Databases

Animated Books

• EZTales.com [2]
  EZTales (previously MightyBookJr) has award-winning children's animated read-aloud books, story songs, lesson plans, games and puzzles that promote early childhood literacy. There are over 850 books to choose from and new books are added monthly. The books are for children ages 2-10 years old and are available in English and Spanish.
• TumbleBookLibrary [3]
  TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks--animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

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Antiques and Collectibles

• Antiques Reference [4]
  Antiques Reference offers information on antiques, collectibles and art sold at auction houses throughout the United States. Each entry includes color photographs and complete descriptions.

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Auto & Small Engine Repair

• Auto Repair Reference Center [5]
  Car and truck maintenance and repair for vehicles 1945 to the present. Includes wiring diagrams, service bulletins and recall information.
• Small Engine Repair Reference Center [6]
  Find assistance with maintaining and repairing motorcycles, boats, mowers, tractors, tillers, generators and other small engines with the contents of more than 410 reference texts with original photos and illustrations.

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Books & Authors

• Books & Authors [7]
  Find a new author or a whole new series tailored to your reading taste.
• Books in Print [8]
  Search for books, audios and videos currently available or about to be released. Includes book reviews and a directory of publishers.
• Complete Connection [9]
  Discover titles similar to books you already enjoy.
• EBSCOHost E-book Collection (NetLibrary) [10]
  Online collection of 22,500 (non-downloadable) eBooks.
• Literature Resource Center [11]
  Critical essays and biographical/bibliographical information on more than 120,000 authors.
• LitFINDER [12]
  Search poetry, stories, essays, plays and speeches.
• Novelist Plus [13]
  Search for works by a favorite author, readalikes and book discussion guides. Includes a tutorial on how to use the many features.
• WorldCat/Show-Me the World [14]
  Search for books and other materials in libraries worldwide.

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Business

• Business Insights [15]
  (Formerly Business and Company Resource Center) Brings together a wide variety of global business information, including company profiles, industry rankings, products and brands, investment reports, industry statistics, financial ratios and more.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 20 [16]
  eBook, 2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 21 [17]
  eBook, 2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 22 [18]
  eBook, 2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
• Encyclopedia of American Industries [19]
  eBook, 6th edition, 3v, 2011. A three-volume business reference that provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. The work consists of more than 1,000 detailed profiles of the manufacturing and service industries.
• Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries [20]
  eBook, 6th edition, 2011. Provides information about the inception, emergence and current status of new and established industries and business segments that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. Consists of detailed profiles newer industries, such as biometrics, risk management services, satellites, specialty tourism, and others.
• Encyclopedia of Global Industries [21]
  eBook, 5th edition, 2011. Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research.
• Encyclopedia of Small Business [22]
  eBook, 4th edition, 2v, 2011. Provides entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Features revised and expanded coverage to reflect the most current small business topics.
• Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Management and Entrepreneurship [23]
  eBook, 2v, 2008
• IntelliConnect Human Resources [24]
  This comprehensive human resource database includes the most up-to-date information on: affirmative action, labor laws, OSHA compliance, personnel practices and much more. It incorporates the CCH (Commerce Clearing House) Human Resources Management publications.
• Small Business Resource Center [25]
  Includes information on all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, taxes, business plans and more.

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Career, Education & Learning

• ERIC [26]
  The Education Resource Information Center provides bibliographic records of education-related journal articles and materials from other sources such as scholarly organizations, professional associations, research centers, policy organizations and state and federal agencies.
• Job & Career Accelerator [27]
  Job & Career Accelerator combines everything you need for a successful job search. Explore different occupations, search local and national job postings, create professional resumes and cover letters, improve interviewing skills and conveniently organize and track your job-search progress.
• LearningExpress Library [28]
  LearningExpress Library provides test preparation materials for elementary through adult level. Includes the ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, Cosmetology, EMS, Firefighter, GED, GMAT, GRE, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, PPST, Real Estate, SAT, United States Citizenship and more.
• Professional Development Collection [29]
  Includes full text for nearly 520 high-quality education journals.
• Universal Class [30]
  UniversalClass offers over 500 online continuing education courses taught by real instructors with remote, 24/7 access so you can study on your schedule.

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Culture & Religion

• Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations of the World Dictionary [31]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 2005
• World Religions Reference Library [32]
  eBook, 6v, 2007

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Directories

• Foundation Directory Online [33]
  Updated weekly, Foundation Directory Online provides the most accurate details available on U.S. funders and their grants. (Due to license restrictions, this resource is only available for use within the library, is limited to one user at a time and requires a password. Please ask a staff member to to log you into this database.)
• Reference USA [34]
  Search 24 million U. S. Businesses and 89 million U. S. Residents for up to date information. The U. S. Business database may be searched using a variety of options including: business type, employee size, sales figures and geographic location.

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Encyclopedias

• Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia [35]
  Indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. The database also contains various images and brief biographies.
• World Book Online Reference Center [36]
  Every article from the print encyclopedia enhanced with state-of-the-art multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed web sites, and more. Includes Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia, World Book Kids and World Book Reference Center.

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Genealogy

• Ancestry.com [37]
  Census data, genealogy and family research. (Due to license restrictions, this resource is only available for use within the library.)
• Heritage Quest Online [38]
  Search the US census 1790-1930, selected Revolutionary War Records, a variety of local and family histories plus articles of interest to genealogy researchers.

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Health & Medicine

• Consumer Health Complete [39]
  Meets the information needs of patients, providing content from periodicals, pamphlets and reference works covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
• MEDLINE [40]
  Provides authoritative citations from over 4,800 journals on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and much more.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine [41]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 4v, 2009. Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer [42]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 2v, 2010. Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence [43]
  eBook, 2nd edition, 4v, 2011. Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders [44]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 2v, 2010. Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine [45]
  eBook, 4th edition. Includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health [46]
  eBook, 2nd edition, 2v, 2008
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers [47]
  eBook, 5v, 2009. Covers various issues related to one's aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for said diseases for this population. Also includes topics specific to the aging population, but beyond descriptions of medical diagnoses.

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History & Geography

• A to Z the USA [48]
  Information about each state and U.S. territory, including history, climate, weather, demographics, geography, history and historical images.
• African-American History Online [49]
  Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
• American History Online [50]
  Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
• American Indian History Online [51]
  Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
• American Presidential Campaigns and Elections [52]
  Facts and information on every campaign from the election of 1788-89 through 2008. Each entry contains a brief chronology of relevant political developments, brief biographical sketches of presidential and vice-presidential candidates (including important third party contenders), detailed election results, and collections of relevant speeches, debates and letters.
• American Women's History Online [53]
  Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
• Ancient and Medieval History Online [54]
  Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Biography in Context [55]
  Biographies on more than 340,000 people from key reference sources plus full-text articles from magazines and newspapers.
• Cities of the United States [56]
  eBook, 7th edition, 4v, 2012. Provides information on America's top cities--those fastest-growing, as well as those with a particular historical, political, industrial, and/or commercial significance. City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts, data, and figures related to demographic, economic, cultural, geographic, social, and recreational conditions.
• Civilizations and Societies: Ancient and Modern Worlds [57]
  This reference provides an introduction to world civilizations, their social and cultural foundations and their evolution through time. More than 500 entries cover empires and nations, major events, formative ideas and influential figures.
• Issues and Controversies in American History [58]
  Builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.
• Modern World History Online [59]
  Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history--from mid-15th century to the present.
• Sports in America [60]
  A sweeping retrospective of sports in the United States from the colonial era to the present day, this reference explores the processes by which sports and institutions have developed over the centuries, especially in the context of major social developments such as industrialization, immigration and urbanization.
• U.S. Government Online [61]
  Presents in-depth information on the structure and function of the U.S. government and its everyday role in the lives of citizens.

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Home & Garden

• Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center [62]
  Read articles from more than 500 magazines and books about crafts, hobbies and recreation activities. You can also watch hundreds of how-to videos on various hobbies.
• Home Improvement Reference Center [63]
  Search or browse through the contents of 26 major reference texts, full-text magazines, and videos about home maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, landscaping and more.

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Investing

• Morningstar [64]
  Analyst reports and ratings for over 40,000 investments including stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. Articles and videos on investing and personal finance. (Limit to 4 simultaneous users.)
• Value Line Investment Survey [65]
  See full-page reports, analyst commentaries and Value Line's trademark rankings of all stocks covered by the print edition.

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Language

• Transparent Language Online (Byki) [66]
  Transparent Language Online gives you the tools to learn any of 80 languages as well as English for non-native speakers.

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Legal

• American Law Yearbook: A Guide to the Year's Major Legal Cases [67]
  eBook, 2011 edition. Annual supplement to the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics, updates, biographies of prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of American Law [68]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 14v, 2011. Covers today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and important documents. Includes topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and more.
• U.S. Legal Forms [69]
  Search a wide selection of Missouri legal forms by category or title. Provides an attorney directory and a dictionary of legal definitions.

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Periodicals

• Academic Search Elite [70]
  This scholarly collection provides full-text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature and more.
• Consumer Reports [71]
  Get unbiased ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services like appliances, cars, electronics, computers, home and garden, health and fitness, babies and kids, food, personal finance, and travel. Read selections from the latest issue of the magazine or search through four years of archives.
• EBSCO MasterFILE Premier [72]
  Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. It also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 86,017 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an image collection of 341,655 photos, maps and flags.
• General OneFile (Infotrac) [73]
  Access to periodical and news information on the complete range of general interest topics; includes nearly 12,000 titles; full-text of the New York Times from 1985 to the present; also, 500 travel guides including every Fodor's title; more than 20 acclaimed reference sets; and more.
• NewsBank [74]
  Full text articles from over 600 American newspapers including Fulton Sun, Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Sun-Times and New York Post. Updated daily.
• Newspaper Source [75]
  Cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national and international newspapers as well as selective full text for more than 370 regional papers, including the Columbia Daily Tribune.

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Science

• Access Science [76]
  McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
• Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change [77]
  eBook, 3v, 2008
• Environmental Encyclopedia [78]
  eBook, 4th edition. Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.
• Science Reference Center [79]
  Contains full-text content from encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources on topics from biology and chemistry to environmental science and technology.

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Social Issues

• Generation X: Americans Born 1965 to 1976 [80]
  eBook, 5th edition, 2006
• Older Americans: A Changing Market [81]
  eBook, 5th edition, 2006
• SIRS Researcher [82]
  General reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues.
• Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook 2006 [83]
  eBook, 2006 edition
• The Baby Boom: Americans Born 1946 to 1964 [84]
  eBook, 5th edition, 2006
• The Millennials: Americans Born 1977 to 1994 [85]
  eBook, 3rd edition, 2006

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Students

• Book Collection: Nonfiction - Elementary Edition [86]
  Search the full text of more than 1,300 popular nonfiction books for elementary school students on subjects like animals, weather, holidays, sports, Native Americans and more.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction - High School Edition [87]
  Search the full text of more than 2,450 popular nonfiction books for high school students on subjects like careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, sports, technology, history, science and more.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction - Middle School Edition [88]
  Search the full text of more than 3,100 popular nonfiction books for middle school students on subjects like health, life skills, ethnicity, sports, adventure, technology, history, science and more.
• CultureGrams Online [89]
  CultureGrams Online offers World, Kids, Canadian Provinces and U.S. States editions in which you'll find maps, statistics, photo galleries, famous people and recipe collections. Plus, you can create customizable data tables to help put dozens of facts into perspective.
• Discovering Collection [90]
  Search reference works and magazines on a wide range of topics relevant to student research.
• Early World of Learning [91]
  Through narrated stories with word-by-word highlighting, interactive games and reference material, young learners can build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics and reading fluency.
• Kids Search [92]
  This EBSCOhost search interface is designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities. The Kids Search interface provides a child-friendly, graphically-rich design that is fun to use.
• MAS Ultra - School Edition [93]
  Designed for high school students, this database contains full text articles, biographies. primary source documents, reference books and images on topics ranging from science, history and literature to political science, career exploration and more.
• Middle Search Plus [94]
  Designed for junior high and middle school students, this database features full text for magazines, biographies and historical essays; primary sources documents; the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia; American Heritage Dictionary; and photos, maps and flags.
• Searchasaurus [95]
  Designed for users in elementary or middle schools. It is an animated interface to EBSCOhost with a dinosaur theme that encourages students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Searchasaurus offers Lexile limiters (reading level), making it easy for students to read and research only appropriately challenging materials.
• Student Research Center [96]
  A search interface to EBSCOhost designed specifically for secondary school students, according to their needs and search abilities.

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Travel

• A to Z World Travel [97]
  Travel guides and resources for over 200 cities around the world.
• Global Road Warrior [98]
  Global Road Warrior offers maps, photos and information about 175 nations and territories, primarily intended for travelers and students.

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• A to Z the USA [48]
  Information about each state and U.S. territory, including history, climate, weather, demographics, geography, history and historical images.
• A to Z World Travel [97]
  Travel guides and resources for over 200 cities around the world.
• Academic Search Elite [70]
  This scholarly collection provides full-text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature and more.
• Access Science [76]
  McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
• African-American History Online [49]
  Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
• American History Online [50]
  Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
• American Indian History Online [51]
  Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
• American Law Yearbook: A Guide to the Year's Major Legal Cases [67]
  2011 edition. Annual supplement to the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics, updates, biographies of prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases.
• American Presidential Campaigns and Elections [52]
  Facts and information on every campaign from the election of 1788-89 through 2008. Each entry contains a brief chronology of relevant political developments, brief biographical sketches of presidential and vice-presidential candidates (including important third party contenders), detailed election results, and collections of relevant speeches, debates and letters.
• American Women's History Online [53]
  Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
• Ancestry.com [37]
  Census data, genealogy and family research. (Due to license restrictions, this resource is only available for use within the library.)
• Ancient and Medieval History Online [54]
  Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Antiques Reference [4]
  Antiques Reference offers information on antiques, collectibles and art sold at auction houses throughout the United States. Each entry includes color photographs and complete descriptions.
• Auto Repair Reference Center [5]
  Car and truck maintenance and repair for vehicles 1945 to the present. Includes wiring diagrams, service bulletins and recall information.

B

• Biography in Context [55]
  Biographies on more than 340,000 people from key reference sources plus full-text articles from magazines and newspapers.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction - Elementary Edition [86]
  Search the full text of more than 1,300 popular nonfiction books for elementary school students on subjects like animals, weather, holidays, sports, Native Americans and more.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction - High School Edition [87]
  Search the full text of more than 2,450 popular nonfiction books for high school students on subjects like careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, sports, technology, history, science and more.
• Book Collection: Nonfiction - Middle School Edition [88]
  Search the full text of more than 3,100 popular nonfiction books for middle school students on subjects like health, life skills, ethnicity, sports, adventure, technology, history, science and more.
• Books & Authors [7]
  Find a new author or a whole new series tailored to your reading taste.
• Books in Print [8]
  Search for books, audios and videos currently available or about to be released. Includes book reviews and a directory of publishers.
• Business Insights [15]
  (Formerly Business and Company Resource Center) Brings together a wide variety of global business information, including company profiles, industry rankings, products and brands, investment reports, industry statistics, financial ratios and more.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 20 [16]
  2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 21 [17]
  2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
• Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 22 [18]
  2011 edition. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.

C

• Cities of the United States [56]
  7th edition, 4v, 2012. Provides information on America's top cities--those fastest-growing, as well as those with a particular historical, political, industrial, and/or commercial significance. City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts, data, and figures related to demographic, economic, cultural, geographic, social, and recreational conditions.
• Civilizations and Societies: Ancient and Modern Worlds [57]
  This reference provides an introduction to world civilizations, their social and cultural foundations and their evolution through time. More than 500 entries cover empires and nations, major events, formative ideas and influential figures.
• Complete Connection [9]
  Discover titles similar to books you already enjoy.
• Consumer Health Complete [39]
  Meets the information needs of patients, providing content from periodicals, pamphlets and reference works covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
• Consumer Reports [71]
  Get unbiased ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services like appliances, cars, electronics, computers, home and garden, health and fitness, babies and kids, food, personal finance, and travel. Read selections from the latest issue of the magazine or search through four years of archives.
• CultureGrams Online [89]
  CultureGrams Online offers World, Kids, Canadian Provinces and U.S. States editions in which you'll find maps, statistics, photo galleries, famous people and recipe collections. Plus, you can create customizable data tables to help put dozens of facts into perspective.

D

• Discovering Collection [90]
  Search reference works and magazines on a wide range of topics relevant to student research.

E

• Early World of Learning [91]
  Through narrated stories with word-by-word highlighting, interactive games and reference material, young learners can build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics and reading fluency.
• EBSCO MasterFILE Premier [72]
  Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. It also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 86,017 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an image collection of 341,655 photos, maps and flags.
• EBSCOHost E-book Collection (NetLibrary) [10]
  Online collection of 22,500 (non-downloadable) eBooks.
• Encyclopedia of American Industries [19]
  6th edition, 3v, 2011. A three-volume business reference that provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. The work consists of more than 1,000 detailed profiles of the manufacturing and service industries.
• Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries [20]
  6th edition, 2011. Provides information about the inception, emergence and current status of new and established industries and business segments that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. Consists of detailed profiles newer industries, such as biometrics, risk management services, satellites, specialty tourism, and others.
• Encyclopedia of Global Industries [21]
  5th edition, 2011. Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research.
• Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change [77]
  3v, 2008
• Encyclopedia of Small Business [22]
  4th edition, 2v, 2011. Provides entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Features revised and expanded coverage to reflect the most current small business topics.
• Environmental Encyclopedia [78]
  4th edition. Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.
• ERIC [26]
  The Education Resource Information Center provides bibliographic records of education-related journal articles and materials from other sources such as scholarly organizations, professional associations, research centers, policy organizations and state and federal agencies.
• Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Management and Entrepreneurship [23]
  2v, 2008
• EZTales.com [2]
  EZTales (previously MightyBookJr) has award-winning children's animated read-aloud books, story songs, lesson plans, games and puzzles that promote early childhood literacy. There are over 850 books to choose from and new books are added monthly. The books are for children ages 2-10 years old and are available in English and Spanish.

F

• Foundation Directory Online [33]
  Updated weekly, Foundation Directory Online provides the most accurate details available on U.S. funders and their grants. (Due to license restrictions, this resource is only available for use within the library, is limited to one user at a time and requires a password. Please ask a staff member to to log you into this database.)
• Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia [35]
  Indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. The database also contains various images and brief biographies.

G

• General OneFile (Infotrac) [73]
  Access to periodical and news information on the complete range of general interest topics; includes nearly 12,000 titles; full-text of the New York Times from 1985 to the present; also, 500 travel guides including every Fodor's title; more than 20 acclaimed reference sets; and more.
• Generation X: Americans Born 1965 to 1976 [80]
  5th edition, 2006
• Global Road Warrior [98]
  Global Road Warrior offers maps, photos and information about 175 nations and territories, primarily intended for travelers and students.

H

• Heritage Quest Online [38]
  Search the US census 1790-1930, selected Revolutionary War Records, a variety of local and family histories plus articles of interest to genealogy researchers.
• Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center [62]
  Read articles from more than 500 magazines and books about crafts, hobbies and recreation activities. You can also watch hundreds of how-to videos on various hobbies.
• Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations of the World Dictionary [31]
  3rd edition, 2005
• Home Improvement Reference Center [63]
  Search or browse through the contents of 26 major reference texts, full-text magazines, and videos about home maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, landscaping and more.

I

• IntelliConnect Human Resources [24]
  This comprehensive human resource database includes the most up-to-date information on: affirmative action, labor laws, OSHA compliance, personnel practices and much more. It incorporates the CCH (Commerce Clearing House) Human Resources Management publications.
• Issues and Controversies in American History [58]
  Builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.

J

• Job & Career Accelerator [27]
  Job & Career Accelerator combines everything you need for a successful job search. Explore different occupations, search local and national job postings, create professional resumes and cover letters, improve interviewing skills and conveniently organize and track your job-search progress.

K

• Kids Search [92]
  This EBSCOhost search interface is designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities. The Kids Search interface provides a child-friendly, graphically-rich design that is fun to use.

L

• LearningExpress Library [28]
  LearningExpress Library provides test preparation materials for elementary through adult level. Includes the ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, Cosmetology, EMS, Firefighter, GED, GMAT, GRE, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, PPST, Real Estate, SAT, United States Citizenship and more.
• Literature Resource Center [11]
  Critical essays and biographical/bibliographical information on more than 120,000 authors.
• LitFINDER [12]
  Search poetry, stories, essays, plays and speeches.

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• MAS Ultra - School Edition [93]
  Designed for high school students, this database contains full text articles, biographies. primary source documents, reference books and images on topics ranging from science, history and literature to political science, career exploration and more.
• MEDLINE [40]
  Provides authoritative citations from over 4,800 journals on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and much more.
• Middle Search Plus [94]
  Designed for junior high and middle school students, this database features full text for magazines, biographies and historical essays; primary sources documents; the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia; American Heritage Dictionary; and photos, maps and flags.
• Modern World History Online [59]
  Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history--from mid-15th century to the present.
• Morningstar [64]
  Analyst reports and ratings for over 40,000 investments including stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. Articles and videos on investing and personal finance. (Limit to 4 simultaneous users.)

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• NewsBank [74]
  Full text articles from over 600 American newspapers including Fulton Sun, Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Sun-Times and New York Post. Updated daily.
• Newspaper Source [75]
  Cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national and international newspapers as well as selective full text for more than 370 regional papers, including the Columbia Daily Tribune.
• Novelist Plus [13]
  Search for works by a favorite author, readalikes and book discussion guides. Includes a tutorial on how to use the many features.

O

• Older Americans: A Changing Market [81]
  5th edition, 2006

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• Professional Development Collection [29]
  Includes full text for nearly 520 high-quality education journals.

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• Reference USA [34]
  Search 24 million U. S. Businesses and 89 million U. S. Residents for up to date information. The U. S. Business database may be searched using a variety of options including: business type, employee size, sales figures and geographic location.

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• Science Reference Center [79]
  Contains full-text content from encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources on topics from biology and chemistry to environmental science and technology.
• Searchasaurus [95]
  Designed for users in elementary or middle schools. It is an animated interface to EBSCOhost with a dinosaur theme that encourages students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Searchasaurus offers Lexile limiters (reading level), making it easy for students to read and research only appropriately challenging materials.
• SIRS Researcher [82]
  General reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues.
• Small Business Resource Center [25]
  Includes information on all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, taxes, business plans and more.
• Small Engine Repair Reference Center [6]
  Find assistance with maintaining and repairing motorcycles, boats, mowers, tractors, tillers, generators and other small engines with the contents of more than 410 reference texts with original photos and illustrations.
• Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook 2006 [83]
  2006 edition
• Sports in America [60]
  A sweeping retrospective of sports in the United States from the colonial era to the present day, this reference explores the processes by which sports and institutions have developed over the centuries, especially in the context of major social developments such as industrialization, immigration and urbanization.
• Student Research Center [96]
  A search interface to EBSCOhost designed specifically for secondary school students, according to their needs and search abilities.

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• The Baby Boom: Americans Born 1946 to 1964 [84]
  5th edition, 2006
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine [41]
  3rd edition, 4v, 2009. Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of American Law [68]
  3rd edition, 14v, 2011. Covers today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and important documents. Includes topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and more.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer [42]
  3rd edition, 2v, 2010. Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence [43]
  2nd edition, 4v, 2011. Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders [44]
  3rd edition, 2v, 2010. Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine [45]
  4th edition. Includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health [46]
  2nd edition, 2v, 2008
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers [47]
  5v, 2009. Covers various issues related to one's aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for said diseases for this population. Also includes topics specific to the aging population, but beyond descriptions of medical diagnoses.
• The Millennials: Americans Born 1977 to 1994 [85]
  3rd edition, 2006
• Transparent Language Online (Byki) [66]
  Transparent Language Online gives you the tools to learn any of 80 languages as well as English for non-native speakers.
• TumbleBookLibrary [3]
  TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks--animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

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• U.S. Government Online [61]
  Presents in-depth information on the structure and function of the U.S. government and its everyday role in the lives of citizens.
• U.S. Legal Forms [69]
  Search a wide selection of Missouri legal forms by category or title. Provides an attorney directory and a dictionary of legal definitions.
• Universal Class [30]
  UniversalClass offers over 500 online continuing education courses taught by real instructors with remote, 24/7 access so you can study on your schedule.

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• Value Line Investment Survey [65]
  See full-page reports, analyst commentaries and Value Line's trademark rankings of all stocks covered by the print edition.

W

• World Book Online Reference Center [36]
  Every article from the print encyclopedia enhanced with state-of-the-art multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed web sites, and more. Includes Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia, World Book Kids and World Book Reference Center.
• World Religions Reference Library [32]
  6v, 2007
• WorldCat/Show-Me the World [14]
  Search for books and other materials in libraries worldwide.

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