Databases

Agape Food Pantry is a community run food pantry that helps to supply food to people in need in the USD 416 school district. It is housed at Louisburg United Methodist Church.

Auto Repair Source is designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed.

CareerOneStop is a one-stop shop for all your job search needs, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. You can take a skills assessment, identify in-demand skills, compare occupations and research industries. You find training opportunities from high school equivalency to short-term training to college programs. There are tools to assess costs and find financial aid. Plus, tips on resumes, networking and interviews.

ECKAN, or the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, is a community action agency that provides a wide range of services to low-income individuals and families in East Central Kansas. They offer assistance with housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essential needs, with the goal of helping people achieve self-sufficiency. 

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, Career exploration and planning resource, includes databases for internships and apprenticeships, an industry associations and resources directory.

Job & Career Accelerator guides job seekers and professionals through building a resume to interview tips. There are ways to explore careers with school and scholarship information.

Kansas Food Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, provides eligible low-income households with monthly benefits to purchase nutritious food, including seeds and plants for home gardening. 

Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program help with energy bills provides information on federal programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which assist eligible households with heating, cooling, and home weatherization costs. 

Louisburg Ministerial Alliance is a collaborative network of churches in Louisburg, Kansas, dedicated to serving the community through various outreach initiatives.

My Father’s House are dedicated to programming and advocacy for those who are experiencing homelessness, have a low income, or are struggling and underserved in some way. They serve Miami and Linn counties in Kansas.

SE KANSASWORKS is a web-based job-matching and labor market information system. KANSASWORKS provides job seekers, employers, and training providers with easy-to-use tools that support a wide range of activities. As a service of the public workforce system, KANSASWORKS is completely free to use.

Abbreviations is the web's largest resource for acronyms and abbreviations.

Annual Reports for over 10,000 international companies to help you make the right investment decision.

Better Business Bureau helps consumers and businesses in the United States and Canada find businesses they can trust.

BizStats is the leading free online source for small business statistics.

CareerOneStop is a one-stop shop for all your job search needs, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. You can take a skills assessment, identify in-demand skills, compare occupations and research industries. You find training opportunities from high school equivalency to short-term training to college programs. There are tools to assess costs and find financial aid. Plus, tips on resumes, networking and interviews.

CEOExpress is a business portal designed for executives, aiming to be a comprehensive and efficient online desktop. It's a centralized hub for executives to access a wide range of resources, from breaking business news to tools for research and travel.

Find out more about our community by exploring their website. You will find everything from City Government to Job Opportunities. If you have questions about the City, this is your one-stop shop.

Federal Trade Commission is a resource for advice on complying with FTC law. Questions about advertising, credit, privacy, security, tech, or FTC rules? The Business Center has nuts-and-bolts guidance for businesses, advertising professionals, and attorneys. 

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, Career exploration and planning resource, includes databases for internships and apprenticeships, an industry associations and resources directory.

American Bar Association Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic.  Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state's website, or to the federal site for immigration and federal veterans’ questions. Users will then be emailed when their question receives a response. Attorney volunteers, who must be authorized to provide pro bono assistance in their state, log in to the website, select questions to answer, and provide legal information and advice. Volunteer attorneys will not answer criminal law questions.

Global Edge is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. 

Job & Career Accelerator guides job seekers and professionals through building a resume to interview tips. There are ways to explore careers with school and scholarship information.

Kansas State Library offers a wide range of resources and services to Kansas residents, including access to eBooks, audiobooks, research databases, and government information.

Library of Congress is a premier research center offering extensive resources in science, engineering, business, and economics.

Louisburg Chamber of Commerce is the official website of Louisburg, KS. It offers information on city services, government operations, community events, and local amenities.

Miami County Economic Development is a resource for business owners for valuable data that illustrates the county’s economic climate.  They assist with starting and growing businesses, provide workshops, information about available grants, and more.

SAGE Knowledge is a comprehensive digital library primarily focused on social sciences, offering a vast collection of e-books, reference works, handbooks, videos, and other resources for students, researchers, and faculty. It acts as a central platform for exploring and accessing these resources within the social sciences. 

Statista is a global data and business intelligence platform with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is a US federal agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors.

U.S. Small Business Administration is a resource for small businesses in the U.S.  This website includes business guides, funding programs, and more.

United States Census Bureau serves as the primary platform for accessing data, information, and resources related to the U.S. census.  Learn about America's people, places, and economy, find tables, maps, and more.

University of Texas Copyright Crash Course was originally created with faculty in mind, but can be used by anyone who is interested in understanding copyrights. 

UpCounsel provides free legal documents and templates drafted by UpCounsel Attorneys.

Journal Finder® is an integrated search interface that allows you to determine if the State Library of Kansas provides electronic access or owns a print copy, find which other libraries may have print copies, and order copies of articles that can be sent directly to you. Despite its name, Journal Finder® includes not just journals, but also newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other items published more than once per year.

The Kansas Periodical Index is a searchable database compiled by Roger Carswell, providing access to nonfiction articles from a variety of Kansas-focused periodicals.

Art Full Text covers fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture, and also includes a database-specific thesaurus. Comprehensive resource for art information featuring full-text articles from more than 300 periodicals dating back to 1995, indexing and abstracting of over 600 periodicals dating as far back as 1984 and indexing and abstracting of over 13,000 art dissertations. Indexing of almost 200,000 art reproductions provides examples of styles and art movements, including works by emerging artists. 

Bloom's Literature is an easy to browse resource with features on most studied authors, works and characters, tips on how to write.

Britannica Collective is a nonfiction eBook collection for Pre-K to 12th grade readers to enjoy and learn. Discover acclaimed, nonfiction titles covering a range of popular, specialized and curriculum topics. Some Spanish titles available. All books allow simultaneous use, unlimited copies and users. Titles are always available with no limits. License includes school and curriculum use.

Britannica Public Library is an encyclopedia for general research.

Britannica School is an encyclopedia for students, easy to navigate.

Digital Learn is a web-based resource used to build computer skills and improve digital literacy. It offers short, video-based courses on topics like using computers email, the internet, and online privacy. These resources are designed to be self-paced and available for free.

The Digital Skills Library is a free online resource that provides learning materials for adult learners to develop digital skills. It aims to help individuals achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals by equipping them with the necessary digital competencies. 

Britannica Escolar is a digital learning resource, specifically designed for students, that provides accurate and age-appropriate information in Spanish. it's used for homework, projects, and general learning at home or at the Library.

Explora for High School is a research platform designed specifically for high school students and educators. It provides access to a wide range of age-appropriate and reliable content, including full-text articles, videos, and primary source documents, to support student research, classroom instruction, and learning. 

Explora Kids is offered through Libraries and EBSCO as a digital research tool specifically designed for elementary and middle school students. It provides access to a wide range of information, including articles, images, maps, and other resources, all tailored to a child-friendly format and reading level. 

Explora Middle School is offered through Libraries and EBSCO to access quality information on current topics and to assist with homework of middle school students, sixth through eighth grade.

Fact Check is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. 

Global Learn Free program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more.

History Reference Source covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

Infobase includes current topics with articles from multiple viewpoints, easy to navigate to popular topics and search for subjects.

Journal Finder® is an integrated search interface that allows you to determine if the State Library of Kansas provides electronic access or owns a print copy, find which other libraries may have print copies, and order copies of articles that can be sent directly to you. Despite its name, Journal Finder® includes not just journals, but also newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other items published more than once per year.

The Kansas City Star is the newspaper that covers the Kansas City area.  
  *Access to the Kansas City Star is fully available on Library computers only.

Kansas History: Territorial through Civil War, 1854-1865  The Gale Digital Scholar Lab is an online research platform that allows users to explore and analyze primary source documents using digital humanities tools. This specific collection is linked to Kansas history, offering curated primary sources that highlight the state's cultural, political, and social development over time.

The Kansas Periodical Index is a searchable database compiled by Roger Carswell, providing access to nonfiction articles from a variety of Kansas-focused periodicals.

Kansas.gov portal is the official website of the State of Kansas, providing a centralized platform for residents, businesses, and visitors to access a wide range of state services and information. 

LearningExpress Library is an online platform offering interactive tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, and other resources to help users of all ages improve academic skills, prepare for standardized tests, and advance in their careers.

Literature Reference Source allows Kansas library patrons to search for materials across participating libraries and request items not available at their local library.

Mango Languages is an online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages through library partnerships. Users can access conversation-based lessons that cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights.          

MedLine is authoritative information from National Library of Medicine covering medical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, clinical sciences, and much more.

The Miami County Republic is the Miami county newspaper. Find local news and announcements.
  *Access to Miami County Republic is fully available on Library computers only.

Microsoft Learn is a resource for Microsoft training and credentials. 

Newspapers.com gives you access to a vast archive of historical newspapers, digital images of millions of newspaper pages from a wide range of newspapers, including well-known titles, regional papers, and local publications.
  *Access to Newspapers.com is available on Library computers only.

NoveList Search for books and authors to learn more and discover similar books and authors based on a variety of aspects like genre, mood and style. A useful reader's advisory tool for all.

Recollections: Kansas is the platform for Kansas libraries to share unique historical materials and heighten awareness of the richness and diversity found in local collections.

SAGE Knowledge is a comprehensive digital library primarily focused on social sciences, offering a vast collection of e-books, reference works, handbooks, videos, and other resources for students, researchers, and faculty. It acts as a central platform for exploring and accessing these resources within the social sciences. 

Scholastic BookFlix is an interactive online literacy resource from Scholastic that pairs fiction with nonfiction titles to help children learn to read and then read to learn. It features animated storybooks from Weston Woods alongside Scholastic nonfiction ebooks, offering a variety of reading experiences. 

Snopes.com is a fact-checking website that investigates and debunks online rumors, urban legends, and misinformation. 

TechConnect is a free educational initiative offered by The New York Public Library to help people build computer skills and become comfortable in today's digital world. It provides a variety of technology classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners

The World Almanac is a compendium of facts and information available online through the Kansas State Library.

Today's Science is easy to search with featured articles and resources, videos and conversations with scientist.

Universal Class offers more than 600 online courses in 30-plus areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or audit a class by viewing videos. Universal Class offers a wide variety of content, from Microsoft Excel to parenting skills. Kansas Library eCard Required.

University of Texas Copyright Crash Course was originally created with faculty in mind, but can be used by anyone who is interested in understanding copyrights. 

USA.gov is the official website of the U.S. government.  It serves as a central hub for accessing information and services provided by the U.S. government.

USD 416 Louisburg Schools is the school district local to Louisburg and home of the Wildcats.

Britannica Collective is a nonfiction eBook collection for Pre-K to 12th grade readers to enjoy and learn. Discover acclaimed, nonfiction titles covering a range of popular, specialized and curriculum topics. Some Spanish titles available. All books allow simultaneous use, unlimited copies and users. Titles are always available with no limits. License includes school and curriculum use.

Britannica School is an encyclopedia for students, easy to navigate.

Britannica Escolar is a digital learning resource, specifically designed for students, that provides accurate and age-appropriate information in Spanish. it's used for homework, projects, and general learning at home or at the Library.

Explora Kids is offered through Libraries and EBSCO as a digital research tool specifically designed for elementary and middle school students. It provides access to a wide range of information, including articles, images, maps, and other resources, all tailored to a child-friendly format and reading level. 

History Reference Source covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

Mango Languages is an online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages through library partnerships. Users can access conversation-based lessons that cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights.          

Scholastic BookFlix is an interactive online literacy resource from Scholastic that pairs fiction with nonfiction titles to help children learn to read and then read to learn. It features animated storybooks from Weston Woods alongside Scholastic nonfiction ebooks, offering a variety of reading experiences. 

The World Almanac is a compendium of facts and information available online through the Kansas State Library.

Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogy research database providing access to billions of records, including census data, vital records, immigration documents, and more.
  *Access to Ancestry Library Edition is available on Library computers only.

HeritageQuest has genealogical sources with primary sources, local and family histories and finding aids.

Recollections: Kansas is the platform for Kansas libraries to share unique historical materials and heighten awareness of the richness and diversity found in local collections.

United States Census Bureau serves as the primary platform for accessing data, information, and resources related to the U.S. census.  Learn about America's people, places, and economy, find tables, maps, and more.

Britannica Public Library is an encyclopedia for general research.

Consumer Reports is used primarily for providing consumers with product reviews, ratings, and buying advice, helping them make informed decisions about purchasing various goods and services. It also acts as an advocate for consumers, working to improve product safety, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
  *Access to Consumer Reports is fully available on Library computers only.

Explora has a simple interface to search a multiple databases covering many topics. Well-suited for public library use, adults investigating a topic or general research

Freading grants access to 200,000-plus titles from leading publishers of a vast selection of genres and languages. All titles are always available, checkouts are for 14 days and a limit of 5 titles per week with unused checkouts carrying over for up to four weeks. Kansas Library eCard Required.

The Kansas City Star is the newspaper that covers the Kansas City area.  
  *Access to the Kansas City Star is fully available on Library computers only.

The Miami County Republic is the Miami county newspaper. Find local news and announcements.
  *Access to Miami County Republic is fully available on Library computers only.

Newspapers.com gives you access to a vast archive of historical newspapers, digital images of millions of newspaper pages from a wide range of newspapers, including well-known titles, regional papers, and local publications.
  *Access to Newspapers.com is available on Library computers only.

U.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers, including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. The content is available by 8 am each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985.

Find out more about our community by exploring their website. You will find everything from City Government to Job Opportunities. If you have questions about the City, this is your one-stop shop.

Federal Trade Commission is a resource for advice on complying with FTC law. Questions about advertising, credit, privacy, security, tech, or FTC rules? The Business Center has nuts-and-bolts guidance for businesses, advertising professionals, and attorneys. 

Kansas State Library offers a wide range of resources and services to Kansas residents, including access to eBooks, audiobooks, research databases, and government information.

Kansas.gov portal is the official website of the State of Kansas, providing a centralized platform for residents, businesses, and visitors to access a wide range of state services and information. 

Reference USA is a service from Data Axle. The site is designed for use as a reference tool in government agencies. 

The Securities and Exchange Commission is a US federal agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors.

United States Census Bureau serves as the primary platform for accessing data, information, and resources related to the U.S. census.  Learn about America's people, places, and economy, find tables, maps, and more.

USA.gov is the official website of the U.S. government.  It serves as a central hub for accessing information and services provided by the U.S. government.

Consumer Health Complete is a database designed to help individuals and patients understand various health and wellness topics. It provides a comprehensive resource for information ranging from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches. 

Drugs.com is a comprehensive online resource for drug information, serving both consumers and healthcare professionals. It provides detailed information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including indications, side effects, drug interactions, and alternate treatment options. The site also offers tools like a pill identifier and drug interaction checker. 

Health Reference Center is a search with trending topics, reference center, videos and illustrations relating to health and medicine.

HealthCare.gov is the official website for the Health Insurance Marketplace, a platform where individuals and families can find and compare health insurance plans, check for financial assistance, and enroll in coverage. 

MedLine is authoritative information from National Library of Medicine covering medical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, clinical sciences, and much more.

National Institute on Aging, a scientific research effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is also the primary federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research.

National Library of Medicine is a wealth of medical information.  This website gives access to MedlinePlus for consumer health information, PubMed citations for biomedical literature, a database for clinical studies worldwide, and more.

Today's Science is easy to search with featured articles and resources, videos and conversations with scientist.

WebMD is a health information website that provides comprehensive and up-to-date medical and wellness content.  It offers a wide range of resources, including medical articles, a symptom checker, drug information, and more.

Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogy research database providing access to billions of records, including census data, vital records, immigration documents, and more.
  *Access to Ancestry Library Edition is available on Library computers only.

History Reference Source covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

The Kansas Historical Society offers comprehensive resources on the state's rich history, including access to digital archives, educational materials, and information on historic sites and preservation programs.

Kansas History: Territorial through Civil War, 1854-1865  The Gale Digital Scholar Lab is an online research platform that allows users to explore and analyze primary source documents using digital humanities tools. This specific collection is linked to Kansas history, offering curated primary sources that highlight the state's cultural, political, and social development over time.

Newspapers.com gives you access to a vast archive of historical newspapers, digital images of millions of newspaper pages from a wide range of newspapers, including well-known titles, regional papers, and local publications.
  *Access to Newspapers.com is available on Library computers only.

Recollections: Kansas is the platform for Kansas libraries to share unique historical materials and heighten awareness of the richness and diversity found in local collections.

SAGE Knowledge is a comprehensive digital library primarily focused on social sciences, offering a vast collection of e-books, reference works, handbooks, videos, and other resources for students, researchers, and faculty. It acts as a central platform for exploring and accessing these resources within the social sciences. 

Art Full Text covers fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture, and also includes a database-specific thesaurus. Comprehensive resource for art information featuring full-text articles from more than 300 periodicals dating back to 1995, indexing and abstracting of over 600 periodicals dating as far back as 1984 and indexing and abstracting of over 13,000 art dissertations. Indexing of almost 200,000 art reproductions provides examples of styles and art movements, including works by emerging artists. 

Bloom's Literature is an easy to browse resource with features on most studied authors, works and characters, tips on how to write.

Britannica Collective is a nonfiction eBook collection for Pre-K to 12th grade readers to enjoy and learn. Discover acclaimed, nonfiction titles covering a range of popular, specialized and curriculum topics. Some Spanish titles available. All books allow simultaneous use, unlimited copies and users. Titles are always available with no limits. License includes school and curriculum use.

Britannica School is an encyclopedia for students, easy to navigate.

Britannica Escolar is a digital learning resource, specifically designed for students, that provides accurate and age-appropriate information in Spanish. it's used for homework, projects, and general learning at home or at the Library.

Explora for High School is a research platform designed specifically for high school students and educators. It provides access to a wide range of age-appropriate and reliable content, including full-text articles, videos, and primary source documents, to support student research, classroom instruction, and learning. 

Explora Kids is offered through Libraries and EBSCO as a digital research tool specifically designed for elementary and middle school students. It provides access to a wide range of information, including articles, images, maps, and other resources, all tailored to a child-friendly format and reading level. 

Explora Middle School is offered through Libraries and EBSCO to access quality information on current topics and to assist with homework of middle school students, sixth through eighth grade.

History Reference Source covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

Infobase includes current topics with articles from multiple viewpoints, easy to navigate to popular topics and search for subjects.

Kansas History: Territorial through Civil War, 1854-1865  The Gale Digital Scholar Lab is an online research platform that allows users to explore and analyze primary source documents using digital humanities tools. This specific collection is linked to Kansas history, offering curated primary sources that highlight the state's cultural, political, and social development over time.

Kansas.gov portal is the official website of the State of Kansas, providing a centralized platform for residents, businesses, and visitors to access a wide range of state services and information. 

LearningExpress Library is an online platform offering interactive tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, and other resources to help users of all ages improve academic skills, prepare for standardized tests, and advance in their careers.

Literature Reference Source allows Kansas library patrons to search for materials across participating libraries and request items not available at their local library.

Mango Languages is an online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages through library partnerships. Users can access conversation-based lessons that cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights.          

MedLine is authoritative information from National Library of Medicine covering medical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, clinical sciences, and much more.

NoveList Search for books and authors to learn more and discover similar books and authors based on a variety of aspects like genre, mood and style. A useful reader's advisory tool for all.

SAGE Knowledge is a comprehensive digital library primarily focused on social sciences, offering a vast collection of e-books, reference works, handbooks, videos, and other resources for students, researchers, and faculty. It acts as a central platform for exploring and accessing these resources within the social sciences. 

Scholastic BookFlix is an interactive online literacy resource from Scholastic that pairs fiction with nonfiction titles to help children learn to read and then read to learn. It features animated storybooks from Weston Woods alongside Scholastic nonfiction ebooks, offering a variety of reading experiences. 

The World Almanac is a compendium of facts and information available online through the Kansas State Library.

Today's Science is easy to search with featured articles and resources, videos and conversations with scientist.

Universal Class offers more than 600 online courses in 30-plus areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or audit a class by viewing videos. Universal Class offers a wide variety of content, from Microsoft Excel to parenting skills. Kansas Library eCard Required.

USA.gov is the official website of the U.S. government.  It serves as a central hub for accessing information and services provided by the U.S. government.

Art Full Text covers fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture, and also includes a database-specific thesaurus. Comprehensive resource for art information featuring full-text articles from more than 300 periodicals dating back to 1995, indexing and abstracting of over 600 periodicals dating as far back as 1984 and indexing and abstracting of over 13,000 art dissertations. Indexing of almost 200,000 art reproductions provides examples of styles and art movements, including works by emerging artists. 

Bloom's Literature is an easy to browse resource with features on most studied authors, works and characters, tips on how to write.

Freading grants access to 200,000-plus titles from leading publishers of a vast selection of genres and languages. All titles are always available, checkouts are for 14 days and a limit of 5 titles per week with unused checkouts carrying over for up to four weeks. Kansas Library eCard Required.

LibriVox has free, audio versions of classics and other books out of copyright, read by volunteer narrators. Available to stream or download.

Literature Reference Source allows Kansas library patrons to search for materials across participating libraries and request items not available at their local library.

NoveList Search for books and authors to learn more and discover similar books and authors based on a variety of aspects like genre, mood and style. A useful reader's advisory tool for all.

Project Gutenber, free ebooks, over 42,000 titles, to download or read online. 

AARP website serves as a hub of information, resources, and advocacy related to aging, health, financial security, and community well-being for people 50 and older.

AssistedLiving.org is a website that provides resources and information about assisted living and other senior living options.  

The Kansas Audio-Reader Network is a reading and information service for blind, visually impaired and/or print-disabled individuals in Kansas and western Missouri. Services are offered free of charge to anyone in our listening area who is unable to read normal printed material.

Caring.com is a website that provides resources and support for caregivers of seniors. It offers information about various caregiving topics, including senior living options, in-home care, and financial and legal aspects of caregiving. The site also features a directory of senior care providers with reviews and ratings from other caregivers.  

Louisburg Healthcare & Rehab Center offers a comfortable, home-like environment with a caring and attentive staff. Equipped with advanced medical technology and a full medical team, they provide comprehensive physical and emotional care for residents.

Medicare Patient Resource Center helping Medicare consumers understand their healthcare rights and the benefits available, navigate the complex Medicare system, and secure the quality care they deserve.

National Institute on Aging, a scientific research effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is also the primary federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research.

Nursing Home Abuse.org exists to inform families about the risks of nursing home abuse, and helps people take legal action if a loved one has been injured.

Paying for Senior Care is a resource to assist you in understanding your financial options for long term care.

RetireGuide is a health and wealth website dedicated to providing accurate information and research on various retirement topics.

SeniorHousingNet.com is an online resource and directory that helps people find senior housing and care options. It provides information on various types of senior living, including assisted living, memory care, 55+ communities, and more. The site also offers resources and guidance on financial assistance, senior care planning, and navigating the senior living landscape. 

Talking Books are audio recordings of full-length, unabridged books, usually on digital cartridges, and are designed for individuals with visual disabilities, physical limitations, or reading disabilities

Vintage Park at Louisburg is an assisted living facility that provides care for seniors.

Art Full Text covers fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture, and also includes a database-specific thesaurus. Comprehensive resource for art information featuring full-text articles from more than 300 periodicals dating back to 1995, indexing and abstracting of over 600 periodicals dating as far back as 1984 and indexing and abstracting of over 13,000 art dissertations. Indexing of almost 200,000 art reproductions provides examples of styles and art movements, including works by emerging artists. 

Bloom's Literature is an easy to browse resource with features on most studied authors, works and characters, tips on how to write.

Britannica Collective is a nonfiction eBook collection for Pre-K to 12th grade readers to enjoy and learn. Discover acclaimed, nonfiction titles covering a range of popular, specialized and curriculum topics. Some Spanish titles available. All books allow simultaneous use, unlimited copies and users. Titles are always available with no limits. License includes school and curriculum use.

Britannica School is an encyclopedia for students, easy to navigate.

Explora for High School is a research platform designed specifically for high school students and educators. It provides access to a wide range of age-appropriate and reliable content, including full-text articles, videos, and primary source documents, to support student research, classroom instruction, and learning. 

Explora Middle School is offered through Libraries and EBSCO to access quality information on current topics and to assist with homework of middle school students, sixth through eighth grade.

History Reference Source covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

Infobase includes current topics with articles from multiple viewpoints, easy to navigate to popular topics and search for subjects.

Kansas History: Territorial through Civil War, 1854-1865  The Gale Digital Scholar Lab is an online research platform that allows users to explore and analyze primary source documents using digital humanities tools. This specific collection is linked to Kansas history, offering curated primary sources that highlight the state's cultural, political, and social development over time.

Kansas.gov portal is the official website of the State of Kansas, providing a centralized platform for residents, businesses, and visitors to access a wide range of state services and information. 

LearningExpress Library is an online platform offering interactive tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, and other resources to help users of all ages improve academic skills, prepare for standardized tests, and advance in their careers.

Literature Reference Source allows Kansas library patrons to search for materials across participating libraries and request items not available at their local library.

Mango Languages is an online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages through library partnerships. Users can access conversation-based lessons that cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights.          

MedLine is authoritative information from National Library of Medicine covering medical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, clinical sciences, and much more.

NoveList Search for books and authors to learn more and discover similar books and authors based on a variety of aspects like genre, mood and style. A useful reader's advisory tool for all.

SAGE Knowledge is a comprehensive digital library primarily focused on social sciences, offering a vast collection of e-books, reference works, handbooks, videos, and other resources for students, researchers, and faculty. It acts as a central platform for exploring and accessing these resources within the social sciences. 

The World Almanac is a compendium of facts and information available online through the Kansas State Library.

Today's Science is easy to search with featured articles and resources, videos and conversations with scientist.

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