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While Wikipedia is a great resource for all sorts of information, please keep in mind that it is always a 'work in progress', and that some articles may get temporarily 'revised' for partisan purposes. Our library has information services that out-perform Wikipedia on many fronts: Facts on File (for Wireless and Off-Campus access: click here)This resource is divided into several services:
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(for Wireless and Off-Campus access: click here)
Search a collection of reference ebooks in wide range of disciplines.
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These are resources available to all Ohio residents, which may be accessed by providing your zip code or your local public library card number.
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Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search. |
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This is an excellent source for biographies, especially for popular culture personalities and more obscure subjects. Just remember that Wikipedia is always a 'work in progress', and that some articles may get temporarily 'revised' for partisan purposes.
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| Our government collects huge amounts of information and makes it available to us for free on the Internet. Let's put our tax dollars to work! | ||
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This portal to US government Web sites offers users access to all government sites from a single central point. |
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Statistical Abstract of the United States Contains 30 sections of statistical data, including population, vital statistics, education, elections, energy, transportation, health and nutrition, and much more. |
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The best source for statistics about just about anything in the United States. Also see the US Census Bureau's Population publications containing specialized studies on household, family, population, etc. |
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Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography for each state in the US Also includes Census 2000 data. |
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From the CIA. This site gives general information about every country in the world. It also includes information about colonies and unpopulated regions. |
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