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Websites: These are some Websites that may help you in your search for information.
Administration of Justice
Catalog Subject Headings
Criminal justice, Administration of; Law enforcement; Police; Police administration; Criminal investigation; Crime; Criminology; Criminals; Criminal psychology; Victims of crime; Homicide; Forensic sciences.
Call Numbers
| HV6001-HV7220.5 | Criminology |
| HV7231-HV9960 | Criminal Justice Administration |
| -> HV7435-HV7439 | -> Gun Control |
| -> HV7551-HV8280.7 | -> Police. Detectives |
| —> HV8073-HV8079 | —> Criminal investigation |
| -> HV8301-HV9920.7 | -> Penology. Prisons. Corrections |
Books
- Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior — REF HV 6016 .E53 2001
- Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice — REF HV 6017 .E52 2002
- Encyclopedia of American Crime — REF HV 6789 .S54 2001
- Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement — REF HV 7921 .E53 2005
- Criminal Justice — REF KF 9214.5 .C75 2006
- Crime and Punishment in the United States — EBOOK HV 6779 2008
- Battleground: Criminal Justice — EBOOK HV 7411 2007
- Criminal Justice Theory — EBOOK HV 7419 2007
- Encyclopedia of Forensic Science — EBOOK HV 8073 2008
- Policing in America — EBOOK HV 8133 .S84 2008
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Military & Government Collection.
Websites
- Bureau of Justice Statistics — Includes statistics on crimes, prison populations, and more.
- Center for Problem-Oriented Policing — Guide for officers approaching specific problems and incidents.
- Crime Reports — Maps of criminal incidents and sex offenders in the U.S. and Canada.
- 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.
- Legal Information Institute — Legal information in understandable language.
- National Criminal Justice Reference System — Answers and articles on a number of crime-related topics.
- Officer.com — Information on police topics, tools, news, careers, and more.
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics — A collection of crime statistics, surveys, and other information.
American Sign Language
Catalog Subject Headings
American Sign Language; Sign language; Deaf; Deafness; Hearing; Hearing disorders; Hearing Impaired Persons; Hearing impaired.
Call Numbers
| HV2000-HV2999 | Deaf. Hearing impaired |
Books
- Random House American Sign Language Dictionary — REF HV 2475 .C67 1994
- American Sign Language Phrase Book — REF HV 2475 .F36 1994
- Signing in Fourteen Languages — REF HV 2475 .P75 2000
- American Sign Language — REF HV 2475 .S77 1998
- Reading Between the Signs Workbook — EBOOK BJ 1838 .M56 2004
- Deaf American Literature — EBOOK HV 2471 .P38 2000
- Syntax of American Sign Language — EBOOK HV 2474 .S994 2000
- Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders — EBOOK RF 290 .T93 2004
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- American Sign Language University — Lessons, ASL dictionary videos, quizzes, and more.
- Deaf Linx — Information about deaf culture, sign language, services, research, and more.
- Deaf Resource Library — A collection of links related to the deaf community, sign language, schools, scholarships, and organizations.
- Handspeak — Videos for sign language words as well as some information on the culture.
- Signing Savvy — A resource for American Sign Language learners that contains videos for a number of words.
Anthropology
Catalog Subject Headings
Anthropology; Human beings; Paleontology; Human evolution; Social evolution.
Call Numbers
| GN1-GN890 | Anthropology |
| -> GN49-GN298 | -> Physical anthropology |
| -> GN301-GN674 | -> Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology. |
| -> GN700-GN890 | -> Prehistoric archaeology |
| QE701-QE760 | Paleontology |
| QH359-QH425 | Evolution |
Books
- Dictionary of Anthropology — REF GN 307 .D485 1997
- Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology — REF GN 307 .E525 2005
- Encyclopedia of World Cultures — REF GN 307 .E53 1991
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life — REF GN 333 .W37 2009
- Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution — REF QP 34.5 .M24 2005
- Biographical Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology — EBOOK GN 20 .B5 2004
- Guts and Brains: An Integrative Approach to the Hominin Record — EBOOK GN 281.4 2007
- Bones, Stones, and Molecules: “Out of Africa” and Human Origins — EBOOK GN 282 2004
- Origin and Evolution of Cultures — EBOOK GN 360 .B69 2005
- Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution — EBOOK QP 34.5 .M24 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection.
Websites
- Anthropology on the Web — Links to anthropological resources.
- Anthropology Tutorials — Explanations on biological and cultural anthropology topics.
- Archaeology: An Introduction — Online textbook companion with history, links, and other information.
- Becoming Human — A site examining human evolution, with an interactive timeline of hominid ancestors.
- Lascaux: A Visit to the Cave — Virtual tour of prehistoric Lascaux cave paintings.
Art
Catalog Subject Headings
Art; Art—History; Color; Painting; Drawing—Technique; Photography; Photography, Artistic; Ceramics; Pottery; Sculpture; Architecture; Decoration and ornament.
Call Numbers
| N1-N9165 | Visual arts |
| NA1-NA9428 | Architecture |
| NB1-NB1952 | Sculpture |
| NC1-NC1940 | Drawing. Design. Illustration |
| ND25-ND3416 | Painting |
| NK3700-NK4695 | Ceramics |
| TP785-TP869 | Clay industries. Ceramic. Glass |
| TR1-TR1050 | Photography |
| TT205-TT267 | Metalworking |
| TT919-TT925 | Pottery |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Art — REF N 33 .O93 2004
- Gardner’s Art through the Ages — REF N 5300 .G252 2008
- Focal Encyclopedia of Photography — REF TR 9 .F6 2007
- Oxford Companion to the Photograph — REF TR 9 .O94 2005
- Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery — REF TT 919.5 .F68 2000
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols in Art — EBOOK N 33 .H88 2005
- Art of Art History: A Critical Anthology — EBOOK N 7480 2009
- Pottery Making Techniques — EBOOK TT 920 .P68 2004
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- Art History Resources — Links to art broken down by time period, region, and format.
- ArtCyclopedia — A database of articles on artists and their masterpieces, museums, news, and more.
- ArtDaily — Art news and daily photographs.
- ArtLex — A detailed art dictionary with examples for students, artists, educators, dealers, and more.
- International Sculpture Center — Free access to Sculpture Magazine articles and more.
- Mother of All Art and Art History Links — Links to image collections, art schools, and research.
- SMArtHistory — A collection of art and descriptions, searchable by time, style, or artist.
- World Images — Wide collection of images from all over the world, available for educational use.
Biology
Catalog Subject Headings
Biology; Life (Biology); Natural History; Bioethics; Physiology; Anatomy; Cells; Biotechnology.
Call Numbers
| QH1-QH278.5 | Natural history |
| QH301-QH705.5 | Biology |
| -> QH359-QH425 | -> Evolution |
| -> QH426-QH470 | -> Genetics |
| -> QH540-QH549.5 | -> Ecology |
| -> QH573-QH671 | -> Cytology |
| QM1-QM695 | Anatomy |
| QP1-QP981 | Physiology |
| QR1-QR502 | Microbiology |
Books
- Penguin Dictionary of Biology — REF QH 13 .N62 2004
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Bioscience — REF QH 302.5 .M382 2003
- Encyclopedia of Bioethics — REF QH 332 .E52 2004
- Oxford Companion to the Body — REF QM 7 .O96 2001
- Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution — REF QP 34.5 .M24 2005
- Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — EBOOK QD 415 .A25 2000
- Facts on File Dictionary of Biology — EBOOK QH 302.5 .F38 2005
- Encyclopedia of Life Science — EBOOK QH 309.2 2009
- Encyclopedia of Evolution — EBOOK QH 360.2 2007
- Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology — EBOOK QH 575 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: GreenFILE; Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Anatomy Drill and Practice — Illustrated flash cards to help learn anatomy terms and locations.
- Biology Image Library — Searchable database of images from cells, beings, and more.
- Biology Project — Tutorials on biology, with problems and answers for each section.
- 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.
- Online Biology Book — An online biology book that contains information as well as images and some links.
- Science Daily — News, research, and information about the scientific world.
Business
Catalog Subject Headings
Accounting; Business; Bookkeeping; Investments; Finance; Management; Corporate Culture; Industrial Relations; Personnel Management; Employees—Training of; Industrial Management; Communication in Management; Sales Management; Management Information Systems; Business Consultants; Consumer Behavior; Executive Ability; Marketing; Advertising.
Call Numbers
| HD28-HD70 | Management |
| HF1-HF6182 | Commerce |
| -> HF5001-HF6182 | -> Business |
| —> HF5410-HF5417.5 | —> Marketing |
| —> HF5601-HF5689 | —> Accounting |
| HG1-HG9999 | Finance |
Books
- Encyclopedia of Management — REF HD 30.15 .E49 2006
- Oxford Dictionary of Accounting — REF HF 5621 D53 2005
- West’s Business Law — REF KF 888 .C55 2006
- Battleground: Business — EBOOK HF 1008 .B38 2007
- Encyclopedia of American Business History — EBOOK HF 3021 2006
- Global Business Etiquette — EBOOK HF 5389 2006
- Essential Accounting Dictionary — EBOOK HF 5621 2008
- AMA Handbook of Business Writing — EBOOK HF 5726 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Business Source Elite; Regional Business News.
Websites
- American Institute of CPAs — Articles and publications on accounting, auditing, and more.
- 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.
- 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.
- U.S. Department of Labor — Government information on labor statistics, employment, and more.
- Vault Career Intelligence — Information on firms and industries for prospective employees.
- Wall Street Executive Library — Collection of links to a wide variety of business information and research.
Chemistry
Catalog Subject Headings
Chemistry; Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical; Surface Chemistry; Chemical Bonds; Chemists; Biochemistry; Chemical Kinetics.
Call Numbers
| QD1-QD999 | Chemistry |
Books
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology — REF Q 121 .M3 2007
- Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry — REF QD 148 .E53 2005
- Van Nostrand’s Encyclopedia of Chemistry — REF QD 4 .V36 2005
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Chemistry — REF QD 5 .M36 2003
- Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry — REF QD 65 .L36 2005
- Chemistry — EBOOK QD 11 .C49 2004
- Chemistry: Decade by Decade — EBOOK QD 15 2007
- Encyclopedia of Chemistry — EBOOK QD 4 .R57 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Chemicool — Profiles of periodic elements, with photos and examples of uses.
- Classic Chemistry — History of chemistry, including papers from the 17th to early 20th centuries.
- General Chemistry Online — Has articles, interactive tables and calculators, tutorials, simulations, databases, 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.
Child Development
Catalog Subject Headings
Child development; Early childhood education; Education, preschool; Education.
Call Numbers
| HQ767.8-HQ792.2 | Children. Child development |
| LB5-LB3640 | Theory and practice of education |
| -> LB1050.9-LB1091 | -> Educational psychology |
| -> LB1101-LB1139 | -> Child study |
| -> LB1139.2-LB1139.5 | -> Early childhood education |
| -> LB1140-LB1140.5 | -> Preschool education. Nursery schools |
| -> LB1705-LB2286 | -> Education and training of teachers and administrators |
| LC8-LC6691 | Special aspects of education |
| -> LC3950-LC4806.5 | -> Exceptional children and youth. Special education |
| PZ5-PZ90 | Children's literature |
Books
- Child Development — REF HQ 772 .C436 2002
- Encyclopedia of Education — REF LB 15 .E47 2003
- Greenwood Dictionary of Education — REF LB 15 .G68 2003
- Encyclopedia of Special Education — REF LC 4007 .E53 2007
- Understanding Behaviour and Development in Early Childhood — EBOOK LB 1060.2 2011
- Key Issues in Early Years Education — EBOOK LB 1139.23 2010
- Early Childhood Assessment — EBOOK LC 4069.2 2008
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; MAS Ultra - School Edition; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Primary Search; Student Research Center.
Subject: ERIC; Professional Development Collection.
Websites
- California Department of Education — Information for instructors in California on developing curricula, testing, statistics, and more.
- National Center of Education Statistics — Find information and surveys on elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education as well as data tools, such as statistics on local schools regarding type, class size, demographic breakdowns, and more.
- ReadToday — Printable activities that help children learn to read and recognize shapes, colors, words, and more in four different languages.
- Starfall — Help kids learn to read with interactive phonics games with audio.
- ZerotoThree — News and detailed information and resources on the behavior, development, care and education of infants and toddlers.
Computer Science
Catalog Subject Headings
Computers; Cybernetics; Computer science; Electronics; Database management; Computer networks; Computer programming; Computer security; Data protection; Web sites; Web site development; Java (Computer program language); C++ (Computer program language); HTML (Document markup language); Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel (Computer file); Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer file); Microsoft Outlook.
Call Numbers
| QA75.5-QA76.95 | Electronic computers. Computer science |
| TK5101-TK6720 | Telecommunication |
| TK7800-TK8360 | Electronics |
| Z52-Z52.5 | Word processing |
Books
- Dictionary of Computing — REF QA 76.15 .D526 2004
- Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology — REF QA 76.15 .H43 2003
- Advanced Internet Searcher’s Handbook — REF ZA 4201 .B688 2004
- Encyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security — EBOOK HM 851 2008
- Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology — EBOOK QA 76.15 2009
- Beginning HTML with CSS and XHTML — EBOOK QA 76.76 .H94 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Good Tutorials — Learn to code, use computer programs such as Photoshop, and get technology tips.
- Internet101 — Basic information about using the Internet.
- Programmers Heaven — Tutorials and forums for a variety of programming codes.
- W3Schools Online Web Tutorials — Find tutorials for coding and creating websites.
- Web Design References — Links to tutorials on web design, coding, and usability.
- Webopedia — Contains articles and definitions about computer and Internet terms as well as links to outside sources.
- What Is — Encyclopedia of computer and Internet terminology, as well as research information.
Digital Media Arts
Catalog Subject Headings
Computer graphics; Image processing—Digital techniques; Computer animation; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator (Computer file).
Call Numbers
| QA75.5- QA76.95 | Electronic computers. Computer science. |
| T351-T385 | Mechanical drawing. Engineering graphics |
| TR267-TR267.5 | Digital photography and software |
| TR845-TR899 | Cinematography |
Books
- Digital Filmmaking Handbook — REF TR 860 .L64 2006
- Gardner’s Computer Graphics & Animation Dictionary — REF TR 897.5 .G37 2003
- Digital Painting in Photoshop — EBOOK T 385 2009
- How to Do Everything Adobe Illustrator CS4 — EBOOK T 385 2009
- How to Do Everything Adobe Photoshop CS4 — EBOOK T 385 2009
- Animation from Pencils to Pixels — EBOOK TR 897.7 .W55 2006
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Adobe TV — Video tutorials for using Adobe products like Flash or Photoshop.
- Good Tutorials — Learn to code, use computer programs such as Photoshop, and get technology tips.
- Webopedia — Contains articles and definitions about computer and Internet terms as well as links to outside sources.
Drafting
Catalog Subject Headings
Mechanical drawing; Blueprints; Engineering design.
Call Numbers
| T351- T385 | Mechanical drawing. Engineering graphics. |
| TA401-TA492 | Materials of engineering and construction |
Books
- Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing — REF T 353 .L88 1986
- Expert CAD Management — EBOOK TA 174 2007
- Blueprint Reading — EBOOK TH 431 2009
- Standard Handbook of Machine Design — EBOOK TJ 230 2004
- Handbook of Electrical Design Details — EBOOK TK 425 .S35 2003
Databases
Websites
- Build Your Own Home — Basic steps for creating floor plans, using blueprint symbols, and more.
- CADTutor — Tutorials for using AutoCAD and similar applications.
Economics
Catalog Subject Headings
Economics; International economic relations; Economic forecasting; Business cycles; Speculation; Financial crises; Capitalism; Economic policy; Finance; Investment analysis.
Call Numbers
| HB1-HB3840 | Economic theory |
| HC10-HC1085 | Economic history and conditions |
| HG1501-HG3550 | Banking |
| HG4001-HG4285 | Finance management. Business finance |
Books
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Economics — REF HB 61 .E55 1994
- MIT Dictionary of Modern Economics — REF HB 61 .P4 1992
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History — REF HC 15 .O94 2003
- Economic Disasters of the Twentieth Century — EBOOK HB 3722 2007
- Economics for Everyone — EBOOK HB 501 2008
- Personnel Economics — EBOOK HF 5549 .P45 2004
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Business Source Elite; Regional Business News.
Websites
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Government resource containing economic accounts, both national and international.
- Congressional Budget Office — News and information on the national budget, economy, and employment levels.
- Economic History — Scholarly articles concerning economic topics in history.
- Economicae — An illustrated encyclopedia of economic terms.
- Economics A-to-Z — Dictionary of terminology from The Economist.
- Federal Reserve System — Information on monetary policy, economic research, and more.
- FedSpending — Tracks federal spending, recipients, and more.
- Motley Fool — Articles for the investment community on stocks, news, analysis and more.
- Resources for Economists — Includes resources for economists and students of economics, such as glossaries, guides, and other resources.
Emergency Medical Technology
Catalog Subject Headings
Emergency medicine; Critical care medicine; Medical emergencies.
Call Numbers
| RC86-RC88.9 | Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid |
Books
- Emergency Medicine — REF RC 86.7 .E57828 2004
- Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook — REF RC 86.7 .R68 2005
- Clinical Emergency Medicine Casebook — EBOOK RC 86.7 2009
- EMS Notes: EMT & Paramedic Field Guide — EBOOK RC 86.8 2009
- Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care — EBOOK RC 86.8 2010
- Disaster Preparedness and Management — EBOOK RT 108 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; MEDLINE; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Consumer Health Complete; Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition.
Websites
- BMC Emergency Medicine — Open access articles and research on emergency medical practices.
- Emergency Medicine Articles — Articles on a variety of topics related emergency illnesses.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response — Information on hazards and emergency preparedness tips.
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health — Workplace safety and preparedness topics.
Engineering
Catalog Subject Headings
Engineering; Electric engineering; Electronics; Automatic control; Thermodynamics; Mechanical drawing.
Call Numbers
| TA1-TA2040 | Engineering |
| TK1-TK9971 | Electrical engineering |
Books
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering — REF TA 9 .M35 2003
- Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering — REF TK 9 .C575 2005
- Engineers: a History of Engineering and Structural Design — EBOOK TA 15 2010
- Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers — EBOOK TA 151 2004
- Materials Selection in Mechanical Design — EBOOK TA 403.6 2005
- Engineering Fundamentals — EBOOK TA 417 2002
- Principles of Modern Digital Design — EBOOK TK 7868 .L6 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- American Machinist — Articles and news on machine technology.
- American Society of Civil Engineers — Information on engineering, codes, research, and more.
- DircaDelta — An illustrated science and engineering encyclopedia.
- 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 profiesl of structures created around the world.
- ThomasNet — Find or advertise suppliers of materials, manufacturers, distributors and service providers of products.
English
Catalog Subject Headings
Literature; Literature—History and criticism; Research—Handbooks, manuals, etc.; American literature; Literary form; Creative writing; English language; English language—Grammar; English language—Composition and exercises; Americanisms.
Call Numbers
| PE1001-PE1693 | Modern English language |
| PN1-PN6790 | Literature |
| PR1-PR9680 | English literature |
| PS1-PS3576 | American literature |
Books
- Oxford Companion to Classical Literature — REF PA 31 .H69 1997
- Oxford English Dictionary — REF PE 1625.O87 1987
- New Oxford American Dictionary — REF PE 1628 .N429 2005
- Oxford Companion to English Literature — REF PR 19 .O94 2000
- Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature — REF PS 21 .E537 2004
- How to Write Essays — EBOOK PE 1408 2009
- Dictionary of Modern English Usage — EBOOK PE 1628 2009
- Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms — EBOOK PN 41 .D4795 2006
- Dictionary of Literary and Thematic Terms — EBOOK PN 44.5 2006
- Literary Theory: The Basics — EBOOK PN 94 2008
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Book Index with Reviews; Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography; Literature Resource Center.
Websites
- Bartleby.com — Find full-text novels, poetry, quotes, and more.
- Bibliomania — Free eBooks, study guides, resources, and more.
- Free Dictionary — Includes dictionary entries as well as acronyms, idioms, and specialized dictionaries for medical, legal, and financial information.
- Guide to Grammar and Writing — Information on writing papers, from words and sentences to overall structure.
- Introduction to Modern Literary Theory — Brief descriptions and lists of references to literary theories.
- Literary Criticism on the Internet — Links to articles that analyze 19th and 20th century literature.
- Online Etymology Dictionary — Origins of words, suffixes, and prefixes.
- Writing Guides — Tutorials on writing papers, using grammar, citing sources, and more.
Fire Technology
Catalog Subject Headings
Fire extinction; Fire prevention; Fire fighters; Fire ecology.
Call Numbers
| HD8039 | Fire services industry |
| SD411-SD428 | Forestry conservation and protection |
| TH9025-TH9745 | Protection of buildings |
Books
- Disaster Recovery Handbook — EBOOK HD 49 .W36 2004
- Protecting Emergency Responders — EBOOK HV 551.3 2006
- Handbook of Building materials for Fire Protection — EBOOK TH 1065 .H35 2004
- McGraw-Hill’s Firefighter Exams — EBOOK TH 9157 2008
- Introduction to Fire Safety Management — EBOOK TH 9537 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: GreenFILE; Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- CAL FIRE — Department of Forestry and Fire Protection information, news, resources, etc.
- California Professional Firefighters — Resources and codes for firefighters on safety, labor, and more.
- International Association of Fire Fighters — News, legislation, and information relevant to firefighters.
- National Fire Protection Association — Fire safety information, codes and standards, training, and more.
- U.S. Fire Administration — Fire prevention information, statistics, safety, and more.
French
Catalog Subject Headings
French language; France—History; France—Civilization; National characteristics, French.
Call Numbers
| DC1-DC947 | History of France |
| PC2001-PC3761 | French language |
| PQ1-PQ3999 | French literature |
Books
- Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture — REF DC 33.7 .E53 2002
- New Cassell’s French Dictionary — REF PC 2640 .C3 1971
- French Unabridged Dictionary — REF PC 2640 .C69 1998
- New Oxford Companion to Literature in French — REF PQ 41 .N49 1995
- Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French — EBOOK DC 34 2010
- Better Reading French — EBOOK PC 2117 .H485 2003
- Complete French Grammar — EBOOK PC 2129 .E5 2008
- French Vocabulary — EBOOK PC 2129 .E5 2008
- Easy French Step-By-Step — EBOOK PC 2129 .E54 2009
Databases
Websites
- Au Fil du Temps: Culture Francaise — Links to resources on French culture, dictionaries, literature, news, and more.
- BBC Languages — Lessons, grammar tips, and pronunciation guides to languages such as French, Spanish, and German.
- French Tutorial — An online French tutorial with audio.
- Le Monde — News, as reported by French newspaper Le Monde.
- Learn a Language — Free resources for learning seven different languages, including words, phrases, forums, and more.
- Word Reference — Foreign language dictionaries of words and phrases, featuring Spanish, French, and more.
Health
Catalog Subject Headings
Medicine; Nursing; Health; Diagnosis; Medical ethics; Clinical medicine; Critical care medicine; Emergency medicine; Medical microbiology; Holistic medicine; Alternative medicine; Physiology; Medical genetics; Medical policy; Geriatrics.
Call Numbers
| R5-R920 | General medicine |
| RA1-RA1270 | Public aspects of medicine |
| RB1-RB214 | Pathology |
| RC1-RC1245 | Internal medicine |
| RD1-RD811 | Surgery |
| RG1-RG991 | Gynecology and obstetrics |
| RJ1-RJ570 | Pediatrics |
| RM1-RM950 | Therapeutics. Pharmacology |
| RS1-RS441 | Pharmacy and material medica |
| RT1-RT120 | Nursing |
Books
- Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary — REF R 121 .D73 2007
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine — REF RC 41 .G35 2006
- PDR Nurse’s Drug Handbook — REF RM 125 .P37 2012
- Physicians’ Desk Reference — REF RS 75 .P5 2007
- Lippincott’s Review for NCLEX-PN — REF RT 62 .T56 2012
- Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis — EBOOK RC 71.3 2009
- Nurse’s Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales — EBOOK RT 48.6 2010
- Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for Individualizing Client Care Across the Life Span — EBOOK RT 49 2010
- Expertise in Nursing Practices: Caring, clinical judgment & Ethics — EBOOK RT 73 2009
- Nurse to Nurse: Evidence-based Practice — EBOOK RT 84.5 .L37 2009
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; MEDLINE; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Consumer Health Complete; Health Source: Consumer Edition; Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition.
Websites
- American Medical Association — Information for physicians, residents, and medical students on career development, resources, news, and more.
- Anatomy and Physiology Learning Modules — Study aids such as diagrams and quizzes to help learn anatomy terms and locations.
- BioMed Central — Medical articles from peer-reviewed open access journals.
- DailyMed — Information about drugs, including dosage, trials, warnings, side effects, interactions, etc.
- HealthFinder — Government resource to help locate health- and disease-related topics, services, doctors, and other useful health tools.
- Medline Plus — Government resource to help locate information on health topics, drugs, and more.
- Merck Manuals — Includes information for health care professionals, including general topics, such as evaluating geriatric patients, to specific conditions, such as disorders.
- National Institute of Health — A government resource on health topics, clinical trials, research, news, and more.
- Nursing World — Links to information about nursing practice, ethics, workplace safety, and more.
- Rx List — Contains information on drugs and medication, supplements, medical tests, pill identifiers and more.
History
Catalog Subject Headings
History; World history; History, Modern; Historiography; Presidents—United States; United States—History; Constitutional law—United States; Military history; International relations.
Call Numbers
| D1-D2027 | General history |
| DA1-DR2285 | History of Europe |
| DS1-DS937 | History of Asia |
| DT1-DT3715 | History of Africa |
| DU1-DU950 | History of Oceania |
| E151-E889 | History of the United States |
| F1-F975 | U.S. local and state history |
| F1001-F1145.2 | History of Canada |
| F1201-F3799 | History of Latin America |
Books
- Cassell’s Chronology of World History — REF D 11 .W635 2005
- Encyclopedia of American Historical Documents — REF E 173 .E54 2004
- Encyclopedia of American History — REF E 174 .E53 2003
- Encyclopedia of World History — EBOOK D 21 .E5775 2008
- Revolutionary Moments in World History — EBOOK D 295 .R49 2006
- Hutchinson Dictionary of World History — EBOOK D 9 .H88 2004
- Great American History Fact-Finder — EBOOK E 174 .C67 2004
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Access World News; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: America: History and Life; Annals of American History; CountryWatch; History Reference Center; Newspaper Source Plus.
Websites
- American Presidency Project — Find documents related to the presidents, elections, and media coverage.
- Background Notes — Information on countries, including populations, governments, economies, history, and more.
- Best of History Web Sites — Contains links to thousands of excellent history web sites and teacher-recommended lesson plans.
- CIA World Factbook — Current and concise information about countries, including geography, government, economy, issues, and comparisons between nations.
- Digital History — Includes an online textbook, interactive timelines, and links to primary sources and reference materials.
- Euro Docs — Links to primary documents relevant to the history of European countries.
- HyperHistory Online — A series of timelines and maps with links to articles on various figures and topics in history.
- Internet History Sourcebooks — Collections of links to various topics, timelines, and cultures from around the world.
- Time Search — Timeline searchable by year, topic, or geography, with links to other resources.
Human Services
Catalog Subject Headings
Social service; Human services—Research; Social sciences; Child welfare.
Call Numbers
| HV35 | Social and public welfare |
| HV40-HV69 | Social service. Social work |
Books
- Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences — REF HA 17 .V64 2005
- Encyclopedia of Social Work — REF HV 35 .S6 2003
- Child Welfare for the Twenty-First Century — REF HV 741 .C516 2005
- Professional Development in Social Work — EBOOK HV 10.5 2011
- Appraising and Using Social Research in the Human Services — EBOOK HV 11 .S494 2004
- Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare — EBOOK HV 40 .C635 2008
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice — EBOOK HV 689 .F68 2006
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- California Department of Social Services — Information on services, programs, research, data, etc.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway — Reports and guidebooks on child welfare and related topics.
- Department of Health and Human Services — Government site with links to information about diseases, prevention, regulations, emergency preparedness, and more.
- National Association of Social Workers — Reports and resources on social work trends.
- Pew Research Center — Reports on demographic and social trends and statistics.
- Social Work Today — News and articles centered on social work.
Information Competency
Catalog Subject Headings
Research; Research—Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Report writing; Bibliography—Methodology; Library research.
Call Numbers
| LB2300-LB2430 | Higher education |
| PE1001- PE1693 | Modern English language. |
| Z662-Z1000.5 | Libraries |
| Z1001-Z1121 | Bibliography |
| ZA4050-ZA4480 | Electronic information resources |
Books
- Literary Research Guide: An Annotated Listing of Reference Sources — REF Z 2011 .H34 2002
- IssueWeb: A Guide and Sourcebook for Researching Controversial Issues on the Web — REF ZA 4228 .D53 2004
- Schaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers — EBOOK LB 1047.3 .R6 2007
- Who Owns This Text?: Plagiarism, Authorship, and Disciplinary Cultures — EBOOK PN 167 2009
- Craft of Research — EBOOK Q 180.55 .M4 2008
- Facts on File Guide to Research — EBOOK ZA 3075 .L46 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Book Index with Reviews.
Websites
- Online Resources for Writers — Links to sites on the writing process, citation assistance, and more.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab — Information on research and citation, as well as excellent style guides for APA and MLA formats.
- Research and Documentation — Includes information on finding and documenting sources in a variety of disciplines, and includes MLA and APA citation examples.
Latin
Catalog Subject Headings
Latin language; Latin literature; Rome—In literature; Rome (Italy)—Antiquities; Rome—History; Classical dictionaries; Civilization, Classical.
Call Numbers
| DE1-DE100 | History of the Greco-Roman world |
| DG11-DG365 | History of ancient Italy |
| PA2001-PA2915 | Latin philology and language |
| PA6000-PA6971 | Roman literature |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion — REF BL 715 .O94 2003
- Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World — REF DE 5 .O94 2005
- Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World’s Ancient Languages — REF P 371 .C357 2004
- Cassell’s New Latin Dictionary — REF PA 2365 .L3 C3 1968
- Oxford Companion to Classical Literature — REF PA 31 .H69 1997
- Who’s Who in Classical Mythology — EBOOK BL 715 .G68 2002
- Who’s Who in the Roman World — EBOOK DG 203 .H35 2001
- On Latin Adverbs — EBOOK PA 2273 2005
- Emotion, Restraint, and Community in Ancient Rome — EBOOK PA 6029 .E56 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Student Research Center.
Websites
- Language Realm — Dictionaries, proverbs, resources and more for seven different languages.
- Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid — Latin dictionary and links to additional resources.
- Latin Teaching Materials — Information on Latin grammar, learning vocabulary, and more.
- Learn Latin and Greek — Free public domain Latin and Greek textbooks available for download.
Mathematics
Catalog Subject Headings
Mathematics; Geometry; Algebra; Trigonometry; Calculus; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical statistics; Probabilities.
Call Numbers
| QA1-QA939 | Mathematics |
| -> QA101-QA145 | -> Arithmetic |
| -> QA150-QA272.5 | -> Algebra |
| -> QA273-QA280 | -> Probabilities and statistcs |
| -> QA440-QA699 | -> Geometry. Trigonometry |
Books
- Biographical Dictionary of Mathematicians — REF QA 28 .B534 1991
- CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae — REF QA 47 .M315 2003
- Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mathematics — REF QA 5 .I8313 1987
- Mathematics Dictionary — REF QA 5 .J33 1992
- CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics — REF QA 5 .W45 2003
- Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics — EBOOK QA 276.14 .E8 2002
- Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables — EBOOK QA 41 2009
- Facts on File Geometry Handbook — EBOOK QA 445.2 2009
- Facts on File Dictionary of Mathematics — EBOOK QA 5 .F35 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- MacTutor History of Mathematics — Mathematician biographies, timelines, topics, papers, and more.
- Math Forum — Find math links and explanations on a variety of topics and education levels.
- Math2 — Includes formulas and tables used in different types of math.
- 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.
Music
Catalog Subject Headings
Music; Music appreciation; Orchestral music—Analysis, appreciation; Instrumentation and orchestration; Composition (Music); Music—Instruction and study; Music—Theory; Musical instruments; Composers; Music—History and criticism; Guitar.
Call Numbers
| M1-M5000 | Music |
| ML1-ML3930 | Literature on music |
| MT1-MT960 | Instruction and study of music |
| -> MT580-MT599 | -> Guitar |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Music — REF ML 100 .K35 1994
- Oxford Companion to Music — REF ML 100 .S37 2002
- Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues — REF ML 102 .J3 B55 2005
- Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World — REF ML 102 .P66 C66 2003
- Oxford History of Western Music — REF ML 160 .T18 2005
- Historical Dictionary of the Broadway Musical — EBOOK ML 102 .M88 2008
- Music in the USA: A Documentary Companion — EBOOK ML 200 2008
- Time to Play a Musical Instrument — EBOOK MT 170 2009
- Music Fundamentals: A Balanced Approach — EBOOK MT 6 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- AllMusic — Find descriptions, samples, biographies and reviews of music and artists.
- Classical Net — Includes information on composers and music as well as reviews and music resources.
- IMSLP Petrucci Music Library — Downloadable scores from public domain music.
- Justin Guitar — Video guitar lessons with transcripts and additional links.
- Teoria Music Theory Web — Tutorials, exercises, and articles about musical theory.
Paralegal Studies
Catalog Subject Headings
Law; Law—United States; Law and ethics; Law and politics; Lawyers; Court rules—California; Court rules—United States; Justice; Law School Admission Test—Study guides.
Call Numbers
| JC571-JC605 | Civil rights |
| KF1-KF9827 | United States law |
| KFC1-KFC1199 | California law |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Law — REF KD 313 .C66 2006
- West’s Encyclopedia of American Law — REF KF 154 .W47 2005
- Historic U.S. Court Cases — REF KF 352 .Z9 H57 2001
- Encyclopedia of the American Constitution — REF KF 4548 .E53 1986
- Criminal Justice — REF KF 9214.5 .C75 2006
- Trials of the Century — EBOOK KF 220 2011
- McGraw-Hill’s LSAT — EBOOK KF 285 .Z9 2009
- U.S. Court Cases — EBOOK KF 385 .A4 2011
- Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System — EBOOK KF 9619.6 .B4 2003
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Business Source Elite.
Websites
- FindLaw — Legal documents, basic legal advice, law dictionaries and more.
- Guide to Law Online — Links from the Library of Congress to help legal researchers.
- Just Law Links — Links and directories to regulations, statutes, cases, and more.
- Justia — Information on court cases, legislation, regulations, articles, and more.
- Legal Dictionary — Simplified law terms organized alphabetically or by topic.
- Legal Information Institute — Legal information in understandable language.
- Nolo — Free forms, articles, news, and other information.
- OpenJurist — Find court opinions from U.S. courts and laws in specific areas of the country.
- PublicLegal — Links to legal resources, forms, sites, and more.
- WashLaw Web — Links to legal resources for countries and state governments.
Personal Development
Catalog Subject Headings
College student orientation; Distance education; Study skills; Learning strategies; Achievement motivation.
Call Numbers
| LB1028 | Educational technology |
| LB2300- LB2430 | Higher education. |
| -> LB2337.2-LB2340.8 | -> Student financial aid |
| -> LB2351-LB2367.75 | -> College examinations |
| LC5800-LC5808 | Distance education |
Books
- Four-Year Colleges — REF L 901 .P444 2011
- Two-Year Colleges — REF L 901 .P448 2011
- Encyclopedia of Education — REF LB 15 .E47 2003
- Guide to Distance Learning Programs — REF LC 5805 .P48 2004
- Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success — EBOOK LB 2343.3 .D4 2004
- Bound-for-College Guidebook: a Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Applying to Colleges — EBOOK LB 2343.32 2009
- Conquering College: A Guide for the Undergraduate — EBOOK LB 2343.32 2009
- Preparing for College: Practical Advice for Students and Their Families — EBOOK LB 2343.32 2009
- Mature Student’s Study Guide: Essential Skills for Those Returning to Education or Distance Learning — EBOOK LB 2395 2006
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Professional Development Collection.
Websites
- Student Aid on the Web — Information on getting financial aid.
- Study Guides and Strategies — Guides for learning to study, manage time, do research, write papers, and more.
Philosophy
Catalog Subject Headings
Philosophy; Philosophers; Reasoning; Logic; Thought and thinking; Aesthetics; Ethics; Values; Religion; Religions; Mythology.
Call Numbers
| B1-B5802 | Philosophy |
| BJ1-BJ1725 | Ethics |
| BL1-BX9999 | Religions. Mythology |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy — REF B 41 .B53 2005
- Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy — REF B 41 .C35 1999
- Encyclopedia of Philosophy — REF B 51 .E53 2006
- Encyclopedia of Ethics — REF BJ 63 .E45 2001
- Shorter Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy — EBOOK B 51 .C58 2005
- Oxford Companion to Philosophy — EBOOK B 51 2005
- Human Reasoning and Cognitive Science — EBOOK BF 311 2008
- Hutchinson Dictionary of World Religions — EBOOK BL 31 .H88 2005
- Introducing Philosophy of Religion — EBOOK BL 51 2009
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy — A peer-reviewed academic encyclopedia of philosophical figures and terms.
- Internet Sacred Text Archive — Find sacred texts and online books from multiple religions.
- Philosopher’s Imprint — Open access articles on philosophical topics.
- Philosophy Pages — Includes a timeline, overview, and biography of philosophers, a study guide, a dictionary of philosophical terms, and more.
- 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.
Physical Education
Catalog Subject Headings
Physical fitness; Exercise; Health; Physical education and training; Sports; Sports injuries; Sports medicine; Nutrition; Weight training; Walking; Running; Aerobic exercises; Baseball; Volleyball.
Call Numbers
| GV557-GV1198.995 | Sports |
| RA773-RA788 | Personal health and hygiene |
| RC1200-RC1245 | Sports medicine |
| TX341-TX641 | Nutrition |
Books
- Encyclopedia of World Sport — REF GV 567 .B48 2005
- Sports: The Complete Visual Reference — REF GV 704 .F67 2000
- Handbook of Sport Psychology — REF GV 706.4 .H37 2001
- Encyclopedia of Sports & Fitness Nutrition — REF RA 784 .A659 2002
- Quick Reference Dictionary for Athletic Training — REF RC 1206 .B475 2005
- Weight Training Basics: A Complete Guide for Men and Women — EBOOK GV 546 .F26 2005
- Sport and Physical Education: The Key Concepts — EBOOK GV 567 2007
- Nutrition Almanac — EBOOK RA 784 .N837 2002
- Physical Activity and Health: The Evidence Explained — EBOOK RM 725 2009
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- American Council on Exercise — Resources for exercising, nutrition, and fitness professionals.
- BMI Calculator — Body Mass Index calculator and other health and exercise resources.
- Nutrition — A guide to nutritional news, issues, and more.
- Physical Fitness and Exercise Center — Information on exercising, devising a fitness plan, and more.
- Sports Fitness — Links to topics on sports and health-related issues.
Physical Science
Catalog Subject Headings
Astronomy; Space sciences; Astrophysics; Meteorology; Climatology; Geology; Earth sciences; Geomorphology; Mineralogy; Landforms; Earthquakes.
Call Numbers
| QB1-QB991 | Astronomy |
| QC851-QC999 | Meteorology. Climatology |
| QE1-QE996.5 | Geology |
Books
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology — REF Q 121 .M3 2007
- Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy — REF QB 136 .A55 2006
- Encyclopedia of the Solar System — REF QB 501 2007
- Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather — REF QC 854 .E523 2011
- Encyclopedia of Geology — REF QE 5 .E516 2005
- Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy — EBOOK QB 14 .M578 2007
- Student Guide to Climate and Weather — EBOOK QC 861.3 2010
- Encyclopedia of Earth Science — EBOOK QE 5 2005
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: GreenFILE; Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Geology — News articles, geology information, photos, and more.
- Hubble Site — News, information and images from the Hubble telescope and its discoveries.
- National Geophysical Data Center — Data on weather, space events, natural hazards, and more.
- Planetary Science Research Discoveries — News and discoveries about the solar system and more.
- Science Daily — News, research, and information about the scientific world.
- This Week’s Sky at a Glance — Daily tips on what to observe in the night sky.
- U.S .Geological Survey — Information and news on earthquakes and other natural disasters, as well as maps, links to educational resources, and more.
- Windows to the Universe — Information, news, and research about planets, other space bodies, and beyond.
Physics
Catalog Subject Headings
Physics; Electricity; Nuclear physics; Mathematical physics; Solid state physics; Astrophysics; Relativity (Physics); Quantum theory.
Call Numbers
| QC1-QC999 | Physics |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Physics — REF QC 5 .C56 2005
- Encyclopedia of Physics — REF QC 5 .E545 2005
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Physics — REF QC 5 .M424 2003
- AIP Physics Desk Reference — REF QC 61 .A45 2003
- Hutchinson Pocket Dictionary of Physics — EBOOK QC 5 .H88 2004
- Facts on File Physics Handbook — EBOOK QC 61 2006
- Physics: Decade by Decade — EBOOK QC 7 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Hyper Physics — Articles and concept maps of topics and aspects of physics.
- Net Advance of Physics — Articles, tutorials, notes, and other resources on physics.
- Physics 2000 — Interactive cartoons and illustrations of physics concepts.
- Physics Central — Physics information, demonstrations, and experiment ideas concerning electricity, motion, light, heat, and more.
- Physics Classroom — Tutorials, animations, and other resources of physics in action.
- PhysLink — News, information, and links to resources and topics on physics and astronomy.
Political Science
Catalog Subject Headings
Political science; Presidents—United States; United States. Supreme Court; United States. Congress; Constitutional amendments—United States; Democracy; Federal government; Campaign funds—United States; Liberalism; Conservatism; Political corruption—United States.
Call Numbers
| JA1-JA92 | Political science |
| JC11-JC605 | Political theory |
| JF20-JQ6651 | Political institutions |
| KF1- KF9827 | Law of the United States |
| KFC1- KFC1199 | Law of California |
Books
- Statesman’s Yearbook — REF JA 51 .S7 2011
- Oxford Companion to Politics of the World — REF JA 61 .O95 2001
- Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States — REF KF 8742 .A35 2005
- Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court — REF KF 8742 .A35 2005
- Routledge Dictionary of Politics — EBOOK JA 61 .R63 2004
- How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government — EBOOK JK 311 2008
- Dictionary of American Government and Politics — EBOOK JK 9 .W38 2010
- Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues — EBOOK KF 4557 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Access World News; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: America: History and Life; Annals of American History; CountryWatch; History Reference Center; Military & Government Collection.
Websites
- Electoral Vote — Polling data on past elections, election ads, donations, articles, and more.
- Gallup Polls — Frequent polls concerning political job approval, economic confidence, unemployment, spending, and more.
- On the Issues — Find out how politicians vote and talk about different economic, social, domestic, and international issues.
- Open Secrets — Information and analysis about money influences on congress members, including donors, lobbying, earmarks, and other information regarding influences on legislation.
- PolitiFact — Tracks and fact-checks statements and promises of political leaders and candidates made during election season and measures their accuracy.
- Project VoteSmart — Information on propositions, candidate profiles, endorsements, and finances as well as previous voter turnout and contact information for elected officials.
- This Nation — Explanations, data, and historical documents concerning U.S. government and politics.
- THOMAS — Bill summaries, votes, and other legislative activities of congress.
Psychology
Catalog Subject Headings
Psychology; Mental health; Psychiatry; Medicine and psychology; Ethnopsychology; Psychometrics; Child psychology; Cognitive psychology; Psychology, Pathological; Psychoanalysis; Psychological tests; Personality disorders; Dreams; Self-perception.
Call Numbers
| BF1-BF990 | Psychology |
| RA790-RA790.95 | Mental health |
| RC435-RC571 | Psychiatry |
| -> RC475-RC489 | -> Psychotherapy |
| -> RC512-RC528 | -> Psychoses |
| -> RC530-RC552 | -> Neuroses |
| -> RC554-RC569.5 | -> Personality disorders |
Books
- Biographical Dictionary of Psychology — REF BF 109 .A1 B56 1997
- APA Dictionary of Psychology — REF BF 31 .A65 2007
- Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology — REF BF 31 .E495 2005
- Encyclopedia of Psychology — REF BF 31 .E52 2000
- Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science — REF BF 31 .E52 2004
- Handbook of Psychology — EBOOK BF 121 .H1955 2003
- Key Ideas in Psychology — EBOOK BF 121 .S883 1999
- Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology — EBOOK BF 31 .C28 2009
- Handbook of Psychological Assessment — EBOOK BF 39 2000
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection; Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- American Psychological Association — The web site 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.
- Encyclopedia of Psychology — Includes information on psychology theories, figures, history, publications, and more.
- PsychCentral Resources — Mental health and psychology resources as well as information on specific topics and conditions.
- PsychScholar — Find research, scholarship, teaching instruments and more regarding psychology.
Renewable Energy Technology
Catalog Subject Headings
Renewable energy sources; Power resources; Energy conservation; Wind power; Solar energy.
Call Numbers
| TJ163.26-TJ163.5 | Energy conservation |
| TJ807-TJ830 | Renewable energy sources |
| TK1001-TK1841 | Production of electric energy or power |
Books
- Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability — REF GE 140 .B47 2010
- Energy Explained — REF TJ 163.2 .J34 2011
- Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes — REF TJ 163.9 .D3 2009
- Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design — REF TK 1005 .G469 2010
- Encyclopedia of Global Resources — EBOOK HC 85 2010
- Green Building Handbook — EBOOK TA 403.6 .W66 2000
- Alternative Energy — EBOOK TJ 163 .25 U6 2010
- Electricity from Renewable Sources — EBOOK TJ 808 .A4642 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: GreenFILE; Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- Build It Green — Information for builders, businesses, and homebuyers wanting to create energy-saving and environmentally friendly buildings.
- Energy — Government site on energy news, new technology, rebates, and more.
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy — Information on renewable power and energy efficiency.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory — Contains information about research and studies in renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and geothermal energy.
- Renewable Energy World — News and information on renewable energy companies, products, and more.
- Solar Electric Power Association — Provides research and resources on solar technology and business models.
- U.S. Green Building Council — Research on green building, educational webinars, and more.
Sociology
Catalog Subject Headings
Sociology; Social sciences; Sociolinguistics; Social interaction; Prejudices; Ethnology; Racism; Race relations; Poverty; Sexism; Feminism; Social perception.
Call Numbers
| GN301- GN674 | Social and cultural anthropology |
| H1-H99 | General social sciences |
| HM1-HM1281 | Sociology |
| HN1-HN995 | Social history and conditions. Social problems |
| HQ1-HQ2044 | The family. Marriage. Women |
| -> HQ12-HQ449 | -> Sexuality |
| -> HQ503-HQ1064 | -> Family and marriage |
| -> HQ1075-HQ1075.5 | -> Sex roles |
| -> HQ1101-HQ2030.7 | -> Women. Feminism |
| HT601-HT1445 | Social class |
| HT1501-HT1595 | Races |
| HV1-HV9960 | Social pathology. Social and public welfare |
Books
- Encyclopedia of Sociology — REF HM 17 .E5 1991
- Dictionary of Sociology — REF HM 425 .D5735 2005
- Encyclopedia of Social Theory — REF HM 425 .E47 2005
- International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family — REF HQ 9 .E52 2003
- Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination — EBOOK BF 575 .P9 2009
- Handbook of Cultural Sociology — EBOOK HM 621 2010
- Sociology Reference Guide: Gender Roles & Equality — EBOOK HQ 1075 2011
- Sociology Reference Guide: The Effects of Poverty & the Welfare State — EBOOK HV 31 2011
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Access World News; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Subject: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection.
Websites
- American Sociological Association — Sociology publications and resources on research, trends, and more.
- UC Data — UC Berkeley’s collection of social science data, statistics, and publications.
- Understanding the World Today — Reports and links to sociology research and history.
- Women & Gender Studies Web Sites — Links to resources on gender, diversity, and women’s studies.
Spanish
Catalog Subject Headings
Spanish language; Spanish language—Grammar; Latin America—History; Hispanic Americans.
Call Numbers
| F1201- F3799 | History of Latin America and South America |
| PC4001-PC4977 | Spanish language |
| PQ6001-PQ8560 | Spanish literature |
Books
- 501 Spanish Verbs — REF PC 4271 .K38 2003
- Oxford Spanish Dictionary — REF PC 4640 .O94 1988
- Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture — EBOOK DP 233.5 .E63 1999
- Brief History of the Spanish Language — EBOOK PC 4075 2007
- Big Red Book of Spanish Grammar — EBOOK PC 4112 2008
- Basic Spanish — EBOOK PC 4129 .E54 2009
- New Velazquez Spanish and English Dictionary — EBOOK PC 4640 .V45 2003
Databases
Websites
- BBC Languages — Lessons, grammar tips, and pronunciation guides to languages such as French, Spanish, and German.
- Latin-American Authors and Poets — Links to Latin American authors and poets, some in Spanish.
- Learn a Language — Free resources for learning seven different languages, including words, phrases, forums, and more.
- Spanish CALL Project — Advanced Spanish grammar, exercises, and links to cultural information.
- Spanish Dictionary — Multiple Spanish-English dictionaries, video lessons, flash cards, and more.
- Study Spanish — Tutorials and quizzes on pronunciation, verbs, vocabulary, etc.
- Word Reference — Foreign language dictionaries of words and phrases, featuring Spanish, French, and more.
Speech
Catalog Subject Headings
Public speaking; Oral communication; Debates and debating; Interpersonal communication; Persuasion (Rhetoric); Communication.
Call Numbers
| HF5717-HF5734.7 | Business communication |
| P87-P96 | Communcation. Speech |
| PN4001-PN4355 | Oratory. Elocution |
Books
- Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History — REF PN 6122 .L4 2004
- American Voices: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Orators — REF PS 408 .A47 2005
- Top Performer’s Guide to Speeches and Presentations — EBOOK PN 4129.15 2007
- Debatabase Book: A Must-Have Guide for Successful Debate — EBOOK PN 4181 2009
- Speak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire, and Persuade — EBOOK PN 4193 .B66 2003
- Speeches in World History — EBOOK PN 6122 2009
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- American Rhetoric — Includes text and audio of many famous speeches throughout American history.
- Gifts of Speech : Women’s Speeches from Around the World — Transcripts of speeches given by famous women.
- Great Debate — History of televised presidential debates, including videos and transcripts.
- Great Speeches Collection — Transcripts of speeches given by historical figures.
- Presidential Speech Archive — Transcripts, video, and audio of key speeches given by the U.S. Presidents.
Theatre
Catalog Subject Headings
Theater; Acting; Drama; Theaters; Playwriting; Drama—History and criticism.
Call Numbers
| PN1560-PN1590 | Performing arts. Show business |
| PN1600-PN3307 | Drama |
| PR2199-PR3195 | English Renaissance literature |
Books
- Oxford Dictionary of Plays — REF PN 1625 .P38 2005
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre & Performance — REF PN 2035 .O94 2003
- Cambridge Guide to American Theatre — REF PN 2221 .C36 1993
- Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course — EBOOK MT 956 2008
- How Plays Work — EBOOK PN 1721 2007
- Theatre: Its Art and Craft — EBOOK PN 2037 2010
- Acting: The Basics — EBOOK PN 2061 2010
- Actor Training — EBOOK PN 2075 2010
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC); Student Research Center.
Websites
- Arts Alive — Activities, resources, information, etc. for learning the art of theatre, dance, and music.
- Backstage — An actor's resource regarding casting, resumes, and perfecting the craft.
- McCoy’s Guide to Theatre and Performance Studies — Links to theatre and drama resources.
Welding
Catalog Subject Headings
Welding; Welding—Safety measures; Manufacturing processes; Gas metal arc welding; Rolling (Metal-work); Oxyacetylene welding and cutting; Metallurgy; Metals.
Call Numbers
| TN600-TN799 | Metallurgy |
| TS200-TS770 | Metal manufacftures. Metalworking |
| TT205- TT267 | Metalworking. |
Books
- Machinery’s Handbook — REF TJ 151 .M3 1992
- Metal Fatigue — EBOOK TA 460 2007
- Audel Pipefitter’s and Welder’s Pocket Manual — EBOOK TH 6125 .M39 2003
- MIG Welding Guide — EBOOK TK 4660 .M54 2006
- Modeling, Sensing and Control of Gas Metal Arc Welding — EBOOK TK 4660 2003
- Primer on Flat Rolling — EBOOK TS 340 2007
Databases
General: Academic Search Complete; Films on Demand; Student Research Center.
Subject: Scientific American Archive Online.
Websites
- American Machinist — Articles and news on machine technology.
- Metal Web News — Information on metalworking along with links to other sources.
- Welding Dictionary — Definitions of common welding terms, processes, and more.
