Online Learning

Scholarly multi-disciplinary research database.

Comprehensive resource for art information, including an index of almost 200,000 art reproductions.

BookFlix is an early literacy resource that thematically pairs animated storybooks from Weston Woods with a related nonfiction ebook to build a love of reading, real-world knowledge, and early literacy skills for PreK-Grade 3 learners.

Improve reading comprehension and provide additional sources for research with Britannica’s ever-expanding e-book collection. With titles ranging from early childhood through high school, our e-books are Lexile-leveled and cover the entire curriculum, from language arts, maths, science, and social studies, to sports, music, art, and many other subjects! Spanish and bilingual titles are available.

Trusted online encyclopedia with information written for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology, and also includes content from leading technology-related consumer magazines. Available from any computer with a Kansas IP address, or with your Kansas Library eCard.

The Explora ensures that students, educators and library patrons can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects, deliver robust school curriculum, achieve their professional goals and satisfy their intellectual curiosity.

Free research from social sector organizations around the world on a variety of subjects.

This is a grouping of all of the online databases offered to Kansas residents through the Kansas State Library. A Kansas State Library eCard is required to access these databases.

Open the door to better opportunities using Learning Express Library. You'll find resources to help you build your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and math skills as well as prepare for the AP®, ACT®, SAT®, GED®, HiSET® and TASC® tests.

Today’s Science features thousands of original articles written by scientists and science journalists in easy-to-understand language, based on the most current peer-reviewed journal articles. The in-depth coverage spans important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics, and technology.

The World Almanac is a classic statistical reference tool. With age-specific resources, users can choose the right resource for their needs. Resources to help children develop online research skills are somewhat hard to find; the World Almanac offers many kinds of support material in addition to basic searching. The Kids edition provides resources for homework, reports, and projects, as well as support materials for teachers.

Books for children from around the world. From the University of California Libraries (list), the University of Florida's "Literature for Children" Collection, the National Yiddish Book Center, the New York Public Library, the International Children's Digital Library, and other libraries.

Bloom’s Literature offers a wealth of relevant content on the authors and works most studied in the high school curriculum, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more. Content includes literary criticism, author information, and writing help. 

Trusted online encyclopedia with three age-appropriate levels.

Trusted encyclopedia with information written for college-level learners, researchers, and faculty.

Searchable database of scholarship opportunities.

Computers are an essential tool for all types of tasks. Learn how to use them via easy to digest online courses.

The Internet Archive is an American digital library founded on May 10, 1996, and chaired by free information advocate Brewster Kahle.[2][1] It provides free access to collections of digitized materials like websites, software applications, music, audiovisual and print materials. The Archive is also an activist organization, advocating a free and open Internet. As of January 1, 2023, the Internet Archive holds more than 36 million print materials, 11.6 million pieces of audiovisual content, 2.5 million software programs, 15 million audio files, 4.5 million images, 251 thousand concerts, and over 808 billion web pages in its Wayback Machine.

Have you been searching for a job for a while or want to change careers? Perhaps you’re about to graduate and start looking for your first job. This tutorial will guide you through every step of the job search process.

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there's no limit to what they can learn next!

Mango for Libraries offers over 70 world language courses expertly designed to adapt to a diverse range of learning needs, styles, and backgrounds. Enjoy the benefits of lifelong learning and the confidence needed to communicate in a new language.

Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or just audit a class by viewing its videos. Since Universal Class offers everything from Microsoft Excel to parenting skills, you’ll be sure to find something of interest to learn.