Selected Web Resources
Biography
Booklists
Computing
Internet Safety
Digital Literacy
Consumer Issues
Digital Collection
Free eBooks
Education
College Search & Financial Aid
Learning Resources
Continuing Education
- Adult Literacy Hotline (mass.gov)
- MassEdCo
Employment Resources
- The Center for News Literacy from Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism, offers an impressive Digital Resources Center
- FactCheck.org
- Media Literacy Now
- News Literacy Project
- Politifact-fact
- Snopes
Genealogy
Cemeteries
Ethnic Genealogy
History
Locating Records
- Library & Archives of Canada
- Massachusetts Archives
- Massachusetts Vital Records and Statistics
- National Archives and Records Administration
Immigration & Naturalization
Online Databases
Websites
Government (MA & US)
Federal
- Census 2020
- Census.gov
- 1940 Census
- Federal Consumer Info
- fueleconomy.gov
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
- HealthCare.gov
- Patent and Trademark Office
- TIGERweb US Census Geographic Data
- USA JOBS
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. Embassy
- USA.gov
- White House
State
- Allston Multimodal Project 2020 NEW!
- Citizen Information
- Mass.Gov - Official Website
- Massachusetts Legislature
- Stateline.org
- US District Court of MA
Tax Information
Health & Medicine
General Health
- AMA Doctor Finder
- Consumer Health Information in Many Languages Resources
- Healthfinder.gov
- Mayo Clinic
- MedlinePlus - English
- MedlinePlus - Spanish
- National Institutes of Health
- National Library of Medicine
- PDR-Prescribers' Digital Reference
- PubMed
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
- Addiction Resources
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- DrugRehab.com
- Geriatric Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Smokefree.gov
- Start Your Recovery
Senior Health
Homework Resources
Law (US & MA)
Federal
- American Bar Association
- elaws - employment laws
- Federal Register
- FedLaw
- FindLaw
- LII: Supreme Court Collection
- Martindale - Attorneys & Legal Services
- Nolo: Law Books & Legal Forms
- Stanford Copyright & Fair Use Center
- U.S. Code
Massachusetts
- Lawyer Referral Service (MA)
- Lawyers, Attorneys & Law Firms
- Legal Help Offices
- Legislative Tracking System
- Mass General Laws
- Mass Legal Forms
- MassLegalHelp: info about your legal rights
- Sex Offender Registry (MA)
Learning Resources
- GCFLearnFree.com: free lessons and online classes
- Khan Academy:With over 3,200 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and more
Libraries
Libraries and Catalogs
- American Antiquarian Society
- Assumption College Library
- Boston Library Consortium
- Commonwealth Catalog
- Lib-Web-Cats
- MassCat!
- State Library of Massachusetts
- UMass Libraries
- WebJunction
- Worcester Art Museum
- Worcester Historical Museum
- Worcester State University
- WorldCat.org
Libraries for Mobile Users
- Baylor - University Libraries
- University of Connecticut - Health Center
- University of Michigan - Health Sciences Libraries
Links for Librarians
- ALA
- Dewey Decimal System
- Hate Groups and Violence in Libraries
- Mass Libraries Directory
- Mass Performers & Programs Directory
- MBLC
- MLA
- MLS: Mass Library System
- MSLA
- NELA
- WebJuction
Literature
Authors
- American Writers
- Cambridge History of English and American Literature
- Shakespeare - Bartleby.com
- Shakespeare - MIT (Full Text)
Poetry
Spark Notes
Writing and Style
Massachusetts
Reference
Ready Reference
- Acronym Finder
- Bartleby's Reference
- Britannica Online
- Citation Styles
- eHow - How to do Just About Everything!
- Farmers' Almanac
- HowStuffWorks
- Infoplease
- Merck Veterinary Manual
- Symbols
Countries
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
- American Heritage Dictionary
- Britannica Online
- Dictionary.com
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Thesaurus.com
Statistics
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Center for Health Statistics
- Consumer Price Index
- Demographic Data of Other Countries
- Occupational Employment Statistics
- United States Counties
Quotations
Science & Technology
General
- DOE SciTech Connect
- NASA Education
- National Geographic: Science & Space
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Ocean Service
- Science.gov
Biology
Seniors
General
Elder Care
Financial & Legal Support
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Elder Justice
- Justice on Aging
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- Wills & Estate Planning
Health, Fitness & Recreation
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Heart Association
- Medicare
- MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health
- My Medicare Matters
- National Senior Games Association
Lifelong Learning
Seniors as Supporters & Volunteers for Others
- AARP Create the Good: Find a Volunteer Opportunity Near You
- Share Your Lessons for Living through a Crisis
Social Services for Seniors
- Meals On Wheels Association of America
- National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
- Online Safety for Seniors
Travel & Geography
Aids for Travelers
- Fueleconomy.gov
- MBTA
- National Geographic Travel
- National Weather Service
- Travelers' Health (CDC)
- Traveling Abroad
Maps and Guides
Worcester
WPL Guides
- Welcome to America: a Multimedia Resource Guide for Language, Culture & Citizenship for ESL Students and Educators
- Worcester Public Library's Guide to Social Services in Worcester: Social Services in Worcester, MA: A Comprehensive Guide
- HiSET Classes in Worcester
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