Search & Research
The databases listed below provide a wealth of information on a variety of subjects ranging from current events, history, business, health, science, geography, genealogy, and practice for tests such as SAT, ACT and GED. Many of these databases are updated daily. Some also feature maps and pictures. All of the information is from authoritative sources not unknown sources frequently found in regular Internet searches.
Many of the databases may be accessed from your home computer by entering your Scenic Regional Library card number. These are marked “Remote” accessibility. Some of the databases, because of licensing restrictions, are available only “In Library.” All of the databases are available for use at any branch of Scenic Regional Library.
We hope that you find these databases useful.
Children’s Databases
EBSCO Animals (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
In-depth information on topics relating to animals. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Over 25,000 encyclopedia entries on a variety of subjects. To log in: enter your library card number. Example 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
KidsInfoBits Remote/ In Library
A reference source for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Includes age appropriate full-length magazine articles. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
Kids Search (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Includes magazines, newspapers, books and encyclopedia sources on animals, art, music, geography, health, topics “In the News,” language arts, math, science, social studies, and sports. The site also features a “Topic of the Month” and current “Top Searches.” To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on Kids Search.
Primary Search (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Intended for elementary school research, this provides full test articles from 60 popular magazines with reading levels indicated. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Searchasaurus (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Site for children that includes an encyclopedia of animals, a general encyclopedia, dictionary and Primary Search (see above). To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on Searchasaurus.
World Book Remote/In Library
Articles from the print version of the well-known young people’s encyclopedia with links to additional information. To log in: enter 00 followed by your library card number. Example: 009301234567
Adult Databases
Academic Search Elite (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Full text articles from nearly 2,000 journals covering every area of academic study with some dating back to 1985. The database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
ALLDATA Auto Repair In Library Only
Repair information for automobiles, vans and pick-ups to 1-ton from 1982 to present.
Ancestry Library In Library Only
Provides access to 450 million indexed U.S. Census records from 1790 to 1930 as well as military records, Social Security death index and city directories.
Biography Resource Center Remote/In Library
Includes more than 1.25 million biographies. To log: in enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
Business & Company Resource Center Remote/In Library
Provides company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and articles from magazines/newspapers including most recent issues. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567.
Business Source Premier (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Provides full text for nearly 8,200 business journals and other sources. Coverage includes all subject areas relating to business. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567 Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Clinical Pharmacology (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Up-to-date, concise reports on U.S. prescription drugs, hard to find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products as well as new and investigational drugs. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567 Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Health Source: Alt Health Watch (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Covers alternative health and medicine issues. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567 Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Health Source: Consumer Edition (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Information on may health topics including the medical sciences, food science and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Full text articles for nearly 150 journals. This database is updated daily. To log in enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567 Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Provides more that 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Also features abstracts and indexing for nearly 850 journals. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567 Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Heritage Quest Remote/In Library
Genealogy database providing access to U.S. Census records plus genealogies, local histories and other primary sources. To log in: enter your library card number without spaces. Example: 9301234567
LearnATest Remote/In Library
Over 350 practice tests and courses for ACT, SAT, Civil Service and vocational career certification including ASVAB, EMT, Praxis 1 and real estate licensing. To sign in enter 63084 followed by the first 9 digits of your library card as “username.” Example: 63084930123456
LegalForms Remote/In Library
Includes over 1,000 legal forms for Missouri, including leases Power of Attorney, Living Will, construction liens, bankruptcy and many more. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
Literature Resource Center Remote/In Library
Biographies of authors, plot summaries and critical essay about authors and their works. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
MAS Ultra (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Designed for high school students this database provides full text access for more than 700 publications, 500 pamphlets, 542 reference books, as well as biographies and Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
MasterFILE Premier (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Full text for over 2,000 general reference publications for subjects of general interest dating back to 1975. Also includes more than 360 full text reference books, 84,074 biographies and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Military & Government Collection (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government through magazines, journals and other resources. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Morningstar Library Edition Remote/In Library
Research more than 30,000 stocks, mutual funds and ETFs with information as current as the day's trading. It lets you try out your ideas in a portfolio and helps you learn investing skills in a self-paced Investing Classroom.
NewsBank In Library
Full text articles from major Missouri and selected national newspapers, news magazines and Special Reports on current events.
Newspaper Source (EBSCOhost Remote/In Library
Selected full text articles from nearly 30 U.S. and international newspapers. Also contains full text television and radio news transcripts and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database.
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles Remote/In Library
Provides current realistic market values on antiques and collectibles based on e-bay and TIAS as well as auction houses. Includes historical e-bay records back to January 2005. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
ReferenceUSA Remote/In Library
Includes more than 13 million U.S. businesses and 200 million U.S. households. Information also includes annual reports, SEC information, industry and specialty directories, trade publications. Excellent information source for businesses as well as individuals. Information is updated monthly. To log in: enter you library card number: Example: 9301234567
Regional Business News (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all regions of the United States. This database is updated daily. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on EBSCOhost Web and select your database
Small Business Resource Center Remote/In Library
Information needed by small business owners including how to start/finance a business with sample business plans, as well as information on marketing and buying/selling a business. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567
Student Research Center (EBSCOhost) Remote/In Library
Includes information on a wide range of topics for the junior/senior high student. Also features the Columbia Encyclopedia and American Heritage Dictionary. To log in: enter you library card number. Example: 9301234567. Click on Student Research Center
Value Line Investment Survey Remote/In Library
On-line version of the well-known and respected investment information service, including the “Ratings & Reports,” “Summary & Index,” and “Selection & Opinions” features. To log in: enter your library card number. Example: 9301234567.
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