Almanacs

Old Farmer's Almanac
Online version of the book.

World Fact Book
Produced by the CIA, Fact Books for most countries of the world are produced annually. They provide a good overview, including maps, of the countries in the world.

Biographical Sources

Biography Reference Bank
Biographical information on approximately half a million people, from antiquity to the present. This is an OhioLINK resource (must be current student/faculty/staff; login required)

Biography.com
The site of the TV channel. Offers several brief biographies.

Calculators

OnlineConversion.com
"Convert just about anything to anything else."

Careers

Hocking College Career Services at collegecentral.com
Alumni, students approaching graduation or those seeking seasonal, part-time, or internship positions may register, post their resumes, and view full-time jobs, part-time jobs, seasonal positions and internships.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Provides basic information about many professions, including training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, working conditions, and job duties. From the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Dictionaries and Thesauri

Abbreviations.com
"The Web's Largest Acronyms & Abbreviations Resource"

Botanary
A list of plant genus and species names and their meanings.

Food Dictionary
From epicurious.com; search by keyword or browse alphabetically.

Idiom Dictionary
Provides explanations for over 5,000 different idioms, and suggests related terms.

Medical Abbreviations
"Over 200,000 medical, biotech, pharma and healthcare acronyms abbreviations."

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
The MW Dictionary Online.

Onelook Dictionaries
Searches many online dictionaries in one search.

Oxford English Dictionary
This is an OhioLINK resource (must be current student/faculty/staff; login required)

Roget's Thesaurus
Contains a variety of synonyms for all parts of speech.

Terms of Environment
Provides definitions for commonly-used environmental terms.

Webopedia
Find definitions for computer and Internet terms.

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Mythica
An encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legend.

World Book Advanced
This is an OhioLINK resource (must be current student/faculty/staff; login required)

General Reference Resources

Link to Reference Tools from OhioLINK
Authorization required for off-campus use (must be current staff, student or faculty). Features encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other quick-answer resources.

Government Information and National Issues

50states.com
Provides links to basic information about each state.

Congressional Pictorial Directory
Find photos of our legislators.

Find your U.S. House Representative
Search by zip code.

Ohio Capitol Connection
Provides information about current and past legislation of the Ohio General Assembly. This is an OhioLINK resource (must be current student/faculty/staff; login required)

Ohio Development Services Agency
"Promotes economic opportunities to improve the profits and prosperity of Ohio's citizens."

Ohio General Assembly
Find information about Bills and Resolutions, Representatives and Senators (searchable by zip code).

Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code
(does not provide annotations).

Ohio.gov
The web page for the wonderful State of Ohio.

United States Senate Directory
Find contact information for all United States Senators.

USA.gov
Search here for information from the US government, plus US state and local governments.

Maps

Athens County Plat Maps
From the Athens County GIS Website.

Global Conservation Maps
"Over 80 global maps describing the state of terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats."

Google Maps
Provides maps and driving directions.

Mapquest
Provides maps and driving directions.

National Atlas of the United States
Provides maps from over 20 different federal organizations. You can also create and print your own maps.

OHGO
Provides Ohio travelers with up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic, construction, and other activity affecting roadways managed by The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
A large collection of online maps, including maps of current interest and historical maps.

TopoView
Search the historical USGS topographic map collection.

Online Tutorials and Practice Tests

Learning Express Library
Many different practice tests are available here. Registration is required; you must register from an Ohio public library, school, or college campus before first use.

net.TUTOR
This site offers interactive tutorials on basic tools and techniques for becoming an effective Internet researcher. Includes Web basics (how to use e-mail and Web browsers), and how to evaluate Web sites.

Test Prep Review
Free, online practice tests, including the GED, ASVAB, and NCLEX.

Phone Directories

AnyWho
Find phone numbers, addresses, maps & directions for businesses and people in the U.S.

gethuman
Use this site to find phone numbers and instructions to bypass many companies' automated menus.

Quotations

Familiar Quotations
Searchable web version of the 10th edition of Bartlett's classic work, which is a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources.

Giga Quotes
"Extensive collection of 100,000+ ancient and modern quotations, aphorisms, maxims, proverbs, sayings, truisms, mottos, book excerpts, poems, etc."

Scholarships and Financial Aid

FAFSA on the Web
"Free Application for Federal Student Aid."

Fastweb
This site allows you to search for scholarships.

Federal Student Aid Publications List
"Publications, fact sheets, online tools, and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college or career school."

FinAid
A "comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the Web." An excellent starting point.

International Education Financial Aid
A resource for financial aid information for international students wishing to study in a foreign country.

Statistics

National Center for Health Statistics
Presents statistics on recent trends in health care.

Ohio County Profiles
Demographic information for each county.

Population Reference Bureau
"The Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations."

State Health Facts Online
This site contains state-level data on demographics, health and health policy. From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
The full text of this reference resource.

U.S. Census Bureau
Resources include population quick facts, maps, business information, news, and information on special topics.

U.S. Economy at a Glance
Presents key national and state economic statistics, such as unemployment, consumer price index, and average hourly wage.

WHO Statistical Information System
"An interactive database bringing together core health statistics for the 193 WHO Member States."

Writing & Plagiarism Help

A+ Research and Writing for High School and College Students
A helpful guide to the research process.

Crediting Online Sources
Explains how to properly cite online sources, including how to determine authorship, etc.

Dr. Grammar
Offers grammar resources, information on word origins, plagiarism, and links to business communication resources.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
This site, developed by a college English professor, provides helpful guides on grammar, sentence structure, writing essays and research papers, and includes interactive grammar quizzes

How to Recognize Plagiarism
Tutorial from Indiana University.

Oxford Dictionaries Online : Better Writing
Features help for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, a quick-reference guide for abbreviations, and practical writing advice.

Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
A very high-quality site for writing resources, including citation help.

Research and Documentation Online (Diana Hacker)
Includes sample papers, a guide to documenting print and online sources and much more.

Strunk's Elements of Style
This handbook of English usage includes principles of composition, commonly misused words, and commonly misspelled words.

What is Plagiarism?
A helpful tutorial from the Rutgers University Library. Requires Adobe Flash.

Writing Help Central
Includes tips on writing letters, including templates for cover letters, thank you letters, and resumes.