Search, browse, and request materials from our collections with your Missouri State Library card.
Select a link below to find available books:
Missouri public library directors and branch managers are encouraged to request books for use by their staff.
Staff and students at MOBIUS libraries may request these titles via the MOBIUS catalog. Titles are also available to borrow from the State Library (MOL) via WorldShare ILL.
These print journal volumes are also available for borrowing. Article scans may also be requested by completing the Request a Scan form.
Digital scans of pages or entries may be requested by completing the Request a Scan form.
You will now use a confidential 6-digit PIN when signing into your library card account.
View our self-paced tutorial to help you set or reset your PIN. The PIN is separate from your library card number.
You will need to use your PIN when requesting library materials in the State Library catalog.
*Please note: Reference Services staff do not have access to or know your PIN. If you forget your PIN, you will need to reset it on your own.
If your current library card has a handwritten letter "m" on the back of it, please cross it out.
You will no longer need to include the "m" at the end of your card number when signing into your account.
You will only need to use the 14-digit number on the back of your library card.
Hold pickup notices, overdue reminders, PIN resets etc. will come from "fse.hosting@ebsco.com" email address.
*Please note: This email is not monitored, so do not reply to it.
Instead, to email Reference Services staff directly, please send an email to libref@sos.mo.gov.
To sign into your library card account, you will use your 14-digit library card number (without the M) and your 6-digit confidential PIN.
From there, you can see your current holds, checkouts, and any fees/fines. You can renew your books from the Checkouts tab.
Review our Managing Your Account tutorial for more information.
The Missouri Libraries Historical Collection showcases historical materials relating to Missouri libraries and library development including reports, monographs, newsletters, surveys, studies, and ephemera authored by the State Library, about the State Library, and about library development in the state of Missouri.
This collection is library use only, but if you are interested in learning more about your library's history, contact us!
The History of the Missouri State Library Guide features photos, videos, and details about the rich history of library services in Missouri starting in 1907. From traveling libraries and bookmobiles to library services during wartime, there's a treasure trove of history to be discovered.
In honor of National Library Lover’s month, we are showcasing the history and beauty of libraries as well as the love of reading with our Love, Your Library display.
Visit our display in person or online to check out this month’s selections and to learn fun facts about libraries with highlights of intriguing and unique libraries around the world.
Visit our virtual display to view this month’s selections.
Keep up on the latest library innovations with titles from our Library Professional Development Collection! Find new inspiration on everything from programming ideas, services to benefit your community, collection management, and much more.
Laura Kromer
Christine Long
Emanda Hagenhoff
Julie Cox
Kelly Moore
Lauren Bielecki
Susan Ditch
Tom Leimkuehler
