Research Help

• Explora - Search 30 databases at one time. Below is a list of some of the best databases.

  • • Academic Search Complete - Ensure high school students are college- and career-ready by providing access to superior research content across subject areas, standardized test prep and more. 

    • Points of View - Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue. This database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. 

    • Literary Reference Center - Provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes – to give students, professors and researchers a foundation of literary reference works to meet their research needs.

    • MAS Ultra - Full-text reference database of popular magazines and e-books covering many subjects, including history, science and health. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press. 

    • Newspaper Source - Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, selective full text for more than 370 regional (U.S.) newspapers, and full-text television & radio news transcripts.

    • Consumer Health Complete - Comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. 

    • Science Reference Center - Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. 

    • eBook Collection - Fiction and nonfiction titles for all - Including a wide range of subjects and topics.

    • Read It! - It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

• The New York Times - Contains all current and past articles from this journal. (Only accessible at school)

• JSTOR - General research database. You can search journals, books, images, and primary sources. (Requires username and password)

• Teen Health and Wellness - Up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ+ information, bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, COVID-19 and more.

• Digital Literacy - Digital citizenship skills that include interactive activities, 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 - Database of economics and personal finance

  • Articles explore macro-, micro-, and global economics as well as personal and household finance. Learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams. 

Learning Express -  Over 300 free online practice tests as well as skill-building and career-building resources

A login must be created for Learning Express Library at school to access it at home.

• • Computer Skills Center - Available through Learning Express Library

    • Learn the fundamentals of your computer, the Internet, and popular software applications like Windows, MAC, Microsoft, and Adobe.

  • Prepare for College - Comprehensive college and career prep resource

    • Contains practice tests, self-directed tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards to help students:

  • Resume and Cover Letter Builder

HeritageQuest - Comprehensive database of American genealogical sources

Missouri Digital Heritage - Access a rich archive of information about the history of Missouri and local communities.  Included are educational resources like classroom curricula accessible through this website.

Cass County Public Library - Over 50 databases are available by using a valid CCPL card.

Mid-Continent Public Library - The public library subscribes to over 200 databases available remotely with a valid MCPL card. Directions for how to access these databases can be found here. Sign up for a library card here.

Primary Sources

The National Archives - The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper of all documents and materials created by the United States federal government. This includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and The Bill of Rights. It also includes the public records of ordinary citizens, for example, military records of the men and women who served in the U.S. military, naturalization records of the immigrants, and even the canceled check from the purchase of Alaska. 

Library of Congress - The LOC digital collection contains primary documents including manuscripts/mixed materials, photos, prints, drawings, web archives, audio recordings, books/printed materials, notated music, film, video, maps, and newspapers.

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