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The reference desk is generally staffed Mondays noon to 9 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feel free to call for reference assistance ANY time the library is open at (920) 563-7790. You can also contact us by sending an email.
The library also offers access to several special information sources. You will find access to magazine articles, newspaper articles, author information, genealogical information and more on this page.
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Book Lovers
- Advanced Book Exchange - the world's largest source of Out of Print books.
- AllReaders.com - "Choose from hundreds of plot, theme, character, and setting options to find precisely what you're looking for!'
- Alternative Press Index
- Blind Readers Page -
"This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources."
- Bookwire - "the book industry's most comprehensive online info source".
- Book Browser - a guide for avid readers.
- Horror.org - Horror Writers Association.
- If You Like - from Hennepin County Library. This is a searchable database that can help you find authors or books similar to ones you like.
- Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections
- Legends - great collection of links about literary legends throughout history, such as King Arthur, Robin Hood and a host of others. Includes background on the legend and full text of stories where possible.
- LunaCat - science fiction and fantasy by women.
- Morton Grove Public Library - lists for fiction lovers, lots of them!
- Overbooked - Mystery, Suspense, Thriller and Crime Fiction.
- Penguin Putnam
- Random House
- Readers Services - from the Rochester Hills PL. Lots of links to a variety of book lists and resources.
- Reading Group Choices - a great site for book discussion groups.
- Reading Rants - excellent Web site of Young Adult fiction reviews by the young adult librarian at the Queens Borough Public Library in New York City.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Lists - a comprehensive site that is updated regularly.
- Simon and Schuster
- Stop! You're Killing Me! - Definitive source for mystery authors and their series, Stop! has hundreds of authors, with complete, chronological lists of their books in this sub-genre.
- Wired for Books - audio of author interviews and readings of everthing from children's books to poetry to fiction. This site is a must for all literary enthusiasts.
- Wisconsin Authors database - this is a retrospective and contemporary resource for bibliographic research on books by writers from Wisconsin. It is a joint project of the WLA Literary Awards Committe, the UW-Madison General Library System, and the Wisconsin Center for the Book.
- Words Without Borders - the online magazine for international literature.
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Business
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Career and Job Information
- America's Job Bank - for employers and job hunters.
- Blue Collar and Proud of It! - career information and more for those working in blue collar fields.
- Monster.com - the leading global online network for careers, connecting the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - this U.S.
Dept. of Labor publication is now available online. It "describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.'
- WiscJobs - State employment information including application forms.
- Wisconsin's JobNet
Consumer Information
- ABTolls - dedicated to sharing information
about the telecommunications industry. This site offers long-distance telephone rate comparisons, information on different companies and services and news relating to telecommunications.
- Autotropolis - auto/truck buying research center
- Autozone - FREE automobile repair guides with clear printable illustrations.
- Benefits Checkup - from the National Council on the Aging this free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
- BestPlaces.net - housing, costs of living, crime, education, economy, health and climate information.
- The Better Business Bureau - site of the national headquarters with links to state and local chapters.
- Community Services Directory - compiled by the University of Wisconsin Whitewater School of Social Work. Covers Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
- Consumer World - "a public service, non-commercial guide cataloging over 1800 of the most useful consumer resources." Created by Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate/educator and an attorney
- Consumer Information Center - U.S. government information from Pueblo, Colorado.
- Consumer Search - "a great
place to start researching a product.'
- Edmund's Automobile Buyers Guides - new and used car, truck, and van prices.
- Front Door Housing - affordable housing information for Wisconsin renters.
- Fueleconomy.gov - ratings and comparisons on vehicle fuel efficiency from the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
- Household Products Database - from the National Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine, this database lists safety issues with commonly used household products.
- Identity Theft Resource Center - Winner of the 2004 National Crime Victims Service Award, this site provides resources and information for victims of identity theft as well as for those hoping to avoid it.
- The Inflation Calculator
- Insure.com - auto, life, health, home, renter's, dental and travel insurance quotes.
- Kelly Blue Book - used and new car prices, motorcycle prices, new car previews and more.
- Give.org - Can the charity or organization you support be trusted? This site is from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.
- National Fraud Information Center
- PriceSCAN - comparison shop online retailers for the best price on your product.
- Quackwatch - Your guide to health fraud, quackery and intelligent decisions.
- Realtor.com - the official site of the National Association of Realtors, a great tool for anyone relocating or job hunting in a different city. Calculate salary and cost of living needs. Locate housing, employment, schools and services.
- Senior Resources - listing of services for older adults in Wisconsin.
- U.S. Consumer Gateway
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - information on recalls of all kinds of products.
- Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Directories
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Education
- Colleges, College Scholarships and Financial Aid Information - from Wisconsin colleges and universities.
- ACT - the official site of the American College Testing Program. The site includes sample questions and test taking strategies.
- Busy Teachers Web site - This site was designed "to provide teachers with direct source materials, lesson plans/classroom activities with a minimum of site-to-site linking, and to provide an enjoyable and
rewarding experience for the teacher who is learning to use the Internet.
- Child Care Information Center - "a mail-order lending library and information center serving anyone in Wisconsin working in the field of child care and early childhood education. CCIC provides free information services, library services, and adult learning services to help Wisconsin child care professionals give the best possible start to Wisconsin's children. CCIC is sponsored by the Office of Child Care, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and is administered by the Department of Public Instruction's Reference and Loan Library."
- College Board Online - information and online registration for the SAT, PSAT, AP, and CLEP exams.
- Colleges, College Scholarships and Financial Aid
- College Rankings
- Department of Public Instruction (Wisconsin)
- Education Portal - "Your guide to undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, career education and online degree programs."
- Education World - a full service educational site that has information for teachers, school administrators, parents and students. This site has links to Web sites on a variety of subjects, feature articles, lesson plans and offers
weekly updates by email.
- FinAid - Guide to Financial Aid.
- FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - 30 federal agencies have worked to develop this site which contains hundreds of federally supported education resources for parents, teachers and students.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid - fill out and submit your form electronically.
- Fort Atkinson School District
- Guaranteed Scholarships -
"By guaranteed scholarships, we mean those which are unlimited in number, and
require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other
"secondary" requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the
application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities,
gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships."
- Jefferson County Literacy Council - Promoting literacy throughout Jefferson County by providing tutoring to adults needing basic literacy skill improvement and those learning English as a Second Language (ESL).
- LinguaWeb - offers learning and teaching materials in French, Spanish, German and Italian. Lessons, quizzes, flashcards and puzzles are all part of learning languages at this site.
- MarcoPolo - "The MarcoPolo
program provides no-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom, developed by the nation's content experts.'
- Online Resources to End School Violence - from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners - from the American Library Association.
- Peterson's Online
- Students.gov - a federal government-wide
web portal for college students aimed at making it easier to find any kind of federal service or information that you need.
- U101 - Directory of almost 4000 college and university web sites in the United States and Canada.
- U.S. Dept. of Education - Financial Aid
information.
- Title IV School Codes
- Wisconsin Technical College System
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Entertainment
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Finance
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Food
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Gardening
- GardenGuides - a comprehensive gardening resource which includes cooking information, an email newsletter and a chat forum.
- PLANTS database - from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, a great resource for students, teachers, gardeners, botanists and anyone looking for plant identification and information. "The PLANTS Database includes names, checklists, automated tools, identification information, species abstracts, distributional data, crop information, plant symbols, plant growth data, plant materials information, plant links, references, and other plant information."
- Prairie Enthusiasts - West Central Wisconsin Chapter
- UW-Extension Garden and Landscape Information - gardening, pest control, soil management, trees and shrubs.
- The Wild Ones - natural landscaping information
Genealogy
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Government
Wisconsin
- Wisconsin.gov
- Department of Public Instruction
- Department of Transportation - road conditions, licensing, construction detours and delays, etc.
- Jefferson County Government - includes links to all county departments, zoning ordinances, board minutes, government officials, etc.
- Nursing Homes and Facilities Serving People With Developmental Disabilities in Wisconsin
- Official State of Wisconsin sex offender registry Web site
- Wisconsin Circuit Court Access - this site allows you to search for Wisconsin Circuit Court Case information. You may search for criminal, traffic, forfeiture, family, and civil cases. You can also search for civil judgement information.
- Wisconsin County Maps
- Wisconsin State Resources for People with Disabilities - from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
- Tax Forms and Publications for Individuals
- Unclaimed Property
- Wisconsin Ethics Board
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Health & Medicine
- Acurian - Comprehensive listing of clinical trials actively enrolling participants, and Detailed drug information, from development through approval to release.
- Advanced Directives - Wisconsin legal forms for Power of Attorney and Living Will.
- The Alternative Medicine Homepage - this site is put together by the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System.
- AMA Physician Directory
- Best Hospitals Finder - from U.S. News and World Report.
- Cancer.gov - from the National Cancer Institute this site provide a vast array of information on cancer and its treatment. This site provides information on how to locate clinical trials as well.
- Community Services Directory - compiled by the University of Wisconsin Whitewater School of Social Work. Covers Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
- Consumer Health Guide - from Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Family Services. Use this site to locate a health care provider, find resources for paying for health care, deal with health care problems, and many other types of health information.
- Hardin MetaDirectory of Internet Health Sources
- Healthfinder - from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
- Health Information in 24 languages - electronic access to over 200 health education brochures from the Utah Department of Health.
- Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct
- Hospices in Wisconsin - from the Department of Health and Family Services
- Household Products Database - from the National Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine, this database lists safety issues with commonly used household products.
- Long Term Care Link - comprehensive index of information relating to long term care issues including insurance, housing, health care, etc. This is a private site created by an individual with a committment to providing sound, timely information.
- MCW HealthLink - online health newsletter from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
- Medicare - the official site for Medicare information.
- Medical Dictionaries
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
- National Library of Medicine- this page contains links to the health topics database, drug information, medical encyclopedia, medical dictionary and health news.
- Nursing Homes and Facilities Serving People With Developmental Disabilities in Wisconsin
- PricePoint - allows health care consumers to receive basic, facility-specific information about services and charges, from the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
- Public Health Information And Referral Services For Women, Children, And Families - links to health services for women and children in Wisconsin.
- Quality Check - From the Joint Commission on Accredation of Health Care Institutions, a search engine to locate health care institutions that have been accredited by this organization.
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Learn the Internet
- AARP Computers and Technology - read articles, try online tutorials, get reviews, from AARP.
- Internet 101 - an official
Internet starting point.
- The Living Internet - the Internet's most comprehensive reference about the Internet.
- Newbie dot Org - information on everything you need to know to get started using the Internet from your home computer, browser basics, computer settings, etc.
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Legal Resources
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Libraries
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Media
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Reference
- 4000 Years of Women in Science
- American Sign Language Dictionary
- Ameristat - a one-stop source for
U.S. population data this site is managed by the Population Reference Bureau and
Social Science Data Analysis Network.
- Anyday Today in History - get information on important events, birthdates,
holidays and more on any day of the year you choose.
- Artcyclopedia - the fine art search engine.
- AskArt - searchable database of American artists.
- Baseball Reference - the ultimate online baseball
encyclopedia.
- Bartlett's Book of Familiar Quotations
- Cliche Finder - now here's a useful site!
- Complete Works of William Shakespeare
- Currency Converter - convert from
any form of currency to any other form. Includes an historic currency table.
- Directorate of Time
- EarthTrends - this environmental information portal is hosted
by the World Resources Institute.
- Famous Quotations Network - quotations by author,
by category and alphabetical. This site includes links to other online quotation sources.
- The Gallup Organization
- Holidays and National Observances
- How Stuff Works
- Information Please - Online Almanac
- Language Learning Library
- Merriam - Webster Online
- Measure for Measure - "a collection of
interactive sites on the Web that estimate, calculate, evaluate, translate, etc.'
- The Nobel Prizes
- The Old Farmer's Almanac
- OneLook Dictionaries - access to over 460 dictionaries, general and specialized.
- Online Rhyming Dictionary
- Thesaurus.com
- Universal Currency Converter
- Urban Legends Reference Page
- UW Extension Info Source
- Woodworkers Centeral - tool reviews, project plans, discussion forums, safety tips, and more for the avid or novice woodworker.
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Research Paper Resources
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Travel
- Amtrak
- The Backpacker
- Country Studies - from the Library of Congress.
Presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Destination Europe Resources - European travel info.
- Expedia.com - book your flight, rental car,
hotel room, cruise or vacation package from this site.
- Eurail - information and online ticket purchasing.
- Fodor's Travel Guides
- Frommer's
- Greyhound Bus Company
- Language Learning Library
- MapQuest - make maps, get travel directions, etc.
- National Park Service
- TravLang - foreign language for travelers.
- Travelocity - powered by the travel industry's SABRE system. Reserve
plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, and anything else for your trip from this one
site.
- U.S. Weather Conditions
- Wisconsin Bike Trails
- Wisconsin Department of Tourism
- Wisconsin Innkeepers Association - find all types
of accomodations around the state. Some locations offer the option to make your reservations online.
- Wisconsin Highway Driving Conditions Report and Map
- World Chamber of Commerce Directory - with links to
state boards of tourism and foreign tourism information.
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Fort Atkinson and Jefferson County
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Election Information
- Common Cause - Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's
lobbying organization promoting open, honest and accountable government. Discover the latest legislative developments
for reform, along with current and archived Common Cause studies.
- Concord Coalition - Nonpartisian, grassroots organization dedicated
to eliminating federal budget deficits and reforming entitlement programs. Presents facts you should know about the national
debt and deficit.
- Democratic National Committee - official site.
- DemocracyNow.org - Pacifica Radio Web
site which "highlights grassroots efforts to enhance and ignite democracy in the U.S.'
- League of Women Voters
- Libertarian Party - official site.
- Lobbying in Wisconsin -
Who lobbies and what are they lobbying about? This site contains information on the lobbying industry
in Wisconsin.
- Project Vote Smart - non-partisan group gathering and distributing
biographical history, voting records, campaign finances and promises, and performance evaluations
about elected officials and candidates.
- Republican National Committee - official site.
- Town Hall - Conservative website sponsored by the magazine National Review.
Columnists like Pete du Pont and William F. Buckley are regular contributors. Offers a flat-tax calculator in the
online boutique.
- WisconsinVotes - from Wisconsin Public Radio, UW-Extension and Wisconsin Public Television. Includes election coverage, Wisconsin
campaigns and links to live radio and television broadcasts.
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