CheckItOut@WrightLibrary from Wright Memorial Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4725&BlogID=143 <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small">Welcome to the Reference Department Blog. Visit often for information on programs and events, featured research tools, book lists, and Web resources. We encourage you, our patrons, to <a href="http://engagedpatrons.org/ContactUs.cfm?SiteID=4725">give feedback and share</a> your own favorite resources and books. Join us in creating a unique resource for the Wright Library Community. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Copyright 2013 Wright Memorial Public Library en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:05 CDT Explore Other Cultures http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4725&BlogID=143&BlogPostID=4491 CultureGrams provides cultural reports covering 25 categories such as land and climate, history, personal appearance, greetings, gestures, family, diet, holidays, economy, education, health, and events and trends. The World Edition includes 204 country-specific reports, with additional reports included in the Kids, States, and Provinces editions.  Perfect for students learning about other cultures and travelers preparing to visit a new country.

 

]]> Reference Staff Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:30:46 GMT Maps Online http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4725&BlogID=143&BlogPostID=4389 Most people know that you can find maps online and many use services like Google Maps, Mapquest, or Yahoo Maps to find places and directions.  Read this article to find out what other features these services offer. 

BuckeyeTraffic.org has a terrific map of Ohio which lets you see road and traffic conditions. 

There are also general maps (and some more specific maps) available from a variety of sites.  Many are in formats that you can print out, which can be perfect for students doing country reports.

Mapping services like National Map Viewer from USGS, Map Maker from NationalAtlas.gov, and Tiger Map Service from the U.S Census Bureau let you customize maps.  The Census Bureau also makes both Reference maps ]]> Reference Staff Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:47:04 GMT