Interesting and Useful Web Sites from the Community Library

REFERENCE: Interesting and Useful Web Sites

Use the selected information below to research web sites of merit found on the Internet along with tips on how to access high-quality reference materials found in our online library databases.

For help with any research questions or feedback on these links please contact the Reference Librarian at reflib@thecommunitylibrary.org or call (208) 726-3493, extension 110.

Disclaimer: Information and content provided by these web sites does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the Community Library.

Almanacs & Facts
Automotive
Business
Community Information
Consumer Information
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Español
Finances & Investments
Genealogy
Health
Internet Tutorial
Law
Newspapers
Seniors
Sports
Taxes
Travel
Weather

Almanacs & Facts:
50States.com
Find extensive information on all 50 United States; Commonwealths & Territories.
Fast Facts
Find factual and statistical information by subject.
CIA The World Factbook
Find national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies.
Information Please Almanac
Browse or search information by topic.
The Old Farmer's Almanac
Find information on astronomy, weather, gardening, and food.
Baseball Almanac
Find in-depth baseball facts.

Automotive:
National Automobile Dealer's Association (NADA)
Find pricing information for new & used cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.
Kelly Blue Book
Find pricing information on new & used cars, reviews & ratings, and buying & selling advice.
Find the lowest gas prices:
Fuel Economy
Gas Price Watch
Car Talk
Based on the popular radio talk show.
Auto Repair Reference Center (This database requires a username and password--ask a librarian reflib@thecommunitylibrary.org or call 208-726-3493x110.)
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Find automotive repair information on most domestic and imported vehicles ranging from 1945 to the current year.

Business:
United States Small Business Administration
Find links on starting, financing, and managing a small business.
Idaho Small Business Development Center
Provides consulting and training services to Idaho's small businesses.
Tax Information for Business
Find business information from the IRS.
Better Business Bureau: Security & Privacy - Made Simpler
Find resources and tools on how to better secure customers' sensitive information.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Find U.S. patent and trademark information.
U.S. Business Advisor
Provided to help businesses comply with government regulations and find information to help launch, manage, grow, and close a business.
CCH Business Owner's Toolkit
Find answers to your business, tax, and legal questions for small businesses.
Small Business Knowledge Base
Find guidelines and tools to help successfully manage a business.
Online Women's Business Ownership Center
For women, find information on starting, financing, and managing a business.
The Foundation Center
Find information on philanthropic funding research, writing proposals, and tools for locating prospective funders.
Idealist
Directory of nonprofit Web resources.

Community Information:
The Community Resources Web Page
For community and visitor information look here.

Consumer Information:
The Better Business Bureau: Serving Southwest Idaho & Eastern Oregon
Check the reliability of a business or charity.
Find information about debt, credit, and other consumer issues:
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
American Bankers Association
AnnualCreditReport.com
Obtain a free credit report once every 12 months.
Bankrate.com
Provides free rate information to consumers on financial products such as mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts and more.
The Universal Currency Counter
Money exchange calculator.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias:
Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary and Thesaurus.
Cambridge Dictionaries On-line
Dictionaries include: American English, Spanish/English, French/English, Idioms, and more.
Webopedia
Find the meanings to Internet and computer terms.
Acronym Finder
Look up abbreviations and acronyms.

Español:
Yahoo! en Español
Directorio y buscador.
Quepasa
LatinMail
Un servicio gratuito mediante el cual podràs enviar y recibir e-mail desde cualquier sitio y desde cualquier computador.
MundoLatino.com
Directorio comercial e informativo de toda Amèrica Y España.
MSN: Latino
FirstGov en Español
CNN en Español
Latin American Network Infomation Center - LANIC
Directorio en Español Y Inglès.
Healthlink Plus
Informaciòn del mèdico.
Medline Plus - El Portal Que Los Doctores Recomiendan
Toda la informaciòn de salud que mi familia necesita està en un portal de Internet confiable.
NOAH
Su conexiòn de informaciòn selecta sobre la salud para el consumidor.
Healthfinder® Español
Su guìa a la informaciòn confiable de la salud.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Dave's ESL Cafe
UsingEnglish.com

Finances & Investments:
Hoovers
Find U.S. company information.
BigCharts
Find current and historical stock quotes.
Bloomberg.com
Find stock quotes, charts, and news on securities.
SmartMoney.com
Find information on investment, savings and personal finance.
MarketWatch
Find resources for investment research.
MSN Money
Find personal finance and investment information.
The NASDAQ Stock Market
Find market and security information.
GPO Access: Economic Indicators
Find U.S. economic indicators online.
EDGAR
Find SEC filings and forms submitted by all foreign and domestic publicly-traded companies.
YAHOO! Finance
Find stock quotes, financial news, and portfolio management resources.
Bondsonline.com
Find comprehensive bond information.
Business Week Online: Mutual Fund Scoreboard
The online version of Business Week's Mutual Fund rating system.

Genealogy:
The USGenWeb Project
Learn how to begin your genealogical research and so much more.
Cyndi's List
Directory of sites useful for genealogical research.
Family Search
Research your family tree or find a Family History Center.
Online Searchable Death Index & Records: A Genealogy Guide
Find information by state on death records and obituaries.
Vitalrec.com
Find U.S. vital records information.
National Center For Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records
Find information by state for birth, death, marriage, and/or divorce records.
RootsWeb.com
Find other people to connect with and share genealogical research.

Health:
MedlinePlus
Find quality health information from reliable sources.
Healthfinder®
Find carefully reviewed health information
Idaho Health Links
Find health information and organizations for the state of Idaho.
ConsumerLab.com
Find evaluations of health, wellness, and nutrition products.
The MERCK Manual
Search or browse by medical topic.
NOAH
Find information on a variety of topics concerning consumer health.
MayoClinic.com
Find information on diseases & conditions, drugs & supplements, and much more.
American Hospital Directory
For hospital information and profile data.
Addiction Resource Guide
An online directory of addiction treatment facilities.
Medterms
Medical Dictionary

Internet Tutorial:
Bare Bones 101: A Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web

Law:
FindLaw
A resource for legal research.
Yahoo!
Find links for various legal topics.
Find do-it-yourself legal information:
Nolo Law
HALT
Idaho Legal Aid
A non-profit Idaho law firm.
Idaho State Law Library
Legal research resources.
Cornell Law School
Search by legal topics.
Indiana Law: Indiana University School of Law
Search by state governments & law journals, or by topic.

Newspapers:
CNN.com
Online national and international news.
C-Span.org
Find information on public affairs events.
Newspapers.com
For national and international news.
Internet Public Library: Online Newspapers From Around the World
A directory of online national and international newspapers.
IdahoStatesman.com
Idaho newspaper.
Idaho Mountain Express
Ketchum newspaper.

Seniors:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Find information, advocacy, and services for retirees.
FirstGov for Seniors
Government Web site for seniors, browse by topic.
Medicare
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Advocacy for seniors.
Aging Hipsters: The Baby Boomer Generation
Find information on health, culture, and other issues affecting the "Boomer" generation.

Sports:
ESPN
Information about college and professional sports.
USA Today Sports
Sports news and information on professional, college and high school teams.
FOX Sports
Find in-depth player and team news.
Information Please - Sports Almanac
Find facts on sports and Olympic Games.
C.I.C.L.E
Article on, "How (Not) to Get Hit by Cars: Tips on Avoiding Car on Bike Intimacy".

Taxes:
Internal Revenue Service
To obtain Federal Tax forms.
Idaho State Tax Commission
To obtain Idaho State Tax forms.
National Association of Enrolled Agents
Find an enrolled agent.

Travel:
World66: NetCafeGuide
An open source guide to Internet cafes around the world.
Festivals.com
Find festivals and events occurring around the world.
Expedia.com
Plan, research, and purchase a whole trip here.
Airports.com
Gateway to major U.S. airports.
Friedman Memorial Airport
Hailey, ID
Twin Falls Airport
Twin Falls, ID
Boise Airport
Boise, ID
Official Idaho Vacation & Travel Planning Guide
Find maps and driving directions:
MapQuest.com
Rand McNalley
World Atlas: Maps and Geography of the World
Find maps and geographical information for each of the countries.
TopoZone
Interactive topographical map of the U.S.

Weather:
AccuWeather.com
Find up to a 15-day weather forecast.
NOAA - National Weather Service
Government provided weather service.

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Reference Librarian
Phone: (208) 726-3493 ext. 110
Email: reflib@thecommunitylibrary.org