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ALSC Book & Media Awards Shelf

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This collection of nearly 2,000 books, recordings, apps, and websites for children spans 100 years, reflecting the evolution of ALSC’s awards history AND delivering the latest, greatest materials for contemporary readers, listeners, learners, and

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AtoZdatabases

AtoZ Databases

AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents.

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Connecticut Digital Archive

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The CTDA is part of the Digital Preservation Repository Program at the University of Connecticut.

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most.

 

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CreativeBug

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Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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DriversTests.org

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With DrivingTests.org you have access to following, Connecticut specific, resources:

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Enslaved

Enslaved: Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade

A public free databases recording 500,000 named captive people, designed by data scientists at Michigan State University and distinguished historians and researchers.

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Farmington Valley Herald

Farmington Valley Herald

Now access the Farmington Valley Herald from home! Access our digital archives of the Farmington Valley Herald. Browse by title, year, or key words to find articles and content from this historic publication.

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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

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Fuel Economy Guide

Fuel Economy Guide

 

Up-to-date fuel economy information, environmental and safety data for many model years.

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HelpNow

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HelpNow provides learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background. Students communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems.
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Historic Hartford Courant

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This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

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Indie Author Project (IAP) Select

Indie Author Project

Self-publish with Indie Author Project Select! All accepted works are eligible for special contests and for inclusion in the Library Journal curated, best-of-the-best collection.

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JobNow

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Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques.

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LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find

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News & Newspapers

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View stories from the Hartford Courant, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Historic Hartford Courant, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

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Novelist Plus

NoveList

Discover read-alikes for your favorite book, series, author or audiobook narrator. Find out what book comes next in a series. Create lists of books you have read or want to read. Keep up with the latest in new releases and award lists.

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