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Research

The Library has many resources, such as subscription databases, that can help you to research a variety of topics. Some databases have more than articles - they have practice tests for occupations, practical guides for entrepreneurs, and consumer guides for fixing cars.

Please ask a librarian for help exploring the Library's books, films, and databases.

Popular databases

  • Ancestry Library Edition
    Library access only

    Research the history of your family with online access to historical records provided by Ancestry.com. Discover where and when your ancestors lived. Read actual historical documents that refer to members of your family. Perfect for building family trees and other genealogical research.

  • Kansas City Star
    Library card required from home

    Read entire articles from the Kansas City Star newspaper. All issues since 1991 are available.

  • ReferenceUSA
    Library card required from home

    Listing of over 12 million businesses and 120 million residences in the United States. Businesses can be searched by name, line of business, geographic area and a number of other parameters. Both the Business database and the Residence database can be searched by entering a specific phone number or street address.

  • TumbleBooks

    Read narrated children's books online, complete with sound and moving images.

  • WorldCat
    Library card required from home

    WorldCat allows you to search across thousands of library catalogs at once. It is the largest database of its kind in the world.

New databases

  • Kansas City Business Journal
    Library card required from home

    Get online access to the most recent issues of the Kansas City Business Journal, special publications, and the Book of Lists.

  • Job & Career Accelerator
    Library card required from home

    Create and save resumes and cover letters, research careers, and search for jobs.

  • American FactFinder

    As part of the U.S. Census site, American FactFinder offers a rich source of detailed data on population, housing, economics, geographic and industry statistics. It gives users the ability to create and customize maps, modify statistical tables, and save data in a presentation format. Because of the complexity of some of its capabilities, it also provides excellent video tutorials.

  • EBSCOhost eBook Collection
    Library card required from home

    Find and view over 7,000 eBooks online.

  • EBSCOhost Audiobooks Collection
    Library card required from home

    Find and download digital audiobooks.

Genealogy

Would you like to learn more about your family history? Start with the resources below or visit the Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library, 14. W. 10th Street, or more assistance.

Genealogy Resources for Beginners

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