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The pages through this portal are collections of sources, both online and in print, designed to provide quick answers to a wide variety of questions. What you can find on each page is described below in a few short words.
- Biography
- Information on notable people, ranging from professionals and scholars to Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.
- Book Reviews
- Reviews of books and other materials, useful for finding the best sources on a given topic.
- College Materials
- Information on colleges and universities and the college selection process.
- Dictionaries etc.
- Definitions of words, ranging from general usage to very specialized vocabulary.
- Directories
- Obtaining contact information of individuals and corporations.
- Employment
- Resources to take you from researching careers to finding jobs and applying for them.
- Encyclopedias
- Extended articles by subject specialists on various topics. Encyclopedias can be global in scope or highly specialized.
- ESL and TOEFL Resources
- Resources for learning English as a second language and preparing for the TOEFL test.
- Genealogy
- Tips for researching family history and where to go for information.
- Grants
- Tips for locating funding opportunities and applying for grants.
- Journal Tables of Contents
- Links to publisher sites to receive alerts for newly published articles.
- Libraries
- Links to other library sites and online catalogs, including local libraries and libraries around the world.
- Louisiana
- An assortment of information on Louisiana, including statistics and maps.
- Position Papers Resources
- Resources for argument papers and debates on current issues.
- Quotations
- Quotations from a variety of sources such as literature and historical speeches.
- Search Engines
- Explores search options beyond Google, such as subject-specific Web portals and Deep Web searching.
- Standardized Tests
- Preparation materials for standardized tests, including the GED, GRE, MCAT, and LSAT.
- Style Guides
- Guidelines of the major style manuals (Chicago/Turabian, MLA, and APA) and general tips for writing.
- Translators
- Multi-lingual dictionaries for translating to/from English.
- Weather
- Information on weather with a focus on Louisiana, particularly the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metropolitan areas.
Last updated by Mark Zelesky, March 2009
