AllData (automotive) - access in library only
This database provides automotive repair information, including technical service bulletins and wiring diagrams, for vehicles built between 1982 and the present. Available in library only.
no remote access - in library only
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Auto Repair Reference Center (Login required - click here)
EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center is a comprehensive automotive repair database containing complete automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, publisher of Chilton® information. It contains information on every major manufacturer of domestic and imported vehicles with repair manuals for most vintage makes starting in 1954
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Consumer Health Complete (Login required - click here)
(CHC) is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It provides information and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, nutrition, children's health, men and women's health and more
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CultureGrams (Login required - click here)
Created by indigenous people and long-time residents of countries around the world, this concise reference tool gives an insider’s perspective of many cultures. It contains articles, maps, photographs, biographies and recipes.
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eLibrary (Login required - click here)
This database offers more than 1,500 full-text sources, with a fun and easy-to-use user interface. Included are magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips. e-Library is funded jointly by the Washington State Library, federal LSTA funds and NOLS.
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eLibrary elementary (Login required - click here)
This kid-friendly interface includes a wide variety of full-text sources and images especially selected for the youngest researchers. eLibrary elementary is funded jointly by the Washington State Library, federal LSTA funds and NOLS.
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Foundation Directory Online - see library staff for access
The Foundation Directory Online offers extensive program details for more than 1,000 leading foundations, plus detailed application guidelines for more than 6,000 foundations. It includes a searchable file of approximately 200,000 grants. Funded through a generous grant from United Way of Clallam County.
no remote access - in library only
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GrantStation - see library staff for access
GrantStation is an interactive website that allows grant-seekers to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects. The site walks you through the grantseeking process. The database includes current funders, federal grant deadlines, links to state funding agencies; and a growing database of international grantmakers.
no remote access - in library only
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HeritageQuest online (Login required - click here)
HeritageQuest assembles genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history on towns and families from all 50 states as well as Canada and the British Isles.
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Home Improvement Reference Center (Login required - click here)
Home improvement Reference Center is an online source for home improvement assistance, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home and garden and more.
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Index to How to Do It Information
The INDEX TO HOW TO DO IT INFORMATION is a guide to locating magazine articles that contain how-to information, instructions, plans, suggestions and tips on how to solve and prevent problems, construct projects, pursue an art, craft, hobby, etc
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LearningExpress Library (Login required - click here)
Find practice exams for some of the most frequently administered career and educational tests. Get immediate scoring and individual analysis of your performance.
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LearningExpress EBooks (Login required - click here)
LearningExpress provides study guides and test-preparation e-books to help people prepare for school tests, as well as licensing, certification, or entry-level exams
A subset of resources available from LearningExpress Library
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Literary Reference Center (Login required - click here)
This comprehensive database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. It combines information from reference works, books and literary journals.
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Local Newspapers Index
The Port Angeles newspaper is currently being indexed by a team of volunteers. Indexing of local events has been completed from 1993 to Feb 29, 2008. The index covers articles and obituaries relevant to Clallam County but does not include or index the full text of the articles. The full articles of the Port Angeles papers can be retrieved from microfilm from the Port Angeles branch
Thanks to NOLS volunteers.
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Medline Plus (National Institute of Health)
This resource brings together free authoritative information from National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. It also includes extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
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Nancy Pearl's Picks
The most-widely known librarian of our time, Nancy Pearl delivers reading suggestions for all ages. Nancy's suggestions for good reading let’s you peek beyond the best-seller list, pointing towards lesser known books that are worth reading.
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NetLibrary (Login required - click here)
This eBook collection is designed for general use. It includes nearly 4,000 books in electronic format on topics including law, health, computers, business, literature and travel. All titles are included in the library's online catalog. For remote access, one-time in-person registration at a North Olympic Library System branch is required.
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Washington Anytime Library
Download audiobooks anytime to your PC, laptop, PDA or MP3 player at home, in the office or anywhere in the world. Transfer audiobooks to your MP3 player or burn selected titles to a CD for listening on the go.
audio books
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Novelist (Login required - click here)
Get help finding authors and titles with enhanced subject access to nearly 100,000 titles. This database also includes thousands of full-text book reviews and hundreds of theme-oriented book lists.
Also available from the 'Enrich Data' link in PAC search results.
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Oxford English Dictionary (Login required - click here)
First published in 1928, this historical dictionary of English covers the language from the earliest times to the present day. It aims to show not only the current meanings of words, but also to trace their development through time. The online version contains the full text of the 20-volume second edition and is updated quarterly with at least 1,000 new or revised entries.
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ProQuest (Login required - click here)
Use this Index to find articles on a wide range of subjects from magazines, newspapers and journals, including many articles in full text. ProQuest is funded jointly by the Washington State Library, federal LSTA funds and NOLS.
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ReferenceUSA (Login required - click here)
This extensive database contains detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents and 1 million Canadian businesses.
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center (Login required - click here)
For the do-it-yourselfer, this online tool for small engine repair assistance, includes ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, boats and watercraft, outdoor power equipment, snow blowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines.
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Wall Street Journal (Login required - click here)
International and national news with a business and financial perspective. Read full text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984 to the present.
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Washington State Newsstand (Login required - click here)
Full-text coverage of major Washington newspapers including the daily newspapers from Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Vancouver, plus selected coverage of other regional sources. Includes limited access to the Peninsula Daily News 1994-1997.
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World Book (Login required - click here)
The premier online reference source. With thousands of articles, state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites, periodical content, and more!
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WorldCat
WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. WorldCat libraries are dedicated to providing access to their resources on the Web, where most people start their search for information.
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Wayfinder
The Wayfinder catalog provides a single search for locating materials owned by the major Washington libraries, with the eventual goal of including all of Washington’s libraries.
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