This equipment will be used to provide training for staff and the public. Additionally, training will be provided for the use of subscription databases provided by the state. Firstsearch accesses the catalogs of thousands of libraries at once. EbscoHost locates periodical articles and provides full-text access to many of the articles found. A special Searchasaurus version is included for children.
Gale databases provide information on authors, science. history and business.
There are also Grolier encyclopedias available on-line. Christian County Library was one of 21 Missouri public libraries awarded an LSTA Basic Equipment Grant this spring from the Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri State Library. Through the legislation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, based in Washington, D. C., provide federal funds to state library agencies, using a population-based formula. The Missouri State Library also uses LSTA funds to support state-wide library services and initiatives. The computer and software were given in memory of longtime Friends' members and officers, Chuck and Beth Rousseau.