Upcoming Webinars
June 27 | 11:00am–12:00pm
Looking for some simple and effective ways to enhance your Internet search skills? Look no further! Join us as we cover web and information literacy basics, explore search engine options, and introduce easy ways to modify your searches to get better results using Google Scholar.
You will receive a confirmation email with login instructions after you register.
July 23 | 2:00pm–3:00pm
PowerPoint has been the go-to presentation tool for years but it’s not your only option. There are many other tools available online for FREE! This class will examine PowerPoint alternatives Prezi, Canva, Ludus, and Genially, while exploring their functions and how they can be used to create vibrant, engaging presentations.
You will receive a confirmation email with login instructions after you register.
Recordings of the State Library's Webinars
Did you miss a webinar or need a refresher on a topic? View our past webinars by selecting a link below.
Accessing State and Federal Publications
Laws and Legislation with Lexis Nexis
Library Resources for State Employees
Missouri State Library Resources for the Department of Mental Health
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Book-a-Librarian
Whether it's for a group or one-on-one assistance, a dedicated professional librarian can give a FREE class or presentation on the topics below, in any combination. Classes and presentations can be done in-person or via webinar as best suits your needs.
Julie Cox
Training Librarian
julie.cox@sos.mo.gov
573.522.2796
The Missouri State Library Reference Services Division is YOUR library—the library for state employees. If you don’t know much about us, or if you want a refresher on the many resources and services we provide for state employees, this class is for you! We will cover how to access our digital collections of ebooks, research articles, magazine and newspaper pieces, business profiles, legislative research tools, and much more!
State Capital Universe, a LexisNexis database, is introduced in this class. This database allows keyword searching of bills, statutes, and regulations from all U.S. states in one convenient environment. Included in this class are explanations of search features and instructions on how to pull needed information from this database.
Looking for some simple and effective ways to enhance your Internet search skills? Look no further! Join us as we cover web and information literacy basics, explore search engine options, and introduce easy ways to modify your searches to get better results.
Learn how to access thousands of digital publication files produced by the federal government and all Missouri state agencies covering budget reports to agency histories through the federal government websites and State Publications Access Program archive database.
EBSCO eBooks is an easy and convenient way to access research materials or just to read a great book. You will learn how to access eBooks from your computer and how to use the EBSCO eBook app to download and access your books on the go.
To book a FREE class, webinar or presentation, contact our Outreach and Training Librarian, Julie Cox, at julie.cox@sos.mo.gov or 573.522.2796.