 |
|
ONLINE DATABASES Vermont Online Library - A comprehensive collection of databases on a wide variety of topics. Most of the materials are full-text. See database details. Wilson Biographies - Search for biographical information. Call the library at 748-8291 for the username and password. Heritage Quest -Family and local history as well as the complete census from 1790 to 1930. Call the library at 748-8291 for the username and password. HOMEWORK HELP Kid's Info Bits - Information for elementary school students. Magazine, newspaper and reference content on a wide variety of topics. Years covered: 1989 to the present. See Notes below for log in instructions. Junior Edition - Magazine, newspaper and reference book database designed for junior high and middle school students. Years covered: 2000 to the present.See Notes below for log in instructions. Student Edition - Magazine, newspaper and reference book database designed for high school student research. Years covered: 1985 to the present. See Notes below for log in instructions. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - A rich database of pro and con viewpoint articles. See See Notes below for log in instructions. GENERAL RESOURCES Roget's Thesaurus - Looking for a synonym for "nice", this is the place to visit. Vermont Historical Society - The state organization that collects artifacts, books, and documents that reflect the entire history of the state. Community Business Connections - Extensive resources to help Vermonters start and expand businesses. World Digital Library - This site contains significant primary materials (books, photographs, posters, journals, maps, etc.) in digital form. Download audiobooks to a Mac - Directions for downloading Overdrive Media Console on a Mac and downloading audiobooks. See the Audiobooks page for more details. Download audiobooks to a PC - Directions for downloading Overdrive Media Console to a PC and downloading audiobooks (including to an iPod).See the Audiobooks page for more details. Visual Link Languages - Very interesting site that can help you learn the rudiments of Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, French, Japanese, and Chinese. Includes visual flash cards to help you practice. Resume Builder - Build a professional looking resume online - free. HEALTH AND MEDICINE Cancer.gov - The American Cancer Society's comprehensive web site. CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - reliable information about health issues from A to Z. Healthfinder.gov - Consumer oriented health information from A to Z from the U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. HIV Insite - Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco. Kidshealth - Information about childrens' health from the famous Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children. Mayo Clinic - Health information from the Mayo Clinic's experts. MEDLINEplus (English/Spanish) - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Information provided by the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Healthy Vermonters - State of Vermont's Agency of Human Services site about health and medical issues specifically for Vermonters. FDA - Official site for the Food and Drug Administration. Care.com - Articles and resources about children with special needs. Vitals - A source for comprehensive medical information on 720,000 doctors nationwide. LEGAL Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia - Browse by legal topic. Virtual Chase (Legal research) - "How to " perform legal research in various areas, plus links to many general reference databases. Cornell's Legal Information Institute - Information on legal topics, etc. Lawcrawler - Search legal sites and databases for terms or phrases. Library of Congress Guide to Vermont Law - Links to Vermont sources of legal information: state and federal case decisions, rules, state agencies and other organizations. Vermont Statutes Online - This is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, provided as a convenience. It has NOT been edited for publication, and is not in any way official or authoritative. Vermont Judiciary - Legal forms, explanations of divorce, custody, small claims, wills and estates, lawyer discipline, municipal and civil ordinance violations, etc. Vermont Law Help - This website from Vermont Legal Aid is designed to help clients and advocates find information in a quick and efficient manner. CourtFormPrep - The site walks the user through the common legal forms, using plain English and simple questions to gather the information needed. The programs and Web sites listed below are offered as suggestions only and not endorsements. We are not responsible for any problems, nor do we provide support. PrintWhatYouLike - Online editor makes it possible to remove any part of a web page so that you can print "what you like". Free Nitro PDF - PDF that lets you can add text to PDF documents, create a signature stamp, highlight and copy text, extract images and more. Free Password Safe - Encrypted database keeps track of all your passwords and usernames. Free Dropbox -Online storage site for your files with access from any computer that has your Dropbox installed. Free for 2GB of storage. Fences -Creates shaded areas called "fences" that organize desktop icons into customizable groups. Free NOTES Vermont Online Library & Homework Help
| |
Last update: 9/20/11 |
|
