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ART/Antiques
Antiques
Reference P4A [Prices for Antiques]:
One of the web's best sources for learning about
and valuing antiques, collectibles and fine art. The P4A reference database
provides this information on hundreds of thousands of items, updated daily.
P4A does not sell or buy any merchandise. All
items seen on the site have been sold. The information in the database
includes data from over 140 U.S. auction houses. It is an independent
reporting service for appraisers, auctioneers, museums, dealers, collectors
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Biography
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Magazine Articles ....A one-stop source for information focusing on business, current events, popular culture, sports
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AUTOMOTIVE
Chilton Library: Detailed repair information on thousands of cars,
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BIOGRAPHY
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American
National Biography...offers
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eras and walks of life -- whose lives have shaped the
nation...Winner of the American Library Association's Dartmouth
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Literature
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BUSINESS
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Associations
Unlimited...contains information for 444,000 international
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organizations.
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Business
Insights:
Essentials ...a fully integrated resource bringing together company
profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports,
company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this
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information.
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Job &
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Public
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USA...find business and
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Brainfuse:
the online
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LearnATest...Find
unlimited access to practice tests based on official exams,
including ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Citizenship and
real estate.
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Transparent
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a
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by the patrons of public libraries. Available for learning over 80
languages.
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Encyclopedia
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Interactive...a general reference database
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Gale
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is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference
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| GENEALOGY |
| Ancestry
Library Edition. Research tool providing access to more than 1.5
billion names in over 4000 databases including U.S. federal census;
military records; court, land & probate records; vital and church
records; directories; passenger lists and more. |
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Heritage Quest
Resource for census data,
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census, banking & military records, genealogies, local histories,
primary source materials, and genealogical & local history serials.(Want
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America the Beautiful...timeline of United States history, biographies
of all American presidents, information about Native American Indian
tribes, articles about famous U.S. cities, natural wonders, and
historical sites....facts about state government, economy, education,
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Lands
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| Health
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is a comprehensive
resource for libraries, schools, and hospitals that provides
integrated access to medical, health, and wellness information
through an intuitive Web interface.
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OCLC
First
Search...a
family of databases made accessible to residents of Illinois by the
Illinois State Library. Use this link from within the Lisle
Library. If you are outside
the Lisle Library District building, use this link: OCLC First
Search . Call the Library for your authorization and password. (630) 971 -
1675
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INVESTMENT
RESEARCH
MorningStar Online: An
all-inclusive investment research database featuring data and analysis of
more than 15,000 international and domestic stocks, 25,000 mutual funds,
and 1,500 exchange-traded funds. Plus, the database boasts a comprehensive
Help and Education Center, Portfolio X-Ray and robust screening tools.(Want
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| LITERATURE |
| Literature
Resource Center
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Novelist:
Your guide to Fiction -- Besides
locating books to read, users can learn more about books and authors
through Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks. These
features have been developed specifically with NoveList users in mind,
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New
Book of Popular Science Online..animal world, astronomy
and space, biology, chemistry, earth science, energy,
environment, human life, mathematics, physics, plant world,
technology.(Want
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SEARCH
ENGINES
Use a
search engine, a database compiled of web sites, to find specific
information on a particular topic. To perform a thorough search, it
is advisable to use at least two different search engines. Remember,
too, each search engine approaches searches in a slightly different
manner. Read the Help pages, and become familiar with the search
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