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Magazine Articles
- America’s News Magazines (login with a Wallingford library card)
28 full text magazines, covering general news, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - Popular Magazines (login with a Wallingford library card)
Favorite full text magazines including People, Time, U.S. News and World Report, Billboard and PC Magazine. - Kids Infobits (login with a Wallingford library card)
Elementary school students seeking magazine articles should start here. - Directory of Open Access Journals
This service covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals in many subjects and languages.
Newspaper Articles
- Record Journal (login with a Wallingford library card)
Full text from 1997 to the present. - iConn Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Hartford Courant Historical (login with a Wallingford library card)
The Hartford Courant (1764-1922) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. - Kids Infobits (login with a Wallingford library card)
Elementary school students seeking newspaper articles should start here.
My Family History
- Ancestry Library Edition (access from within Main Library only)
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes census, military, court, land, probate, vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. - HeritageQuest (login with a Wallingford library card)
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes the U.S. Federal Census, the PERSI Index, Freedmans bank records, local and family histories, and more. - Biography & Genealogy Master Index (login with a Wallingford library card)
Biographical and genealogical index to contemporary and historical figures worldwide. - FamilySearch
Search Records for ancestors including online birth, marriage, death, census, church and other indexes. Huge databases compiled by the Church of the Latter Day Saints. - RootsWeb
Databases containing thousands of individual family trees as well as extensive series of articles covering a variety of topics related to genealogy.
Practice Tests
- Learning Express (login with a Wallingford library card)
Online practice tests, based on the official exams for SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB, and many more.
Homework Help
- Downloadable Audio Books (login with a Wallingford library card)
Overdrive audio books can be downloaded and enjoyed on PCs and Macs. The built-in Burn Wizard can be used to burn MP3 audio books to CD, and the Transfer Wizard allows quick and easy transfer to your computer. - Kids InfoBits (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles, maps, almanacs, and more for elementary school researchers. - InfoTrac Junior Edition (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles and curriculum-related materials selected especially for grades 6-8. - InfoTrac Student Edition (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles and curriculum-related materials selected especially for grades 9-12. - Citation Machine
Easy formatting for works cited and bibliographies in multiple styles.
Literary Criticism
- Twayne’s Author Series (login with a Wallingford library card)
Literary critical interpretation and discussion written for readers ranging from high school students to scholars. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - Discovering Collection (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about people, places and events—history, literature, biography, science and social studies. - Biography Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Full text biographies and articles on contemporary and historical figures worldwide. - Internet Public Library
Features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative websites; links to online texts, literary criticism, newspapers, journals and more. - Spark Notes
Written by Harvard students, these free study guides to classic literature are similar to Cliffs Notes. - Yahoo Authors
Directory of authors on the Yahoo site links to biographical, critical, and publisher sites for specific authors. - Cliffs Notes: Information on books and authors for those preparing for exams, writing papers, or participating in class discussions.
Kid Stuff
- Bookflix (login with a Wallingford library card)
An early literacy resource that combines storybooks with video. For pre-kindergartners to third graders. - Children’s Literature Database (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about Pre-K to Grade 12 books and media. Includes reviews; awards, honors and prizes; best book lists; and reading level information. Also offers teaching tool: lesson plans and teaching guides on children's books, authors and illustrators from a variety of sources. - Kids InfoBits (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles, maps, almanacs, and more for elementary school researchers. - Downloadable Audio Books (login with a Wallingford library card)
Overdrive audio books can be downloaded and enjoyed on PCs and Macs. The built-in Burn Wizard can be used to burn MP3 audio books to CD, and the Transfer Wizard allows quick and easy transfer to your computer.
Great Books To Read
- NoveList Plus (login with a Wallingford library card)
A comprehensive site where a reader can learn about fiction and nonfiction books and authors, get read-alike suggestions for favorite authors or titles, reading group guides, booktalks, and lists of suggested readings. - Children’s Literature Database (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about Pre-K to Grade 12 books and media. Includes reviews; awards, honors and prizes; best book lists; and reading level information. Also offers teaching tool: lesson plans and teaching guides on children's books, authors and illustrators from a variety of sources. - Bookflix (login with a Wallingford library card)
An early literacy resource that combines storybooks with video. For pre-kindergartners to third graders. - Downloadable Audio Books (login with a Wallingford library card)
Overdrive audio books can be downloaded and enjoyed on PCs and Macs. The built-in Burn Wizard can be used to burn MP3 audio books to CD, and the Transfer Wizard allows quick and easy transfer to your computer. - What Do I Read Next? (login with a Wallingford library card)
Browse for great books or search by titles and authors. - BookNews
Monthly newsletters that feature a wide variety of books for all ages; links to award-winning and bestselling books; sign up to join free e-bookclub. - What’s Next
Readers can easily identify fiction in series - searchable by author, plot, and title. - Stop You're Killing Me!
A mystery lover’s dream. Find mysteries in all genres or search by author, title, series or character. - Yahoo Authors
Directory of authors on the Yahoo site links to biographical, critical, and publisher sites for specific authors. - Young Adult Library Services Association
Contains lists of best books for teens with descriptions, genre guides, award winners, and author information. - Book Reporter
Author profiles, links to reviews, genre and subject lists, and more.
Automobile Info
- Auto Repair Reference Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Gives you access to every repair manual originally published in the Chilton Total Car Care Series. Every major manufacturer for domestic and imported vehicles is represented including auto repair manuals for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. New repair procedures/updates are added continuously, and Technical Service Bulletins are added on a monthly or quarterly basis. Includes wiring diagrams and drawings. - Kelley Blue Book
Find information about new and used automobiles, including prices and values. - N.A.D.A Guide
Similar to Kelley Blue Book
Antiques’ Values
- Antiques Reference (access from within Main Library only)
Contains actual auction sale prices for thousands of antiques and collectibles of all kinds. Over 244,446 individual records including advertising collectibles, autographs, books, clocks and watches, crafts and folk art, dolls, furniture, jewelry, oriental carpets and rugs, paintings, pottery and porcelain, silver and gold, toys, and much, much more!
Info About People
- Reference USA (login with a Wallingford library card)
U.S. and Canadian business and residential telephone directories, with detailed business information. - Biography Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Full text biographies and articles on contemporary and historical figures worldwide. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - iConn Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Biography & Genealogy Master Index (login with a Wallingford library card)
Biographical and genealogical index to contemporary and historical figures worldwide. - History Resource Center - U.S. (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from magazines, journals, and books; biographies, documents, and speeches; maps, photographs, film and video clips pertaining to the history of the United States. - History Resource Center - World (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from magazines, journals, and books; biographies, documents, and speeches; maps, photographs, film and video clips pertaining to world history. - Discovering Collection (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about people, places and events—history, literature, biography, science and social studies.
Historical Info
- History Resource Center - U.S. (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from magazines, journals, and books; biographies, documents and speeches; maps, photographs, film and video clips pertaining to the history of the United States. - History Resource Center - World (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from magazines, journals, and books; biographies, documents and speeches; maps, photographs, film and video clips pertaining to world history. - Discovering Collection (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about people, places and events—history, literature, biography, science and social studies. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - iConn Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Gale Virtual Reference Library (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search the contents of science, health, and history reference books. - Hartford Courant - Historical (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search the earliest years of the Hartford Courant (1764-1922) for articles and images that relate Connecticut and national history. - AP Images (login with a Wallingford library card)
AP photographs and graphics from the mid-1800s to the present. - Connecticut Heritage Gateway
The Connecticut Humanities Council’s collection of CT history and images sources.
Science Info
- Science Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from reference books, magazines and journals; biographies and images. Covers life and physical sciences, health, medicine, technology. - Discovering Collection (login with a Wallingford library card)
Information about people, places and events—history, literature, biography, science and social studies. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - iConn Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Gale Virtual Reference Library (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search the contents of science, health, and history reference books. - MedlinePlus
Authoritative and current health information on over 600 diseases and conditions provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. Included are lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, information on prescription and nonprescription drugs and links to medical trials.
Sources in Spanish
- Informe (login with a Wallingford library card)
Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completes. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnologia, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materials. - MedlinePlus
Authoritative and current health information on over 600 diseases and conditions provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. Included are lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, information on prescription and nonprescription drugs and links to medical trials. - Connecticut Library Home Pages
Links to Spanish-interface web accessible libraries in Connecticut. - WorldCat
A catalog of books, periodicals, online resources and other materials in libraries worldwide.
Job Search Help
- JobNow! (login with a Wallingford library card)
Submit your resume for expert review, get live interview preparation, and much more. - Indeed
Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages. - Simply Hired
Search millions of jobs across the web. - Monster
One of the most popular job super sites. - CareerBuilder
Another well-known employment super site. - Craigslist
Online classifieds - very popular with small businesses. - CT Job Central
Connecticut's new job bank. - CTJobs
Specifically targeted for local jobs. - ConnecticutJobs.com
Another source for local jobs. - State of CT Jobs
Find opportunities and examination dates. - Connecticut Department of Labor
Find a local offices, including CTWorks Career Centers, and file unemployment insurance claims. - LinkedIn
Social networking for professionals. - Workplace Writers
Tips for résumés and cover letters.
Business Info
- Reference USA (login with a Wallingford library card)
U.S. and Canadian business and residential telephone directories, with detailed business information. - Business & Company Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Company and industry news and information including full text company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodical articles for U.S. and international companies. 1980-present. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - Record-Journal (login with a Wallingford library card)
Full text articles from December 1997 to present. - iCONN Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Thomas Register
Directory of North American manufacturers, products and brand names.
Legal Info
- Legaltrac (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from legal, business and general interest publications. - Martindale-Hubbell
Directory of attorneys searchable by name, state, and specialty. - Connecticut General Statutes
Official General Statutes (public and special acts) of Connecticut, revised to 2009.
Tax Forms
Health Info
- Health & Wellness Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Medical information for health professionals and general readers. - Salem Health: Cancer (login with a Wallingford library card)
Covers 800 topics of crucial interest to students, patients, caregivers, and others who have received a diagnosis or are associated with those who have cancer. - Science Resource Center (login with a Wallingford library card)
Articles from reference books, magazines and journals; biographies and images. Covers life and physical sciences, health, medicine, technology. - Power Search (login with a Wallingford library card)
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. 1980-present. - iConn Newsstand (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search major national and Connecticut newspapers for full text stories. - Gale Virtual Reference Library (login with a Wallingford library card)
Search the contents of science, health, and history reference books. - MedlinePlus
Authoritative and current health information on over 600 diseases and conditions provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. Included are lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, information on prescription and nonprescription drugs and links to medical trials. - 2-1-1 Community Resource Directory
Listings for health and human service providers. CT residents may dial 2-1-1 for assistance, 24/7. - Healthnet
Research service for Connecticut residents with medical questions. Consult a medical librarian for information. - Connecticut Physician Profiles
Information about CT physicians, including education and board certifications.
Images
- AP Images (login with a Wallingford library card)
AP photographs and graphics from the mid-1800s to the present. - Google Images
Search the World Wide Web for images of all types.
