Reference
Subscription Databases
Access Science: Covers the sciences, technology, mathematics, medicine, computing, food science, and psychology. Updated daily.
CredoReference: Virtual reference library and an ideal place to start any research. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of quotations, and a range of subject-specific titles.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Includes full-text encyclopedia articles, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a world atlas, timelines, the year in review, country information and statistics, quotations and introductions to classics in literature, philosophy, history and science.
Oxford English Dictionary - The classic!
Oxford Reference Premium: High-quality, specialized dictionaries and reference books in every subject area. Includes bilingual dictionaries, such as French, Spanish, German, Italian and Latin.
Statistical Information
Websites
International Economic Statistics (IES): A product of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Library, this portal simplifies the search for world-wide economic indicators.
Missouri Census Data Center: Information on county population estimates and migration profiles, and other census data.
OFFSTATS: Official statistics from countries, governmental agencies and intergovernmental organizations.
State & County Quick Facts: Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Statistical Abstract 2008: Published since 1878, this is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. [Print versions are available in the Library Reference Room (call # HA202 .U5)]
World Factbook: Prepared by the CIA, this resource includes data on countries worldwide as well as statistical information on topics that include geography, people, economy, communication, transportation and military
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