LinksCalendar
Alabama Virtual Library
Alabama Virtual Library The Alabama Virtual Library is provided by the Alabama legislature as a free service to every Alabamian. AVL provides online access to essential library and information resources with databases including bibliographic records as well as full text of books and articles.
http://www.avl.lib.al.us
General Reference
Fact Monster Encyclopedia, dictionary and almanac geared for kids is produced by Information Please. With news stories and a homework help section.
http://www.factmonster.com
Citation Machine An interactive web tool to assist students in producing reference citations for crediting information from other sources.
http://citationmachine.net/
Government Groups
The White House Visit the official home page of the White House. Includes links to articles, federal services, current news events and activities for kids.
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Smithsonian Institute Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Institute or find information on its many divisions, events, and new exhibits.
http://www.si.edu
NASA A leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general.
http://www.nasa.gov
Library of Congress Search the Library of Congress catalogs, connect with the US copyright office, get tour information, or ask a librarian a question.
http://www.loc.gov
State of Alabama Official Site Official website of the state of Alabama supplies access to government offices and agencies, educational departments and related entities.
http://www.alabama.gov
Homework Helpers
Homework Help Assists children and teenagers with schoolwork by publishing educational content and providing instant-answer services.
http://www.jiskha.com
Research Strategy Cornell University outlines a simple and effective strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill1.htm
Literature Links
MLA Style Site presents Modern Language Association authorized guidelines for citing Web sources in scholarly and research papers.
http://www.mla.org
Citation Machine An interactive Web tool for assisting teachers and students in producing reference citations for crediting information from other people.
http://www.citationmachine.net/
Booklists Recommended young adult books are provided by the American Libraries Association.
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists
Parent Power
Family Resource Online Provides information related to families, including health, parenting, and finances.
http://www.familyresource.com
Focus Adolescent Services Provides information and resources to empower individuals to help their teens and heal their families through education, self-awareness, self-help, and personal responsibility.
http://www.focusas.com/index.html
K-College Links Provides a resource of educational and civic leadership subjects for students, teachers, and parents.
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/misc/guide/student_teacher/k_college/k_college.html
Teacher Tips
United States Department of Education The national education site covering all topics to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation.
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Education World A complete online resource where educators can find lesson plans and research materials.
http://www.education-world.com
Education Week Online Covers local, state, and national news and issues from preschool through the 12th grade and provides periodic special reports on issues ranging from technology to textbooks.
http://www.edweek.org
Colleges and Careers
Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
The College Board A not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.
http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
JobWeb A web site of career development and job-search information for college-bound students and new college graduates.
http://www.jobweb.com
FastWeb Provides financial aid searches and customized scholarship searches through the Web, with automatic email updates.
http://www.fastweb.com
The Student Guide to Federal Aid A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms available. This site links to FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
Local Colleges and Libraries
Shelton State Community College Find information and indexes for all areas of Shelton State, including admissions, campus information, and athletics.
http://www.sheltonstate.edu
Tuscaloosa Public Library Welcome to the Tuscaloosa Public Library! Prepare for exams! From the SAT to the GED to the state Firefighters Exam at the Tuscaloosa Public Library.
http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org
University of Alabama A Tuscaloosa institution founded in 1831 that aspires to excellence and innovation in academics.
http://www.ua.edu
Stillman College A four-year liberal arts college located in Tuscaloosa.
http://www.stillman.edu
Stillman College Library Peruse Stillman College's catalog of over 115,000 books and 400 periodicals.
http://www.stillman.edu/stillman/library/library.html
Tuscaloosa and Northport
Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce This is the Chamber of Commerce website. It has many links with information regarding Tuscaloosa.
http://www.tuscaloosachamber.com
City of Tuscaloosa Access the mayor's offices, the city council and various other city departments.
http://www.ci.tuscaloosa.al.us
Crimson Tide Athletics Official site of the University of Alabama athletic programs. Find schedules, ticket information, etc., here.
http://www.rolltide.com/home/4097.asp
City of Northport Access the city departments of Northport.
http://www.cityofnorthport.org
News and Information
The Tuscaloosa News The Tuscaloosa News is the daily newspaper for the West Alabama region, covering both local and national news. It is a part of The New York Times Regional Newspaper Group.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com
ABC 33/40 ABC 33/40 provides news on several fronts including local, national, business, and sports.
http://beta.abc3340.com
National Public Radio NPR provides information on current topics in text and audio formats.
http://www.npr.org
Fox News Fox News Channel provides up-to-date information on national and international news.
http://www.foxnews.com
National Weather Service Provides up-to-date weather information regarding warnings and forecasts while using national maps, radar, and satellites.
http://www.nws.noaa.gov
Teen Targets
TeenInk A monthly print magazine, website, and book series written by teens for teens.
http://www.teenink.com
Teen Hoopla Highly selective guide to Web sites for teens covers school, arts and activism from the Young Adult division of the American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/teenreading.htm
Urban Legends Presents myths that are spread from person to person and attempts to provide factual information to either prove or disprove the urban legend.
http://www.urbanlegends.about.com
