Reference Desk
fact finder with dictionary and thesaurus
Young Adult Library Services Association Library services for young adults
Federal resources for educational excellence educational resources
Library Information Index Websites for different subjects
Reference Shelf – Provides links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other ready reference tools (ex: currency rates, statistical sources, maps, school directories, etc.)
One Look Dictionaries: The Fast Finder – Indexes over 1 million words in over 214 dictionaries
U.S. Census Bureau – Statistics provided by this government agency including recent data releases as well as selected historical data
Zip Code Lookup and Address Information (US Postal Service)
Atlapedia Online -- Full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
Biography – Includes more than 20,000 biographical sketches. Produced by the Arts and Entertainment (A & E) network.
Britannica Internet Guide – This service identifies, reviews, and indexes selected Web sites. You may search by keyword or browse a list of topics. Each site is given a rating, from "noteworthy" (no stars) to "best of the Web" (three stars).
Encarta Online – An abridged version of the Encarta Encyclopedia on CD-Rom.
Kelley Blue Book -- Pricing information on new and used cars is available here. Find out the approximate value of your car for a trade in.
