All Databases
A new year, a new you, a new hobby!
Hobbies can be a great way to unwind, foster creativity, and make new friends. They offer an opportunity to pursue passions and set goals unrelated to our professional lives. As children, our free time was consumed with hobbies such as arts and crafts, playing sports, and games. While juggling the demands of adult life, we […]
Additional e-Resources
We have a bunch of online resources available for you when you go to “What We Offer” on our menu, on the left side you will see Reference. One is by Category and one is listed alphabetically of All Databases we have available. We also have some on our kids e-content webpage. We have been […]
Automotive Repair
For repair information on cars and trucks use the Auto Repair Reference Center. If you are buying or selling a vehicle or just want to know what it is worth try the web sites for the Kelley Blue Book or the NADA price guides. Auto Repair – Mitchell ProDemand Auto repair information for mechanics and […]
Biography
Biographies of both past and contemporary figures in history, science, entertainment, politics, and more are found in these databases. Ebsco Discovery Service Access multiple resources with one search (results include materials in the library collection, magazine/journal articles, and information from electronic resources). Gale in Context: Biography Learn about the challenges, motivations, successes, and failures of […]
Business
Information on researching businesses; business, legal and government forms; addresses & phone numbers of businesses in both the United States and Canada; and government resources for starting and running your own business. AtoZ The USA A to Z the USA provides comprehensive articles about the USA plus the 50 states, the 5 US territories, and […]
Directories / Telephone
Directory information for the United States and Canadian including addresses, telephone numbers, and zip code information. AtoZdatabases Find phone numbers, addresses and much more for over 220 million residents and 30 million businesses in the U.S. Find New Homeowners and New Businesses as well as Healthcare Professionals and Job listings. Gale Directory Library Gale Directory […]
Genealogy
Search for family histories, historical census records, birth and death records, and other genealogical information using resources from these databases and web sites. Ancestry Library Edition A genealogy research tool that provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research including more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 […]
Health
Information on health-related topics, diseases, surgery, and nutrition. AtoZdatabases Find Healthcare Professionals plus phone numbers, addresses and much more for over 220 million residents and 30 million businesses in the U.S. Find New Homeowners and New Businesses as well as Job listings. Ebsco Discovery Service Access multiple resources with one search (results include materials in […]
History
Information on historical topics including Joplin and Missouri information, biographies, archival news stories, the United States and world history. Ebsco Discovery Service Access multiple resources with one search (results include materials in the library collection, magazine/journal articles, and information from electronic resources). AtoZ The USA A to Z the USA provides comprehensive articles about the […]
Jobs & Careers
Career and job search information including career tests, company information for job seekers, business research and employment listings. AtoZdatabases Find 2.3 million Job Listings plus phone numbers, addresses and much more for over 220 million residents and 30 million businesses in the U.S. Find New Homeowners and New Businesses as well as Healthcare Professionals. Includes […]
Legal & Government
Laws and codes, legal forms and research, lawyer referrals and directories, state and federal representatives, and world leaders. Ebsco eBook Collection eBooks are digital editions of 50,000+ printed books for all ages including many fiction, general interest, reference, technical, and how-to titles. They can be viewed on any device connected to the Internet or downloaded […]
Libraries
Local, state, and national library web sites and catalogs. Joplin Library Catalog Carthage Public Library Web site for the Carthage (Missouri) Public Library including a link to their catalog. Worldcat Discovery (Firstsearch – Show-Me-the-World) Connecting you to a world of information online with WorldCat (a database of over 45,000,000 books, periodicals, and other materials held […]
Literature / Reading
Information on the study of literature including poetry, short stories and essays; author biographies and lists of works; poems; reader’s advisory on what to read next; and information on series titles. Ebsco eBook Collection eBooks are digital editions of 50,000+ printed books for all ages including many fiction, general interest, reference, technical, and how-to titles. […]
Magazines & Newspapers
Indexing for magazines and newspapers with many of the articles full-text. Coverage is from general interest magazines to scholarly journals with ages ranging from children to adult. Academic Search Elite Provides a core resource of scholarly information for academic Institutions containing full text for more than 2,100 journals and over 1,700 peer-reviewed, full-text journals. ERIC […]
Reference / Research
Databases to help with research and to answer reference questions on general information, debate topics, antiques & collectibles, and local & Missouri history. Ebsco Discovery Service Access multiple resources with one search (results include materials in the library collection, magazine/journal articles, and information from electronic resources). Academic Search Elite Provides a core resource of scholarly […]
Science
Find information on a variety of science topics with biographies, diagrams & images, experiments and more. Ebsco eBook Collection eBooks are digital editions of 50,000+ printed books for all ages including many fiction, general interest, reference, technical, and how-to titles. They can be viewed on any device connected to the Internet or downloaded to a […]
Testing / Education
Practice tests and study guides for standardized tests, skill building, financial aid, information on colleges and schools, and information on choosing the right school. Brainfuse VetNow Assists veterans and their families with navigating Veterans Affairs and provides academic tutoring and employment transition assistance. Provided courtesy of the Missouri State Library, a Joplin Public Library card […]
