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Arts & Crafts

Click here to access. Access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since CreativeBug classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!  Lessons on topics from crochet, knitting, drawing and quilting to jewelry making, canning & preserving, furniture re-upholstery and baking & cake decorating. And many, many more.

Books & Reading

Click here to access. Book Connections strives to joyfully enrich everyone's experience reading children's and young adult books. It empowers all readers to find great books to read, connect deeply with books and gain insights from authors and illustrators, engage with a diverse collection from other cultures and perspectives, and cultivate a lifelong love of reading. Educators and students can find homework help, homeschool support, lesson plans, discussion guides, and more.
Click here to access digital magazines via Overdrive. Access to over 3,000 US and international magazine titles for checkout and download or online reading. Includes many specialized hobbyist titles and international titles from Japan, Russia, China, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Arabic, Hungary, Portugal and more. (in their native languages).
Click here to access Ebsco E-books. Access to a wide variety of both fiction and non-fiction ebooks including topics ranging from self-help to crafting to world history. Must be accessed directly from the Ebsco link above.
Click here to access. Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Their mission is to help people find and share books they love. This is a great resource to interact with other readers, search for books you might be interested in, and find information about your favorite authors.
Click here to access Hoopla. Access to Hoopla is restricted to residents living within an MLC community. Access to over 650,000 items across all categories. Contains a very broad collection of titles and subjects, including current films, TV shows and music. Video can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the HooplaDigital app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.
Click here to search the MLC collection. Search the book, music, and video collections of all 9 MLC libraries or narrow it down to just the Richmond Heights Library.  The search includes both physical items as well as Overdrive and Hoopla digital collections.
Click here to use Novelist Plus. NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource. In addition to the fiction database that NoveList has offered, NoveList Plus adds nonfiction to provide a complete solution for your readers. With NoveList Plus, you can find titles, articles, and lists for both your fiction and nonfiction needs.
Click here to access Overdrive. The MLC OverDrive digital library is a custom digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, that is available for use 24/7. The collection provides access to over 16,000 e-book titles and over 4,000 audiobook titles. While Overdrive is primarily a collection of popular materials (bestsellers, recent releases), there are classics, as well. Users can browse the digital offerings, borrow titles, and enjoy them in many different ways: through the Libby app or the OverDrive app for your computer, tablet or smartphone, on ereaders or MP3 players, or on Kindle devices and reading apps.
Click here to search WorldCat. This interface allows you to search through the world’s largest combined library catalog listing over 500 million titles from libraries around the world. If you are a Richmond Heights resident, you may bring a title you find to our library and request for it to be Interlibrary Loaned (ILL).

Business & Financials

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Business and Residential phone numbers, addresses, company information and more. Includes reverse phone number lookup. Business information can be downloaded into Excel files.
Click here to access. Financial Literacy database makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Articles explore macro-, micro- and global economics as well as personal and household finance. Users will learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams.
Click here to access.

Access to the Value Line service is restricted to Richmond Heights residents.

Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.

College Entrance Exams and Subject Study Guides

Click here to access. Free access to ACT, SAT, AP exams, PSAT/NMSQT, TOEFL iBT, IELTS study guides and practice tests, including Admissions Essay guidance.
Click here to access. Free access to college-level skills reviews in Math (Basic math, algebra, calculus, trigonometry and more), Reading (comprehension and vocabulary), Grammar & Writing , Science. Graduate School Exams (GRE, PSAT, SMAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT), as well as College Placement Exams (ACCUPLACER, ASSET, PERT, THEA, TSI and CLEP).

Consumer Information

Click here to access. Searchable access to Consumer Reports articles via the EbscoHost database.

Employment & Career Development

Click here to access. Free access to study guides, practice tests and information for over 29 career and occupational fields, as well as 6 Military training tests. It, also, includes tutorials on interviewing, resume building, writing skills and other general workplace skills.
Click here to access. Digital Literacy database empowers learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s digital landscape. Interactive activities guide you through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, PSAs, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, social media campaigns and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism and more.
Click here to access. Get help building your skills in Reading, Writing, Math and Spelling to help you prepare for the HiSET, GED and TASC tests. With practice tests and e-books covering all three tests, you will be well prepared.
Click here to access. Not sure how to get started with your job search? Whether you're looking for a new career, are ready to start your first job, or have lost your job, Missouri Jobs Center offer products and services to you at no cost. With links to jobs, workshops, training options and more, this is a really great resource for anyone looking for a job in Missouri.
Click here to access. MOLearns is a perfect solution for students who would like to reach their goal of earning a high school equivalence (HSE) but can't regularly make it to traditional classes. Although all official testing must be done in an onsite classroom, you can do the rest of your studying on your computer according to your own schedule - day or night!
Click here to access. Introducing VetNow! Free online job and academic assistance for Veterans, and much more with your library card. Services available on VetNow include helping veterans navigate VA benefits and services from housing and healthcare (including mental health) to information on local, state & federal programs. Also available are tools to help with a Vet's transition back to civilian life including resume building, interview practice, etc. Lastly, VetNow offers extensive video lessons, practice tests and more to help you increase skill levels in math, writing and more.

Genealogy

Click here to access. Included federal census records, slave holder records, city directories, death records and more.
Click here to access. More than 9 million records chronicling the history of Missouri residents including civil war records, birth and death records, as well as census data. Also includes photographs, transcripts, books, newspaper articles and more having to do with the history of Missouri and her people.

General Topics

Click here to access. Searchable database of articles on a wide variety of popular and scholarly magazines. Some of the articles are full-text.
Click here to access. This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

Health & Wellness

Click here to access. Access via EbscoHost to hundreds of health-related magazine articles and resources.
Click here to access. MEDLINE is the U.S. National Library of Medicine® (NLM) premier bibliographic database that contains more than 25 million references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. A distinctive feature of MEDLINE is that the records are indexed with NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®).
Click here to access. MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Click here to access.The Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) is no longer printed and has become the Prescriber's Digital Reference. This free website contains the official medical documentation for prescribed drugs within the United States.
Click here to access. PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Click here to access. Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Click here to access. TOXNET® (TOXicology Data NETwork) is a group of databases covering chemicals and drugs, diseases and the environment, environmental health, occupational safety and health, poisoning, risk assessment and regulations, and toxicology. It is managed by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP) in the Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). A mobile version of TOXNET is available. Use TOXNET to find: Specific chemicals, mixtures, and products Chemical nomenclature Chemicals that may be associated with a disease, condition or symptom Chemicals associated with consumer products, occupations, hobbies, and more Special toxic effects of chemicals in humans and/or animals Citations from the scientific literature
Click here to access. Introducing VetNow! Services available on VetNow include helping veterans navigate VA benefits and services from housing and healthcare (including mental health) to information on local, state & federal programs. Also available are tools to help with a Vet's transition back to civilian life including resume building, interview practice, etc. Lastly, VetNow offers extensive video lessons, practice tests and more to help you increase skill levels in math, writing and more.

Newspapers

Click here to access. Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 (U.S.) & international newspapers. The database also contains selective full text for 389 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided.

Science

Click here to access. This research database provides access to a multitude of science -based full-text articles including scientific books, science encyclopedias and periodicals.

Student Research Resources (Grades 2-12)

Click here to access. This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Explora - Elementary Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for elementary school students.
Explora - High School Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for high school students.
Explora - Middle School Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for high school students.
Middle School Search Plus This database provides full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle School Search Plus also contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
MAS Ultra School Edition This is a rich research database for school and public libraries.It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 3,100 popular non-fiction books. The database includes high interest titles on careers, health, ethnicity, disabilities, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more.
Science Reference Center Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Student Tutorial Resources (Grades 4-12)

Click here to access. This database has detailed tutorials on a wide range of subjects for grades 4 - 8 students. Beginning with 4th grade math and language skills, moving through middle school math, English, and social studies, as well as tutorials and practice tests for the COOP, HSPT, SHSAT, SSAT, and ISEE high school entrance exams.
Click here to access. This database has tutorials on a range of subjects within the areas of mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science as well as technology and logic and reasoning. Tutorials include Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Writing, Vocabulary, Biology, Chemistry and many more.
Click here to access. Business and Residential phone numbers, addresses, company information and more. Includes reverse phone number lookup. Business information can be downloaded into Excel files.
Click here to access. Book Connections strives to joyfully enrich everyone's experience reading children's and young adult books. It empowers all readers to find great books to read, connect deeply with books and gain insights from authors and illustrators, engage with a diverse collection from other cultures and perspectives, and cultivate a lifelong love of reading. Educators and students can find homework help, homeschool support, lesson plans, discussion guides, and more.
Click here to access. Access via EbscoHost to hundreds of health-related magazine articles and resources.
Click here to access. Searchable access to Consumer Reports articles via the EbscoHost database.
Click here to access.Access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since CreativeBug classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!  Lessons on topics from crochet, knitting, drawing and quilting to jewelry making, canning & preserving, furniture re-upholstery and baking & cake decorating. And many, many more.
Click here to access digital magazines via Overdrive. Access to over 3,000 US and international magazine titles for checkout and download or online reading. Includes many specialized hobbyist titles and international titles from Japan, Russia, China, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Arabic, Hungary, Portugal and more. (in their native languages).
Click here to access Ebsco E-books. Access to a wide variety of both fiction and non-fiction ebooks including topics ranging from self-help to crafting to world history. Must be accessed directly from the Ebsco link above.
Click here to access. Searchable database of articles on a wide variety of popular and scholarly magazines. Some of the articles are full-text.
Explora - Elementary Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for elementary school students.
Explora - High School Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for high school students.
Explora - Middle School Graphics rich searching with topical access designed specifically for middle & high school students.
Click here to access. This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Click here to access. Included federal census records, slave holder records, city directories, death records and more.
Click here to access Hoopla.Access to over 650,000 items across all categories including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, television and graphic novels. Contains a very broad collection of titles and subjects. Video can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the HooplaDigital app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.
Click here to access. Free access to study guides, practice tests and information for over 29 career and occupational fields, as well as 6 Military training tests. It, also, includes tutorials on interviewing, resume building, writing skills and other general workplace skills.
Click here to access. Free access to ACT, SAT, AP exams, PSAT/NMSQT, TOEFL iBT, IELTS study guides and practice tests, including Admissions Essay guidance.
Click here to access. Free access to college-level skills reviews in Math (Basic math, algebra, calculus, trigonometry and more), Reading (comprehension and vocabulary), Grammar & Writing , Science. Graduate School Exams (GRE, PSAT, SMAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT), as well as College Placement Exams (ACCUPLACER, ASSET, PERT, THEA, TSI and CLEP).
Click here to access. This database has detailed tutorials on a wide range of subjects for grades 4 - 8 students. Beginning with 4th grade math and language skills, moving through middle school math, English, and social studies,
Click here to access. Get help building your skills in Reading, Writing, Math and Spelling to help you prepare for the HiSET, GED and TASC tests. With practice tests and e-books covering all three tests, you will be well prepared.
Click here to access. This database has tutorials on a range of subjects within the areas of mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science as well as technology and logic and reasoning. Tutorials include Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Writing, Vocabulary, Biology, Chemistry and many more.
MAS Ultra School Edition This is a rich research database for school and public libraries.It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 3,100 popular non-fiction books. The database includes high interest titles on careers, health, ethnicity, disabilities, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more.
Click here to access. MEDLINE is the U.S. National Library of Medicine® (NLM) premier bibliographic database that contains more than 25 million references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. A distinctive feature of MEDLINE is that the records are indexed with NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®).
Click here to access. MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
MAS Ultra School Edition This database provides full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle School Search Plus also contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.
Click here to access. More than 9 million records chronicling the history of Missouri residents including civil war records, birth and death records, as well as census data. Also includes photographs, transcripts, books, newspaper articles and more having to do with the history of Missouri and her people.
Click here to access. Not sure how to get started with your job search? Whether you're looking for a new career, are ready to start your first job, or have lost your job, Missouri Jobs Center offer products and services to you at no cost. With links to jobs, workshops, training options and more, this is a really great resource for anyone looking for a job in Missouri.
Click here to search the MLC collection. Search the book, music, and video collections of all 9 MLC libraries or narrow it down to just the Richmond Heights Library.  The search includes both physical items as well as Overdrive and Hoopla digital collections.
Click here to access. MOLearns is a perfect solution for students who would like to reach their goal of earning a high school equivalence (HSE) but can't regularly make it to traditional classes. Although all official testing must be done in an onsite classroom, you can do the rest of your studying on your computer according to your own schedule - day or night!
Click here to access. Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 (U.S.) & international newspapers. The database also contains selective full text for 389 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided.
Click here to use Novelist Plus. NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource. In addition to the fiction database that NoveList has offered, NoveList Plus adds nonfiction to provide a complete solution for your readers. With NoveList Plus, you can find titles, articles, and lists for both your fiction and nonfiction needs.
Click here to access Overdrive. The MLC OverDrive digital library is a custom digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, that is available for use 24/7. The collection provides access to over 16,000 e-book titles and over 4,000 audiobook titles. While Overdrive is primarily a collection of popular materials (bestsellers, recent releases), there are classics, as well. Users can browse the digital offerings, borrow titles, and enjoy them in many different ways: through the Libby app or the OverDrive app for your computer, tablet or smartphone, on ereaders or MP3 players, or on Kindle devices and reading apps.
Click here to access.The Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) is no longer printed and has become the Prescriber's Digital Reference. This free website contains the official medical documentation for prescribed drugs within the United States.
Click here to access. PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Click here to access. Digital Literacy database empowers learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s digital landscape. Interactive activities guide you through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, PSAs, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, social media campaigns and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism and more.
Click here to access. Financial Literacy database makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Articles explore macro-, micro- and global economics as well as personal and household finance. Users will learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams.
Click here to access. Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Click here to access. This database is a comprehensive student research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Click here to access. TOXNET® (TOXicology Data NETwork) is a group of databases covering chemicals and drugs, diseases and the environment, environmental health, occupational safety and health, poisoning, risk assessment and regulations, and toxicology. It is managed by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP) in the Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). A mobile version of TOXNET is available. Use TOXNET to find: Specific chemicals, mixtures, and products Chemical nomenclature Chemicals that may be associated with a disease, condition or symptom Chemicals associated with consumer products, occupations, hobbies, and more Special toxic effects of chemicals in humans and/or animals Citations from the scientific literature
Click here to access.

Access to the Value Line service is restricted to Richmond Heights residents.

Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.
Click here to access. Introducing VetNow! Free online job and academic assistance for Veterans, and much more with your library card. Services available on VetNow include helping veterans navigate VA benefits and services from housing and healthcare (including mental health) to information on local, state & federal programs. Also available are tools to help with a Vet's transition back to civilian life including resume building, interview practice, etc. Lastly, VetNow offers extensive video lessons, practice tests and more to help you increase skill levels in math, writing and more.
Click here to search WorldCat. This interface allows you to search through the world’s largest combined library catalog listing over 500 million titles from libraries around the world. If you are a Richmond Heights resident, you may bring a title you find to our library and request for it to be Interlibrary Loaned (ILL).
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