Databases and e-Resources

Check out some of our featured online content, either at home or here at the library. With these tools, you can stay informed, read books for fun, research your family tree, do general research, access practice tests for K-12, get tips and resources for veterans, get help with your resume and much more. Use your library card number to log in from home. As always, if you need assistance we are here to help.

Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Missouri Libraries 2Go digital collection, anywhere anytime.
Over 300 free, online practice tests for academic and job certification. Find ACT, SAT, Advanced Placement, ASVAB, HiSET, LSAT, GRE, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Nursing Assistant and many more! Lessons and study aids for 5th grade to adult to improve Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language arts skills. College Prep Center includes SAT, ACT, ASVAB practice tests and many other resources. Learn about careers and find practice tests for occupation exams. (LearningExpress).
Empowers learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities guide students through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism, and more. (Rosen Digital)
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national and provincial standards. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying and LGBTQ+ information. It has recently been updated to meet the needs of today’s teens and with new content on bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, COVID-19 and more. (Rosen Digital)
Find content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. (EBSCO)
Users will learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams. Financial Literacy is an online economics and personal finance resource specifically designed for students in grades 7–12, but can easily benefit adults. (Rosen Digital)
Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design and more. (LearningExpress)
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Delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources to help you research your family tree. (ProQuest)
Find over 33,000 downloadable eBooks that includes fiction and non-fiction titles for both adults and juveniles. A wide range of subjects and topics are covered including self-help, Health & Fitness, Games, Crafts & Hobbies, Cooking, Family, Marriage and Religion. (EBSCO)
Find age appropriate magazines, non-fiction books, images and graphics. (EBSCO)
Find age appropriate magazines, newspapers, non-fiction books, images and graphics. (EBSCO)
Find magazines, newspapers, non-fiction books, academic journals, science reference materials and images suitable for High School and adult research. (EBSCO)
Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills. (EBSCO)
Contains full text for general reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas including business, health, education, general science and multicultural issues. It also includes an extensive image collection of more than 2 million photos, maps and flags. (EBSCO)
Find the latest news articles and consumer information like Consumer Reports and top news magazines. (EBSCO)

Book Connections: Children’s Books and Author Resources

Book Connections: Teen Books and Author Resources

Book Connections: Children, Teen and Family Home Kit

These databases contain resources to engage readers from over 260,000 books including Meet-the-Author movies, audio name pronunciations, audio book readings, discussion guides, vocabulary lists, and more. These are perfect tools to use with book clubs, class units, reading groups, and reader’s advisory.

Vet Now.

VetNow is a service that offers tailored support to veterans and their families.  The service includes live support with a veteran navigator; online expert assistance navigating the VA and benefits veterans are eligible for from local, state, and federal programs; help with transitioning to civilian employment and translating military skills for civilian jobs; and college preparation and support through a full suite of academic tools.

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