!

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Small Engine Repair Reference Center E-mail

Motorcycles, Tractors, Outdoor Power Equipment, All terrain Vehicles, Snow Machines/Mobiles, Personal Water Craft, Generators, Marine/Boat Motors.

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TumbleBook Library E-mail

An online collection of animated, talking picture books which you can read, or have read to you.

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World Book Online E-mail

World Book sets the standard for providing accuracy, objectivity, and reliability in research materials for both children and adults. Available in Spanish.

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