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    REFERENCES: (MAINLY) NON-TECHNICAL

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  1. Get Better Results From Your Searches - Courtesy of Lifewire
  2. List of Online Encyclopedias - Wikipedia
  3. *Reference Links - From Eeserver.org
  4. Bugzilla Thesaurus & Reverse Dictionary
  5. See alternate dictionaries for Newbury House Online Dictionary
  6. LEO English/German Dictionary (and other help links)
  7. See specialty dictionary replacements for Microsoft®Encarta® World English Dictionary
  8. Glossary of Gifted Education - Steven M. Nordby
  9. Encyclopedia of the Nations
  10. *FAST-US-5 U.S. Education Web Links - See Digest below in place of encyclopedia of Statistics
  11. *Digest of Education Statistics - Advance Release of Selected 2013 Digest Tables - U.S. Dept. of Education
  12. Online Dictionaries - Computer, Technical, English, Medical, and Legal - Replaces Lexicate & MesoReference links
  13. *Encyclopedia and other references - From langenberg.com via Internet Archive
  14. The Online Books Page - Upenn
  15. Myth Encyclopedia
  16. The Canadian Encyclopedia Historica
  17. *Encyclopedias - List from CLS Library
  18. Encyclopedia.com - Combined encyclopedia - with over one hundred special types
  19. *Mrs. Wilson's Resources
  20. *Encyclopedia Index - IndexOfTheWeb.com
  21. *Social Science Resources
  22. Craig's Links - Courtesy of Stanford University
  23. Mixed Reference links - Also see education and science sections (and more)
  24. Phobia List - Via phobialist.com
  25. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  26. RhymeZone
  27. Calendars through the Ages - See all different types via webexhibits.org
  28. Whatis.com - See FAST References
  29. Academic Info (.net) : The Reference Desk
  30. http://www.asd.com - American School Directory - Not free - Use one below:
  31. Public School Review - Profiles of USA Public Schools
  32. *ASL (American Sign Language) Information - Via aslinfo.com
  33. *Research Links: Academic references and more by campusaccess.com
  34. Glossary of Special Education Terms
  35. List of Virtual Schools - Wikipedia

  36. Make My Virtual Reference Desk Your Start-up Page - See wide variety of educational resources
  37. Virtual Reference Shelf - Web resources compiled by the Library of Congress
  38. *Virtual Reference Desk - Courtesy of C. George Public Library
  39. *Reference Tools for Writers - Courtesy of Journalism.net
  40. *BJ Pinchbeck's Reference Shelf Homework Helper Links
  41. Illustrated Scientific Dictionaries - EnchantedLearning.com
  42. *Online Dictionaries, Glossaries and Encyclopedias - 101
  43. *Glossarist.com
  44. *Glossary of Distance Education Terms - PSU
  45. *Distance Education WWW Virtual Library
  46. The Info Service (info-s.com) - Extensive listing of information sources
  47. Internet Library for Librarians - Via itcompany.com
  48. Comparison of Research Networking Tools and Research Profiling Systems - Wikipedia
  49. Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything - See links to help teachers
  50. LibrarySpot.com: Encyclopedias, quotations, etc.
  51. Wordsmyth English Dictionary/Thesaurus
  52. *Wordsmyth S.A.T. Dictionary 2000 words - free for personal use - Via lightlink.com
  53. 3,000 Core Vocabulary Words with audio - Learner's Dictionary
  54. Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms - Via ncrel.org
  55. *Argot Library: Art - English - Reference links for primary teachers
  56. *Accounting Glossary
  57. *Spanish Internet Dictionary: ATV Informática - Ayuda Internet, Diccionario
  58. *Music Dictionary Index from performancepractice.com
  59. The Catholic Encyclopedia - Via newadvent.org
  60. http://www.onelook.com - See words in online-dictionaries - PREVIEW
  61. The Translator's Home Companion
  62. Searchalot: searching done for you
  63. 10 Big Myths about copyright explained - Via templetons.com
  64. Thesaurus.com
  65. The Virtual Reference Desk - Technology Section - Christopher C. Brown
  66. Contacting the Congress
  67. WWW Virtual Library - Index - Via vlib.org
  68. WordCentral.Com: Dictionary plus coding, verse generation, etc.
  69. Free Internet Encyclopedia
  70. *ARTLEX: Visual Arts Dictionary
  71. *Scholarly Psychology Resources on the Web
  72. Online repositories of information: Directories, Calendars, etc. - Via online-pr.com
  73. See Reference Resources at Refdesk.com
  74. Encyclopedia of Law & Economics - Via findlaw.com
  75. Awesome Library
  76. My Virtual Reference Desk: Browse by Subject
  77. *Largest Public Records Database - Via pac-info.com
  78. *Bibliography Formats
  79. *Librarians' Internet Index Ready Reference & Quick Facts

  80. *Glossaries for Public Service Interpreters - Extensive listings
  81. LD Online Glossary
  82. The Virtual Reference Desk (sm) presents the Learning Center for kids
  83. *Financial Glossary
  84. *Financial Encyclopaedia - Euro.net
  85. *Encyclopedias: online and free - Via schoolwork.org
  86. See the Welcome in www.el.com - See Essential Links
  87. Little Explorer's Pictoral Dictionary - Via enchantedlearning.com
  88. Large listing of Glossaries and Dictionaries - Encyberpedia
  89. Education Section - Ask.com - Check reference links
  90. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  91. AlphaDictionary - list of online references
  92. Glossaries and Dictionaries by Encyberpedia
  93. OneLook Reverse Dictionary
  94. RhymeZone: rhyming dictionary and thesaurus - See synonyms, definitions, and more
  95. Children's multilingual Dictionary with audible pronounciation - LogosDictionary.Org
  96. A KINSHIP GLOSSARY: Symbols, Terms, and Concepts - Univ. of Alabama
  97. Free Online Dictionary
  98. Online Library
  99. MultiLingual Online Dictionary - a Bilingual Dictionary from ECTACO - English version
  100. ODLIS: Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science
  101. Wiktionary - Now includes a thesaurus, a rhyme guide, and more
  102. Use Wiki-Surf to find Wikipedia articles
  103. Martindale's The Reference Desk
  104. Picture Dictionary - Via many languages
  105. Glossary Of Poetic Terms
  106. Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid - See downloadable materials
  107. Freebyte's Guide to Free Dictionaries
  108. Free Computer Dictionary Online - Also links to Medical, law, and legal dictionaries
  109. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  110. Politics.Answers.com
  111. Open Content Encyclopedias - See free content galore via DMOZ.org
  112. *Virtual Reference Desks - Courtesy of Tusculum College
  113. *Encyclopedia of Lists, Timelines, Reference Tables & More -Encyclopedia4u.com
  114. Psychology Career Guide
  115. How-To Contact Congress - via FAX | 5 Letter Template Examples - BeBusinessed
  116. Dictionary.net
  117. Free Thesaurus (.com)
  118. Open Education Sociology Dictionary: Free Online Sociology Dictionary with audio
  119. MDBG English to Chinese dictionary (and reverse)
  120. Russian Dictionary Online Translation and more (with Russian keyboard) - LEXILOGOS
  121. English Russian dictionary | translation English Russian - Reverso
  122. English-Arabic-Dictionary
  123. HowToPronounce.com - Click, Hear & Learn Pronunciation

    REFERENCES: (MAINLY) TECHNICAL

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  124. *Multilingual Glossary of technical and medical terms in nine European Languages (Belgium)
  125. See Computing and Tech Terms - Catalyst
  126. *Computational Intelligence - MIT
  127. *DoItYourself (.com) Site Map
  128. Chemistry & Environmental Dictionary - EnvironmentalChemistry.com
  129. *Virtual Reference Collection - MIT Libraries
  130. TechEncyclopedia - Via techtarget.com
  131. Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
  132. List of Tools & Research - The Carnegie Library
  133. Free Online Dictionary of Computing
  134. *Research Resources by Subject - Courtesy of Alfred University
  135. *AI Reference Shelf - AAAI
  136. *AI Springboard: How to use the website at AAAI.ORG - Lists careers in AI
  137. Acronym Finder for many areas - Via acronymfinder.net
  138. Multimedia File Types and Viewers - AZLINK
  139. Standards (and Cross References) for Computers and Communication - Webstart Communications
  140. ComputerUser.com High-Tech Dictionary
  141. Film and Electronic Media Dictionary from Cybercollege.com
  142. The Graphics File Format Page - DCS

  143. The Graphics File Format Page (Mirror site)
  144. The DICT Development Group - See dictionaries, software, and links
  145. Digital Camera Reviews, news, terminology , etc. - Via dpreview.com
  146. Basic Terms of Logic - Via earlham.edu
  147. *A Dictionary of Units - Frank Tapson
  148. Glossary of AI Terms - Maintained by Ric Crabbe and Amit Dubey.
  149. FLW Technical Glossary - For engineers, computerists, etc.
  150. GEEK.COM - The Online Technology Resource
  151. Glossary Search form by Geek.com
  152. Inventor Links from Houston Inventors Assoc.
  153. Tech References by Inventors.org
  154. Investopedia.com: Tutorials and Lessons (including glossary)
  155. The Web 100: The Web's Best Sites (see education/reference) - Via web100.com
  156. Giant Glossary of Electronic Terminology
  157. Signal or Noise? - The future of Music on the Net
  158. *Glossary of Electronic Music and Audio - Courtesy of the Sonic Spot™
  159. *Glossary of Electronic Terms - Via ESP®
  160. Glossary Of Electrical Electronic Terms - Wikipedia
  161. *Plus Dictionary - List of interesting [mainly technical] dictionaries
  162. The Home Energy Saver Glossary
  163. Glossary of international shipping, customs and regulatory terms
  164. Power Supply Glossary: AC and DC Circuit - Electronic Repair Guide
  165. Electronic Dictionaries, Glossaries, Acronyms, and Encyclopedia listings
  166. A Glossary of Electrical Terms
  167. Circuit terminology (article) - Khan Academy
  168. Downloads: Glossary software - Listings by DownloadRoute.com
  169. Glossary of Web Terminology
  170. Glossary: Cell Phone Term Definitions - Courtesy of Phone Scoop
  171. Electronics Dictionary - Provided by WebRef
  172. Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms - PC.net
  173. *Glossary of Common Computer Terminology
  174. Webopedia: Online Tech Dictionary for Students, Educators and IT Professionals
  175. 101 Science.com: Science Terminology

  176. Search Tips - Google
  177. Top Ten Search Tips - Northeastern University Libraries
  178. StartingPage® - Specialized search engine
  179. Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
  180. iTools! Language Tools - Dictionary - Thesaurus - Translation
  181. Dictionaries, Glossaries, and General FAQ's - ITPRC
  182. *Guide to PC Hardware (illustrated) - Karbosguide.com
  183. See Software and Infrastructure glossaries - ITPRC
  184. LEO's Guide to Software, Tutorials, dictionaries, etc.
  185. The Virtual Reference Desk: Engineering/Technical information - BCIT
  186. *3D Dictionary (for graphics) - Via maran.com
  187. Legal Encyclopedia by Nolo - See Dictionary and calculators also
  188. CyperTimes Navigator: References, publications, etc. - NY Times
  189. Techopedia – IT Dictionary for Computer Terms and Tech Definitions
  190. PC Tech Guide (.com) - Glossary, Component Guide, Troubleshooting tips, etc.
  191. Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary for Internet Terms and Technology
  192. Philosophical Dictionary - Terms and names included - Via philosophypages.com
  193. Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms - Via theatrecrafts.com
  194. Encyclopedia of Psychology - Don Walter
  195. Research Haven (.com)
  196. AI Glossary - Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.
  197. Glossary of Computer and Internet terms - Also see help center FAQs - Via sharpened.net
  198. Stock Research, technical terms, tools, etc. - Stockmaven.com
  199. Beilstein Chemical Engineering Dictionary (GER-ENG)
  200. Tech Dictionary (.com)
  201. The Traders' Glossary© of technical terms and topics
  202. A Glossary of Rhetorical Terms - UKY
  203. Threats - Information about Viruses, Hackers and Spam - Via securelist.com
  204. *John Hopkin's Welch Web: Dept. of History of Science, Medical & Technology [References]
  205. *IT Glossary - IF4IT
  206. Free Physics Lessons - Also open source software for students & free grading program for teachers - Via lightandmatter.com
  207. MegaConverter 2: Conversions for distance, energy, etc.
  208. Computer Reference Directory (techtutorials.com)
  209. Infomine retired: Use: SubjectFinder.com
  210. Multimedia Glossary of Terms - Via pctechguide.com
  211. *A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations - Internet Archive
  212. A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations – Sciencesy
  213. The History of Computers
  214. Glossary of Audio & Video Media Terminology - MediaCollege.com
  215. Pro Audio Glossary of Terms
  216. Desktop Music Handbook - Glossary of MIDI and Digital Audio Terms
  217. Multiple Multimedia Dictionaries
  218. Lexical and Classification Resources - Mix of Dictionaries
  219. Giant Blogging Terms Glossary: Need a Blog Dictionary?
  220. *Podcast Glossary
  221. Netvouz : Glossaries - See wide selections
  222. IET Glossary
  223. Online Conversion of weights and measures
  224. The WWW Virtual Library Computing and Computer Science
  225. Network Security Glossary
  226. Operating Systems: Unix vs. Windows - Lifewire
  227. Free Zip Code Latitude and Longitude Database

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  228. LibGuides Community Site - Use Menu Symbol to find libguides' subjects at over 4700 libraries worldwide!
  229. See INDEX for TECHTOOLS, TECHNOLOGISTS, TECHNOLOGY, TEACHER LINKS etc.
  230. FREEWARE SECTION has related FREE software
  231. Search the Internet using various engines and strategies listed in INDEX
    under HOW-TO GUIDES, and WEBTOOLS (for SAFE SEARCHING), etc.
  232. All-in-One List of Search Engines - Pandia.com

    Note to educators:   Most "kidsafe" search engines can still access other search engines which are unfiltered and that restrict users under 18 - unless they are disabled in advance - See details on Webtools Page
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