Educational Links Search Tools

Subject Specific Directory of Links

Social Issues Topics Sites

Educational Links Search Tools - previewed sites to search; great place to start

• Librarians' Index to the Internet - very useful search tool with reliable results that are appropriate for students. Sites are selected by librarians with detailed descriptions and site updates included
• www Virtual Library - maintained by experts who select and rate sites
• BUBL Link - selected sites from all academic subjects
• SearchEdu - search tool for education sites

Subject Specific Directory of Links - extensive lists of web sites divided by subject

• Internet Public Library Reference Center - many topics for research plus pathfinders
• Blue Web'n - great education site with specially selected sites
• Great Sites - outstanding sites compiled by ALA - useful for students' research
• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - extensive list of links on all subjects - continually updated
• Dewey Browse - find sites to compliment the books you're using by checking the links for the Dewey numbers
• Digital Librarian - sites collected by a librarian and divided by subject
• Browse By Subject - lengthy list of subjects to browse for good information
• Chico High School Library Helpful Bookmarks - great school library site with many links
• Surf Report - archives include lists of reviewed sites on different topics ?
• Ready Reference - links to information by Dewey number
• Argus Clearinghouse - topical subject guides
• High School Hub - subject guides to links, learning activities and reference links
• Academic Info - a Gateway to Quality Educational Resources
• EDSITEment - Subject-based access to top humanities sites and lesson plans

Social Issues Topics Sites - numerous links to information on social issues such as crime, AIDS, violence, drugs, abuse, etc.

• Best Information on the Net - one of the best places to start researching social issues
• IPL Pathfinders - Internet Public Library's pathfinders listing online and print sources to locate information on wide variety of topics
• Multnomah County Library Social Issues Page - useful library page with collected links of social issue sites
• Power Reporting - sources used by journalists for researching issues
• Opinion Pages - offers editorial and columnists' opinions on issues
• Injury Specific Resources - links on all types of injuries: violence, suicide, drugs, alcohol, transportation, etc.
• FACSNet - search for topics in agriculture, business, computers, economics, education, environment, government, the legal system, medical issues, science or technology
• Public Agenda Online - public opinion on many social issues
• National Center for Policy Analysis - both sides of issues of public interest

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