Research and Reference

• Search Engines
• Encyclopedias & Almanacs
• Quick Reference
• Maps
• Consumer Guides




Search Engines




Google
An excellent search engine.

Yahoo!
This search engine has sites indexed by topic.

Ask Jeeves
Ask a question or name a topic in your own words.

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Encyclopedias & Almanacs




Britannica


Encarta


Old Farmer's Almanac
Online version of the original. Features weather forecasts, gardening tips, weekly wisdom and more.

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Quick Reference


Official US Time  Atomic Clock

World Time Server
Find out what time it is anywhere in the world.

Maps




Atlapedia Online
Full color physical and political maps as well as key facts on countries of the world.

UT Library Online Map Collection
Country, city and special interest maps.

Map Quest  Driving directions

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Consumer Guides




Consumer.gov
Over 40 federal agencies provide consumer information on various subjects.

Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guides
Information on new and used cars.

Kelley Blue Book
New and used car reports and values.

Consumer Guide
Electronics, auto, home and more.

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