Web by Topic: Reference
Heartland's knowledgeable librarians have assembled a list of some of the more reliable Web sites.
Where can I find credible sites with reference information?
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50 States.com
Outstanding resource for quickly finding state-specific information, including maps, history, schools, major newspapers, government offices, etc. -
Acronym Server
Great acronym search engine. What does SCUBA mean again? -
Area Code Lookup
Find out what cities a particular area code covers or search by state to see all area codes. -
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
A collection of passages, phrases and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature (1919 edition). -
Calendars Through the Ages
Find an overview, history, definitions, various international calendars, information on weeks and a timeline of calendars at this Web site. -
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
The most comprehensive directory of open access scholarly and scientific journals on the Internet. Contains more than 3,000 full-text journals covering all subject areas. -
Flags of the World
More than 35,000 images of flags accessible by country, maps, keywords, topical index and more. Includes descriptions and links for seeking additional information. -
Finding Images and Sounds on the Web
This site contains links for finding images on the Web organized into specific categories. -
Hard to Find 800 Numbers
Have you ever tried to find an "800 number" on a major company's Web site? This site saves you the headache. -
Phrase Finder
The meanings and origins of popular phrases, sayings, clichés and quotes. Search by alphabetical index or subjects such as proverbs, euphemisms and the Bible. The site even has a section on misheard song lyrics. -
Public Opinion Poll Question Database
Searchable site maintained by the Odum Institute covering State, Louis Harris, Southern and Carolina polls. -
Quotz
Contains more than 13,500 quotations. Author and subject indexes are available for browsing. -
Search Engine Watch
This site explains the ins and outs of specific search engines. -
Telephone Directories on the Web
Online phone books with links to Yellow Pages, White Pages, business directories, email addresses and fax numbers from around the world. -
Telephone Prefix Locator
Want detailed information on a phone number? If you know the area code, this site will give you the specific locations covered by the next three digits. -
Time and Date.com
Find accurate time and date information for any major city in the world. You also can convert time zones, see calendars for any month and year, or find sun and moon information for different geographical locations. -
Urban Legends Reference Page
Debunk email forwards or "a friend-of-a-friend told me" stories with the information on this site, which includes maps, clip art, digital images and more. -
WhitePages.com
One of the best free online phone directories. Find phone numbers for people or businesses. -
Zip Code Lookup
Use this search from the U.S. Postal Service to look up a zip code for a specific address.
Always remember to evaluate your sources.
