Internet Research

EBSCOhost
Full-text magazine database, contents includes information on business, health, multi-cultural issues, politics, history, geography and science
Not accessible off campus without password, see librarian

Facts.com
News, current and historical events
Not accessible off campus without password, see librarian

Infoweb
Search the archives of USA Today, the Des Moines Register, the Chicago Tribune, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the Christian Science Monitor
Not accessible off campus without a password (see librarian)

netLibrary
Electronic book collection

ProQuest 5000
Multidisciplinary full text database. Subjects covered include: business and economics, literature, geography, environmental studies, consumer education and protection and general interest periodicals.

Students will need to see a librarian for a user name and password if off campus.

State Library of Iowa
Access State Library resources including Iowa library catalogs, Patents Library, Law Library, state and federal documents, and the State Data Center

GENERAL RESOURCES:
Search engines and web directories
Reference resources, including encyclopedias and information databases
Periodicals online

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS:
Business
Careers
Realtime/Court Reporting
Finance/Investing
Geography/Travel
Government
Local
Medical/Health
News/Current Events

SEARCH ENGINES AND WEB DIRECTORIES
About
Information compiled by experts

Ask Jeeves
Enter queries in natural English; useful tool for beginners

Business.com
Search engine for business information

Dogpile
Searches multiple search engines

Google
Finds the most relevant results

Librarian's Index to the Internet
Information is reviewed by librarians before being included

Open Directory Project
Sites are reviewed by experts before being included

Vivisimo
Searches multiple search engines, results organized into categories

REFERENCE RESOURCES
Bartleby
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations as well as a collection of classic poetry, fiction, and non-fiction

Biography.com
Search over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present.

Britannica Online
Complete multimedia encyclopedia
Not accessible off campus

Business.com
Search engine for business information

Dictionary.com
Online dictionary and thesaurus

Citationmachine.net
Helps writers create bibliographies

Facts.com
News, current and historical events
Not accessible off campus without password, see librarian

How Stuff Works
Learn how stuff works

Information Please
Almanacs, dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas

Library Spot
Reference resources providing links to: acronyms, almanacs, biographies, business, calendars, current events, legal information, quotations, statistics, and more

Medical Dictionary Directory
List of medical dictionaries and glossaries

netLibrary
Electronic book collection
Not accessible off campus without password, see librarian

Nolo
Self-help legal information

Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
Presents a concise guide to styles of writing

Public Library of Des Moines Databases
Statistics and facts, health information, magazine articles, biographies, business and residential directories
Not accessible without PLDM library card

State Library of Iowa
Access State Library resources including Iowa library catalogs, Patents Library, Law Library, state and federal documents, and the State Data Center

WWW Virtual Library
Virtual library collection of information on a variety of subjects, including general reference, economics, finance, marketing, computing, law, and political science.

PERIODICALS ONLINE
BPubs
Business publications search engine with links to free full-text articles

FindArticles.com
Collection of articles on a variety of topics from over 300 magazines and journals

Metagrid
Directory of online magazines and newspapers

Newspaper Links
Links to national and regional newspapers

BUSINESS RESOURCES
Annual Report Gallery
Collection of annual reports online

BPubs
Business publications search engine with links to free full-text articles

Hoover's Online
Profiles of 10,000 companies, fees required for some information

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Search 155,000 companies; free registration required

WWW Virtual Library
Virtual library collection of information on a variety of subjects, including general reference, economics, finance, marketing, computing, law, and political science.

CAREER RESOURCES
Best Jobs USA
Ranking of cities according to the "Best Places to Live and Work"

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics and information about careers, the economy, and employment

BLS Career Guide to Industries
Learn about a variety of career industries

Des Moines Register Classified Ads
Local job listings

JobStar
Resume advice, career guides, and salary information.

Nation Job - Des Moines
Local job listings

Occupational Outlook Handbook
In-depth career information

O*Net
In-depth career information

Salary.com
Salary information for a variety of careers

Smart Career Move
Iowa job listings

REALTIME/COURT REPORTING
Best Future: Careers in Court Reporting and Broadcast Captioning
Facts, statistics, and FAQ about court reporting as a career

Best Future: Court Reporting Today
Court reporting history, technology, career options, career requirements, income information, training and certification information, and interesting facts

Closed Captioning FAQ
Federal Communications Commission closed captioning facts

Iowa Court Reporters Association
List of members, calendar of events and convention information

Machine Shorthand Info Site
Associations and organizations, agencies and companies, vendors and a student support center

National Court Reporters Association
Court reporting news, Journal of Court Reporting online, information about captioning, CART, and CLVS, legislative information, discussion forum, and more

FINANCE/INVESTING RESOURCES
Bloomberg
Financial news

CNN/Money
Financial news

Corporate Financials Online
Financial news

SmartMoney University
Personal finance and investing advice

WWW Virtual Library
Virtual library collection of information on a variety of subjects, including general reference, economics, finance, marketing, computing, law, and political science.

GEOGRAPHY/TRAVEL RESOURCES
50 States
Detailed information about each state in the U.S.

Best Jobs USA
Ranking of cities according to the "Best Places to Live and Work"

Best Places
City profiles, cost of living and salary calculators, school statistics, crime reports, and climate profiles.

Fodor's
World travel guide

Frommer's
World travel guide

Homefair City Reports
Compare profiles for U.S. cities on numerous dimensions.

Mapquest
Maps, driving directions, and city guides

U.S. Census Bureau
Find information from the 2000 census on the national, state, county and city level, including information about population, employment, education, poverty and other demographic statistics.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics and information about careers, the economy, and employment

City of Des Moines
Local government information

Code of Iowa
State laws searchable by keyword

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Information for consumers about the safety of products.

Contacting the Congress
Contact information for the members of the U.S. Congress

FAFSA Online
Free application for federal student aid

Fed Stats
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies

Firstgov
Gateway to the U.S. government

Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax forms

Iowa Department of Revenue
State tax forms

National Institutes of Health
Directory of government health agency websites

State of Iowa
State government information

Students.gov
Gateway to the U.S. government, geared to students

Thomas
Legislative information for the federal government

LOCAL RESOURCES
Business Record
Local business news

Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Local accommodations, attractions, events, and restaurants

Des Moines Airport
Airport and flight information

Des Moines Better Business Bureau
File a complaint about a business or check on a business

Des Moines Metro Transit Authority
Fares and schedules for public transportation in Des Moines

Des Moines Register
Local and national news

Public Library of Des Moines
Website for the library system of Des Moines

Road and Travel Conditions
Road and travel reports from the Department of Transportation

Weather
Local weather and forecast

Yellow pages
Local yellow page listings

MEDICAL/HEALTH RESOURCES
Des Moines University
A short course in medical terminology

Health Info Iowa
Directory of general health resources and Iowa health services, how to evaluate online health information

Health Web
Directory of health information on the web

Healthfinder
Gateway to reliable health information developed by the U.S. government

MayoClinic.com
Diseases and conditions, drug information, well-being, first-aid and self-care

Medem
Medical library established by national medical societies

Medical Dictionary Directory
List of medical dictionaries and glossaries

Medline Plus
Medical encyclopedia and disease reference

National Institutes of Health
Directory of government health agency websites