Online Resources
Britannica E-Stax
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.
Culture & Society, Online Learning, State Library
Computer Source
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.
Computers & Technology, Online Learning, State Library
Explora
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.
Online Learning, State Library
KU Libraries Resources for Kansas Residents
You don't have to be a KU student or staff member to use the KU Libraries! Use this guide to find out about the resources that are available to Kansas residents, as well as information about how to get to campus and find the library you need.
Online Learning
Learning Express Library
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.
Online Learning, State Library
Universal Class
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.
Online Learning, State Library
Archive - Children's Library
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.
Online Learning, News, Computers & Technology
Bloom's Literature
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.
Culture & Society, Online Learning, State Library
Internet Archive
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.
Online Learning, News, Computers & Technology
Khan Academy
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!
Online Learning, Apps
Today's Science
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.
News, Online Learning, State Library
World Almanac - Kids
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.
Online Learning, State Library