Databases by Category

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Books & Reading

TeachingBooks for Libraries

TeachingBooks for Libraries enriches a reader’s connection to children’s and young adult books and enables users to gain new insights and understanding from authors and find author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more.

InterLibrary Loan Request

Fill out the InterLibrary Loan Request Form if there is a book or movie you would like that isn’t in our catalog.

NoveList Plus

Need help choosing a fiction book? You can match a favorite author or title, identify a book by describing the plot, explore fiction by genre such as mystery, romance, or adventure, find lists of award-winning books, read book reviews, and more.

NoveList Plus Kindergarten – 8th Grade

Need help finding good books to read? NoveList K-8 Plus helps kids and young teens do just that! Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can’t think of a book you’ve liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books.

OCLC Search

Search for a book or movie to see if it is available to borrow from another library via interlibrary loan.

Business, Legal & Financial

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases is a Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy makes economics and personal finance easy to understand. Explore personal and household finance as well as macro-, micro-, and global economics.

Legal Forms

An online library of Missouri legal forms for a variety of needs: bankruptcy, bill of sale, contracts, divorce, employment, corporate, landlord tenant, living wills, name change, power of attorney, real estate, taxes, last will and testament, and many more.

ValueLine

Value Line includes full-page reports and analyst commentaries for each of more than 1,700 stocks.

Weiss Financial Ratings

Free online access to Weiss Financial Ratings. Whether you’re creating your first budget, keeping tabs on your investments, searching for the best car insurance company, or figuring out the best Medicare supplement insurance plan for retirement, Weiss Financial Ratings Series has something for you! With access to more than 40,000 investment ratings on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds, and 21,000 safety ratings on banks, credit unions, and insurance companies, you’ll enjoy unprecedented coverage of the investments and companies you want to follow.

Genealogy & Local History

AncestryLibrary

Ancestry Library Edition is only available for in-library use. Research your family history with this enhanced library version of Ancestry.com. Search the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1940 as well as immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records.

Fold3 Military Records

Fold3 Library Edition provides convenient access to U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

HeritageQuest

Search thousands of family and local history books and the complete U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1940. Census records can be searched by name, place of birth, age, ethnicity, and more. HeritageQuest Online also includes Revolutionary War records and the Freedman’s Bank.

NewsBank (St. Joseph News-Press 1999 to present)

NewsBank (Kansas City Star 1991 to present)

Newspapers.com (Missouri Newspapers 1808-1994)

Sanborn Maps

Health & Science

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete contains health and wellness information, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine.

Salem Health

An online search of Magill’s Medical Guide 8th and 9th editions.

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.

Teen Health & Wellness

Teen Health and Wellness is designed to meet the needs of today’s teens with relevant content on bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, and more.

Hobbies & Personal Enrichment

AtoZ Food America

AtoZ Food America contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and
33 ethnic cuisines.

AtoZ World Food

AtoZ World Food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages.

AtoZ World Travel

AtoZ World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more.

Chilton Car Repair

This database provides repair information for thousands of car, truck, van, and SUV make and model combinations. It includes photographs and wiring diagrams in addition to troubleshooting and diagnostics tools.

Craftsy (Available through Libby App “Extras”)

Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need in the videos, from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity.

Lerner Maker Lab

Lerner Maker Lab is a database for hands-on fun, like a digital makerspace. From cooking to crafting to chemistry projects, Lerner Maker Lab offers a variety of active nonfiction projects while also supporting digital literacy and research skills. Clear step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations invite readers to craft, experiment, cook, build, and celebrate through hands-on projects.

Transparent Language

Learn a new language with Transparent Language.

Universal Class

Universal Class is a great place to continue your education online and fulfill all your lifelong learning goals.

Homework Help & Test Prep

College Admissions Test Preparation

Part of LearningExpress Library, College Admissions Test Prep provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

HelpNow Homework Help and Tutoring Service

Online tutoring help for students. Tutors are available daily from 2 pm to 11 pm CST (except holidays).

High School Equivalency Center

Part of LearningExpress Library, High School Equivalency Center provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic and licensing tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

MO Driving Permit Practice Tests

A great resource for anyone who needs to take a written Missouri driver’s license test.

Jobs & Careers

AtoZdatabases

Career Preparation Center

Part of LearningExpressLibrary. Are you preparing for a professional exam? Are you curious about a particular occupation or looking to improve your workplace skills? The Career Preparation Center Can Help.

Resume and Cover Letter Builders

VetNow for Veterans

VetNow for Veterans offers veterans live help with a variety of services.

Newspapers & Periodicals

Access World News (NewsBank)

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events with information from credible, vetted U.S. and global news sources.

Explora – Academic

Need a scholarly journal article for your research paper? Search articles from academic and professional journals covering the social sciences, humanities, general science, multicultural studies, education, and more. This resource is great for college students or anyone conducting in-depth research.

Explora – General Research and Public Library

Search here for research on current and popular topics

NewsBank (St. Joseph News-Press 1999 to present)

NewsBank (Kansas City Star 1991 to present)

Newspapers.com

Historic Missouri newspapers from 1808-1994.

Research & Learning

Adult Core Skills

Part of LearningExpressLibrary. Become a better reader, improve math skills, study for the citizenship exam.

Chilton Car Repair

Provides repair information for thousands of car, truck, van, and SUV make and model combinations. It includes photographs and wiring diagrams in addition to troubleshooting and diagnostics tools.

College Students Skill Review

College Students Skill Review provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

Computer Skills

Part of Learning Express Library. Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics.

Digital Literacy

Get empowered with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities include project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more.

EducateStation

Pre-K – 5th Grade Curriculum for Homeschooling families.

Elementary & Middle School Students Skill Review

Skill-building lessons and practice for guiding young learners.

Explora – Academic

Explora – General Research and Public Library

Search here for research on current and popular topics.

Explora – Educator’s Edition

A teacher’s companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Premier. It highlights lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.

Explora – Elementary

Explora for Kids is a great place for students to do research on current and popular topics.

Explora – Middle School

A great place for middle school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.

Explora – High School

A great place for high school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy makes economics and personal finance easy to understand. Explore personal and household finance as well as macro-, micro-, and global economics.

The Great Courses Library Collection (Available through Libby “Extras”)

The Great Courses Library Collection video streaming service is brought to you by The Great Courses—the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. This collection includes more than 250 courses, led by the world’s top experts, covering a broad range of subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, fine arts and music, travel, business, and personal development.