REFERENCE_SHELF: Reference Shelf: A-Z
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50 State Bluebook Guide
Bluebooks are directories to state governments: branches of government, departments, elections, etc. Site points either to full text or how to find in libraries. A wiki maintained by American Library Association[Full Description] http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/State_Blue_Books
2.
50states.com: States and Capitals
Information and local web links on each state, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. Geographic, demographic, political, historical, economic, and tourist information.[Full Description] http://www.50states.com/
3.
A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
Provides definitions of most of the units of measurements. It also provides symbols, abbreviations, a brief overview and history for each measurement system.[Full Description] http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/
4.
AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Gasoline price averages for 8 regions of the U.S. Includes online calculator to estimate fuel costs for trips based on starting point, destination and vehicle information.[Full Description] http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com
5.
ABCNews
Current network news, with links to local affiliates throughout the U.S.[Full Description] http://abcnews.go.com
6.
Abebooks.com: Advanced Book Exchange
Cooperative network of more than 13,000 used and antiquarian book dealers. Search a the combined catalog of 70+ million books or go directly to a dealer site and order online or via mail/phone. Useful for hard-to-find, out of print titles.[Full Description] http://dogbert.abebooks.com/
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ABTolls
Directory assistance on the Web, both in the United States and abroad.[Full Description] http://abtolls.com/information/directoryassistance.html
8.
ABYZ News Links
Links to newspapers, broadcast and other news media around the world, by country: local, national, and also "foreign sources" published on each country. United States covered by state.[Full Description] http://www.abyznewslinks.com/
9.
Academic Job Opportunities Bulletin: UCSD
Lists academic positions available at UCSD. [Full Description] http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/adeo/recruitment/
10.
Academic Position Network
Free service for individuals seeking faculty, administrative, personnel and professional staff positions in higher education. Listings are both U.S. and international.[Full Description] http://www.apnjobs.com/
11.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
Rankings done by the Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Includes rankings for 500 universities worldwide from 2003-present, methodology, statistics, etc. [Full Description] http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2005/ARWU2005Main.htm
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Academics: You can do it
Information on financial planning for college, plus links to additional resources; From NASFAA (National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators).[Full Description] http://www.nasfaa.org/SubHomes/DoItAffordIt/doitcover.html
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Academy Awards Database (Official Academy Awards Database)
From the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Contains information from the first awards (1927-28) to the present. Three ways to search: Basic, Advanced, and Browse Statistics. [Full Description] http://www.oscars.org/awardsdatabase/index.html
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Commercial Site
Commercial site for the Academy Awards.[Full Description] http://www.oscar.com
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Access World News
[UCSD Only]
Dates vary. More than 1500 sources worldwide, including 650 in the U.S. Largely newspapers,local news video for the U.S.; newspapers for Canada, UK and other English-speaking countries. For the rest of the world mostly wire services, BBC news digests[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/98452
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ACQWEB Directory of Publishers and Vendors
ACQWEB provides an international listing of book publishers and vendors with links to their web sites and email addresses. Arranged alphabetically and by subject. Also lists many organizations involved in the book and publishing trade.[Full Description] http://www.acqweb.org/
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Acronym Finder
Look up 129,000+ acronyms/abbreviations & their meanings.A searchable database containing common acronyms and abbreviations about all subjects, with a focus on computers, technology, telecommunications, and the military.[Full Description] http://www.acronymfinder.com/
18.
Acronym Search
Search over 40,000 acronyms and abbreviations in many categories. Also can search by reverse lookup using a word or phrase. [Full Description] http://www.acronymsearch.com/
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Acronyma
Entries for over 450,000 acronyms and abbreviations. Searchable by word (words must be typed in the correct order) or by acronym. Also includes acronyms in Spanish, French, and other languages. Provides an option to submit acronyms[Full Description] http://www.acronyma.com/
20.
Ad*Access Project
An image database of over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers and magazines between 1911 and 1955. Covers five categories - Beauty and Hygiene, Radio, Television, Transportation, and World War II.[Full Description] http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/adaccess/
21.
Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Sources
A collection of Africana resources arranged by country, region and topic by the Electronic Technology Group of the African Studies Association (USA).[Full Description] http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/guide.html
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Alibris
A source for rare, used and hard to find books.[Full Description] http://www2.alibris.com/
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All Movie Guide
Search for film information using keyword, title or name.[Full Description] http://www.allmovie.com/
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AllAfrica.com
Online distributor of African news and information, posting over 1,000 stories daily in English and French, and a searchable archive of 900,000 articles (including the Africa News Service back to 1997).[Full Description] http://allafrica.com
26.
Alliant International University
Includes catalog of San Diego campus of the formerly United States International University (USIU)[Full Description] http://library.alliant.edu/
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Allrecipes.com
This site allows one to browse recipes alphabetically or by category. It's also possible to submit or request recipes as well.[Full Description] http://www.allrecipes.com/
28.
Allwords.com
An English dictionary with multi-lingual search.[Full Description] http://www.allwords.com
29.
Almanac of American politics 1998- Publisher's Web site
[UCSD Only]
Profiles of every member of Congress and governor,plus in-depth profiles of all 50 states and 435 House districts. Also included are detailed Congressional voting records, hard-to-find census data, current state district maps[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/6945
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Alta Vista Image Search
Search for photographs or graphic images[Full Description] http://www.altavista.com/image/default
31.
AMA Physician Select
Search for licensed physicians by name or specialty. Note: you must limit your search to a state. The print AMA directory has a national index which the Web version lacks. See Biomedical or Medical Center Library Reference, call number W22 AA1 A512d.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Amazon.com
This is a commercial service allowing direct online ordering. There is no charge for access to their book listings, which are comprehensive and often include summaries and reviews. [Full Description] http://www.amazon.com/
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America's Best Colleges (U.S. News & World Report rankings)
The abbreviated online version of America's Best Colleges allows you to sort schools based on the criteria most important to you and to find out how schools compare in campus life categories with U.S. News Online's Web-exclusive rankings.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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America's Best Graduate Schools (U.S. News & World Report rankings)
The abbreviated online version of Best Graduate Schools. Provides rankings of graduate schools in business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and more. [Full Description] URL too long to display
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America's Job Bank
Search by keyword and location, or post resume. Includes links to employment outlook by career and state; job search tips; and relocation information.[Full Description] http://www.ajb.dni.us/
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American FactFinder (US Govt)
Data from the United States Census, the American Community Survey and Census Population Estimates Program about households, education, income, homeownership, business, and more.[Full Description] http://factfinder.census.gov/ Historical San Diego Census Data Business & Industry Thematic Maps Reference Maps (boundaries) Social Sciences Data Collection
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American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.[Full Description] http://www.bartleby.com/61/
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American National Biography
[UCSD Only]
Detailed articles on more than 18,000 men and women, from all eras and walks of life, whose lives have shaped the United States. Includes bibliographies and links to web resources. Several hundred new entries added each year.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/6948 Biography of the day (free to all) Print edition also available (not including additions after 1999) Latest biographies added (free to all)
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American Presidents: Life Portraits
Basic facts on life and career of each president, plus bibliographies and related links. Maintained by C-SPAN as a complement to their series, American Presidents: Life Portraits[Full Description] http://www.americanpresidents.org/
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Antiquarian Booksellers of America: Find a Book
Search for books and locate dealers offering them for sale. Links to library holdings also available[Full Description] http://www.ilab-lila.com/
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AnyWho
Find a person, find a business. Tools include reverse lookup, email lookup, and a list of toll-free numbers by category.[Full Description] http://anywho.com
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AP Images
[UCSD Only]
With millions of images dating back more than 100 years, this is one of the world's largest archives of historical & current imagery. Updated every minute. Includes news, entertainment, arts, business, and sports coverage from AP and selected partners.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/6955
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APA Documentation (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
A quick resource for citing references in papers using the 5th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001). Provided by The Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Full Description] http://www.wisc.edu/writetest/Handbook/DocAPA.html
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APA Exposed: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About APA Format but Were Afraid to Ask
Online tutorial presented by Wendy K. Mages, Harvard Graduate School of Education. The tutorial, a collaboration between Gutman Library's Writing Services & the Learning Technologies Center is based on a highly regarded workshop entitled by the same name.[Full Description] http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=apa_exposed
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APA Format
Provided by the University of Minnesota Crookston Library. This crib sheet is a guide to the APA style.[Full Description] http://www.crk.umn.edu/library/links/apa5th.htm
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APA Style - Electronic References
Excerpts from the new 5th edition of the Publication Manual. The material provided covers commonly asked questions regarding how to cite electronic media. [Full Description] http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html
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APA Style Essentials
Provided by Vanguard University of Southern California. "The purpose of this document is to provide a common core of elements of APA style that all members of an academic dept can adopt as minimal standards for any assignment that specifies APA style."[Full Description] URL too long to display
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APA Style Guide
Provided by the University of Southern Mississippi Library. Includes examples for citing books, journals, dissertations, other media, and electronic information. [Full Description] http://www.lib.usm.edu/help/style_guides/apa.html
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Are you ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
From FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In-depth information on specific hazards (from floods and hurricantes to biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological hazards). What do do before, during, and after each hazard type.[Full Description] http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ ?Esta listo? Una guia completa para la preparacion ciudadana
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ARL Libraries
Websites of the 123 North American libraries which belong to the Association of Research Libraries[Full Description] http://www.arl.org/arl/membership/members.shtml
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Artists.org
Includes the major 20th century and contemporary visual artists. Each artist with portrait, brief biography, links to articles, essays and interviews[Full Description] http://www.the-artists.org/
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ARTstor
[UCSD Only]
ARTstor Digital Library is comprised of 300,000 images digital images and their corresponding data and the tools to make active use of those images.[Full Description] http://library.artstor.org/library/welcome.html Getting started in ARTstor
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Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper
Designed by Duke University, this guide provides answers to specific questions related to citing sources, a comparative look at formats for APA, Chicago, MLA and Turabian.[Full Description] http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/cite/works_cited.htm
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ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer)
California's official statewide repository of transfer information, offering easy access to a single database. Helps determine if you will receive credit for courses you've already taken, and how those courses will apply to specific academic goals. [Full Description] http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
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Association of Research Libraries - Career Resources
Provides job hunters with an easy-to-use resource for finding positions in ARL libraries. [Full Description] http://db.arl.org/careers/index.html
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Associations Unlimited (Encyclopedia of Associations)
[UCSD Only]
Replaced May 2009 by the Gale Directory Library. Find associations by name, acronym, keyword or geographic location. Especially good for non-profit organizations and finding professional/trade associations. Includes national, regional, international[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/137181
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AtoZquotes.com
Search quotes by women, U.S. Presidents, and other categories. [Full Description] http://atozquotes.com/
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Babel Fish
Translates text and web pages from one language to another, including English, German, Spanish, French,... [Full Description] http://babelfish.altavista.com/
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BAFTA: British Academy of Film and Television Arts
BAFTA promotes and rewards the best in film, television, childrens entertainment, and interactive media produced in the UK. Includes information about the awards ceremonies, and the academy itself. ceremonies [Full Description] http://www.bafta.org/
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Bank Holidays of the World
Useful for finding holidays, specifically related to bank closures, this site is updated daily and can be searched by continent, country or religion. Major events affecting bank closures such as elections, strikes, etc. are listed as well.[Full Description] http://www.bank-holidays.com/
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Bankrate
Aggregator of information on over 100 financial products including mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. [Full Description] http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp
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Bartleby.com Quotations
"Combines the best of both contemporary and classic quotations collections into a searchable database of over 86,000 entries, the largest of its kind ever compiled."[Full Description] http://www.bartleby.com/quotations/
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Baseball Almanac
Includes baseball history, awards, records and statistics, quotations, poetry, songs (including audio clips), rules, scoring, and recommended reading. Also "year in review" section: 1901-2000 for the American League, 1876-2000 for the National League[Full Description] http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
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BBC News
Current news of the UK and the world: text, audio, video[Full Description] http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made
From the New York Times. Includes brief plot information as well as reviews.[Full Description] http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/1000best.html
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Best 351 College Rankings on The Princeton Review
Search rankings by school or category. [Full Description] URL too long to display
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Best Free Reference Web Sites: 2007
Reference sites selected annually and annotated by the Reference and User Services Association/American Library Association. This is the eighth annual list.[Full Description] URL too long to display Archive of previous Best Sites, 1999-present
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Biblio.com
Database for locating and ordering used, rare and out-of-print books, with listing contributed by more than 1600 independent booksellers around the world.[Full Description] http://biblio.com
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Bibliofind
Nine million used and rare books, periodicals and ephemera offered for sale by thousands of booksellers around the world.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Bidirectional English - Japanese Dictionary
Dictionary is based on EDICT by Jim Breen, Monash University, Australia. To find a Japanese definition of an English word, type in the English word. To look up a Japanese word, you must type in kana or kanji to find the definition. [Full Description] http://dictionary.pspinc.com/
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Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-present
Search a database maintained by the U.S. Congress; provides a brief profile and, where available, photograph and bibliography.[Full Description] http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp
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Biographies
A collection of biographical sites put together by the Internet Public Library[Full Description] http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref15.00.00/
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Biography Reference Bank
[UCSD Only]
Combines full text profiles from Wilson Biographies Plus with listings and links to articles form the complete range of other Wilson databases. Includes profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book and performance reviews, p. speeches,obituaries[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/126955
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Biography.Com
Brief profiles of more than 25,000 personalities; in some cases, including related websites. Search by name or keyword; browse by name or category. A service of Biography Magazine.[Full Description] http://www.biography.com/search/index.jsp
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Book Spot
Features major book awards such as the Booker and the Pulitzer, as well as genre awards. [Full Description] http://www.bookspot.com/awards/
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Bookfinder.com
Allows readers to comparison shop for new, used, rare, and out of print books from a network of over 80,000 independent bookstores from around the world. Users order directly from the bookseller of their choice, without paying any extra fees or surcharges[Full Description] http://www.bookfinder.com/
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Books in Print
[UCSD Only]
Global Books in Print lists some 5 million titles, including forthcoming and out-of-print; 165,000 records on publishers, distributors, wholesalers and book agents;information on award winners, bestsellers; and over 500,000 full-text reviews[Full Description] http://www.globalbooksinprint.com/GlobalBooksInPrint/
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BookSense.com
BookSense.com offers an extensive list of award-winners, from the Pulitzer Prize to regional bookseller awards. Browse their listings, and discover the best books for all ages and interests, year by year.[Full Description] http://www.booksense.com/readup/awards/index.jsp
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Braintrack University Index
A worldwide University Index on the Internet. It contains Internet Addresses of and links to Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges and other higher educational institutions all over the world.[Full Description] http://www.braintrack.com/
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Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in Airports
Brief reports from travellers who have slept in airports around the world, with ratings, photographs, descriptions of amenities (or lack of them). Browsable by location.[Full Description] http://www.sleepinginairports.net
81.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (US Govt)
Current statistics on crime and victims, offenders, and the justice system.[Full Description] http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
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Bureau of Labor Statistics (US Govt)
Data at the national, regional, state, and metropolitan area levels, assembled from different surveys and programs conducted by BLS.[Full Description] http://stats.bls.gov/home.htm
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CAJobs.com
Links to local jobs throughout California. Select from the following locations: Southern California, including San Diego, Riverside, Orange County, and Los Angeles; as well as Northern California, incl. Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. [Full Description] http://www.cajobs.com/
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CalCat: California Libraries Catalog
Shows the holdings of books, videos, audio, maps, and other materials held by almost all libraries in California. A subset of the WorldCat database. Searching public libraries is open to all. Searching all Calif libraries asks for a Calif. address. [Full Description] http://www.calcat.org/
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Calculator.com: Online calculators
Web-based calculators featuring simple arithmetic and scientific calculators, as well as converters for currency, units, and time zones.[Full Description] http://www.calculator.com/index.html
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Calendar Zone
A comprehensive categorized calendar catalog covering such topics as cultures, geography, religion, holidays and more[Full Description] http://www.calendarzone.com/
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Calendars Through the Ages
This site offers an in-depth look at the astronomical basis of calendars. Historical calendars such as Roman and Mayan, and currently used International calendars such as Jewish, Chinese and Islamic are covered.[Full Description] http://webexhibits.org/calendars/index.html
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Calflora
Search this database of thousands of California plants for information and pictures. A collaborative project of the USDA Forest Service, universities and other agencies. Individual registration required - free during 2006.[Full Description] http://www.calflora.org/
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California Community College Libraries
Collection of links to community college websites throughout the state.[Full Description] http://www.santarosa.edu/library/cclw.shtml
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California Council for The Humanities Grant Guidelines
Grants programs to support public humanities projects that bring new and compelling stories from California's diverse communities, and to encourage documentarians to create enduring images and text of contemporary California life.[Full Description] http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_main.htm
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California occupational guide current issues
Guides to opportunities in various occupations, maintained by the California Employment Development Department[Full Description] http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/26853
92.
California Poison Action Line
State provider of immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance in case of exposure to poisons. Search database or call 24/7 1-800-222-1222[Full Description] http://calpoison.org
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California school directory
Search for public, private or school districts in California. [Full Description] http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/
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California State Library (Calif. Govt)
Official library for California govermment, statwide agency for library policy and development, a major collection of research and historical materials on the state of California, and the most comprehensive access to California Government publications[Full Description] http://www.library.ca.gov/ Go directly to library catalog
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California State Symbols
From the official state animal to the state tree, and everything in between: their history, pictures, even the words and music of the state song. Maintained by the California State Library[Full Description] http://www.library.ca.gov/history/symbols.html
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California State University
Contains links to the 23 campuses of the California State University system. [Full Description] http://www.calstate.edu
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California State University Careers
Faculty and administrative positions available at all California State University campuses.[Full Description] http://csucareers.calstate.edu/
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California State University Library System
Links to the websites and online catalogs of the California State University System.[Full Description] http://www.calstate.edu/search_find/campus_libraries.shtml Search combined library catalog of all 25 campuses
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California State University, San Marcos
Library information, services, and guides to resources on the internet.[Full Description] http://library.csusm.edu/ Go directly to library catalog
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California Statistics (from RAND California)
[UCSD Only]
From the RAND think tank. Generates tables of latest data on business and economics, population and demographics, census, health, education, government finance, community indicators, politics and public opinion.[Full Description] http://ca.rand.org/stats/statistics.html
101.
California Student Aid Commission
Search for state, federal, and institutional financial aid information for funding post-high school education. [Full Description] http://www.csac.ca.gov/
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California Virtual Campus
For Students - Find distance courses and programs offered by California institutions. For Faculty & Staff - Professional development resources and training through the CVC centers. [Full Description] http://www.cvc.edu/
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CaliforniaColleges.edu
Provides information about colleges and universities in California. [Full Description] http://www.californiacolleges.edu/
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CampusTours
The source for virtual college tours. Search by state, A-Z listing, or the website's search box. [Full Description] http://www.CampusTours.com/
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Canadian Encyclopedia
"The site contains the full text of The Canadian Encyclopedia in both English and French. The entire text can be searched via the simple search or advanced search and the user can switch languages at any time." [Full Description] http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/
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Career Services Center: UCSD
Job listings, advice on career decision making, job search preparation, conducting your job search, electronic career resources, a calendar of campus career events from the Career Services and information on graduate school admissions. [Full Description] http://career.ucsd.edu/ Especially for Graduate Students
107.
CareerBuilder.com
Lists jobs, links to company websites and descriptions, resources on job searching, and free posting of individual resumes.[Full Description] http://www.careerbuilder.com/
108.
CareerOneStop
Find jobs from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify job-ready workers with the right skills. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, get resume writing tips, and more. [Full Description] http://www.careeronestop.org/
109.
Carlsbad City Library
Information on branches, services, resources and policies; some internet links included.[Full Description] http://www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us/library/ Go directly to library catalog
110.
Cars.Com
Comprehensive site for researching a car purchase. Search and view by make, model, price and location, compare financing, read reviews, visit "Care and Repair" section hosted by NPR's Car Talk. Fees only if used to sell your own car.[Full Description] http://www.cars.com
111.
CataList: the catalog of LISTSERV lists
Search and browse any of the 81,230 public LISTSERV lists on the Internet, search for mailing lists of interest, and get information about LISTSERV host sites. Links to web archives where available.[Full Description] http://www.lsoft.com/catalist.html
112.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs.[Full Description] http://www.cfda.gov/
114.
Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide
Includes some common examples of materials cited in both the humanities style and the author-date system. [Full Description] URL too long to display
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Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / Jan. 2003
This directory is searchable by country and lists the Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments.[Full Description] http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS42638
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Children's Book Awards
International in scope, a comprehensive guide to English-language children's book awards[Full Description] http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/awards.html
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choosebooks.com
Created to bring book buyers and book sellers together. Hundreds of Independent Booksellers from around the world offer millions of New, Used, Rare, Out-of-Print Books and Ephemera Items for sale[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Chronicle of Higher Education - Chronicle Careers
Jobs listings in academia plus career guidance. [Full Description] http://chronicle.com/jobs/
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Chronicle of Higher Education - Publishers' Addresses
Alphabetical listing of international scholarly publishers addresses, many include links to the publishers' homepages. [Full Description] http://chronicle.com/books/publishers.php
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Chula Vista Public Library
Includes online catalog, information about library hours, programs, services and events.[Full Description] URL too long to display Go directly to library catalog
121.
CIA World Fact Book (US Govt)
Latest edition of annual survey, with profiles of all countries and territories from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.[Full Description] http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS552 Text of previous editions, 1991-present
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Citation & Style Guides
Lists links to many styles guides: APA, MLA, Turabian, Chicago and more. Site provided by Concordia University Libraries. [Full Description] http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/citations.html
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Citation and Bibliography formats
Covers a variety of formats including APA, Chicago Style, Columbia, MLA, and electronic sources[Full Description] http://www.lib.utexas.edu/refsites/style_manuals.html
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Citing Government Information Sources Using MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
Sample citations of government resources using the Modern Language Association style manual.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Citizendium
A wiki encyclopedia project started by a founder of Wikipedia to create a free encyclopedia that is reliable as well as comprehensive. Contributors are required to use their real names. Citizendium stands for "Citizens' Compendium."[Full Description] http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Citizendium
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CityTownInfo.com
Statistics and demographics and other information on thousands of cities and towns in the United States. Also information on people, housing, transportation, mortgages/real estate, crime, commuting, zip codes, etc.[Full Description] http://www.citytowninfo.com/
127.
CNN
Current news of the U.S. and the World. Includes regional international coverage and transcripts of news, features and other programming from the past twelve months.[Full Description] http://www.cnn.com/
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College is Possible: Paying for College
Sponsored by the American Council on Education, College is Possible is a development program for K-16 youth to motivate underserved student populations to seek a college education. "Paying for College" includes a good overview of types of financial aid.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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College Navigator
A National Center for Education Statistics website. Includes over 7,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. Search by institution, location, programs/majors offered, degrees offered, etc. You can also compare institutions. [Full Description] http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
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College Toolkit
Search for and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers. [Full Description] http://www.collegetoolkit.com/
131.
Colleges and Universities in the United States
Links to websites of universities, four year colleges and community colleges throughout the United States. A service of 50states.com.[Full Description] http://www.50states.com/college/
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CollegeSource Online
[UCSD Only]
Available only on computers in UCSD Library buildings. Includes over 20,000 college and university catalogs in original page format, plus their websites. For most non-U.S. colleges only ther websites are listed, and these typically include catalogs.[Full Description] http://www.collegesource.org/home.asp QuickStart Guide
133.
Columbia Encyclopedia
Over 50,000 article entries, 40,000 bibliographic citations, and over 80,000 cross-reference entries. The entire Columbia Encyclopedia database is full-text searchable.[Full Description] http://www.bartleby.com/65/
134.
Columbia Gazetteer of North America
A comprehensive encyclopedia of geographical places and features covering incorporated places and counties in the United States, several thousand unincorporated places, special sites and physical features, includes Canada Mexico and the Carribean.[Full Description] http://www.bartleby.com/69/
135.
Columbia Gazetteer of the World
[UCSD Only]
A database of names, descriptions, and characteristics of over 165,000 places in the world, including the United States and North America.[Full Description] http://www.columbiagazetteer.org/
136.
Common Weights & Measures
Includes Mathematical Notation for Orders of Magnitude, Metric prefixes, and Common U.S. and Metric equivalents.[Full Description] http://chemistry.berkeley.edu/links/weights/index.html
137.
Community of Science: Funding Opportunities
Search for research funding opportunities from sources that include private and government sources such as the NSF, NIH, USDA. Search by keyword, deadline, funding amounts, geographic area, and more. E-mail funding alert available. [Full Description] http://fundingopps.cos.com/
138.
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
[UCSD Only]
The biographical resource on deceased scientists, mathematicians, engineers and inventors. Lengthy in-depth entries with useful bibliographies of secondary and primary sources. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern era are represented.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/130848 Print copy in the library
139.
Congress.Org
Provides a variety of congressional directories. It includes links to Congressional Directory, Finding Your Member, House Committees, and Senate Committees. Also elected officials in each state, tracking legislation, and guides to media.[Full Description] http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/
140.
Congressional Email Directory
Access is by state or via keyword search. You can also view a Senators or Representatives homepage by clicking on their name.[Full Description] http://www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
141.
Constitution Finder
Links to constitutions, charters, amendments, related documents from around the world. Browsable by country and for the US by state. Includes links to texts in languages other than English. From the University of Richmond School of Law[Full Description] http://confinder.richmond.edu/
142.
Consumer Publications from the FCC
Guidance for consumers on phone service (wireless and landlines); broadcast, cable and satellite services; and the internet. What to do and where to complain. From the Federal Communications Commission [Full Description] http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/information_directory.html
143.
Consumer World
Most comprehensive directory of consumer product information on the web, including news and product reviews.[Full Description] http://www.consumerworld.org/
144.
Contact your local representatives
Directory of local, state and federal elected officials representing San Diego and Imperial counties. Maintained by the San Diego Union Tribune.[Full Description] http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/politics/contact.html
145.
Cooking Measures and Conversion Calculator
U.S.-Metric conversion calculators for volume tables, weight tables, and length tables. Includes U.S. measurement equivalents[Full Description] http://www.globalgourmet.com/cgi-bin/hts?convcalc.hts
146.
Coronado Public Library
Library information, plus links to online resourses. [Full Description] http://coronado.lib.ca.us/ Go directly to the library catalog
147.
Country Studies Handbooks from the Library of Congress
Most recent editions of the Country Studies/Area Studies series from the Library of Congress (1980s-90s), with links to newer online reports. Description & analysis of historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems[Full Description] http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html Print editions are available in the library
148.
Craig's List
Local community classifieds and forums - a place to find jobs, housing, goods & services, social activities, advice, personals, community information, and just about anything else. Arranged by city. [Full Description] http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html Craig's list for San Diego
149.
Daily Fuel Gauge Report from the AAA
Results of daily surveys of more than 60,000 self-serve gas stations in the U.S. Find national, state, metropolitan area prices for regular, premium and diesel. Also lists price yesterday, a month, and a year ago, and highest recorded prices[Full Description] http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
150.
Datafinder: Population Reference Bureau
Gateway to data and reports on population trends, with subjects ranging from education to gender to income and race. Menu options for 6 major regions of the world and links for quick access to PRB's main focus areas of health, environment and population.[Full Description] http://www.prb.org/datafinder.aspx
151.
DialCodesPlus
Contains Country Codes, International Direct Dialing prefixes, and National Direct Dialing prefixes. [Full Description] http://dialcodesplus.com/
152.
Dictionary of Quotations
Search by author, subject, or new quotes.[Full Description] http://www.quotationreference.com
153.
Dictionary of Spanish
Includes both English-Spanish and Spanish-English. This dictionary has over 56,508 entries with over 10,369 audio pronunciations.[Full Description] http://www.spanishdict.com/
154.
Dictionary.com
Includes many links to dictionaries and thesauri. [Full Description] http://dictionary.reference.com/
155.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations report and guidelines published every 5 years, plus a variety of other documents and resources on nutrition and health.[Full Description] http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
156.
Directory American Society of Journalists and Authors
Search for members by name, location, subject speciality. Entries include publications, awards and in many cases contact information and websites[Full Description] http://www.asja.org/memdb/search.php
157.
Directory of Outdoor Drama in the United States
Browsable list of outdoor drama events in the United States, organized by location and by category (historical dramas, religious dramas, and Shakespeare festivals). From the Institute of Outdoor Drama, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[Full Description] http://www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/dir/
158.
Duhaime's Law Dictionary
Researched, written and maintained by lawyer Lloyd Duhaime.[Full Description] http://www.duhaime.org/
159.
Earth Calendar
Lists holidays and celebrations around the world, by country, religion or date. [Full Description] http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
160.
Edgar Awards: Mystery Writers of America
Awards in all categories from 1946 to the present[Full Description] http://www.theedgars.com/edgarsDB/index.php
161.
EdHires
U.S. Dept of Education's Hiring Information and Recruiting Enhancement System (EdHIRES.) Prospective applicants now have the capability to prepare and submit applications to ED via the Internet.[Full Description] http://www.ed.gov/about/jobs/open/edhires/index.html?src=ln
162.
eduPASS
Provides information for international students who are thinking about pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional education in the United States. Also includes financial aid and scholarship information. [Full Description] http://www.edupass.org/
163.
Elements of Style
This classic work by Willaim Strunk is intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature. It gives the main requirements of plain English style and concentrates on the rules of usage most often abused.[Full Description] http://www.bartleby.com/141/
164.
Embassy World
Diplomatic information and web sites, also governmental sites, for all countries of the world.[Full Description] http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/inside_usa.htm
165.
Emmy Awards
Covers current year and includes previous year highlights of annual Emmy awards presentation from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[Full Description] http://www.emmys.tv/
166.
EmploymentGuide.com
Search for jobs by location or employer, apply online, and look for job fairs in your area. Site also includes links on career advice. [Full Description] http://www.employmentguide.com/
167.
Encarta Reference
Free version of the Encarta Encyclopedia. Also includes dictionary and atlas.[Full Description] http://encarta.msn.com/artcenter_/browse.html
168.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
[UCSD Only]
Search the complete text of one of the world's most authoritative general encyclopedias, augmented by continuing updates and related websites. Also includes Britannica's Internet Guide and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.[Full Description] http://search.eb.com Print editions in Library
169.
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Concise
A free one-volume encyclopedia that includes 25,000 short entries. [Full Description] http://concise.britannica.com/
170.
Encyclopaedia Judaica (Second Edition, 2007)
[UCSD Only]
Covers every aspect of Jewish history, culture and society around the world. First new edition in 35 years. [Full Description] URL too long to display Print version available in library (22 vols)
171.
Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
[UCSD Only]
The Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages provides 3,000 concise and detailed articles on all aspects of the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century.[Full Description] http://www.oxford-middleages.com/?authstatuscode=202
172.
Encyclopedia of the United States Cabinet
[UCSD Only]
Biographical profile (with bibliography) for every individual who served in the U.S. and Confederate cabinets from 1789 through 2000.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/57182 Find print edition in library
173.
Encyclopedia.com
Composed of more than 14,000 high-quality articles from The Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Third Edition.[Full Description] http://www.encyclopedia.com/
174.
English-Chinese Dictionary
Type in an english word and view the translation in Chinese characters. [Full Description] http://www.ok88.com/go/svc/ecdict.html
175.
English-French On-line Dictionary (travlang's)
Contains over 10,000 terms. Webpage also includes a link to a French-English dictionary. [Full Description] http://dictionaries.travlang.com/EnglishFrench/
176.
English-Japanese Dictionary for English Speaking People
Dictionary contents come from EDICT, Jim Breen, Monash University, Australia. Every Kanji character has its correspoinding Kana in this dictionary. [Full Description] http://www.ss.ics.tut.ac.jp/pubdict/pubdict.html
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English-Spanish Dictionary = Diccionario Espanol-Ingles
A general English-Spanish, Spanish-English dictionary, but with an emphasis on terms relating to libraries and librarianship. [Full Description] http://eubd1.ugr.es/
178.
Entertainment Guide: From Signonsandiego.com
From the website of the San Diego Union Tribune: Arts, music, movies, recreation, restaurants, bars & nightlife, travel, and much more.[Full Description] http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com
179.
Escondido Public Library
Includes library and community information[Full Description] http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library/
180.
Ethnic NewsWatch
[UCSD Only]
1960-present. Full text U.S. ethnic community newspapers, newsletters, magazines. Includes African-American, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian-Pacific, European-American, Hispanic, Jewish, Native-American. Searchable in English and Spanish.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/4737 Searching tips Periodicals covered in database List of publications online
181.
FAFSA on the Web
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.) [Full Description] http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
182.
FastWeb
Search for scholarships and colleges. FastWeb also notifies students when new scholarships are added and application deadlines are approaching. [Full Description] http://fastweb.monster.com/
183.
Federal Citizen Information Center
This is a U.S. Government site that provides useful information and links on many topics for consumers.[Full Description] http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
184.
Federal school code list Searchable database: enter search terms to obtain either school code, or name and location of school
Search for the College Title IV Codes needed to apply for financial assistance; maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. [Full Description] http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS4718
185.
FedGrants (Federal Grant Opportunities)
This site gives grantors a means to post solicitations for grants. It also gives applicants a single site for obtaining these solicitations. [Full Description] http://fedgrants.gov/
186.
fedMoney.org
The "most comprehensive free full-text online resource on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs." Includes lists of scholarships, grants, fellowships, traineeships, and loans.[Full Description] http://fedmoney.org
187.
Fedstats: Gateway to statistics from U.S. Federal agencies
Links to statistical and demographic sites of more than 70 agencies of the U.S. Government, maintained by the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy[Full Description] http://www.fedstats.gov/
188.
Fellowship Opportunities: UCSD
Listings from the UCSD Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR). Website also includes links to fellowships from outside sources. [Full Description] http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/fellowships/
189.
Festival Network Online
Find music festivals, craft shows, art festivals & fairs in US and Canada. Basic information about events is free to all. [Full Description] http://festivalnet.com/
190.
FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Resources on loans, scholarships, and financial aid of every kind; also on calculating needs, application forms, etc.[Full Description] http://www.finaid.org
191.
Financial Aid Office: UCSD
Service and information resource for prospective and current UCSD students. Contains links to other web sites not under the control of the University or the Financial Aid Office.[Full Description] http://fao.ucsd.edu//
192.
Find a Grave
Search for graves of famous people from around the world. Includes links for finding graves of non-famous people and cemeteries. [Full Description] http://www.findagrave.com/
193.
First Ladies of the United States of America
A portrait and biographical sketch of each First Lady, from the White House website.[Full Description] http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/index.html
194.
FirstGov.gov: Libraries
A browsable directory of several dozen national, federal, state, and local libraries; online library databases; grants for libraries; and more[Full Description] URL too long to display
195.
Flags of all countries
Besides images of flags, information on Geography people, government, economy, transportation, communications and defense.[Full Description] http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/flags.html
196.
Flags of the World
Claims to be Internet's largest site devoted to the study of flags. Contains more than 40,000 images of flags. May be viewed by country or by region.[Full Description] http://www.fotw.net/flags/index.html
197.
Ford Foundation
Grants and PRIs are given in the Foundation's fields of interest through a program division encompassing three broad areas: Asset Building and Community Development; Education, Media, Arts, and Culture; and Peace and Social Justice. [Full Description] http://www.fordfound.org/
198.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
Addresses, phone numbers, and names of heads of foreign consulates in the United States. Browse by name of country. From the U.S. State Department.[Full Description] http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/
199.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
Complete and official listing of the foreign consular offices in the United States, and recognized consular officers. Compiled by the U.S. Department of State.[Full Description] http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/ Other foreign embassy information and publications
200.
Foreign Government Resources on the Web
A collection of links maintained by the University of Michigan Documents Center.[Full Description] http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/foreign.html
201.
Foreign Governments on the Web
A collection of links maintained by Northwestern University Library.[Full Description] URL too long to display
202.
Foreignword.com
Translate a word or text. Also includes links to many language dictionaries. [Full Description] http://www.foreignword.com/
203.
Forms of Address
From Infoplease website. Inludes how to address academics, college or university personnel; clerical and religious orders; government officials; military and naval officers, and some professions.[Full Description] http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001618.html
204.
Foundation Center
Web site for the primary national clearinghouse on grant-making by private, charitable, community, and corporate foundations. Find foundations by state, or ranked by assets, and total giving.[Full Description] http://fdncenter.org/
206.
FRED: Federal Reserve Economic Data
Provides historical U.S. economic and financial data, including daily U.S. interest rates, monetary and business indicators, exchange rates, balance of payments[Full Description] http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred/
207.
Free Dictionary
Contains English, medical, legal, financial, and computer dictionaries, thesaurus, acronyms, idioms, encyclopedia, a Literature Reference Library, which can all be searched with one search box. Site also has Word of the Day, Quotation of the Day,...[Full Description] http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
208.
From Language To Language
A multilingual dictionary which includes English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish, and Spanish. [Full Description] http://www.langtolang.com/
209.
Fuel Economy Site (EPA)
Compare vehicles (1985-present) by fuel cost and pollution, search by class or manufacturer, or by miles per gallon. Includes gasoline price page with links to national and regional fuel prices, vehicle safety,hybrids and alternative fuels[Full Description] http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
210.
Fulbright Scholar Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Dept of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES.)Program encompasses a variety of exchange programs, including those for faculty and professionals.[Full Description] http://www.cies.org/
211.
Funding your education Current issue only select desired issue
[Full Description] http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS2830
212.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
[UCSD Only]
Indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. The database contains various images, offers brief biographies as well as information in a variety of subject areas. This database is updated annually. [Full Description] URL too long to display
213.
Gale Directory Library
[UCSD Only]
Find associations by name, acronym, keyword or geographic location. Especially good for non-profit organizations and finding professional/trade associations. Includes national, regional, international. Replaces Associations Unlimited[Full Description] http://libraries.ucsd.edu/sage/stats?asset=40
214.
Gallup Brain
[UCSD Only]
Public opinion polls and responses from more than 3.5 million people interviewed by The Gallup Poll since 1935, plus articles, weekly briefings and other reports from the Gallup organization[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/113666
215.
Gardening Resources
Advice and information on gardening and lawn care, with llustrated growing guides for specific flowers and vegetables, lawn care tips and techniques, and fact sheets on avoiding pests and diseases. From Cornell University's Dept of Horticulture[Full Description] http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/index.html
216.
GasBuddy.com
Links to 170 gas price information web sites that help consumers find low gasoline prices." Browse by neighborhood or search for prices by ZIP code. Information is member-supplied[Full Description] http://gasbuddy.com
217.
German <-> English Dictionary
A simple dictionary based on a wordlist with ca. 120,000 entries; a service of Chemnitz University.[Full Description] http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/?searchform=1
218.
GetaGovJob.com - Career Service to the Public Sector
Provides on-line job submission, posting, resume submission and more. There is no fee to search the site. GetaGovJob.com lists positions for cities, towns, counties, states, and other governmental entities as well as from Executive Search firms.[Full Description] http://www.getagovjob.com/
219.
Getty Images
Images of the latest news, sport and entertainment events. Includes photographs, illustratins, film clips and more.[Full Description] http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/home/home.aspx
220.
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names Online
The TGN is a structured vocabulary containing more than one million names and other information about places. The TGN includes all continents and nations of the modern political world, as well as historical places. It includes physical features and admini[Full Description] URL too long to display
221.
Global Gazetteer
Directory cities and towns, sorted by country and/or initial character, with selectable/zoomable maps. Tables: Place; Latitude/Longitude (Degrees/Metric); Altitude (meters/feet); nearest airport; current weather. Google links. [Full Description] http://www.fallingrain.com/world/
222.
Glossarist.com
A searchable directory of glossaries and topical dictionaries. The compendium of glossaries includes a variety of subjects from Arts & Culture to Technology. [Full Description] http://www.glossarist.com/
223.
Golden Globe Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association covers its' Golden Globe Awards presented every year in recognition of achievement in the motion picture, television, dramatic, musical and comedy theatre, and audio and visual recording industries. [Full Description] http://hfpa.org/html/GoldenGlobeAwards-2004.html
224.
Google Image Search
Search for images found on the websites in Google's immense index. Use terms likely to be found near an image for best results - captions and file names seem to be weighted highly in Google's results.[Full Description] http://images.google.com/
225.
Google Maps
Drag-and-drop online mapping from Google. Provides options to search for locations, businesses, and driving directions, and a general search box to key in your destination. Results may be printed or e-mailed.[Full Description] http://maps.google.com/
226.
Google News
Search and browse 4,500 news sources updated continuously by Google. You have the option to login and set you own preferences.[Full Description] http://news.google.com/
227.
Gradschools.com
More than 50,000 graduate programs searchable by subject and school in the United States. [Full Description] http://www.gradschools.com/
228.
GraduateSchool.com
Search for graduate programs by subject, location or school. Must register to search their website. [Full Description] http://www.graduateschool.com/
229.
Grammy.com
GRAMMY Search helps you find GRAMMY winners by name of the award recipient, by categories within a genre, by year, by title of work and/or by the artist performing the work [Full Description] http://www.grammy.com/awards/
230.
Grants.gov
This site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.[Full Description] http://grants.gov/
231.
GrantSelect
[UCSD Only]
Current funding opportunities provided by thousands of sponsoring agencies including government, foundations and other nonprofit organizations, corporations, institutes, state agencies, and universities. Our subscription now includes alerts. [Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/110138
232.
Greek Alphabet Pronunciation
Audio clips and explanations for the most standard pronunciation of ancient Greek vowels, consonants, and diphthongs. [Full Description] http://www.luthersem.edu/jboyce/LG1200/alphabet.htm
233.
Greekpages.com
Search for fraternities and sororities by campus, name of organization, news and events, and more. [Full Description] http://greekpages.com/
234.
Grocery Savings and Coupon Zone
Information on double coupons, grocery store contact links and contact information, tips on saving on groceries, free menu lists, and shopping lists and other valuable information for saving on groceries.[Full Description] URL too long to display
235.
Grossmont College Library
Library information and links to other resources[Full Description] http://grossmont.gcccd.cc.ca.us/Library/ Go directly to library catalog
236.
Guide for Writing Research Papers based on MLA Documentation
An award winning page on the Modern Language Association's guide to doing research, taking notes, quoting, plagiarism and formatting papers.[Full Description] http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/
237.
Guide to California Colleges & Universities
Search the guide by name or type of institution, type of housing available, location, programs and degrees offered, etc. From the Calif. Postsecondary Education Commission.[Full Description] http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/CollegeGuide.asp
238.
Guide to Countries of the World
[UCSD Only]
Features maps, vital statistics, summaries of social, economic, religious and political issues for each country. Global Data tables present the main economic and social indicators, such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth and density[Full Description] URL too long to display
239.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Comprehensive guide for grammar and basic writing, giving grammatical rules and examples followed by quizzes and the principles of paragraph development and essay composition. [Full Description] http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
240.
Guide to Law Online: Nations of the World
A collection of links to legal resources for countries and territories of the world. Includes links to constitutions, legal guides, specific country information, and executive, judicial, legislative branches. From the Law Library of Congress[Full Description] http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/nations.html
241.
Handspeak : A Practical Sign Language Online Dictionary
[Full Description] http://www.handspeak.com/
242.
Harvard (Author/Date) Style
Also known as the Harvard Style or Harvard Referencing. It is an author-date style (it does not have references as footnotes or a numbered referencing system.)[Full Description] http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/cite/harvard_dis/
243.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
[UCSD Only]
Full text from nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos, hundreds of pamphlets and articles from 2,200 general interest publications.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/31691
244.
Healthopedia.Com
A medical and health consumer information resource containing information in patient-friendly language on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.[Full Description] http://www.healthopedia.com
245.
HigherEdJobs.com
Database of 11,000 job positions at college and universities in the US and Canada: faculty, administrative, executive and part-time/adjunct positions. [Full Description] http://www.higheredjobs.com/
246.
Holidays & Observances
A collection of holiday resources provided by the Librarians Index to the Internet, with topics ranging from Advent calendars to vegetarian holiday recipes. This collection is also browsable by region, and links to a page featuring specific holidays. [Full Description] URL too long to display
247.
Home Town Locator: US Cities Gazetteer
Data for 42,500 cities,towns & ZIP Codes, including census, demographic and income data, parks, schools, libraries, hospitals, airports, hotels, environmental conditions, local newspapers, media outlets, employment, maps, coordinates and aerial photos.[Full Description] http://www.hometownlocator.com/
248.
Home Town News
Links to nearly 3,700 links to daily and weekly U.S. newspapers. You may either select a state or click on a state on the map.[Full Description] http://www.hometownnews.com/
249.
Household Products Database
From the National Library of Medicine, links over 4,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturers. Browse by product type; or search by brand, manufacturer, ingredient, or health effect. [Full Description] http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/
250.
How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
[Full Description] http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/index.html
251.
I Hear America Singing: Profiles
Biographies of the key composers, poets and writers, artists, and artistic and cultural movements that define the American song saga. These profiles are organized alphabetically within categories. From the PBS TV series.[Full Description] http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ihas/profiles.html
252.
Identity Theft Resource Center
This organization is dedicated to developing and implementing a comprehensive program against identity theft. Provides links to resources for victims, information about scams and consumer alerts, prevention tips, and statistics. [Full Description] http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
253.
In Memoriam: Online Biographies of UC Faculty & Administrators 1928-2001
A project of the University of California Academic Senate, maintained at the UC History Digital Archives. Search for names or browse by name or campus. Last updated in 2001.[Full Description] URL too long to display Go to the UC History Digital Archive Additional profiles since 2001
254.
Inflation calculator
Enter an amount of money and two years between 1800 and 2007, and this calculator shows the inflation-adjusted amount for both years. The data is based on Consumer Price Index figures.[Full Description] http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
255.
Infoplease Atlas
Maps of every country in the world, and of individual states in the United States. Also links to detailed country information.[Full Description] http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/
256.
Infoplease Biography
Search more than 30,000 biographies in Infoplease's almanacs, dictionary, and encyclopedia. Biographies also searchable by category. [Full Description] http://www.infoplease.com/people.html
257.
Infoplease Search Page
Search or browse almanacs, atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary by entering your search terms in the box or use the A -Z alphabetical index. [Full Description] http://www.infoplease.com/
258.
Insight Quotes.com
"Exceptional quotations to inspire, motivate, and entertain."[Full Description] http://www.insightquotes.com/
259.
International Database
Statistical tables from the U.S. Census Bureau with demographic and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.[Full Description] http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idb/
260.
International Education Financial Aid
Lists financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. Includes grants, scholarships, loan programs and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad. [Full Description] http://www.iefa.org/
261.
International.GradSchools.com
Search by subject for graduate programs located outside of the United States. [Full Description] http://international.gradschools.com/
262.
Internet Beginners Guides and Tutorials
Collection of online resources assembled by Refdesk.com[Full Description] http://www.refdesk.com/factbeg.html
263.
Internet Movie Database
Reviews, plot summaries, cast information; television too: over 200,000 movie and TV titles are covered.[Full Description] http://www.imdb.com
264.
Internet Public Library: Dictionaries (IPL)
Contains links to a variety of dictionaries. [Full Description] http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref28.00.00/
265.
InternshipPrograms.com
Search for internships by company, category or city/state. Also includes international internships. Post your resume to employers who are exclusively looking for interns. [Full Description] http://internships.wetfeet.com/
267.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Awards scholarships to graduates, undergraduate transfers, young scholars, spouses and dependents of victims of September 11, 2001, and nonprofit organizations. [Full Description] http://www.jackkentcooke.org/jkcf_web/home.aspx?Page=Main
268.
Jeffrey's Japanese <-> English Dictionary - Gateway
This server uses dictionary data provided by the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia. [Full Description] http://dict.regex.info/cgi-bin/j-e
269.
Jewish Women: A comprehensive historical encyclopedia
Articles on the accomplishments of Jewish women worldwide and in all periods of history. 1700 biographical entries, 300 thematic entries and over 1200 photographs. Includes bibliographies and images.[Full Description] http://jwa.org/encyclopedia
270.
Jim Breen's WWWJDIC Japanese-English Dictionary Server
Translate words in Japanese text, search for words in the dictionary, find Kanji in the Database, and lots more. Brought to you by Jim Breen, Monash University, Australia. [Full Description] http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/wwwjdic.html
271.
Job-Hunt
A comprehensive listing of job-search resources and services on the Web, with links for jobs in academia, companies, and positions in science, engineering, and medicine. Links to other meta-lists. [Full Description] http://www.job-hunt.org/
272.
JobBank USA
Provides employment and resume information services to job candidates, employers and recruitment firms, and an array of links to job search planning resources[Full Description] http://www.jobbankusa.com/
273.
JobLink: UCSD
UCSD's Human Resources website, with information on jobs at UCSD. Online applications are available for many positions. Look for separate links for academic and healthcare positions.[Full Description] http://joblink.ucsd.edu/
274.
JobStar (California)
In addition to job listings for regions of California, links to career guides, advice on resume writing, salary ranges, etc.[Full Description] http://jobstar.org/californ.cfm
275.
JobStar (San Diego)
Listing of employment opportunities focused on the San Diego area.[Full Description] http://www.jobstar.org/sd/index.cfm
276.
Jobweb
Resources on career planning and job searches aimed at recent and forthcoming college graduates, maintained by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.[Full Description] http://www.jobweb.com/
277.
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except performing arts. Site includes deadlines, application forms, FAQs, alphabetical Lists of Fellows, Fellows by fields, etc.[Full Description] http://www.gf.org/index.html
279.
Kidon Media-Link
Links to global newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and news agencies.[Full Description] http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml
280.
Knol: A Unit of Knowledge
Online encyclopedia from Google. Knols are authoritative articles about specific topics. Author names appear on each article. Anyone can create a page, however, revisions are not made active until the author accepts, rejects or modifies the changes. [Full Description] http://knol.google.com
281.
Knovel Unit Converter
Unit converter for core science and engineering properties (length, temperature, time, volume, etc.). Also converts thermodynamic, electrical, magnetic units. Go to Full Description to see complete list. [Full Description] http://www.knovel.com/web/portal/home/uc
282.
Latin Grammy Awards
In addition to the Latin GRAMMY Awards, this site includes links to the Latin Recording Academy and the Latin GRAMMY Hall of Fame.[Full Description] http://www.grammy.com/awards/latin_grammy/index.aspx
283.
LEO German-English Dictionary
The largest German-English dictionary currently available on the web (about 180,000 entries as of December 1999).[Full Description] http://dict.leo.org/
284.
LexisNexis Academic
[UCSD Only]
Thousands of full-text sources including newspapers, wires, transcripts, newsletters, magazines, trade journals; also industry news, company information, law reviews, court decisions. Coverage dates vary. Former name: Academic Universe.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/20081 Tutorials LexisNexis Wiki for Higher Education Master LexisNexis Source Locator
285.
LexisNexis Statistical
[UCSD Only]
1973-present. Abstracts and indexes statistical publications of U.S. federal and state governments, nonprofit and educational institutions, and private publishers. Also international agencies. Full text often included. Previous name Statistical Universe[Full Description] URL too long to display Spotlight on Statistics How Do I?
286.
Libdex: California
California section of the Libdex worldwide index to more than 18,000 libraries worldwide.[Full Description] http://www.libdex.com/country/USA-California.html
287.
Libdex: The Library Index
Directory of more than 18,000 libraries worldwide, arranged by country.[Full Description] http://www.libdex.com/country.html
288.
Librarians Index to the Internet Telephone Books
A collection of general and subject specific phone books. The annotated listing provides useful descriptions of each of these online phone directories.[Full Description] URL too long to display
289.
Librarians Index to the Internet: Dictionaries
A collection of dictionaries selected and evaluated by librarians. [Full Description] http://lii.org/search/file/dictionaries
290.
Library Spot
Browse the Reference Desk on the left side of the page.[Full Description] http://www.libraryspot.com/
291.
Libweb: Library Servers via WWW
Maintained by the Berkeley Digital Library Sunsite, this list is updated daily at midnight, Pacific Time. As of September 2008, listed over 7700 pages from libraries in 146 countries[Full Description] http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/
292.
LincMad Telephone Area Codes & Splits
This site contains information about the original area codes from 1947, their evolution to the current state, and future developments, including area code splits and area code overlays.[Full Description] http://www.lincmad.com/
293.
Lisjobs.com: Jobs for Librarians and Information Professionals
Guide to online job resources for librarians and information professionals, including job postings, information about posting a job and locating international library jobs, a blog, and links to related articles and sites.[Full Description] http://Lisjobs.com/
294.
List of Popes
List of popes, with biographical articles, from the Catholic Encyclopedia (published 1910). No biographies available after Pius X (1903-14).[Full Description] http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htm
295.
LOGOS Dictionary (UK)
The LOGOS Dictionary, online since 1995, contains over 9 million terms in more than 200 languages. [Full Description] http://www.logosdictionary.com/
296.
Los Angeles Times (Current)
[UCSD Only]
1985-present. Search and view full text of the Los Angeles Times on Proquest[Full Description] URL too long to display Historical L.A.Times, 1881-1985 Or go directly to the LA Times website
297.
Los AngelesTimes Poll
Results of Los Angeles Times polls from 1995 to the present, with selected earlier reports: national, California, and specifically for the Los Angeles area. Accompanying articles included selectively. Requires free registration[Full Description] http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/timespoll/
298.
MacArthur Foundation
Provides grants through four programs: Program on Global Security and Sustainability, Program on Human and Community Development, General Program, and The MacArthur Fellows Program. Site includes links to Fellows by domain and area. [Full Description] URL too long to display
299.
Mach 25: Scholarship Search
Mach 25, sponsored by CollegeNET Inc., provides a searchable scholarship database with over 600,000 awards.[Full Description] http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
300.
Mapquest
Mapquest offers consumers the ability to find over three million locations worldwide, obtain driving directions, and create and save personalized maps. Mapquest also offers business, leisure and local information, plus live traffic updates.[Full Description] http://www.mapquest.com
301.
Maps: From SSHL's Website
Online maps organized by our Data, Government Information and GIS department.[Full Description] URL too long to display
302.
MapStats - United States
Statistical profiles of States, counties, cities, Congressional Districts, and Federal judicial districts in the United States. Clickable map.[Full Description] http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/
303.
Mayo Clinic: Drugs and Supplements
For medications, vitamins and other nutritional supplements, provides background, evidence of claims, doses and safety.[Full Description] http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/druginformation/
304.
Medal of Honor Citations
Lists Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861. [Full Description] http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm
305.
MEDLINEplus Health Information
MEDLINEplus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM)a division of the National Institutes of Health. MEDLINEplus is for anyone with a medical question.[Full Description] http://medlineplus.gov/
306.
MedTerms
Medical dictionary area of a commercial medical Web portal. Site also features descriptions of procedures and tests as well as drug information.[Full Description] http://www.medterms.com/
307.
Merriam-Webster Online - Dictionary and Thesaurus
Offers both the Dictionary, with definitions, word origins and pronunciations, and the Thesaurus. Spanish-English dictionary just added.[Full Description] http://www.m-w.com/
308.
Metacritic.com
Access to entertainment criticism available online from a wide variety of sources --about film, video, music, games, books and television. [Full Description] http://www.metacritic.com
309.
MiraCosta College Library
Library information and links to other resources. No library online catalog.[Full Description] http://www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/library/ Go directly to library catalog
310.
Miss America
Provides upcoming competition information, also includes an overview and history of the scholarship program and pageant, with pictures and biographies of all the Miss America's. [Full Description] http://www.missamerica.org
311.
Monarchs of Britain
Profiles and portraits of monarchs of England and Great Britain, 802 to present-day. Also lists of monarchs of earlier kingdoms, both historical and legendary.[Full Description] http://www.britannia.com/history/h6f.html
312.
Monster
Search over 800,000 jobs, build and post your resume and access thousands of pages of career info and advice.[Full Description] http://www.monster.com/
313.
MonsterTRAK
Award-winning career site for students and alumni looking for full-time and part-time positions, internships & on-campus employment. [Full Description] http://www.monstertrak.com/
314.
Movie Review Archive: New York Times
1996-present. Full text of most film reviews published in the New York Times since 1996. Many include links to trailers. Free registration may be required.[Full Description] http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/archive_a.html For older reviews use New York Times Film Review Archive
315.
Movie Review Query Engine
Searchable database of 230050+ film reviews[Full Description] http://www.mrqe.com
317.
Multimap.com.
Interactive, zoomable maps from world to city to street level. Includes place name lookup.[Full Description] http://uk8.multimap.com/map/places.cgi
318.
Museums Around the World
An eclectic collection of services connected with museums and exhibitions around the world. The museums in this list are categorized by country/continent. [Full Description] http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/icom/vlmp/world.html
319.
NADAguides.com
Find the fair market value for new and used cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, snowmobiles, watercraft, boats, and homes. [Full Description] http://www.nadaguides.com/
320.
NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
Successor to the SIC codes long used to classify manufacturing and business in the United States. Developed in 1997 by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to provide comparability in statistics about business activity across North America.[Full Description] http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html Go directly to a listing of codes Correspondence between SIC and NAISC
321.
National Book Awards
Awards given annually since 1950. Since 1996, independent panels of five writers have chosen the National Book Award Winners in four categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young Peoples Literature.[Full Description] http://www.nationalbook.org/
323.
National Endowment for the Humanities
An independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. [Full Description] http://www.neh.gov/
324.
National Geographic Map Machine
Interactive world map with thematic overlays. Maps can be zoomed, downloaded, e-mailed or printed.[Full Description] http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/ National Geographic atlas of the world updates
325.
National Institutes of Health
The NIH is the federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S. Their web site includes funding opportunities and scientific resources and contact information for their offices and affiliates.[Full Description] http://www.nih.gov/ Grants: NIH Office of Extramural Research Links to Individual NIH Institutes
326.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
The National Inventors Hall of Fame is dedicated to the individuals who conceived the great technological advances which this nation fosters through its patent system.[Full Description] http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp
327.
National Library Catalogues Worldwide
Maintained by the University of Queensland Library in Australia.[Full Description] http://www.library.uq.edu.au/natlibs/
328.
National Park Service ParkNet
Each national park has a page that introduces the park, activities, upcoming events, etc. A section on 'Links to the Past' explores America's cultural resources, while 'NatureNet' discusses the natural resources of the parks and refuges under their care.[Full Description] http://www.nps.gov/
329.
National University Library
Library information and links to other resources.[Full Description] http://www.nu.edu/library/ Go directly to library catalog
330.
NationJob.com
Search jobs and companies. Also includes services on career guidance, resume writing, etc.[Full Description] http://www.nationjob.com
331.
Nations of the World
Statistical, demographic and political data on countries and territories around the world: generates tables and charts for individual country profiles as well as comparisons. Data from U.S. and international agencies.[Full Description] http://www.nationmaster.com/country
332.
Nebula Awards
The Nebula Awards? are voted on, and presented by, active members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Since 1965 the Nebula Awards have been given for the best novel, novella, novelette, and short story eligible for that year. [Full Description] http://www.sfwa.org/awards/
333.
Net Temps
Search listings for temporary or contract positions, or post your resume..[Full Description] http://www.net-temps.com/
334.
New America Media
A nationwide association of over 700 ethnic media organizations. News page contains both current selections from those media and archives.[Full Description] http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/
335.
New York Times (Current)
[UCSD Only]
1999-present. Search and display full text of the New York Times on Proquest. Uses the Late Edition (East Coast). Also includes abstracts and articles 1984-1998, but for better results use New York Times (Historical)[Full Description] URL too long to display Historical New York Times, 1851-2003 LexisNexis alternative access, 1980-present Or visit New York Times website.
336.
New York Times Film Reviews
1960-present complete; selective 1929-1959. Film reviews published by New York Times critics, may be searched by genre, critic, and country of origin. Free registration with Times site is required.[Full Description] http://movies.nytimes.com/ref/movies/reviews/index.html
337.
News and Newspapers Online
Links to news sources in the United States and around the world, maintained by the library of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro[Full Description] http://library.uncg.edu/news/
338.
Newsbank: America's Newspapers
[UCSD Only]
Dates vary. Now part of Access World News. Full-text content of more than 650 U.S. newspapers (116 in California). Local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics and government,local companies and people. [Full Description] URL too long to display
339.
NewsDirectory.com: a guide to English-Language media online
Directory of English-language news sources around the world: newspapers, magazines, TV, wire services, trade associations, etc. Many are freely available; others require subscriptions.[Full Description] http://www.ecola.com/
340.
Newslink
Links to newspapers, magazines, broadcast media and resources for journalists. Assembled by the American Journalism Review[Full Description] http://newslink.org/
341.
Newsmap
Takes the news stream from the Google News aggregator and redisplays to visually reflect patterns and connections.[Full Description] http://www.marumushi.com/apps/newsmap/index.cfm
342.
Newspapers and News in Latin America
Guide to online newspapers compiled by LANIC, the Latin American Network Information Center.[Full Description] http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/news/
343.
NewsVoyager: from the Newspaper Association of America
Links to daily and weekly newspapers in the United States, Canada and the world. Includes college newspapers.[Full Description] http://www.newspaperlinks.com/home.cfm Newspaper Association of America
344.
NIST Reference on Constants, Units and Uncertainty
[Full Description] http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants/index.html
345.
Nobel E-Museum
For each winner of the Nobel prize, a biographical profile, portrait, and other information such as presentation speeches and related links.[Full Description] http://nobelprize.org/index.html
346.
Nobel Prize Archive
Brief listings of all winners of the Prize, augmented with collections of links to other web sites about each.[Full Description] http://nobelprizes.com/
347.
NPR: National Public Radio
Network of non-profit radio stations in the United States. Includes links to sites of local stations, current coverage from NPR news, and audio archives of news news public affairs, cultural and entertainment programming.[Full Description] http://www.npr.org/
348.
Nutrition and Health
Recommendations for food preparation and preservation, nutrition and analysis, and safety and storage. From the University of Illinois Extension Service[Full Description] http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/nutrition.html
349.
Nutrition.gov
A guide offering easy access to all government Web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dietary guidance.[Full Description] http://www.nutrition.gov/
350.
Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
Designed for anyone who wants to write better, Nuts and Bolts includes rules as well as a framework for how to analyze essays, from their overall structure down to individual words.[Full Description] http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
351.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Published every two years by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a standard career guidance source that offers general job descriptions, starting salaries, and job outlook for a wide range of professions.[Full Description] http://www.bls.gov/oco/
352.
Occupational Outlook Reports (California)
County-by-county surveys of summarized local information on various occupations. Includes wages, employer benefits, skills, education, training and experience requirements, worker supply and demand assessment, advancement potential, etc.[Full Description] http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/htmlfile/ccois/oor.htm
353.
Oceanside Public Library
Library information and links to resources.[Full Description] http://www.library.ci.oceanside.ca.us/
354.
Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA): UCSD
Full-service site for UCSD grant seekers and grantees. Links to policies, forms, funding agencies, conflict of interest guidance, and other information needed for preparing proposals.[Full Description] http://ocga3.ucsd.edu
355.
Official U.S. Time
This public service is provided by the two time agencies of the United States: a Department of Commerce agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and its military counterpart, the U. S. Naval Observatory (USNO).[Full Description] http://www.time.gov/
356.
Official Website of the Olympic Movement
Information about all games since 1896 and future games. Includes explanations about each sport, profiles of each athlete, information about the Organisation, etc. [Full Description] http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp
357.
Old Farmer's Almanac
Includes tide tables, sun/moon rise and set information, planting charts, recipes, weather forecasts, and more.[Full Description] http://www.almanac.com/
358.
Omnibiography.com
Links to biographies on more than 110,000 important people from antiquity to the present time. Search by name or by country.[Full Description] http://omnibiography.com/
359.
On Matters of Most Grave Concern
"Quotations, Aphorisms, Thoughts and Proverbs of Philosophers and Kings, Politicians, Famous Persons,and Wise-but-not-so-Famous Persons."[Full Description] http://www.mostgraveconcern.com
360.
One World -- Nations Online
A list of gateways to official and other websites in countries of the world, a reference directory and an electronic magazine. Also links to U.S. states' official sites, including selected cities and news sources in each.[Full Description] http://www.nationsonline.org/
361.
OneLook Dictionary Search
Launches a multiple search of dictionary sources on the Web and retrieves links to definitions for the word searched.[Full Description] http://onelook.com/
362.
Online Archive of California
OAC identifies and provides access to materials such as manuscripts, photographs, and works of art held in libraries, museums, archives, and other institutions. Includes detailed finding aids; also images and many digitized texts [Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/11935
363.
Online Calculators, Conversion Tools, Calculators and Weights
A useful set of links to calculating tools maintained by libraries of Western Washington University.[Full Description] http://www.library.wwu.edu/ref/refmeasure.htm
364.
Online Conversion
Provides over 5,000 units and 50,000 conversions including temperature, speed, cooking, clothing and much more. [Full Description] http://www.onlineconversion.com/
365.
Online Conversions
Lists various online conversions including currency, weight, temperature, pressure, energy, power, frequency, torque and more.[Full Description] http://www.asknumbers.com/
366.
Online English Grammar
Search the alphabetical subject list for an explanation on how to use the different components of English grammar. Also provides a keyword search feature.[Full Description] http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/
367.
Online! Citation Styles
Detailed advice for citing online sources. Includes MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE, and links to other styles. [Full Description] http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html
368.
Other Books in Print links
Links assembled by Yale University Library[Full Description] http://www.library.yale.edu/rsc/bip.html
369.
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations
[UCSD Only]
A collection of over 5,000 quotations, representing key voices and events of the last 100 years and the beginnings of the new century. Coverage ranges from the worlds of art, literature, science, and politics to popular culture. [Full Description] URL too long to display
370.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
[UCSD Only]
Illustrated collection of 50,000 biographies of men and women who shaped all aspects of Britain's past (including former colonies) from 4th century BC to 2000. Also includes Archive of original Dictionary of National Biography and supplements (1885-1970)[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/49456 Also available in print
371.
Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
[UCSD Only]
Oxford's largest and most comprehensive dictionary of quotations, with quotations covering people and events from Cleopatra to J. K. Rowling. Special sections bring together categories such as misquotations and lines from movies[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/107120
372.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance
[UCSD Only]
This encyclopedia provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition to performances in playhouses, it covers [Full Description] URL too long to display
373.
Oxford English Dictionary
[UCSD Only]
The accepted authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millennium. A guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. [Full Description] http://dictionary.oed.com/
374.
Oxford Reference Online
[UCSD Only]
Search or browse over 150 dictionaries and reference titles covering the complete subject spectrum: from General Reference and Language to Science and Medicine, and from Humanities and Social Sciences to Business and Professional.[Full Description] URL too long to display List of all reference books included
375.
Palomar College Library
Library information and databases[Full Description] http://www.palomar.edu/library/ Go directly to library catalog
376.
Pay for College
Scholarship and financial aid information from Collegeboard.com. [Full Description] http://www.collegeboard.com/paying/
377.
PBS News
Website of the PBS Television News Hour with Jim Lehrer[Full Description] http://www.pbs.org/newshour/
378.
Peabody Awards
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished achievement and meritorious service by radio and television networks, stations, producing organizations, cable television organizations and individuals.[Full Description] http://www.peabody.uga.edu
379.
Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL) Map Collection
Large collection of online world, region, country, city and historical maps. Arranged by continent. "Current Interest" section. Copyright free. Links.[Full Description] http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/index.html
380.
Peterson's Planner
Choose K-12 schools, colleges, graduate programs, and continuing education. Also includes information regarding test preparation and financial aid. Includes information for international students as well. [Full Description] http://www.petersons.com/
381.
PhDs.org
Get customized rankings of graduate programs based on National Research Council data. [Full Description] http://www.phds.org/rankings/
383.
Plain Language
A guide for writing user-friendly documents (click on Federal Plain Language Guidelines.)[Full Description] http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
384.
Point Loma Nazarene University: Ryan Library
Library information and databases[Full Description] http://www.pointloma.edu/RyanLibrary.htm Go directly to library catalog
385.
Portals to the World
Links to electronic resources selected by Library of Congress subject experts, arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories.[Full Description] http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
386.
POTUS -- Presidents of the United States
Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, other points of interest on each president. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites. From the Internet Public Library[Full Description] http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/
387.
Presidents of the United States of America (US Govt)
Profiles of each President made available by the White House website. Also points to profiles of First Ladies and, where available. links to Presidential Libraries.[Full Description] http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/index.html
388.
Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Pritzker Architecture Prize World Wide Web Site provides current information about the world's most prestigious architecture award and its Laureates.[Full Description] http://www.pritzkerprize.com/main.htm
389.
Proper Tire Inflation Pressure
Calculates proper pressure for maintaining your automobile tires, by model of vehicle and tire.[Full Description] URL too long to display
390.
Publishers' Catalogs Home Page
Geographical and topical index to home pages of publishers in the United States and abroad. Many of these provide searchable catlogs which list their new books and journals.[Full Description] http://www.lights.com/publisher/
391.
Pulitzer Prizes
Lists the names of all winners of the Pulitzer Prize since 1917, plus archive of all Pulitzer Prize-winning works from the past five years, including photos, editorial cartoons, music clips and full text of prize winning articles.[Full Description] http://www.pulitzer.org//index.html
392.
Quick Reference
From Purdue University Library[Full Description] http://www.lib.purdue.edu/eresources/readyref/
393.
Quotations Archive
A comprehensive, searchable database of general purpose quotations. Can browse quotations by subject, alphabetically by author, or use the search engine to generate a listing of quotations containing selected keywords or by a certain author. [Full Description] http://www.aphids.com/quotes/index.shtml
394.
Quotations Home Page
Contains thousands of quotations categorized by collection. You can also search alphabetically by author or topic. [Full Description] http://www.theotherpages.org/quote.html
395.
Quotations Page
Originally developed as a catalog of quotation resources on the Internet, it has evolved into a large-scale quotation site with many original resources. Search several collections, browse quotes of the day or week, find links to other quotation sites.[Full Description] http://www.quotationspage.com
396.
Quoteland.com
Search quotations by topic or author. Includes links to Literary Quotations and Special Occasion Quotes.[Full Description] http://www.quoteland.com
398.
Quotez
Search more than 13,500 quotations. Also includes author and subject indexes. [Full Description] http://business.virgin.net/mark.fryer/intro.html
399.
Ready Reference and Quick Facts
From the Librarians Internet Index[Full Description] http://lii.org/pub/topic/reference Browse the whole Librarians Internet Index
400.
Recall Warnings
Information on product recalls by category: artworks, clothing, cosmetics, tools, vehicles, even political candidates: and much more. Arranged by Nolo.com, a publisher for more than 30 years of legal self-help materials[Full Description] http://www.recall-warnings.com/
401.
Recalls.gov
Online resource to alert the public on federal recalls of defective, hazardous, or unsafe products. Use the site "to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips." [Full Description] http://www.recalls.gov
402.
Refdesk.com
Goes to a "facts subject index".[Full Description] http://www.refdesk.com/facts.html
403.
Refdesk.com: My Facts Page: Atlas and Maps
Links to 66 internet centers of maps, atlases, and related geographic information resources.[Full Description] http://www.refdesk.com/factmaps.html
404.
Reference: Galaxy Directories
From Galaxy Directories[Full Description] http://www.galaxy.com/galaxy/Reference.html
405.
Reference: Internet Public Library
From the Internet Public Library[Full Description] http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref00.00.00
407.
Rhodes Scholarships
The oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars were elected in 1904.[Full Description] http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
408.
RhymeZone (The Lycos Network)
Type in a word to find its rhymes, synonyms, and more. [Full Description] http://www.rhymezone.com/
409.
Rising Star Internships
Search for internships or post resumes for prospective employers to view. [Full Description] http://www.rsinternships.com/
411.
Salary Calculator
Compares the cost of living among U.S. cities. Plug in your current location, income, where you're moving to and calculate. [Full Description] http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html
412.
Sallie Mae Fund
Charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae?. Provides scholarships, and information for students and their parents about planning and paying for college. [Full Description] http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
413.
San Diego Biographies
Profiles of more than 150 figures in San Diego history, including a photograph or portrait in most cases. From the San Diego Historical Society[Full Description] http://www.sandiegohistory.org/bio/biographies.htm
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San Diego Booksellers Association
Browse a directory of San Diego bookstores by name, location or specialty. Websites and email addresses included where available.[Full Description] http://sdbooks.org/
415.
San Diego Chargers
Official site of San Diego's National Football League team[Full Description] http://www.chargers.com/
416.
San Diego Circuit
Combined online catalog for university libraries of California State University San Marcos, San Diego State, University of California, San Diego County Library system, and University of San Diego.[Full Description] http://130.191.17.20/
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San Diego County Library
Information about the countywide library system and its branches. (Separate from the San Diego city Public Library system).[Full Description] http://www.sdcl.org Go directly to library catalog
418.
San Diego County Public Law Library
Library information and links to other resources. No online catalog.[Full Description] http://www.sdcll.org Go directly to library catalog
419.
San Diego Foundation
A community resource for receiving, managing, and distributing charitable funds to support organizations within the San Diego region. Information resources for nonprofit fundraising as well as those seeking scholarships and financial aid.[Full Description] http://www.sdfoundation.org/ Contacting the Foundation
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San Diego Historical Society: Research Library
Information about the archive's collection of historical materials, including original maps, manuscripts, architectural drawings, public records, oral histories and biographical files. Open to public during weekdays for a small fee. No online catalog[Full Description] http://www.sandiegohistory.org/mainpages/locate6.htm
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San Diego Mesa College Library
Library information, services and links to other resources[Full Description] http://www.sdmesa.edu/library/index.html Go directly to library catalog:
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San Diego Padres
Home page for the San Diego Padres baseball team.[Full Description] http://www.padres.com/ Go to Major League Baseball home page
423.
San Diego Public Library
Information on the citywide library system and its branches, services, links to other resources. (Separate from San Diego County Library system)[Full Description] http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ Go directly to library catalog
424.
San Diego Reader Index
[UCSD Only]
1992-1999. Browse subject index to San Diego's weekly newspaper of entertainment, comment and news. [Full Description] http://gort.ucsd.edu/ek/ucsd/reader/reader.html Index for 1992-present available in print Index for 1972-1987 also available in print Microfilm of the Reader 1972-present
425.
San Diego State University Electronic Phone Book
Select from a range of fields and search for faculty and staff at SDSU.[Full Description] http://tns.sdsu.edu/cgi-bin/ph_form.pl
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San Diego State University Library (SDSU)-
Library information, services, and guides to resources on the internet.[Full Description] http://infodome.sdsu.edu/ Go directly to library catalog
427.
San Diego Union Tribune
[UCSD Only]
1984-present. Full text (but no images) of the Union-Tribune, and before the 1990 merger, of the separate San Diego Union and Evening Tribune. For page images, microfilm is available.[Full Description] http://infoweb.newsbank.com/?db=SDUB See location of microfilm Alternative: search in LexisNexis Academic Alternative: visit the Union-Tribune's website
428.
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Joint Powers council between the City and County of San Diego supporting the San Diego region's workforce through planning and administration for education, job training, and employment resources.[Full Description] http://www.workforce.org
429.
SBC Yellow Pages
SBC has digitized select white and yellow pages printed directories. Registration required. Search by keyword or phone number for directories in selected areas of 12 states (Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, O[Full Description] http://www.sbcyponline.com/
430.
Scholarly Societies Project
Links to more than 1,600 academic, scholarly and professional societies worldwide, in all fields, maintained by the University of Waterloo Libraries; also academies and royal societies of broader scope, unions and federations of societies. [Full Description] http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/overview.html
431.
Search for Private Schools
A National Center for Education Statistics website. Search for private schools located in the United States. [Full Description] http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/
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Search for Public Schools
A National Center for Education Statistics website. Search for public schools located in the United States. [Full Description] http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/
433.
Serra Cooperative Library System
Serra is a network of public, academic, and special libraries in San Diego and Imperial counties. This site has information about the system and links to a number of libraries.[Full Description] http://www.serralib.org
434.
Sigalert.Com (Traffic Reports)
Current reports on traffic conditions on major roads and highways in larger cities in northern and southern California, smaller California cities, and Phoenix, Arizona.[Full Description] http://sigalert.com
435.
SLA, San Diego Chapter, Employment Guide, 5th Edition
An employment guide for librarians in San Diego County, compiled by the local chapter of the Special Libraries Association. Includes contacts and links to human resource departments in universities, community colleges, and public libraries.[Full Description] http://www.sla.org/chapter/csnd/EmpGuide/empguide.htm
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Smithsonian - Office of Fellowships
This office has central management and administrative responsibility for the Institution's programs of research grants, fellowships, and other scholarly appointments. [Full Description] http://www.si.edu/ofg/
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Smithsonian Institution - Career Center
Lists job openings, internships and volunteer opportunities. [Full Description] http://www.si.edu/ohr/
438.
Snopes.com
Urban legends reference page, maintained since 1995, to confirm, debunk or otherwise document warnings, news and stories that may be too good to be true .... or may be partly or completely true.[Full Description] http://www.snopes.com/
439.
Son of Citation Machine
Let this web tool automatically format your bibliographic citation in MLA, APA, Turabian or Chicago styles.[Full Description] http://citationmachine.net/
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Sources: Their Use and Acknowledgement
This guide to citation formats & styles presented by Dartmouth College has 2 purposes: it acts as a handbook with answers to the why, when & how in citing sources, and it presents a code of ethics concerning plagarism.[Full Description] http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sources/
441.
SourceWatch
A collaborative project building a directory of public relations firms, think tanks, industry-funded organizations and industry-friendly experts working to influence public opinion and policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests. [Full Description] http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=SourceWatch About Sourcewatch Sponsored by the Center for Media and Democracy
442.
Southwestern College Library
Library catalog, databases, links to resources and information about the library.[Full Description] http://www.swccd.edu/~library/ Go directly to the library catalog
443.
SRA International Grants Web Resources
Funding opportunities from local, state, federal and international agencies. Also provides information to locate private funding for projects, includes links to Foundations, Nonprofit Centers, Charities, and others. [Full Description] http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm
444.
STAT-USA (US Govt)
[UCSD Only]
Business, economic and trade data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Includes National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) and its foreign market research reports.[Full Description] http://www.stat-usa.gov/
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State and County QuickFacts (US Govt)
Demographic snapshots of states and counties in the United States, including current estimates of population, breakdown by gender and race, population density, and some economic statistics.[Full Description] http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (1876-current)
The authoritative annual summary of statistics on social, political and economic organization of the United States, gathered by the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many other agencies and private sources. Includes archive of past years[Full Description] http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS2878
447.
Statistical Resources on the Web
Large collection of links to statistical resources, arranged thematically and maintained by the University of Michigan Documents Center.[Full Description] http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stats.html
448.
Step Into History
"Over 550 places in the United States where you can see life as it was..." Browse by state to find listings for museums and cultural centers, with details about hours, prices, facilities, and nearby attractions, lodging, and restaurants[Full Description] http://www.stepintohistory.com/index.htm
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Student Aid on the Web
Information on financial aid programs from the U.S. Department of Education.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Sun and moon data
Data services links provided by the Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory[Full Description] http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/
452.
SuperPages
Find listings for businesses in the U.S. by category or business name. Search for specific streets, zipcodes, or area codes, as well as for businesses within a set distance from a particular location.[Full Description] http://yellowpages.superpages.com
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Supreme Court Justices (Alphabetical by Name)
Brief profiles of all Justices, from 1789-present. Select "browse justices" on the main page. From the Oyez Project of Northwestern University.[Full Description] http://www.oyez.org/oyez/portlet/justices/
454.
Surfline
Current surfing conditions and beach descriptions, from locations in the U.S. and around the world. [Full Description] http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm
455.
Switchboard
Searchable national directory of telephone and email listings for people and businesses[Full Description] http://www.switchboard.com/
456.
Symbol.com (Online Encyclopedia of Western Signs and Ideograms)
Contains more than 1,600 articles about 2,500 Western signs, arranged into 54 groups according to their graphic characteristics. Use Graphic Index to search for the meaning or history of a sign; Word Index to find a sign with a certain meaning; or ...[Full Description] http://symbols.com/
457.
Tax forms and publications
Download tax forms and publications from the Internal Revenue Service and official tax agencies of each state[Full Description] http://www.lib.lsu.edu/govdocs/taxes.html
458.
Tax Policy Center
Features estimates, "tax facts," news, and analysis about potential changes in the federal tax system. The center is a joint venture of the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution.[Full Description] http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/
459.
Telephone Prefix Locator
Found out where a phone number is geographically located. [Full Description] http://thedirectory.org/pref/
460.
The Envelope: Past Winners
A comprehensive database listing winners and nominees from more than 100 film, music, television and theater awards in the US, Canada and UK. Some as far back as 1916. From the L.A.Times[Full Description] http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/
461.
The European Library
A portal to the combined resources (books, magazines, journals; both digital and non-digital) of the 43 national libraries of Europe. It offers free searching and delivers digital objects - some free, some priced.[Full Description] http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org
462.
Theme Park City
A directory of amusement and theme parks, zoos, and waterparks in the U.S. and Canada,listed by state or province. The Institute For Theme Park Studies lists books, theses, Web sites, and other sources of information[Full Description] http://www.themeparkcity.com/
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Time and date.com
Comprehensive site that includes the World Clock, information about time, calendars and calendar calculators, countdown counters, and more[Full Description] http://www.timeanddate.com/
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Time Zone converter
Converts the time anywhere in the world. Provides links to time zone by country, the evolution of time measurement, printable world maps etc. [Full Description] http://www.timezoneconverter.com/index.shtml
465.
Tony Awards
Find out how the awards came to be, and how they have changed over the years. This site covers the nominating and voting process,the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing, the two organizations that present the awards.[Full Description] http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html
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Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
From the U.S. State Department. Warnings issued for potential threats to U.S. citizens in a given country. Consular information sheets have basic information on travel to every country of the world.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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TV Guide
TV listings, picks, news, and a movie guide with cast, credits and reviews for some 5,000 movies, plus filmographies and more is included in The TV Guide Online.[Full Description] http://www.tvguide.com/ |