Dictionaries, Etc.
Dictionaries, acronym finders, and thesauri can prove very useful in learning what a word means or locating synonyms.
Miscellaneous Reference Resources
Looking to locate some basic information, but not sure where to go? You have come to the right page! Below is a list of Web sites that students frequently ask us about here at SBU University Libraries. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us via phone, IM, e-mail, or in-person. We look forward to helping you!
- Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)Provides lists of Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners from 1938-Present.
- CNNBusinessFollowing the stock market? Take a look at this Web site maintained by CNN.
- Cornell University Law SchoolTo obtain a listing of current court decisions, check out this site!
- Federal Student AidFederal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education
- Google MapsGoogle Maps gives directions to and from specified locations, just like MapQuest.
- Library of CongressThe Library of Congress is not only known for its storehouse of non-circulating books, but other collections as well, such as photographs, recordings, etc.
- LifeQuotesLibA non-profit organization that maintains a growing list of over 30,000 quotes from famous people.
- Movie Review Query EngineConsists of over 90,000 movie reviews.
- Newspapers & MagazinesSearch by country/region to locate a list of newspapers and their publishing frequencies.
- State Symbols USAIncludes facts and pictures of U.S. state symbols - state bird, flower, seal, etc.
