Free resources – MOSL

Book Connections

Book Connections is available statewide including all Missouri public libraries, K-12 schools and colleges and universities.

https://bookconnections.org

The database contains resources to engage readers from over 260,000 books including Meet-the-Author movies, audio name pronunciations, audio book readings, book discussion guides, vocabulary lists and more. Book Connections is the perfect tool to use with book clubs, reading groups, and reader’s advisory. The subscription is available statewide and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

Contact Katie Dunne at katie.dunne@sos.mo.gov with any questions.

Gale Excel High School

Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School is available to state aid certified public libraries.

https://www.gale.com/elearning/excel-adult-high-school

 Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School is an online accredited diploma completion program. The program is designed to help adults who have aged out of the traditional educational system to obtain their high school diploma.

The subscription is available to state aid certified Missouri Public Libraries and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

Contact Merideth Johnson, Merideth.Johnson@sos.mo.gov for assistance.

Missouri Digital Heritage

https://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh/

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.

TeachingBooks

TeachngBooks is available statewide including all Missouri public libraries, K-12 schools, colleges and universities.

https://teachingbooks.net

Contact Katie Dunne at katie.dunne@sos.mo.gov with any questions.

The database contains resources to engage readers from over 260,000 books including Meet-the Author movies, audio name pronunciations, audio book readings, book discussion guides, vocabulary lists and more. TeachingBooks is the perfect tool to use with book clubs, small group readings, or class units. The subscription is available statewide and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

VetNow

VetNowTM is available to state aid certified public libraries.

http://home.brainfuse.com/veterans/

VetNow™ is a service that offers tailored support to veterans and their families.  The service includes live support with a veteran navigator; online expert assistance navigating the VA and benefits veterans are eligible for from local, state, and federal programs; help with transitioning to civilian employment and translating military skills for civilian jobs; and college preparation and support through a full suite of academic tools.

The subscription is available to state aid certified Missouri Public Libraries and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

Contact Merideth Johnson, Merideth.Johnson@sos.mo.gov for assistance.