But librarians starting work today might not need to know where we keep the binders first thing anymore, because Value Line is online! The library bought a subscription so you can look up your stocks from home or work!
It still has the in-depth analysis and history of each stock it profiles and is browsable by issue date, just like paper version. There are additional benefits to Value Line online: quick lookup by stock name, ticker symbol, or industry, a look at whose ranks have changed recently, you can create your own custom reports for your portfolio, see model portfolios for different financial goals (neat!), and some pre-set reports available with a click like highest dividend yielding stocks (cool!).
If you're an involved investor, or want to become one, do yourself a favor and try it out!
Hi, Sarah,
This is a very helpful blog indeed. I'm patron of KCLS. How do I access Value Line Online using my library card?
Thanks,
-baining
If you start at the library's main page, www.kcls.org, you will see a link to our Databases page in the upper left hand corner. Click that, and then you can either select V from the alphabetical menu to go directly to the Value Line link, or select the Business, Economics & Investing category to see all available investing databases. Once you find the link to the one you want, click it and (if you aren't inside the library building) you will be asked to enter your library card. Type that in, and you're ready to go! If you get stuck along the way, just call Answerline (425.462.9600) to get some help.
-Sarah