Internet Resources

Picturing America
Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. The Picturing America posters and teacher guide are available in the Marian Catholic Library.

Cultural Institute - Google Arts & Culture
Explore collections and stories from around the world with Google Arts & Culture.

A&E Biography
This searchable database, sponsored by the A&E Biography television series, is based upon the Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia (1994).

Hoover's Online - Company Information
Information on over 8,000 companies searchable by name, ticker symbol or geographic location. Includes market data, links to web homepages and weekly business news.

Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guides
A service provided by the publisher of the print versions. Includes information and prices for current year model vehicles, used car ratings and prices for models dated 1985 and after and a variety of other information such as tips on buying a car and price negotiation.

Federal Consumer Information Center
The Federal Consumer Information Center (FCIC) helps federal agencies and departments develop and distribute useful information to the public.

Chronicle of Higher Education
Highlights and contents of the weekly edition includes the job listings for that week.

Financial Aid Information
Includes a glossary of financial aid terms as well as information about grants, loans, and scholarships from both government and nongovernment sources. Also provides links to related sites.

Peterson's College Guides
Online versions of the printed guides. Guides to undergraduate, graduate and vocational-technical school. Searchable by name or location. Includes a section on postgraduate education for executives.

Family Search

The National Archives

Genealogy Today

State and Local Governments
Organized by the Library of Congress, includes links to state sites, organizations, and state maps.

Find Your Congressperson
Organized by the House of Representative to search your congressperson, their contact information, as well as an interactive map of their district.

Find Your Senator
Organized by the Senate to search your senator and their contact information.

The CIA World Factbook
An online edition of the print version. Provides alphabetical listings of countries and information concerning: geography, people, government, economy, communications and defense sources.

Country Studies - Area Handbook Program
Sponsored by the Department of the Army, 71 countries are included providing a wide range of information including history, geography, economy, transportation, people and more.

Embassy World
Provides links embassy websites of nations throughout the world. The database is searchable by both host and guest county.

Flags of the World
Graphic representations of flags. Searchable by country, geographic location, keyword or title.

The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.

USA.GOV
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.

Encyclopedia of Chicago
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.

Fast Food Calorie Counter
Use the fast food counter to calculate calories and fat consumed when eating at a fast food restaurant.

Girl's Health
The National women's Health Information Center offers a site for girls covering topics such as body image, fitness and living with a disability.

Healthfinder
Healthfinder® is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Health Information
Publications & fact sheets, ClinicalTrials.gov, health hotlines, A-Z topic index, institutes, MEDLINEplus, and other resources from the National Institutes of Health.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Updated daily, this website is produced by a team of physicians, scientists, writers, and educators affiliated with the Mayo Clinic.

Merck Manual
Searchable version of "the world's most widely used general medical text.

The Encyclopedia of Chicago
Thousands of historical resources-including articles, photos, maps, broadsides and newspapers-related to Chicago's colorful and complex history are at your fingertips.

The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.

USA.gov
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Online edition of print version. Includes information about careers: job descriptions, training needed and the outlook for future employment.

America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank is a partnership between the US Department of Labor and the state operated public Employment Service.

Monster Jobs
A global online network for careers, connecting companies with job-seekers.

Indeed
One of the most popular job search sites on the web today.

Legal Information Institute - Supreme Court Collection
Known internationally as a leading "law-not-com" provider of public legal information. Offers all opinions of the United States Supreme Court handed down since 1992, together with over 600 earlier decisions selected for their historic importance, over a decade of opinions of the New York Court of Appeals, and the full United States Code. Also publishes important secondary sources: libraries in two important areas (legal ethics and social security) and a series of "topical" pages that serve as concise explanatory guides and Internet resource listings for roughly 100 areas of law.

Allsides.com
Exposes people to information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so they can better understand the world — and each other.

PollingReport.com
An "independent, nonpartisan resource" on trends in American public opinion.

Congress.gov
Presented by the Library of Congress, Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

Vote Smart Web
Nonpartisan information about congressional office holders including voting records and performance evaluations from special interest groups. Additional information about presidential candidates, campaign finance, names and addresses of representatives, and individual political issues.

Google Maps
Offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle, air and public transportation.

Maps of the Americas
Includes maps of the Americas, primarily from the CIA. U.S. maps include historical and census maps with the metropolitan area and county outline maps for each state.

All the World's Newspapers
This site lists the websites of over 4,000 newspapers (from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe).

Associated Press
Stay informed and read the latest news today from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe.

Reuters
Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

Any Who Toll Free Number Directory
Developed by AT&T, you may search toll-free numbers by category or business listing. Does not include all numbers available through AT&T directory assistance.

Whitepages
Whitepages is a provider of online directory services, fraud screening, background checks and identity verification for consumers and businesses. It has the largest database available of contact information on US residents.

Zip Code Information (U.S.)
Provides zip codes for addresses entered, full addresses for companies when name and city/state data are entered. Entering a zip code will result in the corresponding city and state.

Papal Encyclicals Online
Letters written by a Pope to a particular audience of Bishops.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
The brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. These data are displayed in over 1,000 tables. The site is updated regularly as new statistics become available. The Sourcebook is supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics. Mission is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to Federal, State, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.

USA.gov
Searches federal and state government web sites for statistics, press releases and other government information.

U.S. Naval Observatory Time
The Time Service Department, U.S. Naval Observatory is the official source of time used in the United States. Select your time zone to see the correct time.

Online Calendars
A collection of customizable calendars displaying moon phases, holidays, and observances.

Stanford University Copyright and Fair Use

Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that offers flexible copyright licenses for creative works.