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Links for Administration of Justice courses.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Includes statistics on crimes, prison populations, and more.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Find inmates, facilities, and statistics on corrections in California.
Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
Guide for officers approaching specific problems and incidents.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Information on the FBI, news on crime and other statistics, lists of the 10 most wanted fugitives and terrorists, and more.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Information on federal correctional institutions and inmates.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
Searches collections of data statistics on crime, cases, and parole.
National Crime Prevention Council
Information on crime prevention, from disaster preparedness to intellectual property theft to bullying.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Answers and articles on a number of crime-related topics.
Officer.com
Information on police topics, tools, news, careers, and more.
Community Oriented Policing Services
Resources on community policing topics such as reentry efforts, child safety, and building trust between police and communities.

Links for Anthropology courses.

Archaeology
Full text of some articles from the Archaeological Institute of America's publication, Archaeology.
Becoming Human
A site examining human evolution, with an interactive timeline of hominid ancestors.
Society for Cultural Anthropology
Full text articles from the Society for Cultural Anthropology magazine.
Current Anthropology
Full text articles and PDFs from the journal Current Anthropology.
ESkeletons
Includes human and other primate skeletons for comparison, a primate taxonomic tree, and a glossary of related terms.

Links for Art courses.

Access Ceramics
A collection of images of contemporary ceramics by recognized artists.
Art Daily
Art news and daily photographs.
Art History Resources
Resources on art history by time period, region, and format.
Art Images for College Teaching
Royalty-free public domain images of art and architecture, available to use for educational purposes.
Creative Commons Image Search
Find billions of usable user-submitted images, videos, and music available under various CC licenses.
Every Stock Photo
Free stock photos available for educational use, depending on individual licenses.
Flickr: Creative Commons
Search for images, sorted by attribution license.
Google Arts & Culture
Google features collections and articles on art, artists, and culture.
Guggenheim
View the digital image collection from the Guggenheim Museum.
International Sculpture Center
Free access to Sculpture Magazine articles.
The Met
View the digital image collection of art and artifacts from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
MoMA
View digital images and information from the Museum of Modern Art.
National Gallery of Art
Digital collections and information from the National Gallery of Art.
NYPL Digital Collections
View images, photographs, letters, and more from the New York Public Library.
Oxford Art Online
Search for comprehensive biographies of artists as well as images of artwork, subjects, and more.
Pixabay
Free public domain images, photos, and illustrations.
SmARThistory
A collection of art and descriptions, searchable by time, style, or artist.
Tate
Digital art collections from the Tate Museum in London.
Visual Arts Data Service
A resource for visual arts, with digital photographs and records of artwork from around the world, hosted in British museums.
Visual Collections
Images of art from dozens of virtual museums, with the capability of searching through maps, fine art, photography, architecture, and more.
Web Gallery of Art
A collection of images available for educational purposes, searchable by artist, title, timeline and location.
Web Gallery of Impressionism
Offers a collection of online pictures, biographies, and information on Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.
Wikimedia Commons
Database of millions of freely usable images and other media files.

Links for American Sign Language courses.

ASL University (Lifeprint)
ASLU is an online American Sign Language curriculum resource center. It provides many free self-study materials, lessons, and information. It includes a video dictionary as well as usage explanations.
Children of Deaf Adults
A highly recognized international support group for the hearing children of deaf parents, CODA offers newsletters, a discussion forum and information about upcoming conventions.
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet is the world's only university geared specifically to the needs of the Deaf. The site includes links to other Deaf schools in the United States.
National Association of the Deaf
Information, news, and events on issues concerning the Deaf community.
Signing Savvy
A resource guide for learning ASL, including a dictionary and online videos of signs.
Sign Language Resource Online
Videos for sign language words as well as some information on the culture.

Links for Biology courses.

Anatomy Drill and Practice
Illustrated flash cards to help learn anatomy terms and locations.
Animal Diversity Web
Contains information, classification, photographs, and references about various organisms.
CalPhotos
A database of photographed animals, plants, and other life forms from all over the world.
Cell: An Image Library
Images of cells and cell parts.
InnerBody
Guide to human anatomy, with information on various internal systems, their labels, and how they work.
JSTOR Plant Science
Database of plant images, reports, and more, categorized geographically.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Information and news from the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Links for Business courses.

American Institute of CPAs
Articles and publications on accounting, auditing, and more.
Better Business Bureau
Information on businesses and charities, including contact information, financial statements, and complaint history.
Business Plans
Instructions and examples for creating business plans.
Entrepreneur
News and articles on starting, managing, and marketing a business.
Free Management Library
Topics related to business and management.
IRS
Primary source of tax forms and information for individuals, businesses, non-profits, and more.
MyMoney
Information and resources on managing money, including links, calculation tools, checklists, and more.
Small Business Administration
Government resource for those managing small businesses or seeking loans and grants.
Small Business Development Center
Small business information, market research reports, links, and more.
Tax Policy Center
Publications on current tax topics, statistics, etc.
U.S. Department of Labor
Government information on labor statistics, employment, and more.
Vault Career Intelligence
Information on firms and industries for prospective employees.
World Franchising
Directory of franchise information by industry as well as news and resources.

Links for Business Office Technology courses.

Excel Easy
Tutorials for Microsoft Excel.
GCF LearnFree
Tutorials on various versions of Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), which include screenshots, videos, and more, broken down into lessons. Also includes general information on technology.
Office 365 Training Center
Video tutorials on using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

Links for Child Development courses.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Look up a teacher, learn how to obtain a teaching credential, and find news and important information about becoming an educator.
ERIC
Provides bibliographic records of education literature as well as links to some full text articles.
Family Education
Includes articles and expert advice on how to help raise and educate children at each stage of life.
National Center of Education Statistics
Find information and surveys on elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education as well as data tools, such as statistics on local schools regarding type, class size, demographic breakdowns, and more.
Teachers
Information for teachers, including career opportunities, lesson plans, classroom project ideas, and more.
Zero to Three
News and detailed information and resources on the behavior, development, care and education of infants and toddlers.

Links for Chemistry courses.

Chemicool
Profiles of periodic elements, with photos and examples of uses.
Knowledge Door
Calculators, converters, interactive periodic tables with citation information, and more.
Periodic Table of Videos
Videos featuring elements in action.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Chemistry news and activities, as well as an interactive periodic table.
WebElements
Information on the elements of the periodic table, with descriptions, properties, and common examples.

Links for Counseling courses.

America's Job Center of California
Job search assistance and openings, with an emphasis on Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties.
Career Builder
Job listings in the U.S. and internationally, as well as information on skills training, internships, and more.
Career One Stop
Comprehensive resource for researching jobs, interviews, education, and more.
CollegeGrad
Find entry-level jobs, view career and salary estimates, and get resume and cover letter templates.
Learn How to Become
Find detailed information on breaking into career fields, finding relevant schools, and locating high-paying areas.
O*Net
Research careers and occupations or search by personal skills and interests.
Zip Recruiter
A job website that allows you to search for employment by location, position, or type, such as summer work, entry-level jobs, etc.

Links for Computer Science courses.

DevX
Contains news and articles on apps and programming languages, such as Java, HTML, and more.
Gizmo's Freeware Reviews
Find comparisons and reviews of the best free and open source software.
Programmers Heaven
Tutorials and forums for a variety of programming codes.
Tech Tutorials
A directory of computer tutorials and resources to solve computer problems and modify existing technology.
Webopedia
Contains articles and definitions about computer and Internet terms as well as links to outside sources.

Links for Digital Media Arts courses.

Creative Cloud: Learn
Articles and video tutorials for using Adobe products like Flash or Photoshop.
Code.org
Includes coding tutorials and lessons for beginners of all ages.
EnvatoTuts+
Offers free video courses and written tutorials to help you learn creative skills in code, design and illustration, photography, video, music, web design, game development, business, and more.
Free Code Camp
A free coding learning program with sets of courses.
GitHub
An online software development platform in the world which serves as a repository for software development projects and a hub for developer collaboration.
Google Developers
Developed by Google, this platform is for intermediate and advanced developers who want to grow their coding knowledge and skills.
Photoshop Tutorials
Step by step tutorials on drawing and manipulating photos in Photoshop.
W3Schools
Find tutorials for coding and creating websites.

Links for Economics courses.

American Ecnomists Association
Includes resources for economists and students of economics, such as glossaries and guides.
Bloomberg
Includes articles, news on the economy, and international stock information.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Government resource containing economic accounts, both national and international.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Includes information on prices and inflation, employment, unemployment, and other labor-related topics.
Economic History
Scholarly articles concerning economic topics in history.
Economics A-to-Z
Dictionary of terminology from The Economist.
Fortune
News on America's largest companies, technology, and more.
MarketWatch
Includes economic news and articles, as well as stock information.
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Includes research and reports on global economics and economic policy.

Links for Emergency Medical Technician courses.

BMC Emergency Medicine
Open access articles and research on emergency medical practices.
Emergency Medicine Articles
Articles on a variety of topics related to emergency issues and illnesses.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information on hazards and emergency preparedness tips.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Workplace safety and preparedness topics.

Links for English courses.

Grammar Bytes
Provides lessons, handouts, presentations, and quizzes on English grammar.
Introduction to Modern Literary Theory
Brief descriptions and lists of references to literary theories.
JSTOR: Understanding Shakespeare
An interactive resource that links to articles featured in a line-by-line analysis of Shakespearean plays.
Literary History
Links to articles that analyze 19th and 20th century literature.
Poetry Archive
Poetry glossary, audio recordings of poets reading their poetry, and more.

Links for Engineering courses.

CADTutor
Tutorials for using AutoCAD and similar applications.
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Articles on electrical design, power, and engineering.
Engineering Toolbox
Information on engineering tools, design, applications, and more.
Engineers Edge
Resources, formulas, material properties, and more.
Structurae
Information on architecture and profiles of structures created around the world.

Links for French courses.

Au Fil du Temps: Culture Francaise
Links to resources on French culture, dictionaries, literature, news, and more.
French Tutorial
An online French tutorial with audio.
Larousse
French language forum and bilingual dictionaries among several European languages.
Le Monde
News, as reported by French newspaper Le Monde.
Linguasorb
Read, listen, and play games to learn Spanish, French, and English verb conjugations, grammar and vocabulary.
Verbix
Verb conjugation information for dozens of different languages including French, Latin, and Spanish.
Word Reference
Foreign language dictionaries of words and phrases, featuring Spanish, French, and more.

Links for Geography courses.

Geology
News articles, geology information, photos, and more.
GeoMAC Wildfire Application
A map of current wildfires updated daily from incident intelligence sources, GPS, infrared imagery and satellite platforms.
InciWeb
A map of current fires in the United States, both wild and prescribed.
National Centers for Environmental Information
Data on weather, space events, natural hazards, and more.
National Earthquake Information Center
Contains fault maps, earthquake information, analysis tools, and links to news about current national and international quakes.
National Map
Government site that maps such features as geological disasters, climate occurrences, people, transportation, animals, and more.
National Weather Service
Includes weather forecasts, warnings, information on weather safety and preparedness, and more.
U.S. Geological Survey
Information and news on earthquakes and other natural disasters, as well as maps, links to educational resources, and more.
Volcano Hazards Program
Find a map of volcano activity as well as background information on present and past volcanoes.

Links for Health Careers courses.

All Nurses
Information, news, and advice on nursing, as well as information about colleges, careers, specialties, and more.
American Medical Association
Information for physicians, residents, and medical students on career development, resources, news, and more.
American Nurses Association
Links to information about nursing practice, ethics, workplace safety, and more.
BioMed Central
Medical articles from peer-reviewed open access journals.
BMJ
Health information, research, reviews, and more geared toward doctors and medical students.
Department of Health and Human Services
Government site with links to information about diseases, prevention, regulations, emergency preparedness, and more.
Medline Plus
Government resource to help locate information on health topics, drugs, and more.
MedNar
Searches the deep web to retrieve free medical websites and research.
Merck Manuals
Includes information for health care professionals, including general topics, such as evaluating geriatric patients, to specific conditions, such as disorders.
PubMed
Database for citations and abstracts of biomedical literature from Medline as well as other medical research tools.

Links for History courses.

Alexander Hamilton Papers
Digital scanned archive of letters, speeches, and documents written by Alexander Hamilton.
American Presidency Project
Find documents related to the presidents, elections, and media coverage.
California Historical Society
A digital collection of California history, with information and photos from early native cultures to the Great Depression.
Calisphere
Includes information and photographs of California history as well as other digital archives.
CIA World Factbook
Current and concise information about countries, including geography, government, economy, issues, and comparisons between nations.
Civil Rights Digital Library
Information, timelines, biographies, and photos from the Civil Rights movement of the fifties and sixties.
Civil War Photos
Photographs from the Civil War, including soldiers, advertisements, and maps.
Euro Docs
Links to primary documents relevant to the history of European countries.
HistoryMakers
Find profiles of notable African Americans as well as history, photos, and more.
Indians.org
Includes articles on Native Americans as well as tribal directories, history, traditions, literature, and more.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Information, photos, and documents concerning immigration, culture, histories of different groups, etc.
National Archives
Government website with documents, records, and resources on American history.
Online Archive of California
A repository of primary resource collections about California from a variety of libraries, museums, and archives.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
A large collection of current and historical world, country and subject maps, as well as links to other map resources.
U.S. Presidents
Find biographic and cabinet information, speeches, and essays on the presidents.
Who We Are
Resources, stories, and studies from the National Park Service concerning African American, Latino, Asian American, European American, indigenous, disabilities, LGBTQ, and women's histories.

Links for Human Services courses.

California Department of Social Services
Information on services, programs, research, data, etc.
National Association of Social Workers
Reports and resources on social work trends.
Social Work Today
News and articles centered on social work.

Links for Health Science courses.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Government site with information on diseases and conditions, healthy living, safety and emergency preparedness and more.
Choose My Plate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's guide to balanced nutrition, with information, portion sizes, games, and more.
EatRight
Nutrition and food safety information for the general public, including diets for men, women, children, seniors, those with certain conditions, and more.
Kaiser Family Foundation
National and state statistics concerning health coverage, health status, spending, and more.
Mayo Clinic
Consumer-oriented information on diseases, symptoms, drugs, test, procedures, and more.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Information on alternative medicine topics, such as safety, finding practitioners, herb side effects, and more.
National Institute of Health
A government resource on health topics, clinical trials, research, news, and more.
National Institute of Mental Health
Contains information on mental health topics and disorders, research, resources, and more.
Nutrition
A guide to nutritional news, issues, and more.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website with links to news and information on mental health and substance abuse and prevention.

Links for Latin courses.

Learn Latin and Greek
Free public domain Latin and Greek textbooks available for download.
Perseus Digital Library
Includes searchable versions of primary and secondary classical texts in Latin, Greek, and English, along with a built-in dictionary.
Verbix
Verb conjugation information for dozens of different languages including French, Latin, and Spanish.

Links for Library courses and general research citations.

APA Style
The official APA site which provides basic tutorials supplemental material for the APA Manual.
Citing Legal Materials in APA Style
Cal State Stanislaw's guide to citing legal materials.
Copyright Clearance Center
Get information and permission to use copyrighted materials.
Creative Commons
Find out more about Creative Commons licensing, and search the Commons for content you can use.
CrossRef Free DOI Lookup
A useful tool for finding the DOI of any given online article.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Information on research and citation, as well as excellent style guides for APA and MLA formats.
U.S. Copyright Office
Information and resources on copyright law in the United States

Links for Math courses.

Prime Pages
Lists and information about prime numbers as well as additional links to other web pages.
SOS Mathematics
Math review material including algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and more, as well as helpful tables and a forum for questions.
Texas Instrument Calculator Tutorials
Includes free tutorials for using various Texas Instrument calculators.
WebMath
Contains math aids and plug-in calculators to help with problem and equation solving.
Wolfram MathWorld
Detailed entries and explanations on specific formulas and equations.

Links for Machine Shop courses.

American Machinist
Articles and news on machine technology.

Links for Music courses.

Classical Net
Includes information on composers and music as well as reviews and music resources.
Database of Recorded American Music
DRAM is a scholarly resource of CD-quality musical recordings with liner notes.
DigccMixter
Freely available music to legally download, use, and modify with attribution.
IMSLP Petrucci Music Library
Downloadable scores from public domain music.
Justin Guitar
Video guitar lessons with transcripts and additional links.
Mutopia
Free classical sheet music for a variety of instruments.
Oxford Music Online
Search for comprehensive biographies of musical artists, their pieces, and instruments.
Songfacts
History and meanings behind songs, as well as interviews, category browsing, lyrics, and more.
Teoria Music Theory Web
Tutorials, exercises, and articles about musical theory.

Links for Paralegal courses.

CA.gov
State of California information as well as laws and licenses, health and insurance, taxes and transport, etc.
California Judicial Branch
Assistance and forms for legal matters in California, including step-by-step self-help guides.
California Legislative Information
California law and codes organized by topic and searchable by keyword.
California Office of Administrative Law
Includes the California Code of Regulations, the state constitution, and other codes.
Code of Federal Regulations
Annual edition of rules of the Federal Government departments, available in downloadable formats.
Citing Legal Materials in APA Style
Cal State Stanislaw's guide to citing legal materials.
Congress.gov
Bill summaries, votes, and other legislative activities of congress.
FindLaw for Legal Professionals
Legal documents, basic legal advice, law dictionaries and more.
FindLaw Legal Dictionary
Search or browse definitions of legal terms.
GovInfo
Search official government publications and documents.
HG Legal Resources
Information on law careers, services, national and international codes, links to other sources, and more.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
Legal Information Institute's comprehensive introduction to citing legal materials.
Justia
Information on court cases, legislation, regulations, articles, etc.
Law Library of Congress
Links from the Library of Congress to help legal researchers.
Lawyers.com
Find a lawyer or get answers to legal questions.
Legal Information Institute
Cornell Law School's legal information in understandable language.
MuniCode Library
Find municipal ordinance codes and minutes for every county and city in the US.
NOLO
Free legal forms, articles, news, and other information.
Nolo's Free Dictionary of Law Terms
Legal terms in plain English.
Superior Court of California: Inyo
Inyo County cases, legal services, forms and documents, self-help resources, etc.
Superior Court of California: Kern
Kern County cases, legal services, forms and documents, self-help resources, etc.
Superior Court of California: Mono
Local court rules, forms, and legal resources.
Supreme Court of the US
Current and past Supreme Court justices, decisions, rulings, etc.
United States Code
Consolidation of laws of the United States.
US Courts
Government site with information and resources on courts, jury duty, records, and more.

Links for Personal Development courses.

Assist
Information on specific requirements and courses for students transferring to 2-year or 4-year colleges.
California Virtual Campus
Find online classes in course catalogs, community colleges in California, and other resources for studying at a virtual campus.
Campus Tours
Take virtual tours of select campuses, view profile information, and more.
College Source
Contains college profiles, online catalogs, and links to their websites.
FAFSA
Government starting point for student aid.
FastWeb
Comprehensive listing of financial aid, colleges, and jobs.
Federal Student Aid
Information on getting financial aid.
Real Work Matters
Lists vocational and trade schools according to category, which may include anything from nursing to bar-tending to fashion design.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Includes average earnings, job prospects, and training needed for a variety of careers.

Links for Physical Education courses.

American Kinesiology Association
Provides information on kinesiology careers and research on the impact of physical activity on health.
MedlinePlus Fitness and Exercise
Topic overviews, research, and articles on such subjects as exercise benefits, sports safety, and risks of inactivity.

Links for Philosophy courses.

Association of Religious Data Archives
Research tools and statistics for studying religions.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A peer-reviewed academic encyclopedia of philosophical figures and terms.
Philosophers' Imprint
Open access articles on philosophical topics.
PhilPapers
A directory of online philosophical articles, some of which are open access and published by professional authors.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Includes articles on philosophers, theories, and related topics, with each entry maintained by an expert in the field.
Virtual Religion Index
Contains information and links on cultural, mythological, and religious studies.

Links for Physical Science courses.

Encyclopedia of Earth
Information and articles written on ecology, natural environments, and effects of human society.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's page contains information about issues and regulations intended to protect the environment and its occupants.
EurekAlert!
Science news by subject.
NASA
NASA's government website with news and features for the public, educators, and students.
National Geographic
The homepage of the NG magazine, with information on animals, photography, and the environment.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Government research on oceans, weather, climate, and aviation.
National Science Foundation
Includes scientific news, discoveries, funding opportunities for researchers, and more.
Public Library of Science
Open access scientific journals, resources, news, and more.
Science.gov
Government science website regarding scientific news, topics, resources, and more.
Science Open
Collection of free open access articles, with an option to see peer-reviews and ratings.
This Week's Sky at a Glance
Daily tips on what to observe in the night sky.
Views of the Solar System
Information and images of planets and other space entities as well as statistics and external resources.

Links for Physics courses.

APS Physics
Searchable articles from the American Physical Society.
Net Advance of Physics
Articles, tutorials, notes, and links to other resources on physics from MIT.
Phys.Org
Science and technology news and information.
Physics Classroom
Tutorials, animations, and other resources of physics in action.
PhysLink
News, information, and links to resources and topics on physics and astronomy.

Links for Political Science courses.

C-Span
News and video clips on politics and government.
CA.gov
State of California information as well as laws and licenses, health and insurance, taxes and transport, etc.
Congress.gov
Bill summaries, votes, and other legislative activities of congress.
FactCheck
Double-checks factual information presented by politicians, media, and more.
Follow the Money
Information on contribution donors and influences in state politics as well as districts.
Foreign Affairs
Includes news and articles on current foreign affairs.
Politico
Political news, opinions, and more.
PolitiFact
Tracks and fact-checks the accuracy of news, statements, and promises of political leaders and candidates.
Project On Government Oversight
A non-partisan independent watchdog that investigates and reports misconduct and corruption within the federal government.
Voter's Edge
Contains unbiased information about candidates and issues as well as instructions on registering to vote.
Vote Smart
Information on propositions, candidate profiles, endorsements, and finances as well as previous voter turnout and contact information for elected officials.

Links for Psychology courses.

American Psychological Association
The website of the APA, with news and information on psychology topics, publications, and more.
Classics in the History of Psychology
While no longer being updated, still includes a great number of psychological documents and articles primarily in the public domain.
PsychCentral
Mental health and psychology resources as well as information on specific topics and conditions.
Social Psychology Network
Includes searchable links to outside resources organized by a topic.

Links for Sociology courses.

ACRL Women & Gender Studies
Resources on gender, diversity, and women's studies.
American Sociological Association
Sociology publications and resources on research, trends, and more.
Census Bureau
Government census information on a variety of subjects, based on 2010 data and smaller surveys.
City-Data
Find information on cities including detailed demographics, local organizations, businesses, schools and more.
Pew Research Center
Reports on surveys and polls as well as demographic and social trends and statistics.
UN Data
Statistics broken down by country, including information on crime, education, finances, gender, health, economics, and more.

Links for Spanish courses.

Linguasorb
Read, listen, and play games to learn Spanish, French, and English verb conjugations, grammar and vocabulary.
Study Spanish
Tutorials and quizzes on pronunciation, verbs, vocabulary, etc.
Verbix
Verb conjugation information for dozens of different languages including French, Latin, and Spanish.
Word Reference
Foreign language dictionaries of words and phrases, featuring Spanish, French, and more.

Links for Speech courses.

American Rhetoric
Includes text and audio of many famous speeches throughout American history.
Great Speeches Collection
Transcripts of speeches given by historical figures.
Monologue Archive
Find monologues for men, women, and children as well as further informative links on those monologues.
Presidential Speech Archive
Transcripts, video, and audio of key speeches given by the U.S. Presidents.
TED
TED Talk speech videos on thousands of subjects.

Links for Welding courses.

American Welding Society
Information on welding certifications, scholarships, careers, etc., as well as an active community forum.
Comprehensive Guide to Welding Resources
Links to welding guides, handbooks, resources, forums, and more.
Welding Tips and Tricks
Videos, photos, and descriptions of different techniques and types of welding.

General Free Websites

Links to free databases with scholarly articles. Some results may not provide free full text.

Annenberg Learner
Streaming videos of educational series on a variety of topics, including art, math, literature, sciences, and teaching.
CORE
Aggregates open access research papers.
Data.gov
Freely available government data, tools, and resources to help with making consumer and professional decisions.
Directory of Open Access Journals
Links to free scholarly journals and articles.
Google Scholar
Searches court cases and scholarly articles , some of which are freely available .
HighWire
Links to scientific journals and websites, with access to some full text articles.
Open Access Theses and Dissertations
Find freely available graduate-level theses and dissertations from a wide variety of subjects.
Open Video Project
Digital collection of videos for research purposes.
ProCon
Find facts and arguments for and against a handful of controversial issues on a nonpartisan website.

Links to dictionaries.

OnlineConversion
Convert distances, weights, speeds, currencies, temperature, fuel economy, and more.
Dictionary.com
Dictionaries, thesauri, translators, references and more.
Free Dictionary
Includes dictionary entries as well as acronyms, idioms, and specialized dictionaries for medical, legal, and financial information.

Links to encyclopedias.

Encyclopedia
Searches older encyclopedias and dictionaries for information on various topics.
Infoplease
Almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, spell checkers, and more.
Old Farmer's Almanac
Includes weather, daily events and holidays, gardening tips, resources, and more.
Snopes
Find the status on urban legends, misinformation, and rumors from the Web.
WolframAlpha
Search for simplified information on a multitude of topics.

Links to news sites and aggregates.

ABYZ News Links
Links to newspapers and news media, sorted by location.
AP Archive
The Associated Press video archive, with both current and historical video clips.
Google News
Google's news aggregate site, searchable by topic, country, etc.
Newseum
Images of front pages from a collection of today's newspapers, as well as some archived headlines from significant events.
News Now
Collection of news headlines with a greater emphasis on British and World news as well as a breakdown by topic.
Time Now
World clocks and time zones, calendars, date and daylight calculators, and more.
World News
An aggregate of international news headlines in multiple languages.

Links to free and legal eBook and audiobook collections.

Archive
Free access to a digital library of books and other resources, including music, audio, videos, images, research, and more.
Bibliomania
Free eBooks, study guides, resources, and more.
Digital Scriptorium
A database containing digital images of medieval and Renaissance texts.
Google Books
Millions of books viewable as previews or full text, as well as links to purchase hard and digital copies.
LibriVox
Audiobooks of public domain works that have been recorded by volunteers.
ManyBooks
Free eBooks downloadable in many different formats as well as recommendations and reviews.
Online Books Page
Links to over a million freely available books from various websites.
Project Gutenberg
One of the largest free public domain eBook sites that also have audiobooks uploaded and recorded by volunteers.

Links to other libraries and their collections.

British Library
Search the British Library catalogs, online galleries, journal articles, and digital texts.
International Children's Digital Library
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