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Infotrac
A group of searchable databases including Contemporary Literary Criticism Select, Expanded Academic ASAP (scholarly and academic articles), General Business File (articles related to business and economy), Biography Resource Center, and more.
EBSCO
A group of searchable databases including the Literary Reference Center and Magill On Literature.
LitFinder

Bibliographies, Works Cited, and Style Manuals

Noodletools
Free software tools to help students throughout the research process, including citation generators. Check with the library for the user name and password.

Bibliographic Style Guides from the Clement C. Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State College
Links to a variety of style guides with examples.

MLA Format for Websites
Citing a website within a research paper.

U.S. Government


USA.gov
The official web portal of the US Government

Smithsonian Institute
The official site of the Smithsonian Institute

American Memory
From the Library of Congress, a site providing free, open access to digital files of historic maps, photographs, music, speeches, etc.

Libraries

Internet Public Library
From the University of Michigan School of Information, a virtual library containing thousands of links organized by subject.

Ames Free Library
Easton's public library, featuring online access to magazine and reference databases. Request materials, renew books, and access the databases using your library card number.

Boston Public Library

New York Public Library
The digital library includes online exhibits, more than 550,000 digital images, and selected internet resources organized by subject.

College Information

IES National Center for Education Statistics
From the U.S. Department of Education, compare and review schools by major and programs, institution type, level of award, location, etc.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid