Online Resources

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Link to this resource 		CIA - The World Factbook

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, flags of the world, a physical map of the world, a political map of the world, standard time zones of the world map, a kids page.

Link to this resource 		College Database

An updated, non-commercial directory of all large universities, small colleges, community colleges and trade schools nationwide. Site incorporates Google maps and highlighted key data points for each college, including tuition rate, enrollment, and institution type – vital decision-making factors for potential students.

Link to this resource 		Digital Literacy

Learn the Basics of Digital Literacy! Build digital literacy skills by selecting from these categories: Using a Computer or Mobile Device Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, icons, and folders Using Software and Applications Use software applications: word processing, creating spreadsheets, tables and databases Using the Internet Search the Internet, use email, register on a website Communicating on the Web Share photos and videos, communicate using social networks, learn to be an informed digital citizen Child Online Protection Help children learn to be responsible and make informed decisions online.

Link to this resource 		Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition

As the only online reference site created specifically for libraries, Britannica Online® Public Library Edition contains comprehensive content for all patrons—from elementary students to college students, from business professionals to curious seniors. Whether it’s frogs or physics, gardening or geography, Britannica Online® Public Library Edition covers it all. Extensive and thorough yet intuitive and fast, this powerful collection delivers trustworthy information. This is a paid database through Grand County Library District. When you visit the site, you will be instructed to type in your library card number (whole number, no spaces). 
 

Link to this resource 		Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Today, Federal Student Aid performs a range of critical functions that include, among others:

  • Educating students and families on the process of obtaining aid;
  • Processing millions of student financial aid applications each year;
  • Disbursing billions of dollars in aid funds to students through schools;
  • Enforcing financial aid rules and regulations;
  • Servicing millions of student loan accounts, and securing repayment from borrowers who have defaulted on their loans; and
  • Operating information technology systems and tools that manage billions in student aid dollars.

Link to this resource 		Gale Literary Database

Contemporary Authors provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.Contemporary Literary Criticism contains an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. This is a paid database through Grand County Library District. When you visit the site below, you will be instructed to type in your library card number (whole number, no spaces).

 

Link to this resource 		International Children's Digital Library

The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) is a research project funded primarily by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and Microsoft Research to create a digital library of outstanding children's books from all over the world. The materials in the collection, all presented in the original languages in which they were published, reflect similarities and differences in cultures, societies, interests, and lifestyles of peoples around the world.

Link to this resource 		Internet Public Library (ipl)

ipl2 is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment. To date, thousands of students and volunteer library and information science professionals have been involved in answering reference questions for our Ask an ipl2 Librarian service and in designing, building, creating and maintaining the ipl2's collections.

Link to this resource 		Reading Rockets: Launching Readers

Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Link to this resource 		refdesk.com - Reference, Facts, News

Family friendly Refdesk has three goals: (1) fast access, (2) intuitive and easy navigation and (3) comprehensive content, rationally indexed. Each day on the Net begins anew with a visit to First Things First. To stay current with additions to refdesk, see New Sites Added during the week. Other features include Indispensable Sites and Editor's Picks. 

Link to this resource 		TeAch-nology (Technology Lessons)

We are the online teacher resource that is designed to help busy Kindergarten through High School teachers.

Link to this resource 		Universal Class

Universal Class provides online continuing education courses to schools, libraries, companies, educators, and individuals throughout the world. With a growing course catalog of over 500 online classes, Universal Class is committed to providing only the most affordable and highest quality continuing education. This is a paid database through Grand County Library District. When you visit the site, you will be instructed to register with your library card number (whole number, no spaces).

Link to this resource 		WorldCat - Find it in Libraries Near You!

WorldCat.org lets you search many libraries at once for an item and then locate it in a library nearby, find books, music, and videos to check out, find research articles and digital items (like audiobooks) that can be directly viewed or downloaded, and post your review of an item, or contribute factual information about it. You may need to have an active offline membership with a WorldCat library to view/download content or check out materials through its Web site.

 

 
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