State Agency Resources
The State Library supports state employees and legislative staff in the important work they do for the people of Kansas. Reference librarians are available to assist with research, locate and request materials from other libraries around the world, and track down information and data. Online resources are available to be used by state employees and legislative staff.
Databases
- Data Planet
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Billions of multidisciplinary, global statistics for research and instruction. Browse data by subject, like agriculture, labor, military, education or income; by source or by geography.
- eBook Central
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Curated by The State Library of Kansas, a collection of ebooks to assist state agencies with their research needs.
- Education Week
Since 1981, Education Week has been America's most trusted resource for K-12 education news and information.
- Health Affairs
Leading journal of health policy thought and research, a peer-reviewed journal. Explores health policy issues of current domestic and international concern. Mission is to serve as a high-level, nonpartisan forum to promote analysis and discussion on improving health and health care.
- HeinOnline
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Premier research platform accessing multidisciplinary periodicals, essential government documents, international resources, case law, and much more. Composed of fully searchable image-based PDFs, providing access to original, authoritative sources as well as the ease and speed that accompanies online searching.
- ProQuest Research, ABI Inform & Health
Collection features full-text journals, working papers and key business and economics periodicals, like The Economist. View company, country and industry-focused reports. Offers researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
- Reference USA
Reference USA is a service from Data Axle. The site is designed for use as a reference tool in government agencies.
Newspapers
- NewsBankNewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. View issues of Kansas newspapers like Lawrence Journal World, Salina Journal, Hays Daily News and others. The following newspapers are also available from Newsbank:
- Topeka Capital Journal, TheThe Topeka Capital Journal. Text, 2001 to current. Image version, 2017 to current.
- U.S. Major DailiesU.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers, including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. The content is available by 8 am each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985. The following newspapers are included in US Major Dailies:
- New York Times, TheThe New York Times. Full text June 1, 1980 to current.
- Wall Street Journal, TheThe Wall Street Journal. Citation/Abstract January 2, 1984 to current.
- Washington Post, TheThe Washington Post. Full text December 4, 1996 to current. Citation/Abstract February 1, 1988 to current.
Journal, Magazine, and Newspapers
The following search and browse options allow state employees to find publications that are either physically held in the library or available online.
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Search available titles by subject
How to Use the Journal Finder
1. Conduct a search or browse a title by first letter above
2. A new window will open with your search results
3. Find the desired title
4. Check the full-text begins and full text ends columns to see if the desired issues is available
5. If available, click the source link to be taken to the publication
Books, documents, ebooks, digital records, and other materials
Search the library catalog
Anyone can request a library card in person at the State Library of Kansas. This card allows you to checkout circulation physical materials in our local collections and login to our catalog.
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To request password contact reference librarians at infodesk@ks.gov or 785-296-2149.
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