Internet Links
These 'librarian's choice' links will help
you get started on popular online topics from Arts
to Weather.
Adult Education Online
The
Arts
Authorship
Books & Literature
Business Resources
Children's Information
California Information &
Recreation
Consumer Information
Dictionaries and Ready Reference
En Espanol / Spanish
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Government, Tax Forms, Statistics
Grants
Health & Medicine
Humboldt Community Links
Maps / Geography / Directions
Science and Math
Telephone & Postal Directories
Voter Information
Weather
(Note: the Humboldt County Library and its staff are not responsible for the accuracy of any information found on any site.) |
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Adult Education Online
Academic Earth.org - Free online courses and lectures from prestigious schools (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, etc.) Einztein.com - Click the subject you want to learn, and Einztein will show you free courses from colleges. OpenCulture.com - A wide variety of YouTube, iTunes, mp3 etc. courses, organized by subject. UC Berkeley - Lectures on YouTube. UC Irvine - Webcast courses free from UC Irvine. |
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| The Arts American Indians of the Pacific Northwest Digital Collection American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Art in your attic? Researching your art Artbabble.org Videos about art and artists from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Dance Style Locator Encyclopedia Smithsonian Internet Movie Database: Search MuseumSpot.com National Gallery of Art Voice of Dance Webmuseum, Paris |
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Authorship Agent Query -- information about literary agents Association of Authors Representatives - lists professional literary agents For Writers -- Lists writers groups, online forums, websites and plenty of literary support resources Jacket Flap -- A doorway into the world of children's authorship and publishing. Preditors and Editors -- writers' site with candid comments on agents and publishers ("Preditors?" -- you'll see.) Verla Kay's Website for Children's Writers and Illustrators -- Supportive published author; tips, links, help. Writer Beware -- From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, warnings of literary frauds & cons Writing Contests - checked for legitimacy by Poets & Writers magazine. Writing World -- Writing tips, contests, articles, literary contracts, promoting your writing and more. |
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Books & Literature @ Your Library - Information about libraries, recommended books, music, games and movies, and more. Bartleby.com - Great books online Bestsellers from Publishers Weekly Book Award Lists BookHive - Children's Book Reviews Caring for Treasured Books - Preservation of books, photographs and such, from the Library of Congress Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site Independent Bestseller List LibraryThing - catalog and share your book favorites online Mystery Reader New York Times Book Review New York Review of Books Online Books Page - UPenn The SF Site - The best in Science Fiction and Fantasy 100 Best Nonfiction Books |
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Business Resources |
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California Information &
Recreation California County Birding California Financial & Economic Data California - Official State Page California Public School Profiles California Register of Big Trees California State Library -- A source for California information and history. California State Parks California Statistics - Basic statistics on California from the U.S. Census Bureau. California Tax Expenditure - where do your California taxes go? California Wildflowers Earthquake Hazards Program - Northern California National Parks in California Northwestern California newspapers from 1850s to present |
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Children's
Information BBC Learning from England, a site full of learning games and activities for kids. Consumer and Online Safety consumer education training games for big kids Great Websites for Kids - American Library Association FactHound - retrieves websites by grade level and subject FactMonster - homework information, educational games, fun stuff Surfing the Net with Kids - reviewed websites, edu-games, coloring |
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Consumer Information Auto Insurance, Low Cost California Better Business Bureau -- check out a business or charity; make a complaint Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - About mortgages, credit cards, student loans, complaints, more. Consumer Price Indexes Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Reports Consumer World Credit Reports - Make sure your record is safe. Check yearly. Easy Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters Financial Literacy This site has lots of info. to save you money, and help with decisions or problems. Frugal Living Greener Choices -- free information from Consumer Reports Grocery Saving Tips Identity Theft -- help and prevention tips Internet Fraud -- how to avoid it, and how to report it. Internet Shopping Safety Kelley Blue Book -- Used and new automobile values Money Skills - Lots of useful information here for any budget MyMoney.gov - Great financial calculators and budgeting tools, more. Mortgage Help Resources - State of California site NADA Guides - Vehicle Information Ripoff Report - Check out businesses, professionals, "free offers" or make a complaint. Shopping online - reviews from ConsumerSearch |
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Dictionaries and Ready Reference Census -- Quick facts for states, counties, and cities in the USA CIA World Factbook - Current information on countries of the world Conversion Calculator - Pounds to kilos, and much more Dictionary Search - Searches the online dictionary of your choice. Statistical Abstract of the USA Time Converter Quotations with Sources |
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En Español / In
Spanish Aprenda la red y el correo electrónico Ayuda Legal de California / Law Help California Becas para los estudiantes latinos (sitio en inglés) los primeros hipervínculos en este sitio son anuncios. Si desplazas hacia abajo, puede ver los vínculos mejores para información de las becas. Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California Centros de desarrollo empresarial Ciudadanía -- más información de la nueva examen Colorín, colorado! sitio para ayudar a los niños a leer Deportes en ESPN Excelsior, periódico mexicano Enciclopedia médica y informacion de salud en MedlinePlus Gobierno de México GobiernoUSA Guia facil para el votante Hipotecas de casas - Recursos en California La Jornada, periódico mexicano LatinoNet Recursos y Servicios en Humboldt Ley, leyes, y abogados / FindLaw en español Negocios: recursos para empezar, cerrar o proteger La Opinión, periódico de Los Angeles y California Salud @ Healthfinder Univisión Yahoo en español |
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Genealogy Resources American Memory Collection - National Digital Library California Death Records California Digital Newspaper Collection, 1849+ Historical newspaper articles from selected CA papers. California Information File II -- A searchable list of items available from the CA State Library. California Pioneer Project Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service Humboldt County Genealogical Research Resources National Archives Genealogy Page Records Project - Gateway to public records searching Social Security Death Index USGenWeb Project |
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Government, Tax Forms,
Statistics Ask a Government Librarian (Help from librarians, by chat or email) California Government CA Legislative Information Census Bureau Docuticker -- New reports and statistics from USA and worldwide USA.gov - Find US Government Agencies and Information FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Income Tax Forms (Federal) Income Tax Forms (State of California) Other California Taxes (California State Board of Equalization) Statistical Abstract of the USA THOMAS Legislative Information |
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Grants California Grants California Student Aid Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Federal Register Humboldt Area Foundation North Coast Small Business Development Center Western Foundation Center |
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Health & Medicine |
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Humboldt Community Links County of Humboldt Homepage Healthy Kids Humboldt low cost or no cost health insurance for kids History of Humboldt County from the Humboldt County Historical Society Humboldt Community Switchboard Search for non-profit agencies and services in Humboldt County. Humboldt County Code -- Local laws. Humboldt County Historical Society A resource for local and family historians, genealogists, and the public. Humboldt County Small Claims and Civil Advisory -- (Click "Self Help" at top of the Court page) classes and an attorney to help you to help yourself in small claims court, restraining orders, evictions, guardianship, and certain other legal matters. Help is free but limited. Humboldt Craigslist -- Classified Ads, Housing, Jobs, etc. Humboldt Economic Index (from Humboldt State University) Humboldt Literacy Project Humboldt Transit Authority - Schedules for local transit systems Humguide Dining, arts & entertainment, businesses online, etc. Kris Kelly Health Information Center - ask the nurse at the local medical library! LatinoNet Bilingual Services Resource Guide for Humboldt County Times-Standard (Eureka Newspaper) Times-Standard Index - for articles 1989 - 2005; maintained by Humboldt State University Library |
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Jobs/Careers
State and Local Job Listings from the County of Humboldt CALJOBS Career Resources - videos about different careers from Education Portal Craigslist Humboldt Jobs List Jobstar: California Job Search Guide Monster.com Occupational Outlook Handook Resume Writing - Please note that the Library also has resume software on our 2-hour word processing computers! If you are here in the library you may prefer to use that option. |
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Law California Courts Self-Help Center -- forms, information, legal help California Laws California Codes Eureka, California, Code of Ordinances FindLaw: Internet Legal Resources How to Choose a Lawyer Humboldt County Code Humboldt County Civil Advisory -- Find out about clinics and advice to help you help yourself in small claims court, judgement collection, restraining orders, and guardianship. Help is free but limited. I Can Legal this site wil help you fill out common legal forms. Martindale Hubbell -- find and compare lawyers Meta-Index for U.S. Legal Research Native American Legal Resources Nolo Press Legal |
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Maps / Geography /
Directions How Far Is It? as the crow flies Mapquest.com National Geographic Outline Maps for homework assignments World Factbook - Current information about countries of the world |
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Science |
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Telephone & Postal Directories Airlines: links and 800 numbers AnyWho Area Codes International Mail, how to address - Frank's Compulsive Guide to Postal Addresses. Internet 800 Search Which Phone Book? - California phone books figured out for you, by Santa Cruz Public Library. WhitePages.com Zip Code Directory |
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Voter Information (nonpartisan resources) California's Official Voter Information Guide Did you lose yours? Didn't receive a copy? Find the guide here. California Voter Registration – Online Register to vote at the California Secretary of State website. In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day. FactCheck.org A highly-regarded fact-checking resource. A nonpartisan, nonprofit advocate for voters that checks statements by major U.S. political players. "Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding." Humboldt County Elections Office This County office "strives to ensure that all eligible residents are able to exercise their right to vote... and to provide reliable information" about local elections, election rules, and election results. You can also check to see if you are correctly registered here. League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, offers information about local, state, and national issues on your ballot. This includes candidates, pros and cons on ballot initiatives (read or watch a video), the Easy Voter Guide and more high-quality resources for informed voting. Offers a full schedule of local candidate forums and local ballot information. PolitiFact.com Another highly-regarded fact-checking resource. Reporters and editors from the Tampa Bay Times fact-check statements by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups and rate them on a "Truth-O-Meter." SmartVoter (Humboldt) A quick LWV link to basic information: find your local polling place, generate a page that shows the candidates and measures that will be on your local ballot, get election results as available, and unbiased information about the issues. Voter's Edge A site for those who want a lot more information about any California ballot measure than offered in the voter guide. Offers an unbiased summary of the content of each ballot measure, plus information on who is funding it and by how much, who endorses each measure, and arguments for and against, including articles, editorials, and advertisements. |
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