Internet Resources - Science & Technology

Databases

• Computer Database
  Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
  Browse related subjects: Computers
• Greenfile
  Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 535,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 5,800 records.
  Browse related subjects: Agriculture, Environment, Science
• Science in Context (Gale Cengage)
  Supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects from obesity to endangered species. Includes a selection of videos, audios, podcasts, images and interactives. Also includes full-text articles from national and global newspapers, magazines and journals, Experiment Central and national and state standards.
  Browse related subjects: Science
• Science of Everyday Things
  Expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Environment, Science
• Science Reference Center
  More than 630 full text titles including leading science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals, as well as biographies and images. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Science

Recommended Websites

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Endangered Species
  Gives status of endangered and threatened species in the United States. There is a good kids section. Shows photos.
  Browse related subjects: Government, Plants
• arXiv Cornell University Library
  Cornell University Library's arXiv is provides open access to 595,005 e-prints in the fields of physics, mathematics, non-linear science, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance and statistics.
  Browse related subjects: Science
• GCFLearnFree.org
  Goodwill Community Foundation International has put together helpful tutorials for getting familiar with a wide range of technology tools, with tutorials covering Google, Microsoft Word, Facebook, and more.
  Browse related subjects: Computers, Education
• Index to How to Do It Information
  Indexes numerous hobby, craft, and do-it-yourself magazines. The articles indexed go back into the 1960s. If it is not in our own collection, we can try to get a photocopy of the article from another library, or locate a nearby library that has it. The publisher, Lathrop Enterprises, has put up this web version. Central Reference also has the hardbound volumes, covering 1963-1989 and 1990-1999.
  Browse related subjects: Crafts, Do-It-Yourself
• Jobscout online learning platform
  JobScout is an online social gaming platform designed to teach job seekers invaluable digital literacy skills. JobScout is a friendly entry point into the online world for all users despite their experience level with computers or the internet. JobScout's lessons range from an introduction to the basic language of the internet to preparing and uploading a resume and everything in between.
  Browse related subjects: Careers, Computers, Education, Jobs
• Kelley Blue Book
  Longstanding publisher of value guides for new and used cars. We also have paper copies of Kelley's various price guides, including for motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The Central Branch keeps older editions, useful for estimating a vehicle's value at a given time in the past.
  Browse related subjects: Price Guides
• Science.gov
  Incredible listing of good science sites.
  Browse related subjects: Agriculture, Government, Marine Science, Plants
• United States Patent and Trademark Office
  Official website of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. How to apply for a patent or trademark, and how to search and view existing patents and trademarks.
  Browse related subjects: Inventions