Our librarians are always in the process of finding information on the Internet, and to aid our library patrons we have put together a page of links that we feel will help make your Internet searching easy and painless. 

Click on the category you are interested in, located in the left-hand menu bar, and from there, choose any of the sites you feel will best aid you in your research. 

It seems that this page is always in the process of being completed, so don't be surprised if you see links change, or get deleted periodically. The Internet is an ever-changing vortex of information!  As always, we welcome your ideas, suggestions, or comments.

Happy Searching!

Afro-American Almanac
"The AFRO-American Almanac ® is an on-line presentation of the African in America. A historical perspective of a nation, its people, and its cultural evolution. From the beginning of the slave trade through the Civil Rights movement, to the present. Information that will give you a better understanding of the problems we face today as a nation."

Amistad Links
A comprehensive listing of links to pages about the history of the AMISTAD, the AMISTAD incident, and its legacy.

Genealogical Resources at the Connecticut State Library 
Finding aid to African-American genealogical resources at the Connecticut State Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. 
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University, includes a searchable database of frequently requested speeches and documents.

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A.M. Best Ratings of Insurers
Search A.M. Best's extensive database of nearly 6,000 life/health, property/casualty, and international insurance companies. Search categories include options to search by Company Name, A.M. Best or NAIC Number, Business Type, Location and Date.

Better Business Bureau
Offers news, alerts, and general guidance to consumers and businesses. Check out a company, or file a complaint online.

BizWeb
Business guide to the World Wide Web, set up in a directory format. Search for businesses in categories, including antiques, aviation, electronics, clothing, hobbies, housewares, manufacturing, pets, photography, real estate, recreation, travel, video, and more.

Chamber of Commerce International Directory
The International Chamber of Commerce & City-State-Province directory, allows you to search for Chambers of Commerce or cities, states, and provinces around the world.

CBIA: Connecticut Business & Industry Association
A comprehensive site from the Association providing business and finance information for entrepreneurs and consumers, government and political news, and general information about the Association, and what they provide including education, training, and other membership information.

Connecticut Economic Resource Center
The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) is a private, not-for-profit corporation formed through a unique partnership of utility/telecommunications companies and state government. Helping their customers innovate and compete in the "New Economy." with business assistance programs.  Businesses can access a wealth of knowledge about state programs and services at this site.

Daily Stocks
"The web's first and biggest stock research site", providing stock analyses, commentary and history. Searchable database, set up in a directory format.

Historical Stock Quotes
This Historical Quotes tool allows you to look up a security's exact closing price. Simply type in the symbol and a historical date to view a quote and mini chart for that security.

Hoover's Masterlist of U.S. Companies
Hoover's Online: The Business Network provides a searchable database of proprietary company and industry information, and a business-oriented perspective on other topics such as money management, career development, news, and business travel. Basic information is free; in-depth information requires a subscription fee. 

NASDAQ
Check the NASDAQ online, for stock quotes, market information, market activity and market news. Also look into global markets, and IPOs. Need a currency converter? Find one here.

Small Business Administration
Help for the entrepreneur starting a small business.  "The U.S. Small Business Administration is dedicated to providing customer-oriented, full-service programs and accurate, timely information to the entrepreneurial community." Programs on starting and financing a business, business opportunities, and local SBA resources are provided.  

Thomas Register
Virtual version of the Thomas Register of Manufacturers. Searchable by product, company name, or brand name. Free membership.

U.S. Business Advisor
Government information about starting a small business, financial assistance, taxes, laws and regulations, international trade, workplace issues, and selling your business.

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Consumer Resources 

All Bookstores.com
The Ultimate Internet book store. Search by Title, Author, or Keyword, or browse by category. Calculate price in any type of currency.

Bank Rate Monitor
Offers consumers practical financial information, from current interest rates to relocation information. Shop online for the best rates or get advice on how to finance your small business. 

Birth Quest
An online international searchable database dedicated to searching adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents and siblings, reuniting families since 1996.

CNET
An extensive source of information for technology consumers.  CNET provides expert advice on technology products as well as consumer reviews and price comparison.

CT Housing Search
A free site listing accessible, affordable rental housing anywhere in Connecticut.  This site is brought to you by the CT Department of Social Services.

Edmund's Automotive Buyer's Guide
The ultimate site when looking for a new or used vehicle. Offers pricing information, ratings, and reports on domestic and international vehicles. Also offers advice on how to find the right car. Easy point & click access to all types of cars and trucks. 

Free Email Address Directory
Looking to get your own e-mail address? You will find any and all types e-mail on this site -- sign up for web-based e-mail or read about other options. 

Guidestar Guide to Charities
Search GuideStar's database of more than 700,000 U.S. nonprofit organizations. Do a simple search, or an advanced search for more specific results. GuideStar's Nonprofit Center online allows charities to register in the database, for easier donor access.

Home Fair
All about purchasing and moving into your new home. Links to realty sites, and  movers on the web.

HomePath
Fannie Mae works to help families achieve homeownership by tearing down barriers and lowering costs for buyers. Although they do not lend money to borrowers directly, Fannie Mae works with approved lenders to make sure money is available to buyers. Find out about their programs here.

Inflation Calculator
Fill in the quick form to adjust any given amount of money for inflation, according to the Consumer Price Index, from 1800 on. (And don't use any commas in the numbers...)

Internet Nonprofit Center
Information for and about nonprofit organizations.

NADA Used Vehicle Values
"America's leading source for used vehicle values".  Look for values on used cars, boats, RVs, classic cars, or aircrafts. Simple point and click method: choose the make, model and year of vehicle, then fill in the blanks to retrieve the NADA value. Site also offers free finance, warranty and insurance quotes,  and free lemon checks for the consumer. 

Phone Directories on the Web
This is the Internet's original and most complete index of online phone books, with over 400 links to Yellow Pages, White Pages, Business Directories, Email Addresses and Fax Listings from over 170 countries all around the world.

United States Post Office
Everything you can do at the post office from your home: pay bills online, track packages, find zip codes and international postal codes, calculate postal rates, or change your address online.

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Calorie Control Council
"If you're looking for information on cutting calories and fat in your diet, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, or your favorite low-calorie, reduced-fat foods and beverages (and the ingredients that make them possible)... you've come to the right place!"

Cyberdiet
A veritable encyclopedia of weight-loss and nutrition information. Cyberdiet can provide a nutritional profile, a weight-loss plan, menus and recipes for healthy living, fitness and exercise information, as well as a support center for those needing support in their weight-loss endeavor.

National Consumers League-Weight Loss Products and Services
"REMARKS OF LINDA F. GOLODNER, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CONSUMERS LEAGUE, October 16, 1997. Federal Trade Commission public conference on "Commercial Weight Loss Products and Programs - What Consumers Stand to Gain and Lose".

Shape Up America
This site is designed to provide the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness. Need menu ideas? Shape Up America! provides a wealth of recipes. They also offer a weight loss program interactively custom-designed. This site also provides a support center during your weight-loss endeavors.

Weight Control Information Network
"The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). WIN was established in 1994 to provide health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition."

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America's Best Colleges - U.S. News Online
Each year, US News & World Report gives their insight about the best colleges in the United States. Read their findings online -- a comprehensive report that details everything you ever wanted to know about colleges in America.

College Board
"Collegeboard.com brings together all the information and tools that students and parents need to plan for the transition from high school to college. It is the only place where students can register for the SAT online and practice online with actual SAT test questions. Students and parents also use collegeboard.com to identify and search for suitable colleges, apply to college online, explore career options, learn about college costs, and navigate the confusing world of financial aid".

College Net
Applications to colleges and universities world wide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Special section on law schools, as well as information about distance learning is included.

Colleges Colleges
Directory of colleges and universities in the US. Search by state, specialty or even by colleges offering online programs

Condition of Education in Connecticut
From the State Department of Education website click on the link for the PDF file to open the report.  The report covers students, teachers, subjects and test results that show how well it all works together.

Connecticut Community Colleges
Everything you ever wanted to know about community colleges in Connecticut -- including announcements, program information, workforce development, academic information, and links to other states.

Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Official State of Connecticut government website, dedicated to higher learning in Connecticut.  Includes program and academic information from all colleges and universities in Connecticut, as well as program information from private occupational schools in the state.

Connecticut Mastery Tests
State of Connecticut's Mastery Test results; in Adobe format, takes a minute to load.

Connecticut Mentor
Connecticut Mentor is a service provided free of charge to help students and their families plan for college. A list of participating colleges and universities is provided; and the "Modules" feature  can help students of all ages prepare for higher education.

Connecticut Public Schools: CPEC
Connecticut Policy and Economic Council's interactive Connecticut public school database. Visitors can obtain information on any school district in the state and create a spreadsheet or graph to compare other districts' statistics. All of the information comes from the State Department of Education or is derived from their data.

Connecticut State University
Provides access to all four branches (Central, Eastern, Southern & Western) of the Connecticut State University system, online. Registration, admissions, tuition, academic and program information, employment opportunities and access to the University library's online catalog is available here.

Distance Learning on the Net
"Distance Learning on the Net celebrates 5 years of bringing descriptions of distance education web sites, along with links to lead you to further distance learning and education resources." Searchable database, and a directory of information for point and click browsing.

FAFSA on the Web
The Department of Education's Federal Student Financial Assistance Program: apply online, and check your status. Also, tips for applying for financial aid.

Financial Aid Information Page
"FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site."

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Directory
"Hartford Foundation produces an annual directory of the many college scholarships available primarily for Greater Hartford area students".

Scholarship Scams
Sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission, this site cautions students to be aware of fraudulent companies or organizations offering false scholarship claims. Warns students of the "tell-tale signs" of a scam. Informative for students and parents of students needing financial assistance.

School Profiles
Profiles of Connecticut public schools as called for in the State Statutes (Section 10-220(c)). Each profile contains information about student needs, school resources, and student and local performance.

Student Loans from Sallie Mae
"For more than a quarter-century, Sallie Mae has been helping students achieve their dreams of higher education by providing funds for educational loans, primarily federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The company currently owns or manages student loans for more than five million borrowers and is the nation's leading provider of education loans."

University of Connecticut
Academic and program information; access to the library's online catalog; alumni information; sports teams; and everything else you wanted to know about UConn.

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America's Job Bank
"The America’s Job Bank computerized network links state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere and nationwide exposure for their resumes. For employers it provides rapid, national exposure for job openings and an easily accessible pool of candidates. In addition to the Internet, the job openings and resumes found in America’s Job Bank are available on computer systems in public libraries, college and universities, high school, shopping malls, transition offices on military bases worldwide and other places of public access."

Connecticut Department of Labor
The official Homepage of the Connecticut Department of Labor, this site offers a link for job seekers looking for jobs at the State government. Post your resume online, look for state and federal tests, information about job fairs, the labor market, and free workshops for employers and job seekers in the State of CT. 

Connecticut's Job Bank
The State of Connecticut's version of "America's Job Bank". Links employers and job-seekers in Connecticut. Links back to the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Connecticut Works
"Connecticut Works is a unique collaboration of state, regional, and local organizations addressing the workforce development needs of the state–both our residents who are seeking jobs and the businesses who want to employ them. Services offered to job seekers focus on counseling, skills training, and job search assistance, while businesses receive recruiting, job training, and related support."

Employment Guide
This is an Internet recruitment site with thousands and thousands of help wanted listings.  Really easy to use and offers great ways to surf for your next job, or brand new career. You can put your resume online for employers to see and you can have an Auto Job Search Agent email new jobs straight to you. 

Federal Jobs Digest
Private source of federal job information. Includes information about how to seek a federal government job, how to organize your resume, and information about the types of benefits of working for the federal government.

100 Best Companies to Work For
Fortune magazine's annual report on America's leading companies; click on the name of the company in the table for a company profile.

Interbiznet
Daily news for online job-seekers. Offers advice, editorials, and information about the job hunt. Updated weekly.

Job Web
Searchable site of job and career related information. This site includes timely articles about career-oriented events nationwide, job outlook information, articles for recent graduates, and salary information.

Monster Board
A leading global online network for careers, connecting progressive companies with career-minded individuals. A publicly held company, Monster.com offers services and technology that give consumers and businesses more control over the recruiting process. Job postings worldwide for job-seekers, and resumes online for recruiters. Consists of sites in the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, France, Germany, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Ireland and Spain.

Riley Guide
For job-seekers and recruiters alike, this site provides valuable information about how to find a job in your chosen field, how to prepare for the application and interview process, how to negotiate, and information for recruiters looking for prospective employers. 

Salary Relocation Calculator
Sponsored by Homefair.com, this handy calculator helps you compare the cost of living in hundreds of US cities. 

State of Connecticut Employment Opportunities
State jobs examinations announcements; University of Connecticut job opportunities; UConn Health Center opportunities; and opportunities within the Connecticut State University system.

Unemployment Assistance
"Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or awaiting recall to employment. Information regarding claims, benefits, and the Employment Security Appeals Division is located here."

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Blue Pages, U.S.
Connect to the services and initiatives of your federal government.  The U.S. Blue Pages are your easy-to-use, federally funded directory linking you to a host of government agencies and federal services. They are organized functionally, so you can find the information you need fast. For example, if you're looking for tax forms, you can find the help you need under "T" for taxes or "I" for the Internal Revenue Service. You can also find agencies' internet addresses, toll-free numbers and special service numbers. 

Census
The US Census Bureau provides timely, relevant and quality data about the people and economy of the United States of America. Several publications listed are in the Portable Document Format (PDF). In order to view these files, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. These files are viewable from the library's computers.

Census (Historical)
"The data presented here describe the people and the economy of the US for each state and county from 1790 to 1960. This site is made available with the cooperation and consent of the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The data displayed here were initially created by ICPSR. This WWW site is intended to aid in browsing these data files. It is not intended as a tool for downloading data for further research or more involved manipulation. Those who require the original data should contact their ICPSR OR or ICPSR itself."

CIA World Factbook
"The World Factbook is produced by CIA's Directorate of Intelligence. The Factbook is a comprehensive resource of facts and statistics on more than 250 countries and other entities." This site also includes links to other CIA publications.

Economic Indicators
From the US Department of Labor, this site contains the Bureau of Labor Statistics -- including the latest Consumer Price Index, the economy at a glance, latest earnings, the job market, etc.

Europa
" Europa is the portal site of the European Union (EU). It provides up-to-date coverage of EU affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, access the websites of each of the EU institutions and find out about the policies administered by the European Union under the powers devolved to it by the Treaties."

Federal Statistics
"The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies". Includes links to statistics, and links to statistical agencies in the United States."

FirstGov: US Government Info
"FirstGov allows users to browse a wealth of information — everything from researching at the Library of Congress to tracking a NASA mission. It also enables users to conduct important business online — such as applying for student loans, tracking Social Security benefits, comparing Medicare options and even administering government grants and contracts. This monumental breakthrough in one-stop shopping for government services will help Americans across the country and around the world find the information and resources they need at a click of a mouse — quickly and easily."

Foreign Embassies in Washington, DC
Embassy.org is a resource of and for the Washington, D.C. embassy community. Provides links to foreign embassies in Washington, and provides an "Embassy Row Tour". The site also provides links to Business Directories.

Foreign Government Links
"Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web."

House of Representatives
Official site of the US House of Representatives. Contains information about what the House is discussing in the current week, what is currently on the floor, the legislative process, and the Annual Congressional Schedule. Also includes directories, and information about House Operations. You may easily find out how to write your representative from this site.

IRS
Official site of the Internal Revenue Service. History and policy of the IRS, as well as links to Federal Tax forms, available in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.  

League of Women Voters
"The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy." This site contains voter information, as well as information about state and local Leagues.

Medicare
"Search for information on health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap policies, contacts, Medicare activities, participating physicians, and prescription drug assistance programs in your area; Information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, your Medicare Card, replacement card ordering, address changes, help with health care costs, and prescription drug assistance programs;  How to choose a nursing home (alternatives, payment, checklist, patient rights); Phone numbers and web sites for help in answering your questions; View, download, or order Medicare or health related publications; How to recognize and prevent fraud and abuse."

National Parks
The National Park Service offers this "Park Web" in order to explore the history, culture, and current issues facing the National Parks of the United States. Visit a particular Park on the web.

Project Vote Smart
Non-partisan, not for profit organization that provides useful, factual information about candidates, parties and their politics. 

Senate
Official site of the United States Senate, containing a wealth of information about the US government. Connect with a senator by choosing a state, look at the Senate calendar, take a look at Senate committees and what's on their agenda, find out about legislation in the United States, learn about the history and issues currently in the Senate, or search the site.

Social Security
Official site of the Social Security Administration. Any and all information about Social Security or related issues can be found by searching this site, or browsing their menu. Access documents here.

Social Statistics Briefing Rooms
"The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal social statistics. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies. All of the information included in the Social Statistics Briefing Room is maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies. All the estimates for the indicators presented in the Federal Statistics Briefing Rooms are the most currently available values."

Supreme Court
Official site of the Supreme Court of the United States. Documents are in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format, and downloadable on the library's computers. Search the site or browse through the menu of information.

THOMAS: Legislative Information
Legislative Information on the Internet, "in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a service of the Library of Congress". Search the site by keyword or bill number, or browse through the directory of legislative information, including committee reports, legislation, and congressional records.

United Nations
The official site of the United Nations, accessible in many languages. Includes reports, documentation and publications of the United Nations, maps, information on human rights and humanitarian causes, as well as information about international business and law.

University of Michigan Documents Center
"The Documents Center is a central reference and referral point for government information, whether local, state, federal, foreign or international. Its web pages are a reference and instructional tool for government, political science, statistical data, and news."

Vanderbilt Government Locator
The Jean and Alexander Heard Library Government Information Center offers this site to research all levels of government and government-related issues. Search by subject, or by level of government.

Veterans Affairs
"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Web site is a worldwide resource that provides information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities worldwide, and VA medical automation software. Made available on September 1994, the site serves several major constituencies, including the veteran and his or her dependents, Veterans Service Organizations, the military, the general public, and VA employees around the world. These documents are easily accessible and richly linked from their table of contents, as well as searchable by keyword."

White House
"Provides information about America's Forty-Third President, George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Also, look for the biographies of First Lady Laura Bush and Lynne Cheney. In addition, you can follow the links on this page for more information about the White House, its offices, and its history."

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AIDS/HIV
National Library of Medicine gateway to AIDS/HIV information.

AMA Physician Select
AMA (American Medical Association) Physician Select provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions, including more than 690,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine (DO).

American Board of Medical Specialties
Check board certification of physicians. 

Cancer
Links, courtesy of the University of Connecticut's Health Center, include the American Cancer Society, the American Institute for Cancer Research, and other informative organizations with helpful information about cancer of all types.

Clinical Research Trials
A comprehensive patient guide to searching for a cancer clinical trial.

Centers for Disease Control
United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control "is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships." 

Consumer Health Resources
Resources provided by the University of Connecticut Health Center, includes links to various search engines, as well as links to information about AIDs, cancer, health care providers, mental health, and nutrition, diet and fitness. 

Diabetes
A website created by the American Diabetes Association, which is "the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy... Funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes."

Drug Information
Look for information about prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Healthfinder
"is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public."

Learning Disabilities Association
"The Learning Disabilities Association is a national, non-profit, volunteer organization including individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals... dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and to supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities. LDA seeks to accomplish this through advocacy, education, research and service, and through collaborative efforts." 

Medicare/Medicaid
This site is maintained by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), "the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. HCFA provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP. " This site is searchable; as well, it contains a detailed menu for browsing. 

MEDLINE Plus
Brought to you by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINEplus is a free searchable database providing access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions. The site also contains links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials. There is no advertising on this site, nor does MEDLINEplus endorse any company or product.

Mental Health
"Mental Health Net (MHN) provides an easy-to-use, friendly way to learn about mental health topics on the Internet. The site is organized into separate, easy-to-use sections: Disorders & Treatments, Professional Resources, the Reading Room (to find news and information), and Community (forums for discussion, etc.) The site also contains its own search engine for keyword searching. Get a list of all resources on the site that match your query.

Merck Manual of Medical Information
Brought to you by Merck & Co., Inc., the Merck Manual is an online encyclopedia of medical information, made up of sections taken from the original print version. The manual uses everyday language to present information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The site is searchable.

National Health Information Center
"The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. " This site provides a menu of options to choose from.

Quackwatch
"Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions... "
Quackwatch Inc. is "a member of Consumer Federation of America, is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. Activities include: Investigating questionable claims; answering inquiries; distributing reliable publications; reporting illegal marketing; generating consumer-protection lawsuits; improving the quality of health information on the Internet; and attacking misleading advertising on the Internet."

Safe Medication
Brought to you by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), this site can help you find the important information you need to use your medications safely and effectively. Searchable by generic or brand name drug.

UCONN Healthnet Homepage
The University of Connecticut Health Center provides a wide array of valuable health resources from the World Wide Web.  Provides a forum to ask health-related questions, and provides resources for both consumers and librarians. 

Your Surgery: Important Info
"YourSurgery.Com is an expanding multimedia database of operative procedures designed to educate the average individual about their surgery. This site will explain the most commonly performed surgeries, using simple diagrams and cutting edge animation."

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Legal Resources

American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU Freedom Network on the Internet includes a menu of current civil rights issues, and an exhaustive amount of research, information and news articles devoted to each issue. You may perform keyword searches on this site. The "front page" is devoted to features: timely news articles of interest. There is also a forum to join the ACLU, available on the Web page.

Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries
Access to the libraries of the CT Judicial Law Branch.  You may search the site, search the catalogs, read about library services, submit a reference question online (via the online reference desk), or look for state and federal legal resources.

Law Firms and Lawyers
Directory provided by FindLaw. Search or browse through the directory of menu items to find an attorney or law firm.

'Lectric Law Library
Excellent resource providing a plethora of legal information. Take a tour of the library, or ask the librarian a question. For those looking for a chuckle, scroll to the bottom of the main page for one librarian's latest political humor. 

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Leisure Activities

Bookbrowse
"BookBrowse is a site dedicated to reading. We offer fiction reading lists, book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information and much more. We made BookBrowse to help avid fiction readers and authors find each other." 

Car Talk
The official website of the "Car Talk" radio program. Insightful and often humorous tips on cars and their care.

Food Network
Food Network's website.  Search for current recipes, find your favorite program schedule, read interviews and articles about celebrity chefs.

How Stuff Works
"HowStuffWorks is widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works."  Explanations on Autos, Computers, Electronics, Money, Health, Travel and more.

Internet Movie Database

Museums Around the World

Time For Ideas
The Connecticut Humanities Council Cultural Gateway.  Search for Activities for Readers or an Activities Calendar for book sales, author talks, concerts and more.

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News and Weather

Boston Globe

Connecticut  Newspapers

Hartford Courant

Investor's Business Daily

Journal Inquirer

National Weather Service

New York Times

Newslink

PBS Online

Sports News

Reminder Newspapers

Weather.com

WeatherNet

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Librarians Internet Index

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Connecticut's Heritage Gateway
"A major initiative of the Connecticut Humanities Council, Connecticut’s Heritage Gateway is THE entry point for tourists and Nutmeggers alike interested in learning more about the wonderful programs of the state’s many heritage organizations, for teachers searching for curriculum materials and resources in Connecticut history, and for students and history enthusiasts searching for information on particular topics and events in Connecticut’s past."

Connecticut Policy and Economic Resource Center
Provided by the Connecticut Policy and Economic Council (CPEC), this page provides information about government policies in Connecticut, at the state and local levels. Each region (county) in Connecticut is profiled, and an "interactive school comparison" is provided.

Connecticut State Library Homepage
Search the library's catalog, or link to other CT library catalogs. This page also provides information about the library's various departments -- archives, genealogy, law, government documents, and the "Library for the Blind".   

Connecticut State Statutes
Search current bills, legislative information, or latest State Statutes at this site of the Connecticut General Assembly. Also try this link, to the State Library, to access the General Statutes and Special Acts since 1988, and current legislation.

Department of Motor Vehicles
Access the State of Connecticut's DMV on the Web. Searchable site offers information about licenses and registration, sample drivers tests, drivers' manuals, emissions, vehicle recalls, and DMV office locations and hours. E-mail the DMV from this page.

Other States-Web Sites
A Library of Congress Internet Resource page, offering an index to state and local governments on the World Wide Web. 

State Exams
Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services' Human Resources section provides information about state examinations for various state-related employment opportunities.

State Tax Forms
Click on the name of the state in the table of contents to access directly the downloadable tax forms on the state's home page.

State of Connecticut Homepage
Connecticut's government site -- access judicial, legislative, political information and more; search their database or browse their menus.

Town Greens
Site produced by the Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation with major funding from the Connecticut Humanities Council. Find a Connecticut Town Green, and find out what events are happening. Learn about the history of Connecticut's Town Greens.

Town of Windsor
Official homepage of the Town of Windsor that earned a "Digital Government Award of Excellence". Search all Town departments, see Town employment opportunities and apply online, get information about dog licenses, or see a map of Windsor.

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Amtrak Schedules
Check Amtrak train fares, schedules, and book your trip online. Take a look at Amtrak's special deals, too. 

Airlines of the Web
Comparison shopping made easy. This site is dedicated to free online information and reservations for all airline travel.

The Big Apple
"The mission of NYC.gov - The Official New York City Web Site - is to provide the public with quick and easy access to information about New York City agencies, programs and services. NYC.gov also provides, through links to external sites, information about cultural, educational, and recreational activities in New York City."

Boston
Links to visitor as well as government information about Boston, Massachusetts.

Bradley International Airport
New England's second largest airport, located in Windsor Locks, just north of Hartford, CT. Search flights, etc. at Bradley International's website.

Centers for Disease Control Travel Info
Specific health information intended for travelers. Choose a destination to research, so you are aware of any health information before you go. Information about diseases, vaccinations, safe food and water; and information dedicated to special needs travelers and travelers with children.

Connecticut Tourism
Browse a list of upcoming special events, view 52 Connecticut getaways, or order a free printed version of the latest "Connecticut Vacation Guide".

Cruise Ship Sanitation Inspections
Because of several major disease outbreaks on cruise vessels, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) in the early 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This site provides information about that program.

Currency Converter
"FXConverter (Foreign Exchange Currency Converter) is a multi-lingual Currency Converter with up to date exchange rates provided from leading market data contributors and is filtered for validity."

Elderhostel
"Elderhostel is the nation’s first and the world’s largest educational and travel organization for adults 55 and over." Their website contains information about this organization and their programs.

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