Subscription Databases and E-books

• AtoZdatabases
  Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, and finding friends and relatives, this database makes available business and residential information. For the business module search by location, business type, company and executive name, ownership and more. For the residential module search by location, name, phone number and more. Updated bimonthly.
• Federal Grants and Loans Directory
  An invaluable tool for law enforcement agencies, universities, colleges, libraries, municipalities, non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals alike, The American Grants and Loans database provides information on subsidies, grants, loans, joint ventures, or any funding program offered by the United States government or private corporations. Each entry includes contact information, a description of each grant, loan or program, and links to relevant websites.
• Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media
  Guide to publications and broadcasting stations including newspapers, magazines, journals, radio stations, television stations, and cable systems.
• Rich's Business Directory - Northern California High-Tech Guide
  This database from Rich's Business Directory includes all high-tech companies and contacts based in Northern California, including the Silicon Valley area. Companies: 10,734 Contacts: 44,277.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• Karen's Reference Notebook - Directories: Telephone Directories
  Provides annotated links to a variety of residential and business directories, including toll-free directories, international directories, and area code information.
  
• Country Calling Codes
  An interactive resource to find international dialing code or time zone for any country.
  
• All Area Codes
  This site was designed to allow easy look up of area codes of all the states, cities, and other areas serviced under the North American Numbering Plan.
  
• Infobel
  A worldwide phone directory of international residence and business listings. Offered in multiple languages.
  
• AT&T AnyWho
  A web-based international directory to consumers and businesses with flexible searching options.
  
• FindLinks
  Phone numbers for persons or businesses nationwide. Narrow your search by city and state or subject heading. Reverse lookup and email addresses are available.
  
• Switchboard
  Phone numbers for persons or businesses. Searches can be made nationwide with just a name, or can be narrowed by city and state. Reverse lookup and email addresses are available.agencies.
  
• Internet 800
  This site lists 800 and 888 numbers regardless of long-distance carrier, and is searchable by product, service, and company name.
  
• Gethuman
  This site features customer service reviews, tips and information to get contact help and receive better service, as well as a large database of company phone numbers that reach human customer service reps.
  
• Non-911 Emergency and Non-emergency Numbers for Santa Clara County Communities