Online Resources

ABCMouse:
Learning games In-library use only

EBSCOhost:
Full-text database

Go to EBSCOhost link in order to access:

• Academic Search Elite
• Explora
• Elementary
• Middle School
• High School
• Consumer Health Complete
• Read It!
• Science Reference Center

EBSCOhost:
Downloadable eBooks

Missouri Libraries 2 Go:
ORL's connection for ebooks and e-audiobooks. (Also listed in ORL catalogue)

Project Gutenberg:
Free, open-source resource for ebooks

Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library:
Free library service for Missourians who are unable to use standard print

Ancestry Library Edition:
Genealogical database
In-library use only

HeritageQuest® Online:
American genealogical database

State Historical Society of Missouri:
Past issues of Missouri newspapers

Learning Express Library:
Tutorials, practice exams, resumes, and core skills
Create an account at the library which you can later use elsewhere

• Adult Core Skills
• College Test Preparation
• High School Equivalency
• Résumé and Cover Letter Builder

Financially Literate? Check out this site — Missouri State Treasurer's Financial Literacy Portal

Brainfuse VetNow
A suite of resources for veterans to polish their skills for civilian jobs and find resources to aid veterans and their families, from resumes to navigating the VA system.

Teen Health and Wellness

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.

Digital Literacy

Empower 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. Digital Literacy will give your students and patrons the skills to be savvy digital citizens!

Financial Literacy

The Rosen Financial Literacy database makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Articles explore macro-, micro-, and global economics as well as personal and household finance. 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.

The Northstar Digital Literacy

The Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate program is a free self-guided online set of assessments that show your ability to perform basic computer tasks. You can earn a certificate in each of these areas:

• Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS)
• Essential Software Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs)
• Using Technology in Daily Life (Social Media, Information Literacy, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Career Search Skills, Your Digital Footprint)