Online Links

WorldCat

• Search Sitka Public Library and beyond

Periodicals

• Magazines, newspapers and more - Full-text articles available to Alaska residents

NewsBank

• Sitka Sentinel Archives
• America's News -- including Alaska State News  Find information on topics related to business, current events, government and more from a variety of news media including the Alaska Dispatch News, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Juneau Empire, USA Today and more.
• Find A Topic  offers access to information on hundreds of topics organized by category. Categories include Business, Education, Environment, Health, International Issues, Jobs and Careers, Leisure Activities (Book Reviews), People, Politics and Government, Social Issues, Sports and Technology.  

ALASKA DIGITAL LIBRARY (Select "Sitka Library Network" at sign-in)

• Download eBooks, audiobooks, and music
• Overdrive Help -- get help downloading Alaska Digital Library materials

Free Public Domain eResources

• Free Public Domain EPUB Titles -- Choose from thousands of titles that never expire and don’t count against your library checkout limit
• E-Books Directory -- a daily growing list of freely downloadable ebooks, documents and lecture notes found all over the internet
• epubBooks.com -- Classic literature and fiction titles in ePUB format,  free to download and read on all the popular eReaders
• Project Gutenberg -- Largest collection of fiction and non-fiction books in the public domain
• Open Library -- A large collection of classic literature in the public domain. Provides download in formats for a variety of e-readers

SLED

• State Library Electronic Doorway “Information resources for, by, and about Alaskans” 
• Easy access to electronic information.

JOB/EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

• Sitka Job Center -- Sign up for workshops on creating a resume, job interviewing, and more
• Alaska Job Center Network -- Job seeker resources, including federal/state/local job listings, job training programs, apprenticeship opportunities, labor market information, education and training programs, student services, and more
• Workplace Alaska -- The State of Alaska online recruitment system
• Craigslist - Southeast Alaska -- Search for jobs in Sitka, throughout Southeast Alaska, or expand your search beyond the region
• Sitka Sentinel - Online Classifieds
• City of Sitka - Job Opportunities
• SLED - Job & Employment Resources -- Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS), Alaska Teacher Placement, University of Alaska jobs, and more
• Alaska KnOWLedge Center: Job Development -- Tutorials on job-seeking, resume writing, interviewing, and other job/resume resources in Alaska
• Adult Education/GED/ESL (UAS - Sitka) -- Continuing education, workshops and training opportunities through University of Alaska-Southeast
• CollegeGrad.com -- Search for entry-level jobs, get career advice, and tips on resumes and interviews
• Glassdoor -- Glassdoor is one of the largest job sites in the U.S., allowing job seekers to look through 8 million company reviews, salaries, and interview information on more than 400,000 companies – all submitted by actual employees – and search through more than 22 million open job postings
• JobsForTeensHQ.com -- Job resources, listings, and information specifically for teens
• LinkedIn Job Search -- Job listings/search and other career resources
• LinkedIn Salary Search -- Search for salary information by job title and location
• Monster.com -- Job listings/searching, career resources, resume/cover letter tips and resources, and more
• MFGjobs.com -- Search for jobs in Manufacturing
• Workforce One -- A free collection of resources for teens/young adults and the professionals who serve them
• Boostapal.com -- Jobs for Teens. Advice, resources and links specifically for teens
• The Top 10 Sites -- Resume Builders -- Compare the top resume builder and resume writing services
• MyPerfectResume -- Resume tips and free resume templates you can personalize
• How To Write a Resume -- A comprehensive guide on how to put together a resume
• MoneyGeek Cost of Living Calculator -- a comprehensive tool that allows you to compare cost of living for hundreds of U.S. cities, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Kodiak

COLLEGE/EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

• GoodCall -- Scholarship search engine with one of the largest databases of scholarships on the web
• Scholarships.com -- a free site offering guidance in searching for scholarships, grants, loans, and other types of aid
• Affordable Colleges Online -- Resources, programs, and awareness for college students in need
• The Best Colleges -- Research on scholarships, grants, and more
• FAFSA -- Federal Student Aid
• Parents' Guide to Completing the FAFSA -- "If you’re getting ready to help your child apply for federal student aid on the 2016–17 FAFSA, here’s what you should be doing over the next few months...” 
• MastersinEducation.net -- Financial aid and scholarships
• FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page -- "A free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid."
• FinAid: Aid for Minority Students -- "...information about scholarships and fellowships for minority students." Part of FinAid.org.
• College Affordability for Minority Students -- Scholarships, grants, and more
• StudentAid -- Visit this site from the U.S. Department of Education to get information about preparing for college, qualifying for student aid, what types of aid are available, and how to manage your loans. En Espanol
• Best Scholarship Search Platforms -- A guide to help you find the best available scholarships
• Guaranteed Scholarships -- Links to scholarships guaranteed by individual colleges to all enrolled students who meet the listed criteria
• Financial Aid Calculators -- Parents and students can use these calculators to calculate the cost of student debt
• University of Alaska Southeast
• AKCIS -- Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) planning support, financial aid information, college and career advisory, and more
• AVTEC -- Alaska's Institute of Technology
• Live Homework Help -- Not just for homework, this resource provides test prep tools and more
• How to Consolidate Student Loans -- A video course and guide in student loan consolidation options

SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES

• State of Alaska -- State of Alaska's Department of Health & Social Services
• SAFV -- Sitkans Against Family Violence
• Homeless Accommodation Directory -- State-by-state listings of sleep accommodations for the homeless and disadvantaged
• DMV-Permit-Test.com -- Free online practice tests based on the actual contents of the State's Driver Manual, driver's training; FAQs, and the latest official Driver's Manual

MANGO LANGUAGES (choose "Guest Access")

• Online language system, is now available to all Alaskans through internet access

The C. L. Andrews Collection

• Finding Aid for the Library's C.L. Andrews Collection -- which consists of approximately 1,900 catalogued volumes, a number of periodicals, folders of documentation, maps, and newspapers published in and around Alaska. There are voluminous notes relating to the history of Alaska from the early days of exploration and fur trading through the late 1900s.

The Library Show

• Lively and informative radio show hosted by rotating hosts Sarah Bell, Kari Sagel, and Brooke Schafer every Sunday at 10:30am KCAW(FM) 104.7. 

Radio Garden

• Spin the globe to access radio stations around the world!

Alaska State Library Talking Book Center

• Audio Books, Magazines, Braille Service, and Playback Equipment for People Who Cannot Read Standard Print

Sitka Babies and Books

• Providing early literacy programs for young children and educational opportunities for Sitka families

Your Next Read

• Get a personalized suggested reading list from one of our librarians
• NoveList -- an online readers' advisory service