Reference
Literary
- Library eReference Resources
- The University Library maintains a very comprehensive list of electronic resources categorized by topic.
- The Literature Network
- Searchable online literature for the student, educator, or enthusiast. With Books, short stories & poems online.
- Bibliomania
- Free online literature, more than 2,000 classic texts.
- Bookmarklets - free tools for power surfing
- Shortcuts to search the Web - with many specialty topics such as dictionaries, images, music, software and health.
- Bartleby.com
- Treasure box of reference works from A to Z.
- Language Tools
- Translate a foreign language web page (or any text) into another language. Or search the Web in any language.
Other Reference Sites
- Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
- Product safety alerts and recalls.
- Best reference sites
- Links to the best free reference web sites.
- Canadian Genealogy Centre
- The Centre includes all physical and online genealogical services of Library and Archives Canada. It offers genealogical
content, services, advice, research tools and opportunities to work on joint projects, all in both official languages.
- Canadian Heroes
- Our literary and cultural artifacts reveal a rich tapestry of historical and fictional figures who have at some time captured the
public imagination, and who reflect the dynamism and diversity of the Canadian mosaic.
- Microsoft Home Magazine
- A free online magazine updated weekly. Supported by Microsoft, it gives tips on surfing the net for information, info
on instant messaging, digital photography, games crafts, music, banking, shopping, etc.
- How Stuff Works
- HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations.
- Resource Directory for older people
- The Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families,
health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging.
The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other
resources on matters relating to the needs of older persons. Inclusion in the directory does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by NIA or AoA.
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