Research Help
Not Sure Where to Start?
James Memorial Public Library can help you find reliable information, locate materials, and connect with useful research resources.
Whether you’re working on a school project, looking for a specific book, researching a topic, or tracing local history, library staff can help point you in the right direction.
🔎 How We Can Help
Find Books & Materials
Need a book, article, or other resource on a specific topic?
Find Online Resources
Explore trusted digital resources available through JMPL and other library partners.
Local History & Genealogy
Research St. James, Phelps County, Missouri history, family history, archives, and genealogy resources.
Can’t Find It?
If JMPL does not have the item you need, we may be able to request it from another library.
🎓 School & General Research
Library staff can help with:
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Finding reliable sources
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Choosing books for a topic
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Using library catalogs and online resources
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Locating historical information
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Finding materials for school assignments
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Identifying additional places to continue your research
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