Missouri State Library Online Resources
The digital resources below are available for use by Missouri libraries to provide to their patrons. Email [email protected] for assistance.
TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks is an engaging collection of resources that helps children and youth connect to titles and authors that they love. It is free to all Missouri residents, and includes many tools for librarians, teachers, and parents looking for ways to promote high quality books to children. Resources include author and illustrator interviews, book trailers and readings, lesson plan and library programming ideas, book promotion tools, and much more. For more information, visit the TeachingBooks website or email [email protected].
Collection Analysis Initiative
The Missouri Collection Analysis Initiative, a component of TeachingBooks, helps Missouri librarians and classroom teachers ensure that their collections are meeting the needs of patrons and students. It helps professionals make decisions about collection management, programming, lesson planning, book displays and front-facing titles, and more. Ongoing professional development and personalized support is included. For more information, visit the Missouri Collection Analysis Initiative webpage or email [email protected].
Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School
Gale's Excel Adult High School is an online accredited diploma completion program designed to help adults who have aged out of the traditional educational system obtain their high school diploma. Fore information about how public libraries can join this program, email [email protected].
Promotional Materials
Missouri Digital Heritage
Access a rich archive of free information about the history of Missouri and local communities. Open-source educational resources like classroom curricula, lesson plans, and programs, are accessible through this website. Visit the Missouri Digital Heritage website to get started.
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. Visit the Brainfuse website for more information.
Promotional Materials, Training Resources and User Guides
To receive grant funding, a public library's website must have links to TeachingBooks and VetNow.
The resources are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.