eResources & Databases

 2-1-1 Counts is the first tool to provide real-time, searchable and visual presentations of data from 2-1-1 call centers across the nation.

Full-text for more than 2,100 journals. Nearly 150 journals have PDF images dating back to 1985.

Full-text access to thousands of newspaper titles from the United States and around the world. 

Documents the history of African American religious life and culture between 1829 and 1922. Includes newspapers and magazines, plus reports from African American religious organizations.

Diagnostic and repair information. 1982-2020 vehicles. DTCs, TSBs & Diagrams. Service & Repair; Testing & Inspection; TSBs & Recalls; Specifications; and Parts & Labor. Available on public PCs inside the Corporate Parkway, Kathryn Linnemann, Middendorf-Kredell, and Spencer Road branches only.

Available inside any Library branch. Online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. The database includes the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, and Passenger and Immigration Lists Index.

Accelerated Reader Bookfinder allows you to search in English or Spanish by book level, Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.

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El Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta es una base de datos integral en español, diseñada para hablantes nativos de español, estudiantes bilingües y participantes en programas de ESL/ELL. [Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta is a comprehensive Spanish-language database designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants.]

 (Pour l'accès à domicile, cliquez ici) Une collection de livres animés et parlants, ainsi que des jeux, des outils pédagogiques et plus encore!

¡Una colección de libros parlantes y animadas, además de juegos, herramientas educativas y más!

Designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.

13,000 page reference center is dedicated to providing information to the general public on African American history and on the history of the more than one billion people of African ancestry around the world.

Includes thousands of critical essays and discussion questions plus author biographies and character analyses; full-length poems, full-text reference books, full-length videos of classic plays and films and more.

Searchable full-text for more than 1,300 nonfiction titles on animals, weather, holidays, adventure, sports, and more.

Searchable full-text for more than 2,700 nonfiction titles on careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, music, science, history, civics, and more.

Searchable full text for more than 2,700 nonfiction titles on careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, music, science, history, civics, and more.

Offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation. After taking a quiz, the user can connect directly to a live tutor from the test center without having to return to the main page.

To use the Brainfuse app:

1. Login to Brainfuse on your mobile device, using the Library link.
2. Once logged in, look for the menu with your account information in the upper right corner of the Brainfuse site. 
3. Select My Account. You should see instructions for accessing Brainfuse from the app along with a QR code
4. Download the app to your device and follow the above access instructions under Your Account.

Provides users with a host of services to help in every step of the job search process including job searching, resume template, professional resume review, and live interview coaching.

To use the Brainfuse app:

1. Login to Brainfuse on your mobile device, using the Library link.
2. Once logged in, look for the menu with your account information in the upper right corner of the Brainfuse site. 
3. Select My Account. You should see instructions for accessing Brainfuse from the app along with a QR code
4. Download the app to your device and follow the above access instructions under Your Account.

Supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance. 

To use the Brainfuse app:

1. Login to Brainfuse on your mobile device, using the Library link.
2. Once logged in, look for the menu with your account information in the upper right corner of the Brainfuse site. 
3. Select My Account. You should see instructions for accessing Brainfuse from the app along with a QR code
4. Download the app to your device and follow the above access instructions under Your Account.

More than 2,300 full-text magazines and journals covering every area of business. Search by NAICS/Industry Code, Duns Number, and more.

Your source for career exploration, training & jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Find step-by-step auto repair instructions, maintenance schedules, recalls, diagrams, and more. Search by specific year, make, and model. ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-Current. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

Find the right college for you - find financial aid, build a list of schools to compare, explore careers, and more.

 Explore Columbia history through local news, events and people with the Columbia Daily Tribune Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

LearningExpress Computer Skills are dynamic, online, multimedia tutorials that help students learn the fundamentals of the computer, the internet and popular software from Adobe, Microsoft and Windows.

The official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

Patron-centered information covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.

In addition to product ratings and reviews, users will find in-depth advice, tips, and trends written by Consumer Reports experts.

Step-by-step video instruction on a variety of creative crafts. Includes more than 140 hours of how-to instructional  content from Craftsy courses in baking, cake decorating, knitting, quilting, and sewing. A 7-day pass gives you full access to content from Craftsy. When your pass expires, you can return to get another.

Provides reliable information on authors and their works in an easy-to-understand and engaging format.

Empowers learners with the digital citizenship skills needed to navigate today's virtual landscape.

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.

If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while or are a little unsure and uncomfortable, DigitalLearn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Free practice tests for MO Department of Revenue’s written examinations.

Duolingo's adaptive experience has gamified elements to make language learning more fun and effective. 100 million students are learning a language with Duolingo.

Interactive online resource for preschoolers and children in early elementary grades. Includes child’s first encyclopedia, stories in English and Spanish, early reading skills practice, vocabulary and comprehension, fun and educational games, videos, and print & do worksheets.

33,000 downloadable eBooks, including fiction and nonfiction, for adults and kids. 

EDC Business and Community Partners helps foster the growth of business in St. Charles County. Tools included are their LocationOne® listing of sites and buildings and links to the GIS Services Public Map Viewer and GEO-Data and Mapping Hub. 

Authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources.

Highlights content relevant to teachers including lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards, and links to valuable education websites.

Complete articles from dozens of the most popular elementary school magazines. You'll find easy-to-read encyclopedia entries written specifically for kids and more than one million images.

Easy-to-browse categories are organized by popular topics, and topic overviews provide users with a starting point for research.

Discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports.

Explora – Academic includes a focus on professional educational journals and searches academic databases from EBSCO such as Academic Search Elite, ERIC, Professional Development Collection, and eBook Open Access Monographic Collection.

Over 1.5 million microfilms (ca. 1.5 billion images) have been digitized, including the most requested collections based on microfilm loan records worldwide. Digital images may have contractual, data privacy, or other restrictions. Family Search restricts access to some materials to inside the library only.

Customers will need to either sign in or make a free account to view the FamilySearch Catalog. FamilySearch is available in all Library Branches except for Central Services (Administration). Please disregard any search results related to 'Administration' when using the FamilySearch "Find a FamilySearch Location" webpage.

Makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest, plan for college and retirement, and avoid fraud and schemes.

Google has created a locator tool that you can use to find your nearest food bank, food pantry or school lunch program pickup site.

Learn About the Law features informational articles about a wide variety of legal topics, as well as specific information about subjects such as how to hire an attorney and understanding your state's unique laws.