Missouri Association of School Librarians
The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally.
The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) brings together key stakeholders from the areas of libraries, education, research, out of school time, youth development and more to develop and deliver resources to libraries that expand their capacity to support teen learning and enrichment and to foster healthy communities.
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The State Historical Society of Missouri
The State Historical Society of Missouri is pleased to present a growing collection of digitized historic newspapers. These images are freely available to the public and are keyword searchable.
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The page organizes links into various categories, including:
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Grammar & Style Guides: Resources like The Elements of Style and The Tongue Untied to help with grammar and writing style.
Computing Terms: Glossaries for tech-related terminology, including FOLDOC and Webopedia.
Pronunciation & Rhyme Tools: Tools like the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary and RhymeZone for pronunciation and rhyming assistance.
Translation & Language Tools: Resources such as Logos for translation needs.
Anagram & Acronym Finders: Tools to find anagrams and understand acronyms, including Acronym Finder and Anagram Genius.
Quotations: Collections like Bartlett's and The Quotations Page for sourcing quotes.
People & Genealogy: Links to sites like Ancestry.com and Who2 for information on individuals.
Facts & Statistics: Access to factual databases like the CIA World Factbook and Encyclopedia.com.
Currency Converters: Tools such as Oanda and XE.com for currency conversion.
Corporate Information: Resources like CorporateInformation.com for company profiles.
Maps & Geography: Links to mapping resources, including the U.S. Census Bureau and MapQuest.