e-Resources A-Z

Designed for academic institutions, this database provides complete coverage of multidisciplinary academic journals. The level and range of content included in this resource fully supports scholarly research in the key areas of academic study by providing peer-reviewed journals, full-text periodicals, reports, books, and much more.
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This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Content is easily searched and sorted through an intuitive, map-based interface.

A collection of 44 magazines with news from across the United States. Click here for access.

Currently available in the library only. You can search the federal and state census, church, military, court, land, probate, immigration, and vital records. It also includes the Social Security Administration Death Index Master File. Click here to access

The world’s largest database of American food, culture, and recipes.  With thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, Food America brings United States cuisines to you! Click here to access

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today. Click here to access.

Whether you need a bibliographic database for collection development or are looking for an easy-to-use tool for identifying available titles, Book Index with Reviews is the right choice. Perfect for developing booklists and subject guides, BIR includes over five million book titles, with more being added constantly. BIR is indispensable for addressing daily challenges such as finding replacement copies and full-text reviews. Click here to access

Brainfuse HelpNow is a unique tutoring and study suite designed for patrons of all ages. It provides high quality academic support and continually strives to meet student needs through innovative features and services. Spanish speaking tutors also available to assist ESL learners. Click here to access

Britannica Moderna es el portal confiable y actualizado que le brinda una gran variedad de contenidos para desarrollar sus trabajos académicos. Aquí encontrará miles de artículos, imágenes, mapas y otros materiales de consulta para sus investigaciones. Todo en un sitio web ¡fácil de usar! haga clic aquí para acceder

Enriquezca el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de la primaria con el entorno virtual de Britannica Escolar Online, que cuenta con juegos interactivos, artículos, videos, multimedia, mapas y ¡mucho más! haga clic aquí para acceder

Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with more than 120,000 articles, biographies, videos, images, and Web sites, including daily features, updates and links to news reports from The New York Times and the BBC. Click here to access

Compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies. Click here to access

Published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936, Consumer Report publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on test results from its in-house testing laboratory. It also publishes cleaning and general buying guides. The annual Consumer Reports new car issue is released every April. Click here to access

Prepare for the Washington State DMV knowledge exam. Unlimited access to official state driver’s manuals, online practice tests for car, motorcycle, and commercial driver’s license (CDL), an exam simulator, and DMV-related FAQs. Click here to access

Magazine, journal and newspaper articles; Informacion en Espanol, Newspaper Source, Novelist : Searchasaurus-Elementary School, Kids Search-Elementary & Middle School, Student Research Center-Middle School & High School and Academic Search Premier. Click here to access

La intención de esta prueba de práctica de elección múltiple consiste en simular la prueba que se da en las escuelas de conducción y en el Departamento de Licencias.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7. Click here to access.

La experiencia e impacto de los Hispano Américanos como ha sido escrita por los medios de comunicación del 1704 al presente. Haga clic aquí para acceder.

Legal forms for Business, Family, Immigration, Financial, Patent, Real Estate, and Wills Click here to access

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that helps users gain the knowledge and learn the skills they need to achieve their personal and professional goals. There are thousands of engaging, top-quality courses and learning paths users can choose from such as Teacher Professional Development, Music Lessons, IT Content Management, Photography and so much more! Click here to access

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MasterFILE Complete offers the largest collection of the most popular full-text magazines, journals, and other highly-regarded sources from the world. Click here to access

NewsBank provides access to full-text articles published in newspapers from around the country including our own Yakima Herald Republic. This includes access to the Access World News Research Collection. Comprising news sources from around the world, and features 157 sources from Washington State alone, plus content from all 50 U.S. states, and over 170 countries and regions. The vast majority of sources are in English but at least 10 other languages are represented. Click here to access

Looking for something good to read? Find a new favorite author. Contains fiction and non-fiction books for all ages as well as special features for book discussion groups and educators. Click here to access

If you are in elementary or middle school and are looking for new books to read, try this database. It includes fiction and non-fiction titles that you’ll enjoy reading. It also includes lists of books that have won awards, author biographies and book discussion guides. Click here to access

This database offers a wide variety of information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and provides information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. Click here to access

Available only at the Yakima Central Library.  Using the WestlawNext Patron Access Database from a designated computer at our Yakima Central Library, Yakima Valley Libraries’ patrons have access to look up case law, state and federal statutes, administrative codes, newspaper and magazine articles, public records, law journals, law reviews, treaties, legal forms, and other information resources.

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Search the Yakima Herald Republic from 1997 to date. Full-text articles available for printing. Click here to access

Yakima Memory is a digital project that creates digital copies of photographs and documents tied to local history, and then stores those digital copies where anyone with an Internet connection can access them. Created by Yakima Valley Libraries and the Yakima Valley Museum. Click here to access