ProQuest [Magazine & Newspaper database with over 7,000 publications indexed]
Almanacs, Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
CIA World Factbook Facts, figures, maps, and vital statistics for countries around the world
Infoplease.com Covers a broad range of national and international topics
The Old Farmers Almanac Selected portions from the long time favorite
Encyberpedia Reference sites across the Web
Encyclopedia.com Information from The Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Third Edition
AllWords.com Word look ups in English and five other languages
A Web of Online Dictionaries Foreign language and English dictionaries
Law.com Dictionary Legal terms
Indispensable Writing Resources Research, reference, and writing related sites
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Animal Kingdom
The Electronic Zoo Information on animals of the world
The Virtual Library's Zoo and Animal Resource Guide Zoo sites and related materials
The Discovery Channel's Animal Guide Animals around the globe
Planet Pets Loaded with information related to the common (and some not so common) household pet
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Arts Online
Artcyclopedia Links to museums worldwide
24 Hour Museum UK museums and galleries
The ArtCenter Artists and their works, museums, galleries, and organizations
Internet ArtResources Links to galleries, artists, museums, art schools and images
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Books Online
IPL Online Texts Assortment of full text worksProject Gutenberg Etext Books available online
Bartleby Library, Great Books Online Books available in full text
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
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Book Reviews & Recommended Reading
Book Reviews From Book Page online magazine
Book Reviews From Hungry Mind Review magazine
IPL Online Literary Criticism Collection Literary criticism
Books in Depth Book reviews originally published in magazines and newspapers
Recommended Reading Lists for adults, young adults, and children
Reader's Forum A list of recommended reading is compiled based on user's responses
Book Recommendations of Real Folks Rate books and develop custom reading lists
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Careers
CareerAdviser Job Descriptions, outlooks, and salary potential with links to professional sitesGovernment Jobs The official site for U.S. Government jobs
Monsterboard Hunt for jobs and post your resume
My Job Search Select the classified section of newspapers nationwide, employment opportunities within Fortune 500 companies, post your resume
Nonprofit Organization Classifieds Employment opportunities by state or keyword, library, resume tips, and links commercial job sites
CareerWeb Search for jobs and post resumes
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Calculators & Conversion Tools
Measure 4 Measure Calculators and conversion toolsConvert It! Conversions of weights and measures
Martindale's Calculators Online Calculators available online covering a wide range of conversions
Time Zone Converter Enter two geographical locations to convert the time
Temperature Conversion Convert Fahrenheit and Celsius scales
Distance Converter Calculator of in inches, centimeters, feet, yards, and meters
How Far Is It? Calculates the distance between two locations with maps and directions for driving
Volume Conversion Liters, pounds, imperial gallons, cubic inches, cubic feet, cups, gallons, pints, ounces, tablespoons, quarts, and teaspoons
Conversion Tables Metric/standard distance, decimals/fractions, Fahrenheit/Celsius measurements
Pounds & Kilogram Converter Pounds to kilograms and vice versa
International Currency Converter Currency conversion and global exchange rates
Finance Calculators Calculators for mortgages, loans, credit cards, auto leasing, relocation, and travel
Heart Rate Calculator Optimum heart rate from age and pulse
Weather Calculator Temperature, moisture and air pressure measurements
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College & University Information
National Center for Education Statistics: College Opportunities On-Line Links to colleges and universities across the U.S., including two year, four year, community, and trade schools
State University of New York: Official Web Site Statistics, degree programs, tuition expenses, financial aid information, and tours of campuses
Department of Education's Student Guide The official publication on financial aid for students, includes on-line applications.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), student loan programs, requirements, regulations
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General Reference
Awesome Library Reviewed sites for teachers, kids, teens, parents and librariansStudyWeb Reviewed and rated sites with indicated grade levels
Internet Public Library's Reference Center Main page for the IPL reference services
Martindale's Reference Desk Links to information on a variety of topics
Indispensable Writing Resources Research and writing sites
Ask an Expert for Help Topics for all age groups
50 States Basic data and links
United Nations Cyber School Bus Countries and cities worldwide
World Wide Holidays Holidays and festivals celebrated around the world
Library of Congress Country Studies International data and maps
America's Library
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Government
Federal Directory Federal web sites, toll free numbers, information on contacting legislators by state and zip codeExecutive Branch Guide to web sites
Legislative Branch Bills, laws, links to legislators and how they have voted
Judicial Branch Information about the Federal Court system
GPO Pathway Services Links to government Internet web sites by topic
State of New York Agencies and departments
State and Local Governments A directory compiled by the Library of Congress
State Government and Politics State and local government information on the web
Monthly Catalog (MoCat) Bibliographic records of U.S. Government publications
Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet Information on all aspects of Federal legislative activity
Directory of Foreign Governments Online Government web sites worldwide
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Health & Wellness
National Institutes of Health Consumer health issues and publications, scientific resourcesMEDLINEplus Geared toward the general public with information on sickness and disease, medications, health-related publications, hospitals and doctors
The Merck Manual Access to the manuals of Medical Information, Home Edition; Geriatric; and Diagnosis and Therapy
Healthfinder Links to online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, support and self-help groups
Access America for Seniors Information on social security benefits, health and nutrition, consumer protection, employment, taxes, travel and education
SierraHome Cooking's Nutrition Calculator Nutritional information including fat, calorie and vitamin content of foods
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History
American Memory American history documents, photographs, sound and video clipsMaking of America Books and journals whose focus is American History
United States History Index US history resources
Presidents of the United States A chronological guide
Voice of the Shuttle: History History related pages on the Web
History Internet Resources Ancient to modern history
PBS History History related sites
The History Net: Recommended Sites World history
Holocaust Resource Center Web pages dedicated to the Holocaust
The Victorian Web Victorian era history
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Laws & Legal Resources
Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet Information on all aspects of Federal legislative activityCharting the Legal Web A directory of legal information
Law Library of Congress National and international law resources
International Law Locator International laws, treaties, and organizations
Lawyer Express Search engine for legal materials
Law.com Dictionary Look up legal terms by the term itself, or by its definition
Free Advice General legal information
FindLaw For consumers and small business owners
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Local Information
Cattaraugus Chamber of Commerce The official web site of Cattaraugus CountyEllicottville Chamber of Commerce School information, business directories, special events & calendars.
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Maps
Mapquest Maps, driving directions, and travel guidesNational Atlas Map-like views of the natural and socio-cultural landscapes of the United States
Library of Congress Country Studies International data and maps
Xpeditions Maps that were designed for easy printing and photocopying
US Census Bureau Statistics, maps about the U.S. based on latest census data
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Newspapers, Magazines, & Journals
Newspapers Online International newspapers onlineNewsHunt Online newspapers and newspaper archives
E&P Media Links International publication and broadcast sites, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television stations
Proquest Index of periodicals, many full text
Magazines A guide to English language magazines published worldwide
PubList Information on magazines, journals, and newsletters from around the world
Electronic Journal Provides a title and subject organization of electronic serial publications on the Internet
NewJour Archival copies of electronic journals and newsletters
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News
AP Wire; Breaking News Breaking news from around the world presented by the Associated PressCNN National and international news updated constantly throughout the day
MSNBC News National and international news
CNBC National and international business and economic news
ABC News News from the national affiliate of ABC
Fox News National and international news produced and maintained by Fox Television
Court TV Updates on the current U.S. trials of import
BBC News and events from the British Broadcasting Company
WIVB Channel 4 News, weather, sports, schedules and special events from Channel 4 in Buffalo, New York
WKBW Channel 7 Local and National news, weather and sports from Channel 7 in Buffalo, New York
PBS Newshour The web site for the PBS broadcast television show NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Digital City News and issues
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Quotations
The (Searchable) Complete Works of William Shakespeare Enter a full or partial line to obtain citationsFamiliar Quotations Bartleby Library provides the online version of John Bartlett's 1901 edition
Motion Picture Quotables The Internet Movie Database's compilation of searchable movie quotes
Quoteland Quotes on a variety of topics
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Science & Mathematics
Internet Mathematics Library Math resources on the WebEarth Science Links Earth Science links, including geography, weather, the environment, and rocks and minerals
Science Fair Project Resource Guide Scientific research and experiments for students
The School Page Links to math and science sites
The Periodic Table of Elements Click on an element to display relevant details
Natural History Museums and Collections Natural History Museums worldwide
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Telephone & E-Mail Directories
Telephone and Electronic Mail Directory Look up a phone number, address, or e-mail addressGTE Yellow Pages Look up a phone number, get a map and driving directions
Reverse Phone Directory Enter a phone or fax number to get an address
GTE Yellow Pages Canada Phone numbers, maps and driving directions to businesses across Canada
International Telephone Directories on the Web Telephone directories from across the globe
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Travel
Mapquest Map out your trip and more
Fodor's Travel Online Link to a wide range of travel information
The USA CityLink Project Travel and tourism guide for U.S. cities
Visit Your National Parks Visitor information for all National Parks
USA Today's Travel Directory News and tips from USA Today
Bed & Breakfast Inns Online Information on B&B accommodations nationwide
Hotel Guide for North American Cities Hotel information for major cities in North America
European Hotel Guide Worldwide directory of hotels
UK Hotel Guide Guide to hotels located in the United Kingdom
All-Hotels Airlines, car rental and hotels world wide
Airline Toll Free Numbers Toll free numbers for airlines around the world
US State Department Traveler Information Advisories and tips for international travelers
International Currency Converter Currency conversion and global exchange rates
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Writing & Grammar Guides
10 Steps to Preparing a Research Paper Step by step guide for successful paper completionIndispensable Writing Resources Links to research and writing sites
Guide to Grammar Online grammar and writing guide
William Strunk Jr.'s Elements of Style This 1918 version is published on the Web by Bartleby Library
Turabian's Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations Rules of punctuation, usage, and citation of sources by Kate Turabian
Citing Electronic Resources Compiled by the Internet Public Library
Glossary of Literary Terms Look up terms and get examples of how to effectively utilize these tools
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World Wide Web Search Engines
All-in-One Search Page General and subject specific search enginesArgus Clearinghouse The best of the best
The Scout Report Site reviews and ratings
AltaVista Search the web for sites, images, audio, and video
WWW Virtual Library The Virtual Library's home page
AskJeeves Natural language question answering device
Go Network for Kids A search engine for kids and kid friendly sites on the Internet
Go Network for Kids Jr. Search engine with links for young children
AskJeeves for Kids Natural language question answering capabilities for school aged children
Yahooligans Designed to link to sites geared toward children of all ages
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Zip Codes
Zip Code Directory Look up zip codes by address or by city and stateUSPS Rate Calculators Obtain postage rates
International Postal Codes Postal codes for locations around the world