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FREQUENTLY USED SITES
Amazon.com Book search form
CLGS Union List of Serials Cooperating Libraries of Greater Springfield
CUFTS Index of periodicals in electronic databases
SAMS Index to Photofact electronic repair manuals
Massachusetts Virtual Catalog Via MBLC; can search as guest
Massachusetts Library Directory Searchable database
Five Colleges Libraries Catalog
WNEC Library Catalog
Springfield College Library Catalog
FirstSearch Login Screen For in-library use only; consult Database Problem Manual for username & password
Unabridged Merriam-Webster Dictionary In-library use only, courtesy of Merriam-Webster
Springfield Library Electronic Resource & Databases In-library and remote access links
Springfield Library: Assistive Technology Manual
New York Times Archive Search 1851-1980
Springfield DPW: Trash Fee FAQ & Exemption Application
TELEPHONE BOOKS & OTHER DIRECTORIES
White and Yellow Pages:
Switchboard
White Pages
Yahoo! Yellow Pages Change location when using
Click411.ca Canada phone directory
YellowPages.ca For Canada
Foreign Telephone Directories
AT&T Toll-Free Internet Directory
Internet 800/888 Directory
Area & postal codes:
Area Code Lookup (AmericCom)
Telephone Prefix Location Directory Limited to 5 searches in 48-hr. period.
USPS: Zip Code Lookup Find Zip+4 code
USPS: Zip Code Lookup Find city/town associated with zip code
USPS: Domestic Postage Calculator
USPS: International Postage Calculator
United Parcel Service Tracking Service
Canada: Postal Code Lookup
2-Character Alphabetical Country Codes (Internet) ISO 3166 Country Codes
International Dialing Codes Country & city codes database
International Addresses & Salutations
Postal Rates Info Worldwide
SEARCHING THE WEB
Google ( GoogleHelp )
AlltheWeb
AltaVista
AltaVista: Translations (Babelfish) Paste in URL or type in text for translation.
Yahoo!
Google Groups Search Usenet discussion groups
Ask Jeeves!
Dogpile Metasearch
direct search Gary Price's list of specialized databases
Resource Shelf Resources & news for info professionals from Gary Price
Invisible Web Directory Chris Sherman & Gary Price
Librarians' Index to the Internet
Digital Librarian
World Wide Web (WWW) Virtual Library
Open Directory Project Volunteer-edited directory of the web
QUICK REFERENCE
Almanacs, Calendars, Statistics, Calculators
US Census Bureau
American FactFinder Census statistics database
CenStats Databases Additional databases from US Census
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2003, in PDF format. See also: Uncle Sam's Reference Shelf
Historical United States Census Data Browser
FedStats Federal Statistics Gateway
Statistical Resources on the Web UMichigan directory; browse categories on left
MISER UMass statistical database for Massachusetts
Web-servers at statistical agencies (worldwide)
Population Reference Bureau Worldwide demographics
Child Trends DataBank National statistics on children & youth
Kids Count Statistics of status of children in US
State Health Facts Online State health statistics
Sample Size Calculator Statistical tool
Measure4Measure online calculators
Dictionary of Measures, Units & Conversions
Martindale's Calculators Online Center
Mortgage and Amortization Calculator
How Far Is It?: distance calculator
Currency Converter (OANDA) Foreign currency exchange
Current value of old money Tools and online sources
Time.gov Official US time
World Time Server Date and time around the world
10,000-Year Calendar Perpetual calendar
Time and Date.com Time zones, calendars, etc.
Roman Numeral & Date Converter
Old Farmer's Almanac
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, Twilight Data Other data services; from the US Naval Observatory
Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day US Naval Observatory
Springfield Library: Winter Holiday Websites
MassLive Arts & Events Database Western Mass.
Festivals.com Database of festivals and events around the world
Encyclopedia of Days Descriptions of holidays & holy days from around the world
Dictionaries/Thesauri/Encyclopedias/Quotations
Fact Monster Atlas, almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia for kids
InfoPlease Encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, almanac, more.
OneLook Dictionaries
yourDictionary.com English, foreign and specialized dictionaries, grammars, and thesauri
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary & Thesaurus Includes audio feature for pronunciations
Cambridge Dictionaries online
Webster's Unabridged 1913
Dictionary of Difficult Words
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995 From Bartleby
Thesaurus.com
Glossarist.com Directory of glossaries on all subjects
Phrase Finder
RhymingZone Rhyming dictionary and thesaurus
Bartleby Reference sources
Bartlett's Quotations: 10th Edition (1919)
Simpson's Contemporary Quotations (1988)
Strange & Unusual Dictionaries One-letter words, all-consonant words, all-vowel words
Online Slang Dictionaries Directory
Dictionary of Slang British slang
Prisoner's Dictionary Prison slang, primarily from CA prisons but from others states as well
Urban Dictionary
Rap Dictionary Hip-hop slang
Bloomsbury Research Centre Database of reference works: quotations, literature, art, myth
Acronym Finder
Acronym server
Ethnologue: Languages of the world
Online Etymology Dictionary
Nonverbal Dictionary Gestures, signs, body language
Dictionary of Units of Measurement
Hard Questions
Frequently Asked Reference Questions Chicago PL
Fugitive Fact File Hennepin County Library
Stumpers-L Search the archives
Biographies/Celebrities/Deaths
Dead People Server Celebrities & famous people
Find A Grave
Who's Alive and Who's Dead
NNDB: Notable Names Database
Biography-center
Biographical Dictionary (short bios)
Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress Includes Continental Congress
IPL POTUS Biographies of US Presidents
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
4000 Years of Women in Science
Other resources
Urban Legends Reference Pages (Snopes.com)
Gary Prices's List of Lists
Behind the Name: Etymology and History of First Names
World Flag Database
Flags of the World
Guide to American & State Flags
How Things Work Home Page The physics of everyday life
How Stuff Works
Yahoo: Lottery Results
Massachusetts Lottery
Worst United States Disasters Natural & man-made, from InfoPlease
Other Ready Reference Collections
Bartleby.com: Reference
Gary Price's Fast Facts Almanacs, Factbooks, Statistical Reports & Related Reference Tools
IPL Ready Reference Collection: Reference
My Virtual Reference Desk - Quick Reference / Research
Martindale's Reference Desk Art, biz, science & technology
Virtual Reference Shelf Library of Congress
BOOKS & READING
Indexes and databases (includes literary criticism)
a.k.a. (author pseudonyms, aliases, etc)
Local Authors & Illustrators from Western Massachusetts Compiled by Forbes Library, Northampton
Bestseller Lists 1900-1998
Copyright Database Library of Congress
WATCH: Writers, Artists & Their Copyright Holders
Gale Literary Index Indexes Gale literary criticism and literary biography products by author and title; title index not very good.
INTER-PLAY: Play Database Index of plays in collections
Invisible Library Index of 'imaginary books' in literature
Anglo-American Literature Guide (Anglistik Guide) Searchable database of web resources. In German & English.
American Authors on the Web
NY Times book review search engine Since 1996
IPL Online Literary Criticism Collection Main Page NB: Some links have access restrictions
PAL: Perspectives in American Literature Research & reference guides
Literary History 19th & 20th century American & British authors
The On-Line Books Page Book Search (E-texts)
Author Yellow Pages Author website directory
Publishing and bookselling
Media Buzz Books & authors in national media
Publishers' Catalogues Home Page
Bookselling This Week Media Guide Reviews & interviews on TV & radio & in print
BookSpot: Bestsellers Links to current lists
abebooks.com Used & rare book search
Bookfinder Used & rare book search through multiple databases
Poetry finders
American Verse Project
Bartleby.com: Verse
Representative Poetry Online
Find a Poem Academy of American Poets (poets.org)
Other book resources & reader's advisory
Book Sales in Massachusetts Library, Friends, and other book sales
Book Sale Finder (USA)
What's Next: YA Series and Sequels
What's Next: Adult Fiction Series
Juvenile Series and Sequels
Murder on the Internet Springfield Library: Mystery and detective fiction reading lists, websites, listservs
Book Collector's Glossary
Simple Book Repair Manual
Overbooked Web Site: Readers Advisory
Citation and Grammar Guides
Karla's Guide to Citation Style Guides Links to various online citation guides for electronic sources
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Sources: Their Use and Acknowledgement Dartmouth
BUSINESS, FINANCE & TAXES
Tax forms
IRS: Forms And Instructions
IRS: Publications
IRS: Forms & Publications for Previous Tax Years
Massachusetts Tax Forms
Connecticut Tax Forms
Vermont Dept. of Taxes
New Hampshire Tax Forms
New York State Tax Forms
Maine Tax Forms
Federal & State Tax Links (LSU Libraries)
Federation of Tax Administrators Links to state tax forms & agencies
Calculators, statistics & databases
US Savings Bonds Calculator
BigCharts: Stock charts, quotes Includes historical quotes search engine back to 1/2/85/
Yahoo Finance Research Center Includes historical quotes
FRED II: Economic Research Statistics, indexes, etc. from the Federal Reserve Bank at St. Louis
Federal Reserve Board: Research and Data
The Economic Statistics Briefing Room Quick reference from the White House
Economic Indicators Back to 1995; from GPO Access
Inflation Conversion Factors: 1800 to 2010 (est.)
Yahoo! Finance: Ticker Symbol Lookup
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Most Requested Series (CPI, etc)
Currency Converter (OANDA) Exchange rates for 164 currencies back to 1/1/90.
EDGAR: SEC Filings and Forms
Investor Education and Assistance Calculators & other tools from the SEC
LLRX: Guides to SEC Filings' Contents Links to 'cheat sheets'
What's A Dollar Worth Calculator (CPI calculator, 1913-present)
Trade Data Online Trade data stats: US, Canada
EconData Regional economic data
NAICS: North American Industry Classification System Will replace Standard Industrial Classification (SIC).
SIC: Standard Industrial Classification Search
Resources for & about nonprofits
Non-profit guide Grantwriting tools
National Charity Reports Index (Give.org)
Charity Navigator Charity evaluator
Guidestar National database of nonprofits; requires FREE registration for access to IRS Form 990s.
Internet Nonprofit Center FAQs, fundraising help, etc.
Internet Resources for Nonprofits Extensive directory from Utica PL
Proposal Writing Short Course From the Foundation Center
Finding Funders: Foundation Web Search From the Foundation Center
Search engine for proposal writing, government contracting, grants, etc.
Other business sites
A.M. Best Ratings Search Insurance ratings
Annual Report Gallery Annual corporate reports online
ThomasNet (formerly Thomas Register) Requires (FREE) registration
Executive Planet Business etiquette and culture in other nations
World Chamber of Commerce Directory
Research Guides: Business From Rutgers University
COMPUTER RESOURCES
WhatIs? IT-specific encyclopedia
Webopedia Computer dictionary
HTML Station
W3C Markup Validator
What Is Computer file extensions
WHOIS Domain owner lookup
CONSUMER HELP
FirstGov for Consumers
Massachusetts Consumer Affairs Agency
Massachusetts Lemon Laws
Consumer Reports | Manufacturer Locator 800 numbers & addresses for brand name mfrs.
Consumer Reports Index to print version
ConsumerSearch Product reviews
U.S. Governmentt Seized Property Auctions
Victim Assistance National Resource Directory
Consumer Action Website Federal Citizen Information Center
Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Program Contractor's license and registration database
Consumer Product Safety Commission Product recalls database
Domania.com Residential real estate sale price database
N.A.D.A Appraisal Guides New & used automobile prices
Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guides
Automobile Recall Database (National Highway Traffic Safety Admn)
Food Safety & Inspection Service: Recall Information Center Dept of Agriculture
EDUCATION
Massachusetts School District Profiles
Community Foundation of Western Mass Scholarship and loan apps; annual deadline is March 31.
Springfield Public Schools
ESL: English as Second Language Classes in Springfield
Springfield Adult Basic Education Directory Literacy & adult ed programs in Springfield (WORD format)
Encyclopedia of Education Statistics (NCES)
FAFSA on the Web Federal Student Aid application
Federal School Code Search For FAFSA apps
ERIC: Educational Resources Information Center
Educator's Reference Desk Replaces AskERIC; lesson plans, resource guides; question archives; ERIC database
EROD: Education Resource Organization Directory US Dept. of Education
Massachusetts Mentor Website Tours & online apps for Mass. colleges
College and University Rankings Index of various college ranking services
BRAINTRACK - University-Index Worldwide
National Public School Locator
Teacher Certification Requirements for the 50 States
SchoolGrants K-12 grant opportunities
StateStandards.com State educational standards with links to lesson plans & resources
MECC: Massachusetts Educators Career Center Job postings
A Lexicon of Learning Dictionary of educational terms
Hotlist of K-12 Schools Online School website directory
Global Education Database International education statistics, from USAID
EMPLOYMENT & JOB RESOURCES
Statistics, calculators & databases
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Bureau of Labor Statistics
DOT Dictionary of Occupational Titles Index US Dept of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook US Dept of Labor
Massachusetts Economic Data Mass. Dept. of Employment & Training
MassStats Massachusetts economic data, from DETMA
O*Net Online Occupational Information Network
Homebuyer's Fair Relocation calculators
Internweb Database of intern positions; requires FREE registration
Licensed Occupations Occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation, or agency
Job searching & other aids
FutureWorks Springfield MA
MassLive Employment Springfield Union-News classifieds
America's Job Bank Job listings
Monster.com Country-wide job listings
AJR NewsLink Newspapers by state for classified ads
The Riley Guide Resumes, job search guides
elaws Employment laws assistance for workers & small business from the Dept. of Labor
THE ARTS
Graphic arts & museums: databases & directories
AskArt.com American & Canadian artists database; auction records & some images require paid subscription
Artcyclopedia Fine arts search engine
CGFA Artist bios & representative works
Google Image Search
Early American Paintings Bios & representative works from the Worcester Art Museum
Web Gallery of Art Bios & representative artworks of European artists between 1150 and 1800
National Gallery of Art Search collection
Getty Research Tools Various art-related databases
ULAN: Union List of Artist Names (Getty)
The Getty Provenance Index
Museum Sites Online
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Museums
Classical music
DW3 Classical Music Resources
The Aria Database
OperaGlass
Classical Net
Mutopia Free downloadable sheet music
Choral Public Domain Library Free sheet music
FreeScores.com Sheet music directory by instrument
American Sheet Music, 1820 - 1860 From Library of Congress, JPEG and TIFF formats, with links to other LC collections
ENTERTAINMENT
Popular music
Billboard Charts
Lyrics World Searchable lyrics, Top 40 hits & #1 songs, 1930-99
Song Index In print collections
Sheet Music Index
All Music Guide
Mudcat Cafe: Folksong Database
Song Lyrics & Libretti Directory of lyrics sites
Musical Cast Album Database Search recordings of Broadway & other musicals
Movies, TV & Theatre
Movie Review Query Engine
What A Character! Identify character actors from film and TV
Epguides Episode guides for classic & current TV series
Music from TV Commercials Identifies background songs on US commercials
Classics from the Silver Screen Identifies classical music in films; indexed by name of film
Internet Movie Database Search page; movies, actors & crew, quotes, keyword search
Inter-Play Database Index of plays in print collections
Playbill Online Theatre & show listings, seating charts, awards database
Playbill's Who's Who Theatre bios
Seeing Stars Various guides to Hollywood celebrities
DocuSeek Film & Video Finder Educational films & documentaries
TV Guide TV listings & news; customizable with free registration
Encyclopedia of Television
Based on the Book Compilation of movies based on books, short stories & plays released since 1980
Cartoons, etc.
Big Cartoon Database Animated cartoons search engine
Toonopedia Encyclopedia of comic books, comic strips & cartoons
Cartoon Bank Searchable archive of New Yorker cartoons
GENEALOGY
Social Security Death Index
United States & States Vital Records Information Finding aids
Cemeteries Junction Directory of cemeteries in US & Canada
MassLive Obituary Search From the Springfield Republican; obits archived for 180 days; go to Newsbank for older obits.
U.S. Surname Distribution
Virtual Wall Vietnam War Memorial Database of names
Vietnam-Era Prisoner-of-War/Missing In Action Database
Nationwide Gravesite Locator Database of VA national cemeteries
Western Mass Genealogical Society
Local History and Genealogy Library Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, Springfield MA
Genealogy Libraries on the WWW Librarians Serving Genealogists
GOVERNMENT: FEDERAL & INTERNATIONAL
Directories
Congressional Directory C-SPAN
Congressional Pictorial Directory GPO
Congressional Directories 103rd - 108th Congresses
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (CIA)
Embassies (in Washington DC)
Government Info Online Chat & e-mail virtual reference service
US State Dept: Key Officers at Foreign Service Posts
US State Dept: Countries & Regions Links to background info, embassies, diplomatic list, etc.
The Federal Web Locator Directory of federal sites: branches, agencies, etc.
US Federal Government Agencies Database
First.gov: Contact Your Government Locate in-person services near you
Quick Reference
Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
GPO Access: A-Z Resource List
GPO Access HELP Online knowledge base and search engine
GPO Access Homepage
The United States Government Manual Searchable
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
Frequently Asked Questions of the US Government From FirstGov.
US House of Representatives: Roll Call Votes
US Senate: Roll Call Votes
Geneva Conventions
Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions From the Society of Professional Journalists
Prison Abuse Report Full-text of the military report on Abu Ghraib prison; from NPR. In PDF format.
Other Sites
Congressional Research Service Reports (CRS) Search Engine From 2Act.org & Google
Google: Uncle Sam Searches all .gov & .mil sites
CIA World Factbook
Government Benefits
White House Home Page
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
US State Department Country Background Notes
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Federal Election Commission
Political Graveyard Burial sites of deceased politicians
GOVERNMENT: MASS & LOCAL
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official home page
Mass. State Treasurer: Abandoned Property Database
02133.org: Massachusetts Politics and Policy Online compilation of news updates on controversial public issues in Mass
Massachusetts Boards of Registration Search for licensees, regulations, etc.
Where do I vote? Massachusetts Ward, Precinct and Polling Place Search
Commonwealth Communities Links to city and town information
Commonwealth Communities Springfield page
183rd General Court State legislature, directory, pending bills, current legislation, calendars, etc.
Citizen's Guide To State Services Directory of state offices
Counties, Cities and Towns of Massachusetts Listed by county
Massachusetts City and Town Directory Clerks' offices & hours; voting machine use
Mass. Legislative Tracking System Tracks current legislation, pending bills, etc.
Search Systems: Massachusetts Public Records Databases Free and fee-based
Massachusetts Facts Symbols, songs, stats, history, etc. from the Secretary of the Commonwealth
US Census: Massachusetts Quick Facts
Unincorporated and Unofficial Names of Massachusetts Communities
Youth Directory of Civic Engagement & Leadership Development Programs (LWVM)
Connect and Serve: Massachusetts Volunteer Portal
GOVERNMENT: OTHER STATES
50 States and Capitals Fast facts
State and Local Government on the Net Resource guide
IPL Stately Knowledge Basic facts about the states
State and County Quick Facts US Census
The Unclaimed Property Page Links to individual state unclaimed property offices and/or addresses.
GovSpot: State Government Links to state government sites
Search Systems Searchable public records databases, national and state; free & fee-based.
ERSYS Stats, demographics, links, etc for more than 2600 US cities
NETR: Real Estate Research & Public Records Research Tax assessors & other public record databases
LAW
Quick Reference
Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries Pathfinders, recommended links, other Mass. law aids
FindLaw: Find a Lawyer West's lawyer directory
Martindale Hubbell Lawyer Locator
Law Dictionary Search terms AND definitions. From Law.com
FindLaw Consumer law resources
LLRX: Law Library Resource Xchange Legal research
LLRX Court Rules, Forms and Dockets Federal and state
LII: Legal Information Institute Court decisions, pathfinders, federal, state & international law; from Cornell.
Zimmerman's Research Guide Online encyclopedia for legal researchers, from LLRX
Massachusetts
General Laws of Massachusetts Includes search form or browse by chapter
Massachusetts Court System
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Not all sections are online
Massachusetts & Federal Forms Mass. Trial Court Libraries
Federal
Supreme Court of the United States
US Courts Federal judiciary
FindLaw: Supreme Court Opinions 1893 to date
LII: Supreme Court Collection Current and historic decisions
LII: United States Code
U.S. Code Searchable; from the US House of Representatives
United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit Decisions from 1995 to date; covers Massachusetts
GPO Access: Code of Federal Regulations Searchable; check carefully that all titles (or parts) have been added.
GPO Access: Federal Register
Other Sites
FindLaw: Legal Forms
Immigration Resources on the Internet commercial site
INDICE: Tópicos del Servicio de Inmigración
Survey of state procedures for firearm sales US Dept. of Justice
HISTORY For biographies, see Quick Reference above
Quick Reference & Today in History
Anyday Today-in-History Historical events & birthdays by day
dMarie Time Capsule Enter date and get 'snapshot' of year: news, songs, consumer prices, etc.
HyperHistory Online: History Timelines
AlternaTime Collection of timelines on the web
WebChron: Cross-cultural Historical Chronologies
The Food Timeline
American Cultural History: The Twentieth Century Web guides by decade
National Historic Landmarks Database National Parks Service
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
Footnotes to History Forgotten, marginalized or ephemeral nations
National Register of Historic Places (NRIS) Information System Database
Primary Sources
Library Research Using Primary Resources UCBerkeley Guide
US Historical Documents Primary documents from the pre-colonial era to the present
Documents for the Study of American History University of Kansas
Internet History Sourcebooks Project Ancient, medieval, modern
Perseus Project Primary and secondary sources for the study of Greece and Rome and other time periods
Library of Congress: American Memory Project Primary sources for US history; search page.
Our Documents Primary US documents held by National Archives (NARA)
MOA: Making of America Books & journals from antebellum to reconstruction America
Ad*Access Historical print ads from 1911-1955
DOUGLASS: Archives of American Public Address
19th Century Documents Project
American Colonist's Library Primary Source Documents Pertaining to Early American History
NYPL Picture Collection Archival photos
Other Sites
Springfield Library: Black History Month resources
Massachusetts Local History Links
Atlas of War and Battle Maps US Military Academy
Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
The Costume Page Links to information on historical costumes and fashion
Digital History of Fashion
Discoverers Web Links & information on voyages of discovery
NationalIssues.com Pros & cons on major policy issues
Encyclopedia Titanica Titanic disaster
DANFS: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
HOBBIES, ENTERTAINING & LEISURE TIME
Bird Checklists of the United States
VetCentric Encyclopedia Veterinary medicine information
Dog Breed Information Center
Botany Encyclopedia of Plants and Botanical Dictionary.
Card Games Rules
Art and Craft Shows Searchable database of arts & crafts events
The Webtender Drink recipes
Cook's Thesaurus Cooking encyclopedia
RecipeSource Searchable archive of recipes, successor to SOAR
Flea Market Guide Listings by state
Maloney's Online Antiques & collectibles resource directory
LII: Collectors & Collecting Topics Page
HOME & FAMILY
Child & Family Webguide Tufts University
Behind the Name Etymology and history of first names
Do It Yourself Home improvement, repair & remodeling
How to Clean Anything Hints for in & around the house
EPA: Window to my Environment Environment conditions & features in your neighborhood
This to That: Glue Advice
LIBRARIES & LIBRARIANSHIP
Library Catalogs & Aids
Massachusetts Library Directory Searchable database
Springfield Library: WMRLS Regional Reference Service
WMARS PAC
CMARS PAC
MBLC: Massachusetts Virtual Catalog Can search as Guest
C/WMARS: Massachusetts Virtual Catalog
Massachusetts Libraries Providing Literacy/ESOL/ESL Programs
Cooperating Libraries of Greater Springfield (CLGS) Union List of Serials
Worcester Area Union List of Serials
Western Massachusetts Center for Healthy Communities Library
MassCat Catalog of Massachusetts libraries not affiliated with electronic networks
UMass Amherst Library System
Five Colleges Library Catalog Includes link to 4 Colleges catalog
Library of Congress Online Catalog
Library of Congress Home Page
U. S. Federal Depository Libraries Index
Libdex: Library Index
Gabriel: Gateway to Europe's National Libraries
Dewey Decimal System Outline
Library of Congress Classification Outline PDF files
NCES Library Statistics Program Library statistics database
Library Organizations & Journals
WMRLS
CWMARS
Cooperating Libraries of Greater Springfield
MBLC: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
MLA: Massachusetts Library Association
Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Policy Collection
Western Massachusetts Regional Library System
YSLead Massachusetts
NELINET
ACRL New England Chapter
Reforma Northeast Chapter
ALA: American Library Association
Northeast Document Conservation Center
Index Morganagus Full-text index of library-related electronic serials
Librarian-Oriented Lists & Electronic Serials
LISNews: Library & Information Science News Weblog
Other Sites
ODLIS: Online Dictionary of Library & Information Science
Massachusetts Directory of Programs & Performers
Young Audiences of Massachusetts Statewide arts organization for children
Matchbook.Org Directory of performing artists in New England
CD Cleaning Request Service from CMRLS
WMRLS Libraries Offering Wireless Access
IPL: The Internet Public Library Services for librarians
WWW Virtual Library Internet guides by subject area
AskA+ Locator Ask A Librarian services by subject area, from Virtual Reference Desk
LibrarySpot Librarian resources
School-Libraries.org Online resources for school librarians
Young Adult Librarian's Help/Homepage
Library Media & PR Clipart, bookmarks, promotional materials
AcqWeb Acquisitions & collection development tools & resources
Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries
Virtual Librarian: Investigator's Toolbox Databases & information on researching individuals, etc.
PLUS: Public Libraries Using Spanish Documents & signage in Spanish, other resources
Library Jobs in Massachusetts (MBLC)
Current Job Listings at WMRLS Member Libraries
LibJobs Career Site
Lisjobs.com
101 Commonly Asked Interview Questions
Library Writer's Blog Identify publishing & presentation opportunities in LIS
CoOL: Conservation Online Conservation & preservation directory from Stanford
NARA: Access to Archival Databases
Authors @ Your Library ALA database of authors and publicists looking to promote their books
New York State Performers & Programs Database
MEDICINE & HEALTH
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Healthfinder US Dept of Health & Human Services
ADAM Medical Encyclopedia From MEDLINE
MedTerms Dictionary Medicine.net
Treadwell: Non-English Language & Health Literacy Resources
Treadwell: ARCH: Access to Resources for Community Health
CAPHIS Consumer: Health Web Sites You Can Trust From the Medical Library Association
PubMed at MedLine
Merck Manual Home Edition Text-based or interactive versions
Medem Medical Library Includes anatomy and medical illustrations
Health and Literacy Compendium Print & web-based health materials for use with limited-literacy adults
The Alternative Medicine Homepage
Healthopedia
Physician & Hospital Finders
American Board of Medical Specialties Requires free registration
AMA Physician Select
American Hospital Directory
Massachusetts Physician Profiles
Docboard: Other States Physician profiles - include education, specialties, affiliation, malpractice claims
Massachusetts RN & LPN License Search
Diseases and Conditions
Diagnostic tests Guidelines for patients
OncoLink: A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
Drugs, Herbal Supplements, Nutrition Facts
Drug Information From MEDLINEplus
RxList: Internet Drug Index
Fast Food Facts Nutritional information for restaurant fast foods
HerbMed: evidence-based herbal database
Food & Nutrition Information Center USDA
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Mental Health Knowledge Exchange Network Services locator (by state), pamphlets, programs, consumer information
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Internet Mental Health
Statistics & Public Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Home Page
MassCHIP Mass. Community Health Indicator Profiles
National Center for Health Statistics
WISQUARS: Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System CDC
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Other Sites
Growth House Guide to death, dying, grief, bereavement, and end of life resources
AMA: Adolescent Health Online
MEDLINE Plus Interactive Health Tutorials Requires Flash plug-in
NEWS & MEDIA
Local Media
MassLive Springfield Union-News
WGGB TV Channel 40 ABC
WWLP TV Channel 22 NBC
WFSB TV Channel 3 CBS
WGBY Channel 57 PBS
The Berkshire Eagle
GazetteNET
Valley Advocate
Boston Globe Online
Boston Globe Free archives search
The Hartford Courant
Springfield Union-News: 14-day archive
Breaking News
Moreover Current News Search
1stHeadlines Top news headlines
AJR NewsLink Find US newspapers by city and state
Abyz News Links Find newspapers & news media around the world
OnlineNewspapers Another directory of newspapers throughout the world
HeadlineSpot News, sports, weather, etc.
Opinion-Pages Opinions, Ideas and Commentary
CNN Interactive
The New York Times on the Web Requires FREE registration
USA TODAY
Voice of America Pronunciation Guide Audio & phonetic guides for names in the news
News Briefings Background on major stories from US News & World Report
Other Sites & Directories
New York Times Archive Search 1851 - 1995
PubList Directory of magazines, journals, newsletters
Electronic Journals Resource Directory
MetaGrid: Newspapers & Magazines Subject guide to magazines on the Web.
Library of Congress: Newspaper Index Sources on the Web
U.S. News Archives on the Web
Newsletter Directory Searchable database
Radio-Locator Worldwide radio station & streaming radio search engine
Vanderbilt Television News Archive
RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY
Quick Reference
Myths and Legends Directory by region and language of myths around the world
Encyclopedia Mythica
The Cyber Hymnal Words to religious hymns, sound files of music, some scores
Patron Saints Index
List of Popes Catholic Encyclopedia
The Popes Includes anti-popes & schismatic popes
Saints and Angels Online
Adherents.com: Religion Statistics World religions, with citations
Virtual Religion Index Rutgers
Yahoo! Society and Culture:Religion and Spirituality:Faiths and Practices
Dictionary of Philosophical Terms
Bible Resources
Unbound Bible Search various Bible translations
Bible Versions and Translations Search Page From All-in-One Biblical Resources
Other Resources
The Window: Philosophy on the Web
The Koran Searchable e-text
SCIENCE (For biographies, see Quick Reference, above)
Quick Reference
AmphibiaWeb Database Amphibians
WebElements Periodic table - chemistry
US Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Patent Full-Text and Full-Page Image Databases
Patent and Trademark Assignments Database
Google Patent Search
NBII Digital Image Library Copyright-free nature & biology images
Massachusetts Endangered Species List
US Endangered Species US Fish & Wildlife
Botany Encyclopedia of Plants and Botanical Dictionary.
All the Virology on the Net Viruses
S.O.S. Mathematics review & study site with online practice exams
eNature U.S. and local field guides to plants and animals
Natural History Museum Dino Directory Dinosaur information database
Dinosaur Fact Pages From Zoom
The Nine Planets
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math
WebMath Math homework help
Mathematical Atlas: Gateway to Modern Mathematics Disciplines
How Things Work Home Page
Internet History of Science Sourcebook
Encyclopedia Astronautica Space exploration
Volcanoes of the World
Science News
SciTech Daily Review
Directories
Kimball's Biology Pages Searchable biology textbook
SciCentral: Gateway to the Best Science and Engineering Online Resources
Other Resources
HighWire Press Science journals online--some with free articles
The Tree of Life Home Page Phylogeny
U.S. Geological Survey
NASA Homepage
SENIORS
Greater Springfield Senior Services Home Page Local senior resources
Springfield Golden Age SeniorNet Learning Center Computer training
800-Age-Info Resource directory for Massachusetts seniors
First.gov for Seniors
Massachusetts Extended Care Federation Long term care information
National Administration on Aging
Medicare
Social Security Online
Elderhostel Travel & culture programs for seniors
Massachusetts Nursing Home Information for Seniors Mass. DPH
AARP
Benefits Checkup Identify federal & state assistance programs for seniors, from NCOA; must enter financial & other info
TRAVEL & GEOGRAPHY
Geography & Maps
Color Landform Atlas of the United States
National Atlas of the United States
Historic USGS Maps of New England
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) US & territories, from USGS
How far is it? Calculate distance between two places; use placenames or latitude & longitude
Tiger Map Server Browser US Census data
MapQuest.com On-the-fly maps & driving instructions
Maps On Us Maps and directions
Maporama Maps & directions for European countries
Outline Maps Printable maps for classroom use; PDF format
World Atlas of Maps, Flags & Geography Facts
Country information
CIA World Factbook
Portals to the World Country info from Library of Congress
Historical Country Names Name changes of countries, dependencies, geographical and other regions; links to country reports
InfoNation View & compare country data; from the UN
Travel
FlightArrivals.com Arrival & departure info for US & Canadian commercial flights
FAA Real-Time Airport Status Page
US Dept of State: Foreign Entry Requirements 2004 Visa & other requirements for foreign travel
US Dept of State: Consular Affairs Publications Gov't travel pubs, safety warnings & other info
US Centers for Disease Control: Travel Safety Page
Recreation.Gov Recreational opportunities on federal lands
ParkNet National Park Service
Woodall's Camping & RVing Directory
Lighthouse Explorer Database
L.L. Bean: Parks Search Engine Worldwide parks database
Trip Advisor Reviews of hotels & other travel accommodations
Pets on the Go Searchable database of pet-friendly hotels
Online Highways Travel guides to US, Canada & around the world
Responsible Travel Ecotourism & volunteer travel ideas
Guide to ACA Accredited Camps Summer camp database
The Trail Database Database of walking & hiking trails around the world
WEATHER
Forecasts & Weather Reports
The Weather Channel: Springfield, MA (01103)
The Weather Channel
National Weather Service
Weather Underground Includes historical weather & astronomy data back to 1994 for cities/towns or zip codes
Weather Phenomena, History & Other Data
National Hurricane Center Hurricane & tropical storm prediction center from the National Weather Service
Extreme Weather Sourcebook 2001 Statistics, rankings, economic data
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