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ABI/INFORM Search more than 700 publications for trade and industry information.
Alldata Automotive database that can only be accessed from the Lynden Library.
Alt-Press Watch Full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals from alternative and independent presses. A valuable source of viewpoints and perspectives to complement and challenge mainstream media coverage.
Ancestry Library Edition Available only in the Lynden Library
Auto Repair Reference Center includes repair information, service bulletins and recalls, and wiring diagrams for most automobile models from 1954-2002.
The Bellingham Herald Newsbank (1999-Current) Complete full-text content of local and regional news.
Biography and Genealogy Index A first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. It also acts as an index to other indexes.
Available at the Lynden Library.
Biography Resource Center A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than 185,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Business and Company Resource Center Brings together company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.
CultureGrams  Substantial Country and State information designed to foster understanding and appreciation of the world's countries and peoples. Includes a kids edition.
Computer Database Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, etc.
eLibrary k-12 For students includes over 100 full-text sources, maps, photos, charts and transcripts from news programs.
Facts.com A one-stop source for current and historical events and controversies, as well as contemporary Science news. Includes Facts On File World News Digest, Issues & Controversies on File, World Almanac, World Almanac Encyclopedia and Today's Science On File.
Expanded Academic ASAP Scholarly articles from the arts, humanities, social sciences and technology.
Health and Wellness Resource Center Research topics in health and medicine, medications, and wellness. Includes encyclopedias, directories, a medical dictionary, magazines, journals, and newspapers - Click on Proceed button to begin searching
Heritage Quest A resource for family and local history. This collection assembles genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials, and includes much of the federal census which is searchable.

Religion & Philosophy Custom Data

More than 250 magazines and academic journals covering religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology.
Issues and Controversies With a back-file to 1995, this reference source explores topics of particular interest to students. There are outlines, chronologies, photographs, maps, graphics, tables and cartoons on a wide variety of timely issues.
LearningExpress LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series. Tests include practice for the GED, Civil Service exams, Real Estate Licensing courses, the ACTS, the SATs and many more exams.
Military and Intelligence Custom Data Offers direct access to more than 600 military-related and general interest periodicals, with more than 500 of them displayed in full text.
LegalTrac Find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Included are articles on Federal and State Cases, Laws and Regulations, Legal Practice, and Taxation. Also included are: British Commonwealth, European Union and International Law
Literature Resource Center Provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.
OneFile A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Allows you to search all Gale databases simultaneously: LegalTrac, Expanded Academic ASAP, Computer Database, Military & Intelligence, Reference Center Gold, and Religion & Philosophy.
Opposing Viewpoints Provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
ProQuest Articles from over 3,000 magazines, journals and newspapers are indexed here; many articles are full text. The "current file" covers 1999 to date; the "back-file" covers 1986-98.
Proquest: New York Times Full-text coverage of the US newspaper of record. Offers superb coverage of national and international news.
Proquest: Washington State Newsstand Full-text coverage of major Washington newspapers including the daily newspapers from Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Vancouver.
Reference Center Gold Use to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and magazines, many with full-text and images.
Small Engine Repair Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) contains the full set of small engine repair manuals from Clymer (http://www.clymer.com/). These manuals contain thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.
ReferenceUSA Over 120 million household listings and directory information for 12 million businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, churches, attorneys, chambers of commerce, etc.
Today's Science A classroom tool and home resource that bridges the gap between textbooks and what's happening in science today. In a language and format designed specifically for students, Today's Science presents the latest scientific discoveries and the fundamental concepts that underlie them.
World Almanac Complete full text of the World Almanac and Book of Facts, with the exception of certain third-party material licensed only for print, with regular, periodic updates to the content.
World News Digest World News Digest can now be accessed directly from Facts.com

If you need assistance using any of these databases, call our System Reference Center at the Lynden Library 354-4883
Monday through Thursday, 10am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday, 10am to 6pm