Public Computers
Seattle - The Seattle Library has six public
computers with two-hour time limits and two Quick Internet computers
with 15-minute time limits. The computers have Microsoft Word
and Internet Explorer. Patrons may retrieve files from floppy
disc, USB flash drive or CD-ROM and save to floppy disc or to
USB flash drive. Floppy disks and writable CDs are available for
purchase at the Library for $1.00 and $2.00, respectively. Print
outs are $.15 per page. The Seattle Library also has three computers
that are reserved for subscription database access only. Read
more about that service below.
Maleng Regional Justice Center - The Maleng
Regional Justice Center Library has two public computers with
two-hour time limits. The computers have Microsoft Word and Internet
Explorer. Additionally, there is a public computer with Westlaw
access and a second terminal with Lexis access.
Subscription Databases
Several different subscription databases are available for public
use at both King County Law Library locations. There is no charge
for using the databases; printouts are $.15 a page. Patrons may
not save or email files from the Westlaw or Lexis terminals. There
is currently no sign-up procedure. Westlaw and Lexis terminals
have a 90 minute time limit. The databases are NOT available through
the Library's website and must be accessed in person.
Westlaw Public Access (available on two workstations
in Seattle and one workstation at the MRJC) - full-text searching
of all 50 states and federal cases and statutes. Also includes
Find and KeyCite.
LexisNexis with Shepard's (available on one
workstation in Seattle and one at the MRJC) - Full-text searching
of Washington Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Washington federal
cases. Law review articles and non-Washington cases available
by citation.
HeinOnline (available on all public workstations
in Seattle and Kent) - Full-text images and searching of law reviews,
Federal Register, U.S. treaties and the official U.S.
Supreme Court decisions.
LegalTrac (available on one workstation in Seattle)
- Keyword search titles and abstract of law review articles.
Kleinrock's Tax Expert CD-ROM (available on
one workstation in Seattle) - Full-text searching of tax materials
including: Internal Revenue Code, treasury regulations, IRS publications,
IRS revenue rulings & procedures, IRS Letter Rulings and Tax
Court Memorandums.
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