Materials on a great variety of subjects from our partner libraries throughout Missouri.
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To access library resources at home, or to check out library materials, you'll need a Missouri State Library card!
Apply for a card from the Get a Library Card page of our main website.
There may be some problems accessing EBSCO. Please contact us if you encounter any problems.
Our ReferenceUSA database provides the ability to look up millions of businesses and consumers.
Our Social Explorer database is available to help DSS employees create maps and reports featuring Census data.
Take a look at these examples:
Want to learn more about Social Explorer? Watch the Exploring Social Explorer webinar recording!
Take a stroll down memory lane with the WayBack Machine!
View a snapshot of the Department of Social Services website on:
Use our request form or contact us for help.
Look up libraries in your area with MOLLi, Missouri's online library directory.
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State
For historical Missouri documents and records, contact the State Archives at archref@sos.mo.gov or 573.751.3280.
Search or browse the digital collection of Missouri state government publications in Internet Archive.
View DSS publications here.
Visit the State Agency Databases Project to find links to public databases created by the state governments of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Search for databases by state or by subject, including Community & Social Services and Health, Medicine & Safety.
Visit the list of Missouri State Agency Databases.
Discover U.S. Government Information through govinfo.gov, a powerful web portal. Find public papers, legislation, the CFR, and so much more.
Our Federal Government Information Guide contains links to a variety of federal government agencies, websites, databases and digital libraries.
Check out these sites:
Reference Services provides an extensive collection of training videos with leader guides for use by state employees in the following topics for individual or group use:
You can see the full listing of our training media in our catalog. All of our resources can be checked out with a Missouri State Library Card.
Laura Kromer
Reference Librarian
573.751.2862
Laura.Kromer@sos.mo.gov
Learn more about the library and how to use our resources with a Book-a-Librarian training customized to your department or agency.