VetNow™ is a service that offers tailored support to veterans and their families.  The service includes live support with a veteran navigator; online expert assistance navigating the VA and benefits veterans are eligible for from local, state, and federal programs; help with transitioning to civilian employment and translating military skills for civilian jobs; and college preparation and support through a full suite of academic tools.

The subscription is available to state aid certified Missouri Public Libraries and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

This site was developed in partnership between the Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) and the Missouri State Library (MOSL) to provide access to resources about technology, how to be safe and secure with it and understanding how to evaluate information found online. Here we have pulled together top resources widely available on the Internet, as well as unique resources that, because they are subscription-only research databases, are available only through your local school or library.

Empowers learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities guide students through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism, and more. (Rosen Digital)

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive database of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s. (ProQuest)

The database contains resources to engage readers from over 260,000 books including Meet-the-Author movies, audio name pronunciations, audio book readings, book discussion guides, vocabulary lists and more. Book Connections is the perfect tool to use with book clubs, reading groups, and reader’s advisory. The subscription is available statewide and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

THE MISSOURI STATE LIBRARY is pleased to announce the launch of
Brainfuse VetNow™ - offering support for veterans and their families
with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and
employment transition assistance. VetNow™ will be available to all
public libraries and their patrons from any computer or mobile device.

VetNow includes the following features:

LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are veterans trained to help
their peers connect with valuable benefits and resources:

* Answer questions related to benefits eligibility
* Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing,
healthcare, and education benefits
* Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents

JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job-hunting process,
the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance,
live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons can:

* Use the career resources to discover their best career fit based on
education, experience, and personality
* Search for a job using nationwide and local resources
* Download templates for the most common resume types
* Receive resume and cover letter assistance from trained experts
* Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview
practice from trained job coaches

COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with
VetNow's array of tools, including:

* Interaction with live tutors in a wide range of college level
subjects
* Live skills tutoring and an extensive library of lessons, video
tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, GRE, GMAT,
and more
* Live or asynchronous expert analysis of writing, complete with
constructive comments
* Asynchronous 24/7 help with academic questions
* Live help for language learners
* Create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games

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Free quiz that helps drivers identify their "driving personality." It is a fun quiz, but it also gives advice to people who score high for unsafe driving practices, in order to hopefully encourage people to make better driving decisions.

What’s the next book in the series you’re reading? New Madrid County Library is now offering eSequels, an online service through our website, that allows patrons to see what title is next in a series. Click on the above picture to access the service.

Online practice tests, job and career resources

Self representation in the State of Missouri