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19 results found for resources beginning with 'K' sorted alphabetically.
1 kanopy
Description:
Streaming media service that provides films documentaries for viewing from a variety of devices. A limited number of the films are currently available to the UK community on the kanopy platform. Click on the kanopy link above to access this collection directly.
Indicate you are affiliated with University of Kentucky if asked. If you Sign Up for an account (upper right-hand corner), it will recognize your affiliation. Also, if you attempt to view a film for which we have no subscription, you will be taken to a "recommend feature" that will let you let us know you are interested in our acquiring access to that film. Please include your role at the University and reason for suggesting the film. Library academic liaisons review all recommendations for additions to the UK Collection.
Access Information Resource is available on-campus or off-campus via EZProxy; Click the resource name to access it or here for off-campus instructions.
Vendor Name kanopy
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s), Video
Research Guides Film Resources, Opera
Description:
Includes records of holdings in the State Archives and other Kentucky manuscript repositories.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s)
Research Guides Genealogy, Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
Based upon the International Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., with Kentucky-specific amendments. Provides design and construction standards to ensure the public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction and to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy of buildings, structures or premises. Posted with copyright permission from the International Code Council.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Department of Housing
Coverage 1980 - present
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types E-Book(s)
Research Guides Architecture, Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
Serves Kentucky's need to know by assuring equitable access to library and information resources and services and by helping public agencies ensure that adequate documentation of government programs is created, efficiently maintained and made readily accessible, including through its Public Records Division.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Selected Academic Website
Description:
Useful information for researchers and genealogists from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA). KDLA has several research services available for those doing general research, family history research, judicial/governmental research or property research. These services are available to citizens within Kentucky as well as to those residing outside the Commonwealth.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Selected Academic Website
Research Guides Genealogy,
Description:
Part of the Kentucky Virtual Library; provides online finding aids and digitized material from archival collections across the state of Kentucky.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Virtual Library
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types E-Book(s), E-Journal Collection, Image Collection, Key Database(s), Manuscript
Research Guides Genealogy, Historic Preservation, History, Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
Kentucky's National Digital Newspaper Program (KY-NDNP) website offers comprehensive lists of the University of Kentucky's digitized historic newspapers available in both the Kentucky Digital Library and the Library of Congress' Chronicling America. The website also provides an extensive "how-to" on historic newspaper digitization per the NDNP specifications.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name University of Kentucky Digital Programs
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Newspaper
Research Guides Kentucky and Local Information, Newspapers,
Description:
Links to web pages of Kentucky state agencies with digitized brochures, bulletins, catalogs, databases, directories, event calendars, fact sheets, guides, manuals, newsletters, press releases, statistics, and reports for online publication. Where possible, this list, organized alphabetically by agency, employs the agency's identification of items as "publication" on its website. Also listed are agency notification of publications available only in paper.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Government Publication, Statistical Dataset
Research Guides Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
No longer available in electronic format. The link above will take you to paper copy locations.
Includes 2,100 entries with over 50,000 Internet links to additional information.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name University Press of Kentucky
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Reference Tool
Research Guides Genealogy, History, Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
Searchable resources, including full-text publications and data files. Covers Oil and Gas Well records, Water Well records, and Coal information.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Government Publication, Selected Academic Website, Statistical Dataset
Research Guides Digital Mapping, Geological Sciences, Historic Preservation, Kentucky and Local Information, Maps, Mining Engineering,
Description:
Provides links to Kentucky newspaper websites (listed alphabetically by town). Also includes college newspapers, radio and TV stations and regional newspapers.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name US Newspaper List
Resource Types Newspaper
Research Guides Genealogy, Historic Preservation, Kentucky and Local Information, Newspapers,
Description:
Search the Kentucky newspapers available from Access World News (NewsBank) [newspapers]. As of 1/5/2017, the following titles are available:
- Bowling Green Examiner --- Web-Only Source 2009 - 2015
- Casey County News (Liberty) --- 2008 - Current
- Central Kentucky News-Journal, The (Campbellsville) --- 2008 - Current
- Commonwealth-Journal, The (Somerset) --- 2008 - Current
- Daily Independent, The (Ashland) --- 2007 - Current
- Daily News (Bowling Green) --- 1999 - Current
- Floyd County Times, The (Prestonsburg) --- 2004 - Current
- Glasgow Daily Times --- 2007 - Current
- Gleaner, The (Henderson) --- 2006 - Current
- Grayson County News Gazette (Leitchfield) --- 2001 - Current
- Harlan Daily Enterprise, The --- 2003 - Curren
- Hazard Herald, The --- 2004 - Current
- Journal-Times (Grayson-Olive Hill) --- 2008 - Current
- Kentucky Post, The (Covington,) --- Web-Only Source 1990 - 2013
- Larue County Herald News, The (Hodgenville) --- 2008 - Current
- Lebanon Enterprise --- 2007 - Current
- Lexington Examiner --- Web-Only Source 2009 - 2016
- Lexington Herald-Leader --- 1983 - Current
- Louisville Examiner --- Web-Only Source 2008 - 2016
- McCreary County Record (Whitley City) --- 2008 - 2015
- Messenger, The (Madisonville) --- 1999 - Current
- Middlesboro Daily News, The --- 2004 - Current
- Morehead News --- 2008 - Current
- News-Democrat & Leader (Russellville) --- 2001 - Current
- News-Enterprise, The (Elizabethtown) --- 2008 - Current
- Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer --- 1988 - Current
- Paducah Examiner --- Web-Only Source 2009 - 2016
- Paducah Sun, The --- 2006 - 2009
- Record, The (Leitchfield) --- 2008 - Current
- Richmond Register, The --- 2008 - Current
- Sentinel Echo, The (London) --- 2008 - Current
- Times-Tribune, The (Corbin) --- 2008 - Current
- Wayne County Outlook --- 2008 - Current
The following state newswire is also available:
Associated Press State Wire: Kentucky --- 2011-Current
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Vendor Name NewsBank / Readex
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s), Key Database(s), Newspaper
Research Guides Newspapers,
Description:
This is an online portal to the scholarly works from some of the higher education institutions in Kentucky.
This resource is mobile-enabled
Mobile Website Click here for mobile access
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Update Frquency Continuous
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s), E-Book(s), Image Collection, Video
Research Guides Open Access, UKnowledge,
Description:
Cross-searchable library which now offers access to the full text of over 600 University Press of Kentucky books in History, Political Science, and Film, Radio, and Television. Delivered by University Press Scholarship Online (UPSO).
Access Information Resource is available on-campus or off-campus via EZProxy; Click the resource name to access it or here for off-campus instructions.
Vendor Name Oxford University Press
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types E-Book(s)
Research Guides Film Resources, History, Kentucky and Local Information, Political Science, Telecommunications and Journalism,
Description:
Kentucky historical statistical resources gathered by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Access Information Access restrictions - Contact a library service desk or Ask a librarian.
Vendor Name Kentucky Virtual Library
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Key Database(s), Statistical Dataset
Research Guides Kentucky and Local Information, Public Health, Transportation,
Description:
Collection of catalogs, databases and full-text resources available to UK affiliates. All Kentucky residents can access the majority of the resources available via this service--see your public library for access information.
Access Information Access restrictions - Contact a library service desk or Ask a librarian.
Vendor Name Kentucky Virtual Library
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s), Selected Academic Website
Research Guides Genealogy, Kentucky and Local Information,
Description:
Please note: To access KBR from the introductory screen, click on the Continue button in the lower right-hand corner:
Please “Click the button” to access the Library Solution 
ContinueProvides 14 financial ratios for 800 products and services, arranged by SIC code for public and private companies. Data can be exported into spreadsheet format. The print version of this source is Duns Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios. Restricted to five simultaneous users.
Examine the financial soundness of a company and how well it can meet short and long-term obligations.
Efficiency RatiosCheck the quality of receivables and the efficiency of asset control; measure the effectiveness of payment to supplier; and evaluate over or under-trading on equity.
Profitability RatiosStudy how profit is earned relative to sales, total assets and net worth.
- Search data by SIC and NAICS code, line of business, asset range and year.
- Company Filtering and User Profiles
- Company Drill Down
- Download and Create Reports
- Mapping Capabilities
- Input financial data and instantly compare any balance sheet with industry benchmarks
- Profile a company’s best customers
- Pinpoint a company’s strongest suppliers
- Identify acquisition targets
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Vendor Name Dun and Bradstreet
Coverage Latest three years
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types E-Book(s), Reference Tool, Statistical Dataset
Research Guides Business, Finance & Investment,
Description:
Regional content from researchers in South Korea. Using citation connections from Web of Science, regional work is "framed within the broader context of global research." Collaboration with the National Research Foundation of Korea. Approximately 2,000 scholarly journals (over 1,800 new to Web of Science), mixing open-access and subscription titles. Over 80% of content provided in English and Korean.
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Vendor Name Web of Science / Clarivate Analytics
Coverage 1980 - present
Update Frquency updated monthly
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types All Relevant Database(s)
Research Guides Globalization,
Description:
Initiative of the Kentucky Virtual Library’s Kentucky Digital Library that seeks to create convenient avenues for educators to access primary resources regarding the history of Kentucky. Bundles together related sources and places them within historical contexts while also suggesting applicable state Combined Curriculum Standards. These bundles are called "themed collections" and are intended for classroom use.
Access Information Free resource - available to everyone on the Internet
Vendor Name Kentucky Virtual Library
Special Usage Notes
Resource Types Image Collection, Selected Academic Website
Research Guides Education and Kinesiology and Health Promotion, History,
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