General
OneLook Dictionaries: The Faster Finder
Browse or search hundreds of on-line dictionaries covering technology, science, religion, finance, sports, cooking, just about anything you can think of.
The Internet Public Library Research Center
A large collection of web resources grouped by subject. A good place to start.
THe Online Resource
Purdue’s Virtual Reference Desk, another list of on-line resources.
Librarian’s Guide to the Best Information on the ‘Net
The O’Keefe Library at St. Ambrose University used to call this “Where the Wild Things Are.” Still a very good resource.
CMU References
Carnegie Mellon University has this straight alphabetical listing of reference sources on the web if you already have a good idea of what you’re looking for. Also look at their EServer, which offers 27,241 works on line.
Digital
Librarian: A Librarian’s Choice of the Best of the Web
An alphabetical list to subjects.
Interesting Stuff
Today's births, deaths, historic events
If you think today’s just another boring old Tuesday (or whatever), check out this site to get a bunch of historical perspective.
Notable Citizens of Planet Earth Biographical Dictionary
Search by name or keyword, such as position, accomplishments, etc. A very nice idea.
Encyclopedia Mythica
A well-considered guide to myths, folklore, and legends.
Demographics
U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau, including its many smaller, more frequent surveys.
FedStats
This is a repository of statistical information from about 70 Federal agencies.
Statistical Abstracts
Data from the Census and FedStats, already extracted for your viewing pleasure. A bit cumbersome, but give it a look—it could save you some time later on.
American Demographics
The web version of the magazine.
More Information from the Feds
CIA World Factbook
They check you out, so you might as well check them out.
Library of Congress Online Services
Fairly self-explanatory.