Use the links to navigate to helpful information, resources and services offered to all Kansans by the State Library. The resources include an array of databases, digital books and learning platforms.
Access databases to explore current and historical topics or perform in-depth research. Databases can assist students of all ages in their studies.
There are databases well-suited to the needs and abilities of students in elementary, middle and high school. There are databases for general research and for more specific interests, like health, genealogy, nursing, science and technology, business and education.
View online or download digital books, in ebook and audiobook format, across all genres in fiction and nonfiction for pleasure and learning, in unique formats for kids like narrated picture books, and a wide variety of graphic novels and manga for all ages.
These resources, normally in a dedicated online platform, offer youth and adult students access to practice tests, increase skills in technology and learn a new language; professionals can hone their skills, access continuing education courses and get insights on resumes and interviews. There is a learning resource specifically for auto repair to assist the layman and the professional.
Local, state and federal government information with more in-depth information for the Kansas legislature and governors. Local and state Information includes statistics and historical data for cities, townships, schools, counties, organizations and agencies in Kansas. A wealth of information is available in the Kansas Government Information Online Library (KGI).
The State Library of Kansas professional librarians organize data and resources to ensure Kansans are well-informed on a number of topics. Current guides include civic holidays 2024, health literacy, digital literacy, and financial literacy and how to access federal documents.
The State Data Center (SDC) Program is a cooperative program between the states and the Census Bureau that was created in 1978 to make data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments.