SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Local News Sources
Wherever you get your local news, you can also find it online.
Newspapers Online (Print versions of the newspapers below are available at the Library.)
Radio Stations Online
Television Stations Online
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
Antiques and Collectibles
Antiques Reference
This resource for valuing antiques, collectibles, and fine art includes photos and pricing information for thousands of antiques and collectibles. Data is provided from fifty leading regional auction houses located throughout the United States, plus other selected specialist auctions. Your library card number (all fourteen digits) is required to access this database.)
eBay is a great site for buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Searching the listings can give an idea of the value of certain pieces.
Other links of interest:
The library has numerous print resources for antiques and collectibles news and valuing. Check our catalog.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
New and Used Car Price Guides
Whether you are looking for a new or used vehicle, these pricing guides can give you an idea what you should pay. The guides can be searched by make and model or by the type of vehicle (sedan, SUV, compact). The library also has numerous print buying guides. Stop by the Reference Desk to see them.
Autotropolis.com - Better for new car research with its lifestyle-oriented Vehicle Selector Aid, this site also has used car listings.
ConsumerGuide Automotive - from HowStuffWorks.com
Edmonds.com
IntelliChoice - This site evaluates the cost of ownership for new cars.
Kelly Blue Book
NADA Guides: Vehicle Pricing and Information - This site also includes guides on motorcycles, boats and recreation vehicles. Gasoline can be a major expense these days. To discover which cars get the best mileage, visit the EPA's Fuel Economy site.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Product Reviews
When considering a major purchase, or even a minor one, there are so many products to choose from that it is hard to find the one that is just right. Below are several Web sites that provide reviews on a range of products from cameras and computers to furnaces and tires.
ConsumerSearch®
A librarian favorite, this Web site begins by gathering product reviews, analyzing those reviews, then using them to rate products.
Consumer Reports
Much of this Web site is designed for subscribers only, but it still provides excellent tips for buying different products. Copies of articles from the magazine can be found through InfoTrac's General Reference Center, a library resource. Using the Subject Guide Search, enter your product name in the Find field and Consumer Reports in the publication title field. There is a three month delay for full text articles, so if you need to see the most recent issues, stop by the Reference Desk at the Library.
Consumer Guide®
By How Stuff Works, this site is another which offers reviews by experts, although not all products have this level of review. Another nice feature are the buying guides.
Epinions.com
Consumers write the reviews on this site.
CNET Reviews
For reviews on technology products (cameras, laptops, cell phones, televisions) try CNET.com.
Sound & Vision Magazine
This site specializes in reviews and consumer information on home entertainment products. They offer buying tips, a resource center, information on specific products, and helpful articles.
Let us know which product review sites you like best by leaving a comment.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Federal Government
www.USA.gov
The U.S. government's official Web portal, this site offers a variety of ways to navigate through the multitude of government sites. Although links to state, local, and tribal government sites are provided, the primary focus is the federal government. An A to Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies is available.
Executive Branch White House
This site not only provides the history of the White House along with virtual tours, but also offers information on the Executive Branch. Included are policy issues, news, speeches, and "Ask the White House" forums.
Cabinet Level Departments
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of the Interior
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Department of the Treasury
Department of Veterans Affairs
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
This site provides information on the Supreme Court including its history, biographies of current members, a list of previous members, the current docket, recent decisions, and rules of the Court.
The Federal Judiciary
The Web site for U.S. courts has information on the judicial branch, federal practice and procedure rules, links to federal court Web sites, and more.
Federal Judicial Center
The education and research agency for the federal courts, the Federal Judicial Center Web site includes biographies of federal judges, histories of courts, and landmark judici
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
State Government
State of Ohio Government Web Site Executive Branch
Governor -Ted Strickland
Attorney General - Marc Dann
Auditor of State - Mary Taylor
Secretary of State - Jennifer Brunner
Treasurer - Richard Cordray
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court of Ohio - Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer Justices Paul E. Pfeifer, Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Maureen O'Connor, Terrence O'Donnell, Judith Ann Lanzinger, Robert A. Cupp
Ohio Courts
Legislative Branch
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Each of these sites offer ways to locate your state representative and senator and their contact information.
Follow what is happening in Ohio Government with:
Ohio Capitol Connection (You will need your library card number to access this Web site.)
Statehouse News Bureau
The Ohio Channel
Other Ohio government web sites of interest:
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Ohio
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Local Government
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Other Local Libraries
Although the Wright Public Library is not affiliated with any other libraries, we often work with them to ensure that our patrons receive the materials and information they need.
Public Libraries
Locate other Ohio public libraries using Find an Ohio Public Library from OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network).
University and College Libraries
Other Ohio college and university libraries can be searched through Ohiolink.
When looking for items Wright Library does not own, you can try the online catalogs of these other local libraries, or for a wider search and to have your items delivered to Wright Library for you to pick up, use Ohio Libraries Share MORE, a statewide resource sharing service supported by the State Library of Ohio.
As always, the Reference Staff can help you locate any item. Just ask.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
About This Blog
Welcome to the Wright Library Reference Department blog. We have created this resource to share information and resources with our patrons. Information on programs and events we are sponsoring, featured research tools, book lists, and useful Web resources will be posted here. Because we are using a blog format, you, our patrons, will be able to give us immediate feedback and share your own favorite resources and books. Together we can create a unique and valuable resource for the Wright Library Community.
To find information and resources on the blog you can:
- Use the search box. Enter keywords for your the topic.
- View entries by clicking on the titles listed under Recent Posts.
- Select a Category to view all the entries related to that topic.
- Older entries can be browsed under Archive.
All the links provided in this blog are also available on our del.icio.us page.
To contribute, click Add a Comment and use the text editing box at the bottom of the blog post to enter your message. There are a few things you should know before you comment. - The blog is on the Internet and comments that you post here will also be on the Internet and potentially viewable by anyone using the Internet.
- Wright Memorial Public Library is not responsible for the content of comments. Participants are responsible for the content of their comments.
- Please, be respectful with your comments. Comments using obscene or hateful language will be removed.
- Solicitations and advertisements will be removed.
- All comments are subject to review by the Wright Memorial Public Library.
We look forward to your contributions as this community resource grows.
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