Mantor Library
General
There are a number of valuable general virtual reference resources out there. Explore these and learn something new!
| Fogler Library's Virtual Reference Desk | A collection of reference Web resources compiled by the librarians at the University of Maine |
| INFOMINE | "INFOMINE is a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level. It contains useful Internet resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library card catalogs, articles, directories of researchers, and many other types of information." |
| The Internet Public Library | The mission of the IPL is to "serve the public by finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and creating quality information resources." |
| The Librarian's Internet Index | The LII is a searchable, annotated subject directory of Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. |
| LibrarySpot | "A free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information." |
| Merck Manuals: Online Medical Library | "Merck is committed to bringing out the best in medicine. As part of that effort, Merck has created The Merck Manuals, a series of healthcare books for medical professionals and consumers. As a service to the community, the content of The Manuals is now available in enhanced online versions as part of The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. The Online Medical Library is updated periodically with new information, and contains photographs, and audio and video material not present in the print versions." |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | "For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:
In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more." |
| Peterson's | "Finding your perfect college fit doesn't need to be a major headache. We've compiled search tools for some of the best colleges and universities, articles, and resources to help you find the right school, contact admissions officials instantly, excel on tests, and pay for college." |
| Physician's Desktop Reference | "PDRhealth™ is the consumer Web portal of PDR Network, which includes the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) and the Health Care Notification Network (HCNN). The PDRhealth site offers consumer-friendly explanations of disease states and conditions as well as the safe and effective use of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as herbal medicines." |
| RefDesk | "Refdesk.com has three goals: (1) fast access, (2) intuitive and easy navigation and (3) comprehensive content, rationally indexed." |
| Yahoo! Reference | A browsable, comprehensive list of reference Web resources. |