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Art

• Artcyclopedia: the Fine Art Search Engine : An index to online exhibits and information on museum-quality artists, searchable by artist name, movement, medium, subject, and nationality. Includes links to museums, images, and other online resources.

• Voice of the Shuttle: Art : From the University of California, Santa Barbara, this searchable directory includes general art resources, museums, galleries, auctions, artists and works.

• Artnet : A comprehensive site with links to artists, galleries, and events. The research library has articles from the Grove Dictionary of Art covering artists, materials and techniques, and styles and movements.

• Art History Resources On the Web : Organized by time period, this site provides information on the history of art as well as museums and research resources.
  
  
• eHow-Crafts : Contains step-by-step instructions for crafts such as knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, pottery, and jewelry making.
  
  
• Virtual Library Museums Pages : A worldwide directory of museums that can be searched by name, type, or location.
  
  
• Museums and the Online Archive of California (MOAC) : Provides browsable and searchable access to digital images from collections held by archives, museums, and libraries throughout California.
  
  
• Local Art Museums : Links to selected Bay Area art museums.
  
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Business

• Stanford Graduate School of Business (Selected Business Web Sites) : This comprehensive database provides links to Internet resources to help with business research. There are subject categories such as accounting and taxes, corporations, finance and investments, management, and marketing.
  
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook, Business : A Santa Clara County librarian selects the best sites for company information, international business, stocks, and more.
  
  
• Business.gov : The official business link to the U.S. Government. This site has a wealth of information clearly organized - a great starting place.
  
  
• California Business Portal : From the Secretary of State, a portal for California business information, including a California Business Search for corporations and Limited Partnerships/Limited Liability Companies.
  
  
• Small Business Resources: We Mean Business : A selection of resource including free workshops, materials and websites on starting and maintaining a successful small business. From Santa Clara County Library.
  
  
• Stock and Mutual Fund Information : A variety of web sites compiled by a Santa Clara County librarian. The Big Charts Historical Quotes gives stock prices by day back to 1985.
  
  
• Chamber of Commerce Directory : Find chambers of commerce worldwide by region, country, state, province, city, and chamber name.
  

• Company Information : A selection of sites including Hoover's and Sweets for company research compiled by a Santa Clara County librarian.
  
  
• Researching Companies on the Internet : A tutorial.
  

• GlobalEDGE : Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research produces this list of links to worldwide business information. Includes country profiles, statistical and governmental resources, company directories, and business newspapers and periodicals.
  
  
• Export.gov (U.S. Government Export Portal) : This site presents export related assistance and market information offered by the federal government.
  
  
• OANDA, The Currency Site : Foreign exchange news, conversion rates, and table of exchange.
  

• Silicon Valley.Com (San Jose Mercury News) : Provides current technology news and also publishes SV150, a database of the largest local, publicly traded companies.
  
  
• The Chronicle 200 : The San Francisco Chronicle's searchable database of the top 200 publicly owned companies in the Bay Area.
  
  
• Business Journal: Serving San Jose and Silicon Valley : This online version of the local business publication by American City Business Journals Inc., provides in-depth coverage of the latest regional business news and industry trends.
  
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Community

• 2-1-1 Santa Clara : Untied Way Silicon Valley provides this website and telephone service to connect people to free, non-emergency community, health, and disaster information.
  
  
• Santa Clara City Information Network Database : An excellent source of information on local organizations and clubs. Although the database is designed for the city of Santa Clara, many of the organizations are county-wide in scope.
  
  
• Community Information Program : From the Peninsula Library System, this database includes information on clubs and organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
  
  
• HelpSCC: Information and Referral Database for Santa Clara County : A searchable database of health and human service providers.
  
  
• Phoenix Data Center : An index of free and low income services offered in Santa Clara County.
  
  
• Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley : Find volunteer opportunities, recruit volunteers, and information on voluntarism.
  
  
• VolunteerMatch : This nonprofit service helps individuals find places to volunteer and helps nonprofits recruit volunteers.
  
  
• Silicon Valley Funders Directory : From CompassPoint, a searchable database of funders of local nonprofit organizations. Also provides links to other CompassPoint services.
  
  
• Earth 911 : Offers resources on environmental services, events, and information, and a zip code search for community-specific information including local recycling centers and more.
  
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Computers

• Learning and Technology Services Online : From the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, this site offers guides to a variety of software and computing applications including Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Electronic Services Computer Training : Printable handouts on computer basics, Microsoft applications, Internet, email and other topics, provided by the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
  
  
• Mouse Exercises : Simple exercises to help you get acquainted with using a computer mouse.
  
  
• Mouserobics : Exercises on how to use a computer mouse from the Central Kansas Library System.
  
  
• Peter's Online Typing Course : An interactive typing tutorial with lessons and exercises.
  
  
• Search Engine Guides : Some choices to help you better utilize a variety of search engines.
  
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Consumers

• Consumer.gov : Links to federal consumer information covering categories such as food, health, product safety, money, transportation, and identity theft.
  
  
• Consumer Action : Supported by a national non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization, this website offers a variety of resources including a searchable consumer services guide, tools for resolving consumer complaints, non-legal advice hotline and educational publications. Multilingual materials and services are featured.
  
  
• Consumer World : A comprehensive database of over 2000 useful consumer resources on the Web. This site offers information concerning consumer banking, credit card and mortgage rates, Standard & Poor's and others' Insurance Company Ratings, hospital ratings, consumer agencies, and both Kelley and Edmund car price guides.
  
  
• Consumer Product Reviews : A selection of sites giving product reviews and ratings.
  
  
• Vehicle Purchasing Information : This link provides information on a number of issues related to vehicle purchasing and leasing, including crash test data, car prices, and several buyer's guides.
  
  
• Better Business Bureau : Provides the latest news and alerts, business reports, find a local BBB on file or file a complaint online. In addition they have Charity Reports called the Philanthropic Advisory Service (PAS).
  
  
• Non-Profit and Charity Information : A list of sites evaluating charitable and non-profit organizations compiled by a Santa Clara County librarian.
  
  
• Consumers - California Attorney General : Information on how to file complaints against businesses, government agencies and officials, corporations, law enforcement officers, and how to deal with discrimination-related problems. Also includes an on-line complaint form.
  
  
• California Contractors : Information from the Contractors State License Board about contractor licensing, hiring contractors, the construction process, filing construction complaints, and other matters relating to construction.
  
  
• Identity Theft : This website of the Federal Trade Commission provides information on the crime of identity theft and steps to take to minimize risk and damage if a problem occurs. Information is available in English and Spanish.
  
  
• FTC Consumer Education : Find advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs as well as tips on other consumer topics in this section of the Federal Trade Commission's website. Also offers a link to AnnualCreditReport.com, the only authorized online source for requesting a free credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies. Information is available in English and Spanish.
  
  
• Energy Efficiency : A consumer's guide to energy efficiency and renewable energy from the U.S. Department of Energy. Explore options for saving energy and using renewable energy at home, at work, and while driving.
  
  
• Santa Clara County Assessor's Office : Provides the assessed values of property in Santa Clara County by address or parcel number.
  
  
• ForeclosureInfoCA.org : Provides information on foreclosures in California available in English and Spanish. Project of the Public Interest Clearinghouse, and the State Bar of California.
  
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Disability

• DisabilityInfo.gov : Provides information on federal resources and programs for Americans with disabilities, their families, and employers. Includes a link to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website which gives design standards, an information line, technical assistance, and a guide to disability rights.
  
  
• Disability Resources Monthly : This site organizes information on independent living. It includes a guide to disability resources on the Web called DRM WebWatcher and links to regional agencies and organizations, including California - DRM Regional Resources Directory.
  
  
• Family Village : From the University of Wisconsin, this well organized directory integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
  
  
• California Department of Rehabilitation : This department provides services and advocacy for the employment, independent living, and equality for persons with disabilities.
  
  
• Blind Readers Page : An annotated guide to resources in alternative formats (e.g., braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts) for people with print disabilities such as the visually impaired and those with dyslexia.
  
  
• Abledata : Provides information on assistive technology and disabilities in general, including products and consumer reviews.
  
  
• Access Northern California : Accessible travel information organized geographically and by categories, including lodging, transportation, museums, performing arts, parks, and sports.
  
  
• Coping With Sight Loss in Northern California : From Prevent Blindness, Northern California, an index to local organizations and services to help people with vision loss or blindness.
  
  
• Special Libraries : Links to special library services for the disabled including talking books, braille materials, and playback equipment.
  
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Education

• The Internet Public Library: Education
  This directory of online educational resources includes K-12 education, higher education, adult education, and more.
  
  
• Students.gov
  Led by the U.S. Department of Education with collaboration between federal agencies and the education community, this site is a student-centered information portal of federal services and information on education, careers, government, and more.
  
  
• California Department of Education
  Provides a wealth of information on education issues in California. Includes links to the Academic Performance Index (API) (reports, guides and information on the accountability program measuring the academic performance and growth of schools), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results (program information and measurements on how well students are learning basic academic skills), and Content Standards (descriptions of the the knowledge, skills, and concepts that students should acquire in each grade level).
  
  
• Santa Clara County Office of Education
  Includes current news and facts about education related issues, resources for educators, school district resources for families, a public school directory, public education job opportunities, and more.
  
  
• Ed-Data
  Offers clear and comprehensive fiscal, demographic and performance information on California's K-12 public schools.
  
  
• Private School Universe Survey
  Locate private schools throughout the United States with this database from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.
  
  
• Online Guide to Bay Area Private Schools
  A comprehensive guide to private K-12 schools in the San Francisco Bay Area containing school lists by county, links to private and parochial schools and information on private school education in the Bay Area.
  
  
• Home School Association of California
  A statewide non-profit organization that offers information and support to anyone with an interest in homeschooling.
  
  
• College Guides and Rankings
  A list of web sites including college, university, and graduate school guides and rankings selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian.
  
  
• CollegeWeekLive
  Virtual College Fair where students can search colleges and visit with college admissions experts online.
  
  
• Financial Aid
  A list of web sites on student aid and scholarships selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian.
  
  
• CollegeBoard
  Includes College Board test dates, online registration for the SAT and online SAT scores. Find information on taking the GED.
  
  
• WorldWideLearn
  A list of online sources and electronic learning resources, including degree programs, tutorials, workshops, training opportunities, and professional continuing education.
  
  
• Vocational Schools Database
  A database of private postsecondary vocational schools in the United States organized first by state then by training occupation.
  
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Elections

• Registrar of Voters, County of Santa Clara : Includes information on local elections, voter registration, and absentee voting.
  Candidates and measures
  Check your voter registration status in the Santa Clara County
  Do you need to re-register or just update your registration?
  Find your representatives
  Permanent absentee voting
  Voter registration form
  Voting by mail
  Voting early
  
  
• Project Vote Smart : A national non-profit voluntary effort tracking and providing information; such as voting records, issue positions, campaign finances, and voter registration.
  
  
• Smart Voter : From the League of Women Voters of California, this site presents customized, non-partisan information on local and state ballot measures, candidate links, voter registration materials, past election results, and your personal ballot and polling location.
  
  
• Easy Voter Guide : From the League of Women Voters of California, this site presents nonpartisan information on local propositions, candidates, educational materials, voter registration information in different languages, and a printable guide.
  
  
• California Elections - 2008, System Reference Center : A directory of links on the issues, news, research, voter's guides, and information for programming, ordering handouts and tent cards.
  
  
• Annenberg Political Fact Check : This nonpartisan nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major US political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
  
  
• Open Secrets : From the Center for Responsive Politics, this non-partisan, non-profit research group tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
  
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Entertainment

Movies

• All-Movie Guide
  
  
• Internet Movie Database
  
  
• Rotten Tomatoes
  
  
• Movie Review Query Engine : Contains links to hundreds of film reviews from newspapers, magazines, and other online sources. Searchable by film title, and browsable by lists of festivals, recent releases and selection of the American Film Institute.
  
  Television
  
• TVGuide : This site offers daily TV highlights, current TV listings searchable by zip code and type of service, and brief articles on news and personalities.
  
• Zap2it - TV Listings Guide : Source for current shows on TV with news, listings, and channel information.
  
  
  Theater
  
• Internet Broadway Database : Historical and current production information for New York Theater.
  
  
• Playbill On-Line : Includes United States and London theater listings, industry and celebrity news, seating charts, and links to other theater sites.
  
  
• Theatre Bay Area : Information on local productions.
  
  
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• Gamespot : A computer and video gaming website that provides features such as news, reviews, previews, screen shots, movies, message boards and game guides.
  
  
• Festivals : Searchable database of festivals and events worldwide.
  
  
• Local Recreation and Entertainment : Links to events, festivals, and local attractions selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian.
  
  
• Artsopolis : Online resource for arts and cultural information for Silicon Valley from the Arts Council Silicon Valley.
  
  
• BayArea.com : Features local information from the San Jose Mercury News on entertainment and dining.
  
  
• Metroactive : From Metro Publishing, arts and entertainment information for the San Francisco Bay area.
  
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Genealogy

• Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
  Over 50,100 links that have been categorized and cross-referenced in over 120 categories.  Includes the Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb, and World Connect Project. This is a great place to begin your genealogy search.
  
  
• WorldGenWeb Project
  Volunteer genealogical organization dedicated to the free access of genealogical information by anyone in the world. The project is divided into 15 world regions; then individual countries are divided by provinces, states, or counties.  This includes USGenWeb Project, California USGenWeb Project, and Santa Clara County GenWeb Project.
  
  
• FamilySearch
  The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints has put its extensive family history database online. There is access to the Ancestral File, the International Genealogical Index, and the Family History Catalog. Visit this site to find and share family history information.
  
  
• Vital Records Information - United States
  This site contains information about where to write for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from each state, territory, and county of the United States.
  
  Local Genealogy Libraries
  
  
• Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society
  Includes information about the society and a surname index to their files on early settlers of Santa Clara County.
  
  
• Santa Clara Family History Center
  Operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as a branch of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  
  
• California Room Database
  Index to historical information on San Jose, Santa Clara County, and California located in the San Jose Public Library’s California Room.
  
  
• Sutro Library
  Branch of the California State Library with a large genealogy and family history resource collection. Its catalog is included in the California State Library Catalog
  
  
• National Archives & Records Administration (Pacific Region)
  Provides historical government records and resources.

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Green Living

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(Pacific Southwest Region 9) : Environmental public resource including air, water, soil, and industrial studies for the Pacific Southwest Region. The national EPA site (http://www.epa.gov/) also includes Climate Change, Where you Live-Community Profiles, and Envirofacts.

• Living Green : Californians Against Waste present information about conserving resources, preventing pollution, and protecting the environment through waste reduction recycling policies and programs.

• Center for the Development of Recycling : The official recycling and reuse source for Santa Clara County.

• Santa Clara Valley Water District : Providing wholesale water supply and flood management to the county. Includes reference on water resources, conservation, and water quality reports.

• H2OUSE : Investigate your water saving opportunities in each area of your home.

• Spare the Air : From the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, this site notifies residents when the air quality is forecast to be unhealthy and includes five day forecasts, smog reduction programs, and ozone information.

• Household Products Database : Presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site has health and safety information on household products. Learn about what's in household products, potential health effects, and safety and handling.

• Green Living Resources : Additional Green Living E-Resource sites selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian.
  
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Government

• GovSpot : A user-friendly, topical portal to government information.
  
  International
  
• The World Factbook : From the Central Intelligence Agency, maps and information on countries around the world. Also from the CIA, World Leaders provides a listing of heads of state and cabinet members of foreign governments.
  
  
• Country Information : Selected by a Santa Clara County librarian, sites providing country information.
  
  
• Political Resources on the Net : International directory of links to political parties, organizations, governments, and media.
  
  
• Embassy World : Worldwide directory of embassies, consulates, and U.N. missions.
  
  
• United Nations : Information on the U.N. and its international agencies.
  
  
  Federal
  
• USAGov : The official portal to government information and services, including a link to GovBenefits a guide to available federal, state, and local benefits and assistance programs.
  
  
• GPO Access : The Government Printing Office offers this site for accessing many online federal databases such as the Core Documents of U.S. Democracy (major documents of the United States from 1776 to the present) and the United States Government Manual (information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches).
  
  
• Forms.gov : Provides forms for the 500 government services mostly used by the public.
  
  
• United States Copyright Office : Information, publications, records, forms, and related information regarding copyrights.
  
  
• United States Postal Service : Offers zip-code look-up, stamps online, rate calculator, change of address, and other postal services and information.
  
  
  State
  
• State and Local Governments on the Net : Provides quick access to the home pages of each state. This site also links to national, multi-state, and other organizations related to state government.
  
  
• State of California : Information on California, including history, travel, business, government, legislature, and state agencies.
  
  
• Department of Motor Vehicles : This site presents information on vehicle registration, driver licenses, identification cards, and publications including the California Driver Handbook.
  
  
• Unclaimed Property Information : The California State Controller's Office provides access the searchable database of the California Unclaimed Property Bulletin Board. It also has information on related laws, publications, and forms.
  
  Local
  
• Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) : The home page of this regional planning agency owned and operated by the cities and counties of the San Francisco Bay Area includes information on demographics, economy, current issues, the environment, and earthquakes.
  
  
• County of Santa Clara : A searchable home page on Santa Clara County government including the County Executive's office, the Board of Supervisors, and various county agencies.
  
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Health

• eHealthcare Bot : Search Engine for Healthcare Resources Gateway to health information on the web.
  
  
• OmniMedicalSeach.com : A portal to internet resources for medical information.
  
  
• CAPHIS – Web Sites You Can Trust : The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the American Library Association presents their top 100 list of health sites.
  
  
• MedlinePlus : Provides consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health as well as other health related sites. It includes health news, drug information, a medical encyclopedia and access to medical journal articles.
  
  
• Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources : University of Iowa provides this comprehensive list of lists with links to frequently used sites in different subject areas.
  
  
• NOAH: New York Online Access to Health : This searchable directory provides access to consumer health topics and includes definitions, care and treatment, and links to information resources.
  
  
• Health Information : Compiled by a Santa Clara County reference librarian, this site includes information about prescription drugs, health professionals, nutrition, mental health, and other health topics.
  
  
• MayoClinic.com : Presents comprehensive health and medical information including sections on Diseases and Conditions A-Z, and Q&A with Mayo specialists.
  
  
• Family Doctor.org : The American Academy of Family Physicians presents health and medical information for the whole family.
  
  
• Healthfinder : From the U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, an easy to use gateway to information and web resources on health topics. Includes information in Spanish.
  
  
• Merck Manuals : Online access to the authoritative Merck collection of healthcare manuals. They include the Merck Manual Home Edition (medical reference), Manual of Health and Aging, Manual of Geriatrics, Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, and Veterinary Manual.
  
  
• PubMed : Search for citations and full-text journal articles.
  
  
• Lab Tests Online : Information on clinical lab tests that are part of routine care, as well as diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases. This site is from the professional societies representing the lab community.
  
• California Nursing Home Search : This site provides comparative information about the quality of California's nursing homes. The California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform operate a similar website.
  
  
• Santa Clara County Hospitals : Links to local hospitals.
  
  Santa Clara County Health Libraries (open to the public)
• Community Health Library of Los Gatos
• El Camino Hospital's Health Library and Resource Center
• Health Library at Stanford
• PlaneTree Health Library
  
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History & Social Sciences

• Intute: Social Sciences : A portal to selected websites in the social sciences.
  
  
• Social Sciences Virtual Library : A portal to selected websites in the social sciences.
  
  
• Best of History Web Sites : Links to hundreds of quality world "history-related" web sites.
  
  
• Digital History : An interactive, multimedia site for students and teachers on American
  history -- fun and educational.
  
  
• American Memory : A collection of primary source materials related to American culture and history. This is an on-going project of the Library of Congress.
  
  
• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) : Ready access to historic and current public records -- laws, regulations, Presidential and Congressional documents, Presidential Libraries, executive orders, and much more.
  
  
• American Cultural History: The Twentieth Century : Organized by decade from 1900-1999, this site presents information, suggested print sources and Internet resources on American culture and history.
  
  
• American Rhetoric : Search the online speech bank for over 5,000 full-text, audio, and video streaming versions of American public addresses.
  
  
• H-California : A listing of sites on California history.
  
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook - Local History : An annotated listing of Internet resources on the history of Santa Clara County and the Bay Area. Selected by a local librarian.
  
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Law

• Legal Information Institute : From Cornell Law School, a gateway to extensive materials on law, including court opinions, summaries of legal topics, full text legal journals, and current events.
  
  
• Guide to Law Online : Part of the site prepared by the Law Library of Congress, this is an annotated guide to international, national, and state government and law sites. The California guide is divided into categories: constitution, executive, judicial, legislative, guide, and general sources.
  
  
• Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet : From the Library of Congress, this is a searchable database with information on Congress, bills and laws, the Congressional Record, committee reports, and historical documents.
  
  
• Your Public Law Library : From the Council of California Law Librarians, links designed for self-represented litigants, an online basic research class, plus a variety of links to legal sites. Translated into several languages, including Spanish and Chinese.
  
  
• LawHelpCalifornia.org : Provides Californians with referrals to free and low-cost legal help organizations and information on legal rights. Information is organized by subject.
  
  
• Attorneys : A selection of sites listing attorneys and law firms compiled by a Santa Clara County librarian. Included is the Phoenix Data Center which lists local agencies providing free and low income legal services.
  
  
• Legal Forms : A selection of sites selected by a Santa Clara County reference librarian.
  
  
  International Law
  
• NYU Law Library : A guide to international legal databases from the New York University School of Law.
  
  
• World Legal Information Institute : Provides links to law-related web sites worldwide.
  
  
  Federal Law
  
• U.S. Code : This database contains the general and permanent laws of the United States.
  
  
• Federal Register : Official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and presidential documents.
  
  
• Code of Federal Regulations : A codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government.
  
  
• U.S. Supreme Court : FindLaw's searchable database of the Supreme Court decisions since 1893.
  
  State & Municipal Law
  
• California Law : California law consists of 29 codes covering various subject areas, the state constitution, and statutes. Provides access to California Bills and legislative histories.
  
  
• California Courts : Maintained by the Judicial Council of California, this site provides information on the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, links to County Courts, the Self-help Center, forms, rules and procedures, and current events.
  
  
• Court Resource Center : From the Santa Clara County Bar Association, a site providing access to local, state, and federal court information covering rules of court, calendars, procedures, and judges profiles.
  
  
• California Code of Regulations : This database contains all 27 titles with the exception of Title 24 (California Building Standards).
  
  
• California Tenants : From the California Department of Consumer Affairs, this is a guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords. It covers such issues as the eviction process, security deposits, and unlawful discrimination.
  
• California Local Codes And Charters : From UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, this site contains links to California city and county codes and charters currently available online.
  
  Local Resources
  
• Santa Clara County Law Library : This website presents basic information on the San Jose location. There is also a North County branch at 270 Grant Ave., Palo Alto, (650) 324-6529
  
  
• Self-Service Center, Superior Court of California : Legal information, court forms, court descriptions and locations, case and calendar information. Provides in-person self-help assistance at the Self-Service Center Office and the Courtmobile van.
  
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Libraries

• Libweb : An international listing of the homepages of over 3,000 academic, public, state, regional, national, school, and special libraries. Produced by Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE.
  
  
• Library of Congress On-line Catalog : A link to the on-line catalog, a database of approximately 12 million items in the Library's collection.
  
  
• California State Library : This site provides information on the services, collections, and products of the State Library, including links to the California Library Directory and the California Digital Library.
  
  
• Local Libraries : A listing of public, academic, and special libraries serving our communities.
  
  
• Interlibrary Loans : Shows how to request material not owned by the Santa Clara County Library if you have a Santa Clara County library card and how to check on your Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
  
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Literature

• LitLinks : Includes the genres of fiction, poetry, essays, drama and critical theory with lists of authors and relevant annotated links to websites.
  
  
• English Literature on the Web : This comprehensive literature site that includes both English and American literature links.
  
  
• Voice of the Shuttle : Links to theory, author home pages, journals, and criticism for literature in English from Anglo-Saxon to contemporary literature.
  
  
• Internet Public Library On-line Literary Criticism Collection : Contains over 1600 critical and biographical websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, title, and literary period.
  
  
• Poetry Portal : A guide to Internet resources for the study and writing of poetry. This site includes links about poetry online, events, courses, styles, and publishing.
  
  
• a.k.a. Also Known As : Helpful for identifying author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, working names, pen names, and legalized names.
  
  
• Writer's Handbook : This site offers instructional materials related to writing, including grammar, style, and citing references in your paper. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Writing Center.
  
  
• Study Guides : Links to selected sites from a local librarian.
  
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Magazines, News, & Media

• Yahoo-News and Media
  A directory with links to newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV networks, and other news sources by subject, type or region.
  
  
• ABYZ News Links
  A directory to online news sources from around the world. It is primarily composed of newspapers but there are also links to broadcast stations, internet services, magazines and press agencies.
  
  
• HeadlineSpot.com
  This site provides the latest headlines and links to newswires, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online sources by topic and region.
  
  
• CNN Interactive
  A site for current news with feature stories, images, special categories, as well as access to articles from the past year.
  
  
• BBC News
  World edition of the BBC with the latest news, business, and sports, along with international radio and TV.
  
  
• Zap2it.com TV Resources
  Provides an international directory of TV stations, including those that do not have websites.
  
  
• Radio-Locator
  A listing of over 10,000 radio stations worldwide. Can be searched by location and by call letters.
  
  
• MagPortal
  A search engine and directory for finding online magazine articles.
  
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Maps & Geography

• Oddens' Bookmarks
  Browse a wide selection of links or search by country and category.
  
  
• Maps and Geographical Information
  A selection of sites provided by a Santa Clara County librarian.
  
  
• Interactive Maps - United States
  Consumer oriented mapping services, including Google, MapQuest and Yahoo, allow users to locate businesses, street addresses, and driving directions.
  
  
• Interactive Maps - International
  Consumer oriented mapping services, including Multimap and ViaMichelin provides street-level maps and driving directions.
  
  
• Google Earth
  View satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. Need to download the viewer. Not available for in-library use at this time.
  
  
• PCL Map Collection
  From the University of Texas Perry-Castaneda Collection Map Library, an excellent collection of online international maps, including historical maps, city maps, and outline maps.
  
  
• United Nations Cartographic Section
  A very assessable collection of country profile maps, thematic maps, and peacekeeping maps.
  
  
• National Atlas
  Maps that capture and depict the patterns, conditions, and trends of American life.
  
  
• USGS National Mapping Information
  A searchable database of geographic features in the United States. Information includes name, type, elevation, population, latitude and longitude, and links to maps.
  
  
• TopoQuest
  Excellent online source for the U.S. Geological Survey topographical maps. Search by place name or latitude and longitude on this interactive site covering the entire United States.
  
  
• USGS Earthquake Information Center
  From the U.S. Geological Survey,a variety of information on earthquakes around the world. The Earthquake Hazards Program of Northern California provides the latest quake information for California, including real time earthquake maps.
  
  
• ABAG Geographic Information Systems
  Provides hazard planning maps for the 9 Bay Area counties. 
  
  
• Historic Topographic Maps of California
  San Francisco Bay Area -- From UC Berkeley, provides web access to historic topographic quadrangles from 1895 to the present.
  
  
• Map Collections
  Map images from 1500 with a focus on the Americana and Cartographic Treasures of the Library of Congress. Organized by category and searchable by keyword.
  
  
• Map History / History of Cartography
  Listing of over 1,200 image sites for early maps.
  
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Music

• Internet Resources in Music
  Extensive musical links provided by the University of California Santa Barbara Arts Library including instruments, library archives, associations and popular music.

• Teoria
  This website on music theory includes articles, reference, interactive exercises, and software. Also available in Spanish.

• MusicTheory.net
  Includes introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, ear trainers, and books.

• Music Library & Listening Center
  A collection of links to Web resources about the study of folk and primitive music arranged by categories by the University of Washington.

• AMG All Music Guide
  Comprehensive database of recorded music, this site contains ratings and reviews of more than 400,000 record albums. Search by artist, album, song title, music style, and label. Find information on new releases, biographies of musicians, and discographies of both in and out-of-print titles.

• Music Links
  Links to a selection of sites for music, including music charts, awards, and song lyrics.

• Music Collections
  Online index to San Jose Public Library's extensive music holdings available in the Choral Music Collection, Magazine Music Collection, Sheet Music Collection, Songs/Songbooks Collection, and Stock Music Collection.
  

  Local Music Resources

• The Choral Project

• San Francisco Symphony

• San Francisco Opera

• Opera San Jose

• San Jose Jazz

• San Jose Symphonic Choir

• San Jose Wind Symphony

• South Bay Folks

• South Bay Guitar Society

• Symphony Silicon Valley

  
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New Americans

• ImmigrantInfo.org : Information on citizenship and immigrant programs in Santa Clara County.
  
  
• Immigration and Citizenship : U.S. government information about visas, immigration, citizenship, naturalization, adoption, and more.
  
  
• Welcome to the United States : A 100-page guide for new immigrants in more than 10 languages.
  
  
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services : This official website of the federal government agency USCIS (formerly known as the INS) contains office locations and hours, forms, laws, service information and more.
  
  
• Infopass : Schedule appointments with immigration information officers at USCIS offices.
  
  
• Civics and Citizenship Study Materials : Study guides for the naturalization test.
  
  
• Visas : An official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
  
  
• Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens : Offers specific information for getting a Social Security Number.
  
  
• English as a Second Language : Language practice and other helpful instruction.
  
  
• ESL Class Search : Check here for English as a Second Language Classes in your city.
  
  
• TOEFL : This official site of the Test of English as a Foreign Language includes tutorials, practice questions, and information.
  
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Newspapers

• NewsLink
  A News portal site with links to U.S. and foreign newspapers, magazines, radio and television networks.
  
  
• OnlineNewspaper.com
  A web portal with thousands of newspapers from around the world organized by region and country.
  
  
• International News Archives
  A list of links to non-US news archives available on the Web.
  
  
• U.S. News Archives
  Provides links to United States news archives available on the Web.
  
  
• Chronicling America
  Maintained by the Library of Congress as a work in progress this digital resource provides historical newspapers from all the states and U.S. territories published from 1880-1910. Includes a directory or profile of American newspapers published between 1690-present.
  
  
• Google News Archives Search
  Provides an easy way to search and explore historical news about events, people and ideas from around the world. Results can be displayed in other languages. An automatically generated timeline is also available.
  
  Local Newspapers
  
  
• San Jose Mercury News
  
  
• San Francisco Chronicle
  
  
• Metroactive -- Homepage for the Bay Area Metro Papers, including searchable archives.
  
  
• Santa Clara County Newspapers
  
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Phone Books & Directories

• Telephone Directories
  Compiled by a Santa Clara Librarian, this site has 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
  
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Reading

• Web Sites for Book Lovers : From Morton Grove Public Library, a selection of sites on all aspects of reading, book discussion groups, publishers, and related topics.
  
  
• Bookspot : A resource for readers, featuring book reviews, news, reading lists, and author and publisher information.
  
  
• Overbooked : Providing information about new and notable fiction and nonfiction. Includes booklists, new book information, and other online resources.
  
  
• Mostly Fiction: Booklists! : An extensive compilation of fiction booklists by subject from the Waterboro Public Library.
  
  
• Series and Sequels : A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and series name or characters.
  
  
• Based on the Book : Find book, short story, and plays that have been made into movies. Search by book, or movie title. From the Mid-Continent Public Library.
  
  
• On-Line Bookstores : Maintained by a local librarian, this directory includes links to websites of national and local bookstores.
  
  
• What to Read, Watch, and Listen To : Databases, booklists, staff picks, book discussion kits, book discussion groups, and more tools to help readers of all ages find great books, audio books, movies, and music. You can also subscribe to a selection of 20+ free electronic newsletters, NextReads, to receive great book suggestions by email.
  
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Reference

• Librarians' Internet Index : A searchable, annotated directory of more than 4,700 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians.
  
  
• Library Spot : Annotated links to online research tools such as almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, statistics, libraries and much more.
  
  
• Virtual Reference Shelf : Selected Web Resources : Compiled by the Library of Congress -- A collection of Internet links arranged alphabetically by multiple subject categories.
  
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook : Selected by a Santa Clara County librarian, a directory of highly useful and informative sites arranged by subject.
  
  
• Bartleby.com - Reference : Provides a collection of reference sources on a wide variety of topics.
  
  
• Ask a Librarian Now : Chat online with a professional librarian who is ready to answer your reference questions 24 hours/7 days per week. A free service sponsored by cooperating public libraries including the Santa Clara County Library.
  
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Science & Technology

• Scirus : Award-winning science-specific search engine with special features to help pinpoint science web pages, peer-reviewed articles, scientific conferences, abstracts and patents. Accesses a large database of scientific, technical, and medical journals.
  
  
• INFOMINE - Biology, Agriculture and Medical Sciences : From the University of California, this site provides well organized access to important university level research and educational tools on the internet covering most major life, agricultural and medical subjects. Each record includes an annotation and in-depth indexing terminology.
  
  
• INFOMINE - Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computing & Math : From the University of California, this site provides well organized access to important university level research and educational tools on the internet covering most major subjects in physical sciences, engineering, computing and math. Each record includes an annotation and in-depth indexing terminology.
  
  
• SciCentral : Gateway to over 50,000 sites pertaining to over 120 specialties in science, engineering, and medicine.
  
  
• Science Daily : This site is an online news source that covers science, technology and medicine. Easily searched by topic, it is updated frequently.
  
  
• Science Information : From the Librarians' Index to the Internet, a gateway to sites on a variety of science topics; such as, animals, astronomy, environment, mathematics, and technology.
  
• Cornell Math and Science Gateway : From Cornell University, this is an annotated subject guide to resources in mathematics and science.
  
  
• Science.gov: Firstgov for Science : Browse a wide range of subjects in this searchable "gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U. S. Government agencies, including research and development results".
  
  
• Eric Weisstein's World of Science : In addition to in-depth encyclopedias of mathematics, physics, astronomy, and chemistry, this site features brief biographies of scientists, who can be searched by gender, historical period, branch of science, nationality, and awards.
  
  
• Animal Diversity Web : From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, this is an online database covering the natural history of all types of animals. It includes classification, description, ecosystem roles and conservation status in its coverage of each animal.
  
  Local Science Centers
• California Academy of Sciences
  
  
• Chabot Virtual Science Center
  
  
• Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
  
  
• Computer History Museum
  
  
• Exploratorium
  
  
• Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College
  
  
• Hiller Aviation Museum
  
  
• Intel Museum
  
  
• Lawrence Hall of Science
  
  
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
  
  
• NASA/Ames Research Center
  
  
• University of California Observatories / Lick Observatory
  
  
• Tech Museum
  
  
• YSI - Youth Science Institute
  
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Seniors

• Firstgov for Seniors : Maintained by the Social Security Administration, this site offers information on topics ranging from health and consumer protection, to tax assistance and computers.
  
  
• Social Security Online : The official web site of the Social Security Administration contains forms and publications in a downloadable format, as well as current and proposed Social Security regulations and other information of interest to seniors.
  
  
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development : Offers information on a wide variety of housing issues for seniors; such as reverse mortgages, choosing nursing homes, and federal housing programs.
  
  
• Medicare : Provides information on the federal government's Medicare program, including resources on medigap insurance, prescription drug assistance programs, and nursing home directories.
  
  
• Senior Legal Hotline : This site provides free legal advice, assistance, and education for seniors.
  
  
• California Nursing Home Search : This site provides comparative information about the quality of California's nursing homes. The California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform operate a similar website.
  
  
• California Department of Aging : This site offers information on a broad range of home and community based services provided by this department. Links are also provided to local Area Agencies on Aging.
  
  
• Council on Aging, Silicon Valley - Network of Care : Search the service directory for information on county senior services such as Meals on Wheels, In-Home Supportive Services, and senior employment programs.
  
  
• Santa Clara County Senior Services Information Sheet : Provides a directory of programs offering senior connected community services.
  
  
• AARP : This American Association of Retired Persons resource will point you toward sites on money, work, legal issues and more.
  
  
• Elderhostel : This nonprofit organization provides "high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older."
  
  
• SeniorNet : This site is designed for adults 50+ and provides information about computers and the Internet. It includes tutorials, discussion groups, and a directory of learning centers located throughout the U.S.
  
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Sports

• Everyrule.com : From major sports to card games, find the rules of the game in the "largest database of rules in the world."
  
  
• Virtual Library of Sports : Links to current sporting events, news, results, and more.
  
  
• Sport Quest : This international site links to information on sports, coaching, sports training, sports medicine, physical education, and sports science. It has information on professional sports, college sports, disabled sports, women, Olympics, and more.
  
  
• Sports Network : Pro and amateur sports standings, scores, stats, news and much more.
  
  
• CBS Sportsline : Sports news, schedules, fantasy sports, and sports links.
  
  
• CNN : From CNN and Sports Illustrated, this gives current sports news and scores with worldwide coverage.
  
  
• ESPN : Up-to-the-minute scores and news, with links to all major and most minor sports.
  
  
• World Games : Official site for the World Games with information on sports, athletes, and news.
  
  
• The Olympic Movement : This official International Olympic Committee (IOC) site lists past and future games, biographies of Olympic athletes, and features current Olympic and sports news. Searchable in French or English.
  
  
• United States Olympic Committee (USOC) : Features biographies of U.S. Olympic athletes of the past, present, and future in addition to news on Olympic games, symbols, ticketing, and more. Links to sports such as the Paralympics, Pan American and World University games.
  
  Local Teams
• Baseball : Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Giants
  
  
• Basketball : Golden State Warriors
  
  
• Football : Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sabercats
  
  
• Ice Hockey : San Jose Sharks
  
  
• Lacrosse : San Jose Stealth
  
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Statistics

• Statistical Resources on the Web : From the University of Michigan, this is a comprehensive, annotated directory arranged by subject for resources about statistics on the web. There are topics such as business and industry, finance and economics, cost of living, demographics, housing, health, and labor.
  
  
• NationMaster : Contains statistics that can be used for comparing countries as well as individual country statistical profiles.
  
  
• OFFSTATS (Official Statistics on the Web) : Browse by country, region, or topic for statistics from official sources found on the web. Includes links for topics such as demographics, economics, finance, crime, and industry data.
  
  
• The Census : From the U.S. Census, this site organizes population, income, housing, and economic data from the census. It includes the Statistical Abstract of the U.S., American Fact Finder, population clocks, and more.
  
  
• FedStats : Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. Federal agencies. Includes subjects such as population, income and poverty, education, health care costs, energy use, and crime.
  
  
• Consumer Price Index : From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is one of the most commonly cited indicators of inflation. It is a monthly measure of the average change in prices over time of a fixed list of goods and services. The California Consumer Price Index is published by the State Division of Labor Statistics & Research.
  
  
• MLA Language Map Data Center : Contains information about the number, ages, and percentage of speakers of languages in a state, county, city, and zip code.
  
  
• Counting California : From the California Digital Library and the State Library of California, this site provides access to current and historical data about the state. Users may collate and integrate data by topic, geography, title, and provider.
  
  
• Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) : Includes Bay Area Census information and Projections, forecasts of population, housing, jobs, and income for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Region.
  
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook : Statistical information sites selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian.
  
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Taxes

Locating Tax Forms

• All libraries in the Santa Clara County System have a limited number of basic tax forms and tax preparation guidebooks during the tax season. However, librarians cannot provide tax assistance.

• Tax forms can be downloaded and printed from state and federal websites:
  Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov
  California Department of Revenue www.ftb.ca.gov

• Employer and information forms such as W-2, 1098 and 1099 forms must be ordered directly from the IRS.

• Income tax forms for other states can be located through the Federation of Tax Administrators.

  Contacting the IRS

  Phone:	Live Assistance: Mid Jan.-April 15 Monday - Friday (7am - 10pm) Saturday (10am - 3pm)	1-800-829-1040
  	Order Forms & Publications: Monday - Friday (7am - 10pm)	1-800-829-3676
  	Teletax Topics:	1-800-829-4477
  	Taxpayer Advocate Office	1-651-312-7999 or 1-877-777-4778
  	Hearing Impaired:	1-800-829-4059
  Local office:	IRS 55 S. Market St. Third Floor San Jose, CA 95113	1-408-817-6747 Monday -Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
  Website:	www.irs.gov
  Where to File Addresses for Individual Taxpayers

  Contacting the California Franchise Tax Board

  Phone:	Live Assistance: Monday - Friday   (7am - 6pm)	1-800-852-5711
  	Order Forms:	1-800-338-0505
  	Hearing Impaired:	1-800-822-6268
  Local office:	Franchise Tax Board 96 N. 3rd Street 4th floor San Jose, CA 95112	1-800-852-5711 Monday - Friday (9am - 9pm)
  Website:	www.ftb.ca.gov
  Where to File Addresses for Individual Taxpayers

  
  
• Tax Resources on the Web
  A directory of web-based tax resources organized by subject.
  
  
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms and Publications
  This site includes tax forms and publications for the current tax year and prior years since 1992. It also links to a variety of tax information provided by the IRS.
  
  
• Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Forms
  From the State of California's Franchise Tax Board, this site offers tax forms, instructions, and publications from the current tax year and prior years since 1994. It also has links to tax forms of other California state agencies.
  
  
• United States Tax Code On-Line
  The text of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code with full-text search option.
  
  
• California Revenue and Taxation Code
  Table of contents and text of the code from the California Legislative Counsel's site for California Law. A keyword search is also available.
  
  
• State Tax Forms
  This site links to tax forms of other states.
  
  
• Sales Tax Rates for California
  Provided by the California State Board of Equalization, this site includes California city and county sales and use tax rates.
  
  
• Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office
  Information on how to look up property records, access maps, contest your assessed property tax value and other data from the Assessor's Office.
  
  
• Tax Information
  Additional tax resources including the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and AARP’s Tax-Aide program.
  
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Testing

• Exam Proctoring - Find libraries that offer exam proctoring.
  
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Travel

• TripSpot
  Features travel guides, transportation, accommodations, destination ideas, maps, and travel news.

• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
  Guide to official tourist information sources, including government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and chambers of commerce.

• Travel Guides and Reservations
  A selection of online travel guides and reservation sites compiled by a local librarian.

• Maps and Geography
  This category includes a selection of mapping services and geographical information.

• Airtimetable
  Presents airline timetables, arrivals and departures, flight tracker, airline seat maps, and an airline and airport locator.

• Ships and Cruises
  Provides cruise information including a cruise line directory.

• Travel by Train
  Links to worldwide railway lines and their schedules, such as the Eurail.

• Bureau of Consular Affairs
  Information from the State Department about travel in other countries including travel warnings, visa information, passport services, and an index of topics.

• Transportation Security Administration for Travelers
  From the Transportation Security Administration, this is the traveler and consumer center providing up-to-date and comprehensive information on aviation security.

• Travelers' Health (CDC)
  This site for international travelers gives vaccination requirements, disease outbreaks, food warnings, and country health information from the National Center for Infectious Disease and Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

• Elderhostel
  Provides the online catalog of the organization's worldwide educational travel programs for people 55 and over.

• California Find Yourself Here
  From the California Division of Tourism, this site provides tourist information and links for California including accommodations, attractions, transportation, entertainment, events, and recreation.
  
  Parks - National, State, and Local

• Recreation.gov
  Find U.S. recreation information and reservations for campgrounds, tours and wilderness areas.

• U.S. National Park Service
  Find a U.S. National Park, discover history, and explore nature.

• Park Search
  From L.L. Bean covering America's parks and recreational areas.

• California State Parks
  The official state site for camping, reservations, and events.

• Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation
  Find maps and reservation information for 28 recreational areas in the County.

• Transit 511
  Sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, this site contains current transit information for the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties including maps, schedules and fares for buses, trains and ferries.
  
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Weather

• UMWeather : This site provides access to current and historical forecasts, images, and a variety of weather links. Sponsored by the Weather Underground at the University of Michigan.
  
  
• Weather Channel : From the television weather channel, you can access local, national, and international current weather conditions and forecasts.
  
  
• National Weather Service : This site provides weather forecasts, watches, and warnings for the United States including the greater San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey.
  
  
• San Jose Climate Page : Displays current and historical climate information, records, and sunrise/sunset tables for San Jose, California.
  
  
• Spare the Air in the Bay Area : Provides current air quality forecasts, ozone levels, and alternative transportation information.
  
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