Links
Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) - You can get an AVL card from any Alabama library. Just stop by and we'll set you up with a username and password.
African American
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The African-American Mosaic - a Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture. This site is the first Library-wide resource guide to the institution’s African-American collections. It covers nearly 500 years of the black experience in the Western hemisphere with a full range of the Library’s collections.
African-American Odyssey: Library of Congress - rare and unique items from the Library’s vast African American collections
Alabama Archives: African-American Research - books, exhibits, records, and photos from Reconstruction to the Civil Rights era
Black History Quest - a comprehensive source and gateway to African/African American history, culture and society
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month pictures and limited information about African-American scientists
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project - a major research effort to assemble and disseminate historical information concerning Martin Luther King, Jr. and the social movements in which he participated
PBS Frontline Online: The Two Nations of Black America - interviews with black scholars, writers, artists, and activists about their work and about race relations in the United States. Also includes an essay by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and a story about the philosophical differences between W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington.
Alabama Government
Drivers License Manuals - Alabama transportation manuals including Drivers, Boat Certification, Motorcycle and CDL.
Alabama Legislature - Includes links to the Alabama House and Senate sites, info on visiting the Legislature, and the Alabama Legislative Information System Online (ALISON), a system that tracks the status of bills, resolutions and other items addressed in session.
Alabama State Treasury - Provides information on unclaimed property, college savings plans, bonds, state cash management, Security for Alabama Funds Enhancement (SAFE), Alabama Trust Fund, Penny Trust Fund, financial literacy and more.
Alabama Attorney General's Office - The Attorney General provides legal representation for the State of Alabama, its officers, departments, and agencies. The website also provides links to info on consumer affairs and crime victim assistance.
Outdoor Alabama - Official website of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Info on hunting, fishing, boating, state parks, wildlife, public lands and conservation.
Alabama Development Office (ADO) - Promotes economic development in Alabama with a focus on international trade, industrial relations, project assistance, small busincess advocacy and more.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) - Houses the Communications and Information Division, Office of Water Resources, Energy Division, Financial Services, Surplus Property, Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety, and the Office of Workforce Deverlopment.
Alabama Department of Education - Information on Alabama schools, testing, teacher certification and legislation related to education.
Alabama Film Office (AFO) - Housed within the Alabama Development Office, the AFO provides resources for both out-of-state filmmakers and indigenous film production companies.
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services - Their mission is to enable Alabama's children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential.
Alabama Department of Revenue - State tax forms and information.
Alabama Secretary of State - Handles processing and filing of government records, management of elections, business licensing, notaries and other administrative matters.
Alabama.gov - Alabama's official state website.
Alabama Surface Mining Commission (ASMC)
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Alabama History
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama General Historical Information - includes Alabama timeline, counties, state symbols, origin of the state’s name, Alabama capitals, the Governor’s mansion, and famous Alabamians
Arts
Alabama Arts - News, grants, educational resources and other information related to the arts in Alabama
Art Cyclopedia -The guide to great art on the Internet.
ArtLex - dictionary of art terminology, especially for art students elementary through undergraduate
Art Movements and Periods - brief descriptions of major art movements
ActiveCulture.info A website featuring food, dance, books, festivals, sports and music all over the central Alabama region
Famous Paintings - Artist and subject index plus a glossary of artistic styles.
National Gallery of Art - Online tour of the National Gallery of Art with general information on the collections, exhibitions, and program events.
MusicalTheaterAudition.com - The complete online guide to auditioning for musical theatre including search functions for finding the perfect song or monologue, upcoming auditions and shows, tips on auditioning and more.
Timeline of Art History - provides an overview of the history of art as illustrated and represented in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Automobiles
Autodirectory.com - directory of automotive Web resources with hundreds of site rankings and reviews
Autopedia - everything for the auto, including new car dealers, retail & dealer prices, clubs, accessories, tires, alarms, parts, manufacturer recalls, and used or speciality cars
AutoWeb - listings for dealers, manufacturers, parts and used cars
AutoNetwork - check out inventory of car dealerships. Provides help with financing
AutoTrader -your link to the automotive world of manufacturers, dealers, parts and service, auto clubs, racing, and more
CarSmart - obtain invoice price quotes, locate and purchase new or used vehicles at wholesale prices
Crash Testing & Highway Safety – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute are independent, nonprofit, research and communications organizations funded by auto insurers and dedicated to reducing highway crash deaths, injuries, and property losses.
Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guides - tons of good, free information about buying a car
Kelley Blue Book - provides Bluebook values on used cars trucks & vans. Also new car pricing invoice & MSRP
NADA Guides - vehicle pricing and information
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes
RepairPal.com - Free independent and unbiased auto repair estimates based on your geographic area
Biographies
Biographical Dictionary – a searchable dictionary of brief biographies covering more than 28,000 notable men and women, from ancient times to the present day
Biography.com – Official site of A&E's Biography television series. Search for biographies of more than 25,000 notable personalities from antiquity to present.
POTUS: Presidents of the United States – a compilation of Internet sites about past and present presidents, including biographies, speeches and writings,first ladies, cabinet members, and more.
Business
Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham Business Journal - Features, news, and commentaries on local Birmingham business
Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Bizjournals - Local business news from American City Business Journals Inc., the largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers in the U.S.
Bank Rate Monitor - Timely rates for mortgages, consumer loans, savings accounts and credit cards
Bloomberg - News, feature stories, events calendar, and resources
Business Week Online – News, quotes, stock and mutual fund research, recommendations, commentary, and more
Federal Business Opportunities - U.S. government listing of opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community
FreeEDGAR - FreeEDGAR offers free access to fundamental financial information as it is released to the Securities and Exchange Commission
Hoover's - company profiles plus free access to records on public and private companies
InsWeb - Receive real-time quotes on auto insurance, home insurance, and life insurance, compare policies, and make purchases from the top Insurance companies in the country
The Motley Fool - financial forum for the individual investor
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) – replaces the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC), a reference tool consulted by anyone using economic census or other industrial data. The web site offers valuable correspondence tables between the two systems.
PC Quote - investment resources for both the private and professional investment community
The SEC Mutual Fund Cost Calculator – enables investors to easily estimate and compare the costs of owning mutual funds. The Cost Calculator takes the mystery and math out of the cost equation, revealing how costs add up over time.
Small Business Administration-Alabama Resources
Statistical Resources on the Web – statistical data, mostly involving aspects of the economy as a whole
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers - provides sourcing information on industrial products and services offered by U.S. and Canadian companies many categories. Username & password: hooverpl.
Wall Street Journal – continuously update business news, company reports, and personalization tools
Career
CareerBuilder - a collection of the best career-related resources available on the Web. The CRC was designed to help you take advantage of the wide variety of employment-related information you'll need to start, change or further your career.
Career Development Manual - an online publication of the Career Development Manual that outlines the 6 Steps to Career/Life Planning Success.
CareerJournal - More than 2500 articles on all aspects of job hunting and career management.
College Board's Career Search - Career Search is a way to find out about jobs and careers.Find out what to expect from a job and what to do in school so that you can work toward the job you want. You'll find out about training and qualifications, what earnings to expect, and what the future holds for each occupation. Fill out an online questionnaire to find out what kind of job you would be best suited for.
Digital Librarian: Employment – Links to employment and career sites.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - a site provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about the U.S. job market, particular career areas, employment statistics, and employment projections for up to ten years.
Citations
If you need help with citations for your bibliography page check out the following:
Collectibles
Collectors.org – This official web site for the National Association of Collectors features calendars of collecting events, antiques and collectibles news, appraisal information, and related links.
Collectors Universe – offers auctions, grading, and authentication for coins and other currency, stamps, autographs, and music and sports memorabilia; provides market reports, price guides, and other services
Curioscape – directory of over 15,000 sites for those interested in antiques and other collectibles
eBay – online trading place for collectors and hobbyists. Post items for sale or browse through categories to find what you are looking for.
Maloney’s Online – online version of Maloney's Antiques and Collectibles Resource Directory. Clearinghouse of information on antiques, art, jewelry, tableware and other collectible items. Includes listing of experts, appraisers, dealers, and others associated with the field.
Consumer Information
Better Business Bureau – instant access to business and consumer alerts and helpful resources
Consumer.gov – provides links to a broad range of federal information resources available online
NADAguides.com – The National Automotive Dealers Association site gives prices for new and used automobiles and used motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATV's, boats and trailers, recreational vehicles, airplanes, and manufactured housing.
Diplodocs.com - Find free user manuals for your car, appliances, and electronics online. Help others out by uploading your manuals to the database.
Cooking
American Dietetic Association - Balance, variety and moderation--eating right the healthy way. Access ADA and its National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics for sound nutrition information/resources and registered dietitians.
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - FDA agency regulating domestic foods, imported foods, and cosmetics.
Epicurious - comprehensive information on food and drink
Food Channel - "The Food Channel is your single source for food trends and information on the Internet. It not only provides links to hundreds of Web sites offering food-related information or products, but it also has an immense database of information relating to food trends."
Food Network - cable channel online with incredible new recipes daily
Recipe Source - contains over 56,326 recipes
Zagat.com - extensive restaurant reviews for select cities
Computer and Internet
c|net - provides information on computers, the Internet, and future technology through integration of television programming with a network of sites on the World Wide Web
Desktoppublishing.com - download free templates for business logos, publications, and more
Evaluating Internet Resources - a bibliography of Internet resources, print resources, and listservs on evaluating information gathered on the Internet
InFoPeople Search Tools Chart - offers a listing of subject directories, search engines, and meta-search engines and the types of searches users can conduct in each
Internet Fraud Watch - information from the National Fraud Information Center
Internet Safety Awareness – provides information to the public about various online safety issues, including crime prevention, fraud awareness, hacking, and the law
InterNIC- a collection of training modules on specific Internet topics
The Living Internet - Visit the "world's most comprehensive reference about the Internet" to learn about the history of the Internet, electronic mail, and mailing lists.
Parents Guide to the Internet - includes a number of resource centers designed to help parents navigate the information superhighway and keep their children safe online
Librarian's Guide to Internet Resources - Searchable and annotated subject directory of Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries.
The Police Notebook - law enforcement Internet site to promote safety and crime prevention information
Scout Report - a weekly publication of Net Scout Services and a fast, convenient way to stay informed of valuable resources on the Internet
The State of the Internet 2000 – The United States Internet Council released a study containing statistics and conclusions about virtually every facet of the Internet. The report analyzes the growth in America's Internet use, the changing demographics of Internet users, and the possibilities for continued growth.
Stay Safe Online - Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this site is designed to provide information needed to secure your home or small business computer.
The Scout Toolkit - designed to help new users identify the network tools most appropriate for their needs
This Week in Tech - A hub of nine different shows covering some aspect of technology.
ZDNet - latest industry news, discussions with industry leaders and key Ziff-Davis editors, the hottest software downloads, offers service sign-up information
Cost of Living
ACCRA Cost of Living Index – Provides a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences among urban areas.
Consumer Price Index – The U.S. Department of Labor’s consumer price index.
Homebuyer's Fair - Homefair.com is a for-profit commercial site sponsored by local real estate companies and moving companies. The site includes real estate listings, a salary calculator that allows the user to compare cost of living differences between areas, a mortgage payment calculator, community information and area weather.
Current News
ABC 33/40 – Local ABC affiliate
ABC News – National network
Alabama Live - State guide, including tourist information, investing, historical facts, and entertainment. Includes coverage from the three largest newspapers in Alabama.
Boston Globe- News, sections, columns, and features.
CNN Interactive - Up-to-the-minute news as seen on CNN.
FOX 6 – Local Fox affiliate
FOX News – National network
London Times - Search current and past issues since 1996.
Miami Herald - Current day’s headlines.
Mobile Register- Get the latest headlines from the Mobile Register.
Montgomery Independent - Current day's headlines.
MSNBC – National network
NBC 13 – Local NBC affiliate
Current news and features.
NewspaperLinks.com - Search by state and city to find newspapers and links to their sites.
Newspapers - Links to hundreds of local, state-wide, university, business, religious, nation-wide, trade journals, and industry newspapers all on one site.
Newspapers Around the World - Links to online newspapers from around the world.
Wall Street Journal - Continuously updated business news, company reports, and personalization tools.
Washington Post - International, national and local news, links to sites, classifieds, business, sports and more.
Directories
AT&T Toll-Free Directory - comprehensive listing of 800 and 888 phone numbers.
BellSouth Yellow Pages - Search by name or category.
BigBook - a whole new kind of Yellow Pages that combines a complete list of businesses with street-level maps, customer voting, reviews and personal address books.
BigYellow - Find millions of businesses.
Four11 - free online search and listing service that includes email, telephone, net phone, government, and celebrity directories.
Internet White Pages - Address Finder - Search for users by name or by entering an e-mail address.
InfoSpace - Find people, business, and government numbers in the US and Canada. Do reverse lookups.
Reverse Telephone Number Searches - Find the person or business who belongs to the number.
Switchboard - Free nationwide residential and business directory.
The Web100 - Lists the largest U.S. and international corporations on the Web today, along with hyperlinks to their sites.
The Ultimate White Pages - Combines six different commonly used phone number directories. The Ultimate White Pages is a common interface to all six.
Dex Knows Yellow Pages - Yellow pages online phone book local business listings directory.
Education
Alabama State Department of Education
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science
Directory of Alabama Colleges and Universities - A directory compiled by the State of Alabama that includes all colleges and universities located in Alabama.
Alabama High School Graduation Exam - a guide which includes FAQs, sample questions and standards
The Career Key – includes an online survey that helps match students up with a career
College Opportunities On-Line – your direct link to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States. If you are thinking about a large university, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, a community college, a career or technical college or a trade school, you can find them all here. This site is maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics.
College and University Database - alphabetical listing and links to over 3000 colleges and universities
College and University Rankings – ranks various colleges and academic programs
College Board - national association of schools and colleges offering services and programs in the areas of assessment, guidance, admission, placement, financial aid, curriculum, and research
CollegeNet - 2500 colleges listed with admissions information. Includes a scholarship search and online applications for colleges in the US and abroad.
Education Atlas - The Online Education, Degrees, and Distance Learning Guide
EdNow.com - gives educators and librarians access to current education news and trends, lesson plans, curriculum tips, book reviews and more
EduHound – Directory provides a prescreened database directory of K-12 educational Links categorized by subject, alphabetically from a list of clickable keywords, and additionally providing numerous link pages to selected pertinent resource areas.
Embark – This site helps students choose a school and includes online application forms.
ExPAN Scholarship Search - find scholarships, loans, internships and other financial aid programs that match your education level, talents, and background.
FAFSA (Student Aid) - fill out and submit federal financial aid forms online
FastWeb Financial Aid - tailored scholarship search of over 180,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and grants, available to students for free.
Financial Aid - comprehensive free resource for student financial aid information on the Web. Free scholarship search, financial aid calculators, glossary, and bibliography.
Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) - contains 6,672 education resources
GEDonline – offers standard practice tests, grading, and interactive practice lessons in preparation for the GED test
GRE Online – This site, maintained by Educational Testing Service (ETS), includes test dates, registration information, and sample questions.
Great Schools.net - GreatSchools.net is your objective source of school information on elementary, middle and high schools. A nonprofit organization, GreatSchools.net provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states.
National College Athletic Association – includes information on how to qualify for an athletic scholarship, recruitment terms, and rules and regulations
Peterson's: Education & Career Center - provider of information on US-accredited educational institutions. Also a publisher of college guides and college entrance test prepraration materials. Download prep tests online.
The Princeton Review - online guides to the best schools, admissions and financial aid info, and the latest inside information on the GRE.
Test Prep Review - Free practice tests.
Learner.org - Educational videos on arts, foreign languages, literature and language arts, math, science, social studies and history from The Annenberg Foundation
Entertainment
Ain’t It Cool News – Harry Knowles specializes in revealing behind-the-scenes information and reviews of upcoming films and TV shows.
All-Music Guide – an ongoing project to review and rate all music (whether in-print CDs or out-of-print on vinyl). AMG’s rating scheme allows users to see at a glance the best (and worst) albums for any particular artist. Most of AMG’s over 200 experienced music writers are well-known reviewers, writing for magazines like Rolling Stone, Details, Billboard, Spin, Musician, CD-Review, and many others.
Christian Spotlight on Entertainment – reviews of today's movies, TV and videos from a Christian perspective
Digital Librarian: Music – links to all types of music sites
DVD Review – information, news, release schedules and features on DVD. Also previews and full reviews of DVD releases
E! Online – entertainment news, gossip, movies and television, and celebrities
Entertainment Weekly – daily news, reviews, games and columns about the latest in movies, TV, books, video, music, and multimedia
Fandango – purchase movie tickets online for show times and theater listings in your area. Also browse reviews and summaries of movies by title or genre and see box office returns
Folk Song Database – Search words and phrases of songs and get the complete song.
The Futon Critic – reviews and behind-the-scenes information on current TV shows, plus news and Nielsen ratings
Hollywood Online - multimedia entertainment, information and previews, hundreds of photos, video, sound and multimedia kits, movie trailers and more
Internet Movie Database - Search by movie title, cast name, character name, or word. Advanced search features allow you to find common actors between movies. Everything you ever wanted to know about every movie ever made.
MovieFinder - includes personalized movie suggestions, reviews, and email reminders of when your favorite movie is playing on television
Music on the Web: General Sources – sites for finding music sources on and off the Web
MusicNotes.com - Sheet music and guitar tab downloads for nearly 80,000 Songs, over 260,000 music books.
OMG! - The latest in Hollywood Gossip on Yahoo's OMG! site.
Reel Video Store - movies to rent and buy. Listings of new movies in theaters and on video. Online searchable movie guide.
Screen It! – entertainment reviews for parents, covering movies, music and videos
Genealogy
10,000-Year Calendar – gives day of the week for dates past and present
Alabama Department of Archives and History Genealogy Links
Birmingham Public Library Genealogy Site - theTutwiler Collection of Southern History and Literature has an outstanding genealogical research collection
Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet – an exhaustive list of Web pages by category
FamilySearch - search the Family History Library's database, which contains millions of names; a project of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Family Tree DNA - Genealogy by genetics is the greatest addition to Genealogy since the creation of the Family Tree!
Geni- Create your family tree with your relatives and stay in touch. Free unlimited photo and video sharing.
HeritageQuest - Largest collections of genealogy material in the country. Over 25,000 books, the entire U.S. Federal Census and other resources. (You will need your Shelby County library card if you access this link from your home computer)
Journal of Online Genealogy – an online publication featuring a comprehensive list of genealogy Web pages
Lineages - a major genealogy reference library and resource center built and maintained by professional genealogists
National Archives and Records Administration – finding aids, guides, and research tools that provide good information on learning how to do genealogy research and how to find records.
RootsWeb – Genealogy resources categorized by surname and by U.S. county. Also includes a guide on how to research your family tree and a searchable surname list with dates, locations, and contact information.
Surname Springboard – a comprehensive listing of surname genealogy sites which have "indexed" family trees
Yahoo!’s List of Genealogy Links
General Reference
Encyclopedia of Alabama (EOA) - EOA is an ever-growing, comprehensive source of information on the state's history, culture, geography, and environment.
50states.com – General information about states and their capitals.
10,000-Year Calendar – Gives day of the week for dates past and present.
eHow.com - Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything
Encarta World English Dictionary – look up easy-to-understand definitions and listen to audio pronunciations or most words in a human voice
The Gallup Organization – a wealth of information from opinion polls, special reports, trends, and social audits
How Stuff Works – offers clear explanations about the operation of a wide range of things: car engines, VCR’s, web pages, bread, and much more
glbtq - an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, & queer culture.
ibiblio – Home to one of the largest "collections of collections" on the Internet, ibiblio.org is a conservancy of freely available information, including software, music, literature, art, history, science, politics, and cultural studies. ibiblio.org is a collaboration of the Center for the Public Domain and The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
Information Please - Combining the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and several up-to-the minute almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records, Information Please places the resources of an entire reference information center at your fingertips. Whether it's sports, entertainment, history – you name it – an Information Please search will get you the most relevant facts on your topic.
Librarian's Index to the Internet - The mission of Librarians' Index to the Internet is to provide a well-organized point of access for reliable, trustworthy, librarian-selected Internet resources.
The Nobel Prizes – The official web site of the Nobel Foundation offers a searchable database of prizes and laureates that can be searched by prize category, or by name, nationality, keyword, or birth or death year.
Obituaries 101 - A list of obituaries across the country.
OneLook Dictionaries – offers access to over 460 dictionaries, general and specialized (e.g. art, medical, foreign language)
Refdesk - Hundreds of different links to all kinds of information.
Roget's Thesaurus - search for related English words and phrases
The Straight Dope – fighting ignorance since 1973 with answers to intriguing questions
Health, Medical & Aging
Administration on Aging (AOA) - information on resources for the aging, their families and practitioners, and electronic booklets
Alabama Department of Public Health
The Alternative Medicine Homepage
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - the oldest and largest advocacy group for senior citizens in the United States
American Cancer Society – The ACS is dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education.
American Hospital Directory - look up any hospital in the US free of charge and see its general characteristics, the services provided, financial information, utilization statistics, and other useful information.
American Medical Association - reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians
Ask Dr. Weil - author of Spontaneous Healing and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health
Association of Cancer Online Resources - searchable archives for all the cancer mailing lists; in addition you will find a fully searchable version of the current cancernet from the national cancer institute.
BreastCancerInfo.com – This complete resource provides basic and easy-to-understand facts about breast cancer and covers topics such as risk factors, diagnosis, staging, treatment, after treatment care and breast cancer financial and insurance issues.
CAPHIS - http://caphis.mlanet.org
CDC Health Topics A to Z – provides a listing of disease and health topics found on the Centers for Disease Control Web site
CancerNet-National Cancer Institute
CenterWatch - Clinical Trials Listing Service - a national and international listing of clinical trials in all therapeutic areas
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Certified Doctor Verification and Location - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) free listing of the board certification status, location by city and state and specialty of any physician certified by one or more of the 24 Member Boards of the ABMS.
Combined Health Information Database - provides titles, abstracts, and citations for health information and health education resources.
drkoop.com - strives to be the most trusted and complete source of consumer healthcare information and services on the Internet. With better information and communications, we believe that consumers can achieve a better understanding of their medical conditions and treatment options.
DrugDigest- is a noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site dedicated to empowering consumers to make informed choices about drugs and treatment options.
Elderhostel - Providing Liberal Arts educational adventure programs for retirement age individuals throughout the world.
Family Doctor - http://www.familydoctor.com
Food and Drug Administration – The FDA is responsible for approving food and drugs for widespread use.
Go Local - http://medlineplus.gov
Health InfoNet of Jefferson County - dedicated to providing efficient access to accurate, current consumer health and disease information for the residents of Jefferson County through a cooperative system established among the public and academic medical libraries with the input and assistance of local voluntary health agencies and healthcare providers.
HealthFinder - The Department of Health and Human Services' free website on reliable consumer health information. Healthfinder is a gateway to online publications, databases, websites and support and self-help groups as well as the latest government health news.
Health Grades - HealthGrades (Nasdaq:HGRD) is the leading healthcare ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians to consumers, corporations, health plans and hospitals.
Healthy World Online - world health information and links to various health-related categories
Hospice Web - Find a hospice or ask questions.
Hospital Compare - A government sponsored tool that provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions.
The Household Products Database tells about potential health effects of more than 2000 ingredients contained in more than 5,000 common household products used inside and around the house. Consumers can find out about ingredients in brand-name products.
Library of Medicine (MedLine Access) - extensive on-line information services (dealing with clinical care, toxicology and environmental health, and basic biomedical research)
Mayo Clinic.com - updated each weekday, a source of reliable health information from Mayo
medicare.gov- The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
MedicineNet – Find information on specific diseases, medical tests and procedures, and prescription and over-the-counter medications.
MEDLINEplus – consumer health information that evaluates hundreds of websites, dictionaries, and directories
Merck - committed to bringing out the best in medicine
National Cancer Institute - latest press releases from NCI and information for patients
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Organization for Rare Diseases - Search the online database of rare diseases. NORD is the only organization of its kind--a unique federation of more than 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities.
NetWellness– medical news from 300 magazines and newswires as well as access to MEDLINE. Also includes a feature that allows you to "Ask an Expert."
NeedyMeds.com helps you find and use programs which assist with the cost of prescription medications.
NOAH - http://www.noah-health.org
OncoLink U. Penn's Cancer Resource providing for patients, their families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
Planned Parenthood - offers extensive information on all aspects of sexual and reproductive health
PubMed – the National Library of Medicine's search service that provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, Pre-MEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals
Psych Central - talks about mental health, relationships and psychological issues
QuackWatch - Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions
RXList - The Internet Drug Index
Seniorcom - Dedicated to providing senior citizens with information, products and services.
UAB Health System- offers health care, treatment, facilities, and training.
Virtual Hospital – A continuously updated digital health sciences library. It exists to provide rapid, convenient access to health care information for both health care providers and patients.
www.worstpills.org - Independent source for prescription drug information
WebMD– Provides easy-to-understand consumer health information.
Yahoo!'s Directory of Heath Resources
Hoaxes & Urban Legends
About: Urban Legends and Folklore – features include: current net hoaxes, top 25 urban legends, a glossary of terms, and an archive of urban and Internet folklore
The Straight Dope – fighting ignorance since 1973 with answers to intriguing questions
Urban Legends Reference Pages – separates fact from fiction and embraces not only urban legends, but also common fallacies, misinformation, old wives' tales, strange news stories, rumors, celebrity gossip, and similar items
Vmyths.com – Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them. You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes and virus hysteria from A to Z.
Home & Garden
Aldridge Gardens – Alabama's newest botanical gardens, specializing in Hydrangeas, mainly
the Oak Leaf Hydrangea.
Ask the Builder – Tim Carter, home improvement expert, presents information about home building and remodeling.
Better Homes and Gardens Online – pages on homes and decorating, gardening and shopping, and travel planning
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Volunteer based organisation promoting public knowledge of plants and gardens
DIY: The Do It Yourself Network – thousands of do-it-yourself projects, ranging from car care to crafts
GardenWeb – This site’s goal is to be the most comprehensive gardening site on the Web, combining the creative use of interactivity with imaginative content and a user-friendly interface.
Handyman USA – Experts in various home improvement specialties contribute information and answer questions.
National Gardening Association – This site contains comprehensive and user-friendly content for the gardening community.
International Issues
Center for Defense Information – The site provides detailed information on major current international conflicts as well as dormant conflicts or incidents of political violence with potential to restart. Available reports include a summary of conflicts, profiles of major conflicts/disputes, and a description of the war participants, causes, foreign entities involved, and year that the conflict began.
Job Listings
Alabama Live's Job Classifieds - the best online resource for finding jobs in Alabama. This database includes thousands of job listings from this week's The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times, and The Mobile Register.
Alabama State Employment Service – contains listings of job openings located in the state of Alabama
America's Job Bank - extensive database of job listings
CareerBuilder - The CareerBuilder Network brings together 18 leading career sites on one site for a targeted search. The CareerBuilder Network enables you to target your job search on more than a dozen of the best career sites. This site offers a personal search agent and a living salary calculator.
CareerExchange - CareerExchange is an Internet career site providing employment and resume information services to job candidates, employers and recruitment firms.
CareerJournal - more than 2500 articles on all aspects of job hunting and career management
Career Magazine - comprehensive resource center featuring job openings, employer profiles, career planning services, a moderated discussion area, and feature articles
Career Network - the Chronicle of Higher Education's academic job service. Ask the reference librarian for a password to the member area.
CareerWeb - global recruitment center. One-stop-shop for learning about the top technical employers, browsing job opportunities, applying for jobs on-line and testing and polishing your "career fitness".
Digital Librarian: Employment – links to employment and career sites
Engineering Jobs - provides a national index of engineering jobs searchable by company name, a listing of and links to engineering organizations, and engineering tools and references. Job seekers can post their resume and/or send their resume to recruiters.
FedWorld Jobs - This database allows you to search abstracts of open U.S. Federal Government Jobs. Search by job title, series, grade and state. It also provides a browse function that allows you to view job listings by state and region.
Hot Jobs - free online service for job hunters to find the technology positions in Fortune 500 and other top computer companies. Job seekers can customize their job searches and store their resume online. Resumes can have privatized (available only to user-selected companies) and the job seeker can sign up to be notified whenever new jobs are posted that fit their job search criteria.
JobBank USA - provides employment networking and information services to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms
JobDirect - a site specializing in jobs for recent college graduates and others interested in entry-level positions.
JobHunt - a comprehensive list of job-related resources on the Internet
JobOptions - provides an employer database of more than 6,000 companies that can be searched by job category, location and keyword. Job seekers can post their resumes, which will be e-mailed to employers whose job descriptions match the job seeker's searches. "Job Alert" allows job seekers to be e-mailed about new openings that match their job specifications.
The Monster Board - The Monster Board is the largest and most successful career center on theWorld Wide Web, connecting top employers with job seekers online. More than 50,000 job postings representing top employers are available at no cost through The Monster Board. Job seekers also can research potential employers and create electronic resumes online. The Monster Board's Personal Job Agent works around the clock to find job seekers the right job. This free service allows users to create a simple personal profile indicating their desired industry, location and job-specific keywords. The Personal Job Search agent then continually scans the entire Monster Board job for opportunities that match the requirements. The results are delivered right to the job seekers' desktops – even while they are off-line.
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is dedicated to hiring, training, and retaining the best and the brightest to work in Civil Service. If you are motivated, and conscientious, if you have a desire to work in public service, we invite you to explore the many career opportunities available to you in the Jefferson County Merit System.
Public Service Employees Network – government career and job application information; federal, state, county, and city government job directory with listings, links, searchable database, and civil service test information
True Careers - Search the job database and submit your resume online. Also offers a career center, resume samples, interview strategies and links to employers' web sites. This site is published by the same company who publishes Knock ‘em Dead and the JobBank series.
USA Jobs - U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management. Job listings for everything from police to presidential interns. This site includes informational resources on how to start a career in the federal government. Includes special sections for searching and creating a resume for Year 2000 related jobs.
Yahoo's Employment Classifieds
Legal Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center – links to many other sites for regulations and related subjects
CourtTV - current law cases and trials online
FindLaw - cases and codes, consumer center, and access to finding law firms and lawyers
FindLaw's LawCrawler - Search online law resources.
Immigration Law - news, forms, and biographies of lawyers who specialize in immigration law
Lawyer Locator - the Martindale-Hubbell database
lawyers.com - legal information and resources including the Martindale-Hubbell database
Legal Information Institute - from Cornell Law School
Nolo Press - online legal assistance for the little guy
Supreme Court Decisions - from Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Multimedia - the Oyez Project from Northwestern University
WORLDLawDirect – provides advice, referrals, ask-an-attorney options, and access to a worldwide database covering a variety of practice areas
Libraries
Alabama Library Association – associational news, events, and information. Includes a partial list of library websites in Alabama.
Alabama Public Library Service - Resources, publications, and services of APLS.
American Library Assocation - The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members.
Birmingham Public Library System– Accesses the library catalog and web, plus programs and services of the Birmingham Public Library
Cullman County Public Library System - contains the CCPLS Business Center, the North Alabama Agrilink, and the North Alabama MedWeb.
Digital Librarian - a librarian's choice of the best of the Web
Hoover Public Library - Library catalog, news and events, and general information about the Hoover Public Library.
The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library - Policies, catalog, and information on the public service departments available.
IPL The Internet Public Library - Over 2500 websites for critical and biographical sources on authors and their works.
Library of Congress - Search the collection, read about news and exhibitions, and find copyright forms and information.
Los Angeles Public Library - Catalog, databases, news and events, and policies.
The New York Public Library - Catalogs, events, and an online bookstore.
Shelby County Public Libraries - Access to the catalog, resources and general information about the Shelby County Public Libraries.
SOLINET - Southeastern Library Network - OCLC services, library products and services, and information on library conferences and workshops/training.
UAB's Sterne Library - Reference requests, interlibrary loan, and course documents, etc.
Literature & Publishing
The Academy of American Poets - supporting American poets at all stages of their careers and fostering the appreciation of contemporary poetry. Site features exhibits, National Poetry Month, and a listening booth of poems.
Advanced Book Exchange - Member bookstores' inventory searchable by author, title, publisher and keyword.
Alibris - Directory of used, rare and antiquarian bookshops, with subscriber services, and public database of titles for sale.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Bibliofind - Searches inventories of old, used and rare booksellers around the world for entered titles.
Bookspot.com - "BookSpot.com is a free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Featured sites are hand-selected by BookSpot.com editors and organized into intuitive categories, such as bestseller lists, genres, book reviews, electronic texts, book news and more."
Book TV - official site for C-SPAN2's weekend nonfiction book programming features scheduling information, live webcasting plus video archives, online author chats, teaching guides, links to buy videotapes.
BookNotes - America's finest authors on reading, writing, and the power of ideas. Includes transcripts and and RealVideo clips from the C-SPAN show.
BookWire - Bestseller lists, reviews and more.
Encyclopedia Mythica– An encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, & legend that includes many illustrations.
Inkspot - Resources for writers.
IPL Online Literary Criticism Collection - The IPL Online Literary Criticism Collection contains 3265 critical and biographical websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by nationality and literary period.
Literary Resources on the Net – A collection of links to sites on the Internet dealing especially with English and American literature.
North Shelby Library Bluestockings Book Club
Oxford Shakespeare Society - Information, resources and bibliographies on the Shakespeare authorship debate and the claims for Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford as the true Shakespeare.
Online Literary Criticism – A starting point for finding criticism of American and British literary works, plus authors’ biographical information.
PubList.com– Provides quick, free access to publication information for over 150,000 domestic and international magazines and journals.
Scholarly Societies Project – Facilitates access to information about scholarly societies across the world.
Shakespeare - The complete plays and poems, plus discussion, quotations, and other resources.
Shakespeare & the Globe All about Shakespeare’s personal playhouse, past and present.
Writers Write - Resource for writers containing information on publications looking for writers, writers' homepages, and writers' groups online.
Maps & City
AlabamaMaps.ua.edu - A collection of historical and contemporary Alabama maps and aerial photography of each Alabama county.
CitySearch - comprehensive local city guides, providing up-to-date information regarding arts and entertainment events, community activities, recreation, business, shopping, professional services and news/sports/weather to consumers in metropolitan areas.
Digital City - the nation's largest locally focused online network, delivering locally relevant news, community resources, entertainment and commerce to fifty cities and growing.
Cartographic Research - Laboratory Department of Geography University of Alabama
Geodata.gov - Geodata.gov is part of the Geospatial One-Stop E-Gov initiative providing access to geospatial data and information.
Distance Calculator: How Far Is It? - Enter two places and find out how far apart they are; see them on a map and get driving directions.
MapBlast - generate interactive maps of residence or business locations, embed them in home pages, and e-mail them.
MapQuest! - Consumers can explore interactive maps for over three million cities and towns worldwide, generate detailed door-to-door driving directions with TripQuest, and customize and save maps.
MAX Bus Schedule - Birmingham Area
Terraserver.com - Has digital satellite imagery and aerial photography in both color and black and white.
USGS National Mapping Information
Politics
Alabama Democratic Party - The official web site for the Alabama Democratic Party.
Alabama Republican Party - The official web site for the Alabama Republican Party.
OpenSecrets.org - Money in politics. See who's getting and who's giving. A nonpartisan guide to money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy.
Project Vote Smart - Nonpartisan information including biographies, campaign finances, issue stands, and more.
Relocation
BestPlaces.net – This site was developed to put facts about cities and living in the hands of the public, so they can make better decisions about the best places to live, work, retire, play, or relocate.
Dream Home Tour – find current real estate listings in the Birmingham area
Homebuyer's Fair - Homefair.com is a for-profit commercial site sponsored by local real estate companies and moving companies. The site includes real estate listings, a salary calculator that allows the user to compare cost of living differences between areas, a mortgage payment calculator, community information and area weather.
Move - detailed information on hundreds of local properties. Search by local community or geographic proximity
Monstermoving.com – directory of moving resources that includes finding a place, mortgage and finance, moving and planning, and shopping
Moving.com - find a local/long distance mover; also has moving tips and information
Realty Times - real estate news from around the world
Realtor.com - Realtor.com is the official Internet site of the National Association of Realtors. It provides information on realtors, on buying and selling a home, and lets you search for a new home by state and city. Realtor.com also provides current mortgage rates and community information.
Relocation Central – provides a nationwide source of information for "people on the move." This site offers information about real estate, communities, moving and storage.
Virtual Relocation - Virtual Relocation is a national relocation directory offering information on real estate, communities, careers and education, mortgages and insurance, and moving/storage costs
Science
Botany.com – includes an encyclopedia of plants indexed by botanical and common name as well as links to associations and societies
Cahaba River Society - includes information about the Cahaba River
Center for Earthquake Research and Information - dedicated to the promotion of awareness and information about earthquakes in general - but, particularly, earthquake activity in the New Madrid area
Endangered Species - from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster - Offers links to the event, the aftermath, news and relief activities, science pages on tsunamis and earthquakes, and other resources.
Inventions – Look for invention information by inventor, invention, patents, and Nobel Prize winners.
PhysicsWeb Web Links- physics resources on the Web
ScienceNetLinks– organizes science resources for teachers, including detailed reviews of science education web sites. Also includes science curriculum ideas and activities.
Science News - an overview of the latest news covering all topics of science. Website includes additional features not found in the magazine.
Southern Trees- 680 tree fact sheets in Adobe Acrobat PDF format published by the Environmental Horticulture Department at the University of Florida.
Social Sciences
The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School: Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy– An archive of historical legal documents, including charters, treaties and other agreements.
Biography.com – Short, one-paragraph summaries of over 20,000 persons.
CIA World Factbook - Geography, people, government, etc., of countries of the world.
Digital Librarian: Latin American Resources– Links to varied sites with information on Latin America.
EuroDocs - Primary historical documents from Western Europe.
History Channel – Surf through time, listen to great speeches, witness this day in history, and tour exhibits. Also look up events from a specific day or decade.
Images of American Political History – A collection of over 500 public domain images of American Political History.
Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster - Offers links to the event, the aftermath, news and relief activities, science pages on tsunamis and earthquakes, and other resources.
The Labyrinth – A global information network of resources in medieval studies.
NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources – Provides information on history, culture, architecture, and many other aspects of medieval life.
Portals to the World - links to electronic resources that contain information about nations all over the world. Selected by the Library of Congress subject experts.
Today in History– Pick a date and find births, deaths, and major events for that date throughout history.
U.S Presidents & First Ladies - Pictures - From the Library of Congress.
The Virtual Vietnam Archive The Virtual Vietnam Archive enables scholars, students and all interested in this remarkable period in our world history to conduct research directly from universities, schools, libraries, and homes. Of equal importance, it will enable Vietnam veterans - those who actually served - to access records that might be of importance to them in their continuing efforts to understand their own experiences.
Words and Deeds in American History - Keyword, name, and subject index to American history.
World Flag Database - Pictures of flags and information on countries.
Sports & Recreation
Amateur Athletics Foundation - contains official Olympics results, as well as a sports library and publications
CNNSI.com – sports news from CNN and Sports Illustrated
Information Please Sports Almanac
MLB –Major League Baseball
NBA –National Basketball Association
NFL –National Football League
NHL –National Hockey League
Olympic.org – the official site of the Olympic movement
PGA – Professional Golf Association of America
Taxes
Federal Forms & Publications (IRS) – forms, publications, and notices of the IRS, plus links to state forms
Federation of Tax Administrators – ;inks to other states’ tax forms and agencies
Internal Revenue Service – homepage for the IRS
State Tax Forms (Alabama) – rundown on all kinds of taxes and business licenses, plus income tax forms
Alabama Department of Revenue - Individual and Corporate tax Section
Yahoo!'s Business Resources
Terrorism
Air Force Link Gallery – Today’s Air Force includes photos of aircraft being used in Afghanistan and photos of terrorist attacks.
BBC Online Homepage – Get worldwide reaction, expert analysis, and audio/video bulletins on the latest developments from BBC News.
Center for Defense Information – The site provides detailed information on major current international conflicts as well as dormant conflicts or incidents of political violence with potential to restart. Available reports include a summary of conflicts, profiles of major conflicts/disputes, and a description of the war participants, causes, foreign entities involved, and year that the conflict began.
FBI Press Release – 9/27/01 – The FBI has released 19 photographs of individuals believed to be the hijackers of the four airlines that crashed on September 11, 2001.
Federal Aviation Administration – Reports on which U.S. airports have been determined to meet current aviation security requirements.
Foreign Affairs Magazine – Foreign Affairs is making available previously published articles that contribute to an understanding of the tragic attacks on New York and Washington.
Hunting bin Laden – This site, put together by PBS’ acclaimed news show Frontline, offers a biography of bin Laden, a video interview with him from 1998, profiles of two terrorists in his organization and more.
The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism – This organization was established in 1996 in Israel. It focuses solely on counter-terrorism and approaches the issue of terrorism globally.
PBS: America Responds – Bill Moyers is joined by guests from the humanities and faith communities to explore the background and aftermath of the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.
The Skyscraper Museum – The Skyscraper Museum is a private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of high-rise building, past, present, and future.
Terrorist Attack – This site has a diverse collection of editorial cartoonists’ response to terrorism including international publications.
The World Trade Center Memorial – This site has history, facts, building information, timeline and victims.
World Trade Center-Pentagon Terrorist Attacks, 2001 – This collection of archived documents was commissioned by the Library of Congress to preserve digital materials covering the events of September 11, 2001. It contains thousands of sites from around the world.
Travel
Airlines (Domestic)- Air Canada
- Air North
- AirTran
- Alaska Airlines
- Aloha Airlines
- American Airlines
- American TransAir (ATA)
- America West Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Horizon Air
- JetBlue Airways
- LTU International Airways
- Midwest Express Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Sun Country
- United Airlines
- US Airways
Airlines (Foreign/International)
- AeroMexico
- Aeropostal – Venezuela
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Air Jamaica
- British Airways buzz – London, Europe
- easyJet – London (Luton), Europe
- Freedom Air International – New Zealand, Australia
- Japan Air
- KLM
- LAPA – Argentina
- Lufthansa
- Quantas
Ryanair – Ireland - Virgin Express – Europe
Backpackeurope.com - Information on backing Europe on a budget
Bootsnall.com - General travel site tailored for the independent traveler
Consierge.com - information on places, planning and play; you are "virtually there."
Couchsurfing.com - A non-profit organization that promotes cultural exchange by allowing you to offer your couch to a traveler or search for a couch by destination.
Currency Converter - converts one country’s currency to another
Cruisecritic.com – Comments about ships, ports and deals as well as advice from other travelers.
Elliott.org – Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott’s Blog. He is the writer of the nationally syndicated column “Travel Troubleshooter”.
Eurocheapo.com - Traveler reviews of budget European hotels
FlightStats.com – Track flight status, airport delays and other flight and airport information
Frommers.com – Publisher of the popular travel guides
Hihostels.com - Global booking site for Hostel International member hostels, including family hostels.
Kayak.com - Search 140+ travel sites at once and find the cheapest fares
ThePaperboy.com – Newspapers from all over the world available online
ParkNet – The home page of the National Park Service offers detailed maps and general information on national parks, America’s most visited tourist attractions. Search for parks by name, theme, and state.
Reidsguides.com - Travel author Reid Bramblett's trip-planning site. Features listings of nontraditional accomodations.
TravelersCenturyClub.org – A club for travelers who have visited at least 100 countries
Travelfish.org - Specializes in information for travelers to Asia.
Travlang's Translating Dictionaries
Trip Advisor - Hotel and vacation reviews from travelers around the world.
UpgradeTravelBetter.com – News, travel tips, and commentary on happenings and trends in the travel industry
VRBO.com – Vacation Rentals by Owner
Webflyer.com – Up-to-date information on promotions and changes to all major frequent flier programs.
U.S. Government
The 9-11commission - The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center – Links to many other sites for regulations and related subjects.
Bioguide -Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - The online CFDA provides access to a database of all federal programs available to state and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Code of Federal Regulations - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
C-SPAN - hear and see hearings, news conferences, and other events before they're aired on C-SPAN.
Federal Forms & Publications (IRS) - Forms, publications, and notices of the IRS, plus links to state forms.
Federal Register - Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents
GPO Access - Database of many U.S. government documents.
Internet Law Library - Full-text searchable copies of the U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations and links to law resources by subject and jurisdiction.
Project Vote Smart – Nonpartisan information—biographies, campaign finances, issue stands, and more—about state and federal candidates and elected officials. Also includes information on elections and governmental units.
State and Local Governments - Indexes and links to state and local governments.
State Tax Forms (Alabama)- Rundown on all kinds of taxes and business licenses, plus income tax forms.
Supreme Court Decisions - from Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute.
THOMAS: Legislative Information - In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a service of the U.S. Congressional Library.
AGENCIES / DIRECTORIESCONSUMER INFORMATIONDepartment of Commerce – Key economic indicators issued by the Bureau of the Census and links to other government agencies.
FedWeb -This companion site to the book Internet Blue Pages: The Guide to Federal Government Web Sites, by Laurie Andriot, provides access to all government web sites listed in Internet Blue Pages.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Complete resource of patent and trademark information.
HISTORYU.S. Consumer Gateway – Over 40 federal agencies participate in this site, providing authoritative consumer information ranging from health issues to product safety.
STATISTICSAmerican Memory - contains material relating to American culture and history. The Library of Congress presents these documents as part of the record of the past. These primary historical documents reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times.
American Presidents: Life Portraits – For its 20th anniversary, C-SPAN examines American Presidents and their "Life Portraits." Use this website to learn more about the personal stories of these 41 men.
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Documenting the American South (DAS) - a full-text database of primary resources on Southern history, literature and culture from the colonial period through the first decades of the 20th century. Currently, DAS includes three digitization projects: slave narratives, first-person narratives, and Southern literature. A fourth, based on Confederate imprints, is in development.
The History Net - sponsored by the National Historic Society and contains historical information on several different subjects, including the U.S. government (check out American History).
Historical Text Archives - the HTA is a large site covering much of human history. This particular link into HTA provides original material, links to other sites, and electronic reprints of books about the history of the United States.
The Index of Native American Resources on the Internet - constructed primarily to provide information resources to the Native American community and secondarily to the general community. The information is organized, insofar as possible, to make it useful to the Native American community and the education community.
National Archives and Records Administration - historically valuable records of the three branches of federal government executive (including the President), legislative, and judicial. The archives holdings include: textual, audiovisual, cartographic and architectural electronic records. The Digital Classroom provides materials from NARA, methods for teaching with primary sources, and sample lesson plans.
National First Ladies’ Library - explore the lives of our nation’s First Ladies and their contributions to our nation’s history. This site contains the National First Ladies’ Library online bibliographic database. Jump directly to the biographies section.The U. S. Civil War Center - locates, indexes, and / or makes available all appropriate private and public data regarding the Civil War.
U. S. History – General Sites For Kids - U. S. History sites recommended for children from preschool through age 14, their parents and other caregivers. This page is part of the American Library Associations’ 700+ Great Sites for Kids web site.
White House - White House history. The White House site also contains a variety of information on the current administration and links to the most informative government sites.
White House - Presidents Biographies site takes you into the White House web site to the biographies of each of the U. S. Presidents. Each biography contains a picture of the President, biography, famous quotes and some even contain the inaugural addresses.
UNITED STATES TRAVELDigest of Education Statistics
GovSpot.com – collection of government and civic resources and links; includes a listing of government offices and addresses at all levels, not just federal
State and County Quick Facts – Demographic, economic, and governmental data from both the federal government and private agencies.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Travel.State.Gov - Consular services for United States citizens abroad. Visa services for foreigners.
Weddings
Bridalplanner.com – Contains worksheets, questions and answers, and other related information.
GroomsOnline – Offers information, stories, articles, and links for grooms, groomsmen, and the best man.
The Knot – Contains wedding information, including ideas, advice, and gift registry.
UltimateWedding.com – Posts engagement announcements, provides wedding information including bridal shower games, activities, and suggestions, and offers a listing of links to professionals.
WeddingChannel.com – Offers planning tools, fashion and beauty ideas, articles, and gift registry.
WeddingDetails.com – Resource for engagement, wedding planning, and honeymoons.
