50states.com
Extensive information on all 50 states, from statistics to public records and much more.
Answers.com
An organized and detailed summary of many topics including people, places, dictionary terms, finance, technology, science, nutrition, health, literature, sports, entertainment, and more.
Bartleby
Unlimited access to literature, reference, verse and quotations.
DeskRef: Sources for quick answers
A quick way to find resources on the internet that answer reference questions frequently asked by patrons.
Encyclopedia Mythica
An encyclopedia of mythology, folklore and legend.
FirstGov.gov
The official web portal to government information. Renew a driver's license, get a passport, find the cheapest gas prices, apply for government jobs, and much more. Also available in Spanish at
Espanol.gov
Handbook of Texas Online
Multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin.
High School Ace
A longtime favorite of high school students, this site offers daily news, homework help, study guides, reference tools, foreign language practice, information on teen health issues, college prep and more.
HistoryWorld
An ever expanding history resource.
Internet Public Library
The first public library of and for the internet community. Sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Information.
Library Spot
Free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.
Making of America
A digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, science and technology.
MapMachine
National Geographic's site for many kinds of maps, including road, topographical, population, political, satellite, ecoregions, historical, and even Mars.
The Merck Medical Manual
A souce for complete and comprehensive medical information.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
An extensive map collection from the University of Texas libraries.
Presidents of the United States
Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.
RefDesk
Extensive collection of reference tools, plus fast facts, trivia and more.
State of Texas Online
Serves as the official source of Texas government electronic resources, both at the state and local levels, and as an index of Texas governmental or taxing authority web sites and services.
