1. Visit us online at www.kyvl.org
Public Librarians
Databases available through KYVL include,
Kentucky Virtual Library Services
but are not limited to:
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the Kentucky Virtual
Academic Search Premier - general refer-
Library (KYVL) provides resources for K-12 students, librarians,
ence, social sciences, humanities, general sci-
and educators, college and university faculty, and adult educa- ences, education, multi-cultural studies, and more.
tion educators and learners. KYVL acts as the hub of a consor-
Alt-Press Watch - full text database comprised
tium which serves all public universities and colleges, public of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the
K-12 schools, public libraries, over 30 independent colleges alternative and independent press.
and universities, and various private K-12 schools and librar- Career & Technical Education - a source of
ies across the state. KYVL supports the lifelong learning for all vocational information for community colleges,
Kentuckians. two-year institutions, public libraries, and high
schools offering technical courses.
Consider us another part of your library.
KYVL provides a core collection of digital information resources ERIC - access to published and unpublished
sources on thousands of educational topics
as a supplement to college, university and special libraries across
the state. We strive for equitable access to quality library and Grolier Encyclopedias - background articles
for research, with access to maps, tables, special
information resources for all Kentuckians. We see ourselves as
reports, and multimedia
partners to KentuckyÊs educational institutions and are here to sup-
Health Source: Consumer Edition -- au-
port information literacy and lifelong learning.
thoritative information on health-related questions
specifically geared to the general public.
Library Catalogs – The electronic catalogs will tell you which MasterFILE Premier -- a comprehensive,
Kentucky libraries own the material you need. general periodical database provides access to
information on a broad range of topics includ-
How to do Research Tutorial – Learn how to use the Inter- ing general interest, business, consumer health,
net to conduct effective research, improve your information literacy general science and multicultural titles.
skills, learn how to cite sources, and much more. This self-paced tuto-
Newspaper Source - articles from more than
rial includes quizzes so you can measure your progress.
260 U.S. international newspapers, and full text
of television and radio news transcripts
Digitized Historic Materials Collection – The Kentucki-
ana Digital Library provides a searchable database of finding aids, Novelist - readersÊ advisory resource that assists
photographs, diaries, letters, and more from special collections and fiction readers in finding new authors and titles
archives in libraries across Kentucky. Check out the site, where you Primary Search - full text for nearly 70 popular
can hear former governor A.B. “Happy” Chandler being interviewed magazines for elementary school research dating
on Jackie Robinson’s historic step into major league baseball. back to 1990.
TOPICsearch - a current events database
Virtual Reference Desk – The best Web information resources that allows the user to explore social, political,
available are found at KYVL’s Virtual Reference Desk, including alma- and economic issues and other popular topics
nacs, dictionaries, telephone directories, statistical sources, homework discussed in classrooms, including controversial
helpers, book reviews, and more. KYVL provides selected annotated opinions and viewpoints.
links to Web sites in all subject areas.
Leveraging statewide contracts for access to these licensed databases
provides annual cost avoidance of over $10 million for public post-
Kentucky Statistics – KYVL links to Web sites that provide secondary, public libraries, and public K-12.
statistical information about the state of Kentucky.
1.877.588.5288 TT 1.877.545.6177 kyvl@ky.gov www.kyvl.org

2. Visit us online at www.kyvl.org
Public Librarians
Searches conducted by users of KYVL licensed VENDORS AT-A-GLANCE
databases:
Vendor Master KYVL
- Since KYVLÊs launch in November 1999, the licensed databas- Agreement # Core
es have supported 93.2 million searches. EBSCO MA75807000020521 Yes
- Each fiscal years has shown growth in the number of searches H.W. Wilson MA75807000020481 No
conducted in KYVL licensed databases. OCLC MA75807000020501 Yes
ProQuest MA75807000020441 Yes
FY99-00 - 3.1 million searches (Nov. 1999 through June 2000) Scholastic/Grolier MA75807000020461 Yes
FY00-01 - 5.0 million searches CQ Press MA75807000020511 No
FY01-02 - 5.2 million searches Encyclopedia Britannica Inc MA75807000020541 No
FY02-03 - 6.6 million searches Gale Group MA75807000020471 No
FY03-04 - 8.6 million searches Learning Express LLC MA75807000020491 No
FY04-05 - 11.1 million searches NewsBank MA75807000020451 No
FY05-06 - 17.5 million searches Thinkmap, Inc. MA75807000020531 No
FY06-07 - 17.7 million searches
Scope of Master Agreement
FY07-08 - 18.4 million searches The purpose of this Master Agreement is to establish a Master
Agreement to provide electronic indexes, abstract, and full-text
Most Accessed/Top Requested Webpages databases in a broad coverage of disciplines for providers and
users of the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL).
KYVL Homepage
On an annual basis, the KYVL will determine what databases,
K-12 Student and Teacher Resources if any; will be acquired from the Master Agreement for these
Middle School Student Resources services. The determination to license a database that is on the
Master Agreement will be based upon customer demand for types
High School Student Resources of databases, value of the database to the KYVL, and available
budget and financial participation from library partners.
How to Do Research Tutorial
KYVL members have access to the core collection of databases
Virtual Reference Desk for which KYVL Master Agreements and may offer access to their
users. In addition to the core database collection, each library,
Master Agreements member, or community also has the option to purchase access
and negotiate licensing requirements, etc. to additional databases
KYVL has signed Master Agreements with eleven database ven- of its choice from vendors who have received a Master Agree-
dors. The KYVL website lists basic information about each vendor ment. KYVL members expect to also negotiate additional discounts
under KYVL Members > Vendor Information. This includes their based upon other products purchased from the same vendor or
for other reasons agreed upon by both parties. KYVL members
Master Agreement numbers, contact information for pricing and may also request additional training required beyond the KYVL
product trials, and which of their products, if any, are part of the master agreement minimums, as needed, and members would
KYVL core collection. be responsible for additional costs to be negotiated with each
vendor.
Terms of Master Agreement and Renewal Options
The initial term of the Master Agreement shall be for a period Need More Information?
of two (2) years from the effective date of the Award of Master Visit www.kyvl.org or call toll-free at 877-588-5288 and
Agreement. speak with a member of the KYVL staff.
This Master Agreement may be renewed at the completion of the
initial Master Agreement period for two (2) additional two (2) year
periods upon the mutual agreement of the Parties. Such mutual
agreement shall take the form of an addendum to the Master
Agreement.
Note: use of password-protected resources is restricted to Kentucky citizens. Obtain an ID and
password from the library that you use most often to gain access to password-protected resources.