Research Databases & Electronic Resources

This list includes our electronic resources, subscriptions and authoritative websites. These resources are available to all University City Public Library card holders and are accessible from home, work or in the library. Please enter your UCPL card number (without spaces) when prompted.

Books       Hoopla Hoopla provides access to e-books, downloadable audiobooks, music, and movies. Hoopla is limited to University City residents.
  LibriVox LibriVox provides free access to public domain audiobooks.
  NoveList Plus NoveList Plus provides book summaries, reviews, recommendations, and more. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  Overdrive (Libby) Libby and Overdrive allow you to checkout downloadable ebooks and audiobooks to read on your portable device through an app. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  Tumble Book Library TumbleBook Library provides access to free ebooks for kids. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  WorldCat WorldCat provides a link to library catalogs around the world, and can be used to search for interlibrary loan items. Interlibrary loan is limited to University City residents, who may request up to five items at a time.
 
Business  GotResumeBuilder GotResumeBuilder allows users to create resumes using free templates. Requires free account using email address.
  Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - Community Economic Development Program The Community Economic Development Program provides free civil legal assistance to eligible entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.
  Reference Solutions Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA) offers a comprehensive directory of U.S. residents and businesses, as well as additional information about business economics. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  St. Louis SCORE Score provides free mentoring and education to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
 
Consumers  Consumer Reports Access archived print editions of Consumer Reports via EBSCO. Accessible using your UCPL card.
 
Education & Research  Black Freedom Primary Sources Black Freedom Primary Sources offers free access to 1,600 documents regarding the history of the struggle for Black freedom, from 1790-current.
  Creativebug Creativebug offers video tutorials on a wide variety of arts and crafts topics. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  EBSCO Host EBSCO Host offers access to a searchable database of wide range of magazines, journals, and digital reference sources. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  GCF Learn Free GCF Learn Free offers free access to tutorials and videos on a variety of basic computer, workplace, reading, and math skills.
  Learning Express Library Learning Express Library provides access to test preparation resources for a variety of educational and occupational tests, including HiSET (formerly GED). Accessible using your UCPL card.
  LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) provides free access to thousands of online classes and video tutorials about a wide range of tech topics. Accessible using your UCPL card.
  Science Reference Center Use Science Reference Center to research a wide variety of science topics. Accessible with your UCPL card.
 
Genealogy   Heritage Quest Online Heritage Quest Online provides free access to genealogical resources including U.S. and Canadian historical censuses, Freedman’s records, and U.S. Indian census rolls.
  Missouri Bureau of Vital Records The Missouri Bureau of Vital Records provides a central registry for all Missouri births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Certificates may be requested through the office, though there may be fees involved.
  Missouri Digital Heritage Missouri Digital Heritage provides free access to more than 9 million historical records kept by the Missouri State Historical Society, State Library, State Archives, and other agencies.
 
Health & Medicine Consumer Health Complete Access articles and popular magazines on a variety of health topics, including alternative medicines and drug facts. Accessible with your UCPL card.
  Haz-Map Haz-Map is a database dedicated to providing detailed information on hazardous chemicals and occupational health issues. 
  KidsHealth KidsHealth is a free, not-for-profit website dedicated to helping kids and their caregivers better understand health topics.
  MedlinePlus Created by the National Library of Medicine, this free resource offers high-quality, easy-to-understand health information in both Spanish and English.
  St. Louis STD Testing Testing.com is a free directory of not-for-profit health organizations in the St. Louis area that offer free or low-cost STD testing.
 
Legal & Voting    Free Legal Answers Created by the American Bar Association, this website offers free legal assistance on specific civil law questions for low-income adults. Requires free account using email address.
  League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis The League of Women Voters offers free unbiased information on state, local, and national elections.
  Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Legal Services of Eastern Missouri offers free non-criminal, civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Eastern Missouri.
  Missouri Courts – Representing Yourself This website offers guidelines on representing yourself in family law matters in Missouri Courts.
  Missouri Court Forms This website offers free electronic forms for use in Missouri courts.
  St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners This website offers information on voting in the city of St. Louis, including voter registration, upcoming election dates, and sample ballots.
  St. Louis County Election Board This website offers information on voting in St. Louis County, including voter registration, upcoming election dates, and sample ballots.
 
Local Resources City of University City Find information about University City departments, regulations, and more.
  Metro St. Louis Trip Planner Use this website to plan out trips and transfers throughout the St. Louis area using MetroLink and MetroBus.
  Start Here: St. Louis Area Resource Directory Start Here offers a directory of dozens of agencies offering shelter, food pantries, employment resources, and more.
 
Movies  Hoopla Hoopla provides access to e-books, downloadable audiobooks, music, and movies. Hoopla is limited to University City residents.
  Kanopy Kanopy offers access to thousands of critically acclaimed films that you can stream onto your laptop, smart TV, or other device. Kanopy is limited to University City residents.
 
Newspapers & Local News  America's News America’s News provides current and recent news sources in a database searchable by topic, newspaper, location, and more. Accessible with your UCPL card.
  EBSCO Host EBSCO Host offers access to a searchable database of wide range of magazines, journals, and digital reference sources. Accessible with your UCPL card.
  Missouri Digital Newpaper Project The State Historical Society offers free access to a growing collection of historical newspapers from across Missouri and dating back to the mid-1800s.
  St. Louis American The St. Louis American offers local news and culture articles, with a focus on the Black community.
  St. Louis Post-Dispatch The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the St. Louis area’s largest daily newspaper, providing local, state, and national news and culture articles.
  St. Louis Public Radio Get local news and culture articles, and listen to St. Louis Public Radio segments on this website.
  West End Word A locally owned bi-weekly newspaper, the West End Word focuses on news and arts events taking place in the Central West End, University City, and Clayton.