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Educational Reference
Includes writing guides, general reference material, student job searches, etc.

Indispensable Writing Resources The Department of Marketing at Stetson University has provided "everything on and off the Net that you could possibly need in writing or researching a paper," including writing style guides, reference material, and more.
Quintessential Career and Job-Hunting Resource Guide Sponsored by Stetson University, this site provides assistance for those looking for employment, specifically new college graduates. Includes resume resources, guide to job-hunting, career books locator, internship resource links, and much more.

Environmental Links
Provides links to environmental organizations and related information.

Environmental Defense Fund, EDF Formed in 1967, the Environmental Defense Fund needs our help to fight environmental destruction. Access this link to find out how you can take a simple step toward saving our environment.
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Access documents and official press releases concerning the EPA. All EPA's programs are online, from "Acid Rain" to "Wetlands." Send them documents or apply for employment.
Greenpeace USA Find out what this organization is all about. Get involved in saving our planet.
The Air & Waste Management Association The purpose of the Air & Waste Management Association is to "enhance environmental knowledge and provide quality information on which to base environmental decisions." Visit their homepage here.

General Reference
General reference information including online dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the like.

Quick Reference Resources Oklahoma State University's Quick Reference page. Includes links to dictionaries, directories, financial aid, genealogy, news and current events, statistics, style manuals, telephone numbers, travel information weather sites, and much more.

Library Resources
Useful links for librarians, researchers, and other interested individuals.

Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) The official state library of Oklahoma. It serves record management and informational needs of the state government, helps with the development of public libraries, coordinates information technology and library projects for the state of Oklahoma, and serves the general public with its collections.
SearchBank SearchBank allows you to search a number of databases to which libraries may subscribe. Among the databases include Books In Print™, Compendex™, LegalTrac™, National Newspaper Index™, PROMPT™, PsychINFO™, SIRS Researcher™, Sociological Abstracts™, and much more.
LibrarySpot LibrarySpot is the information sweetspot of the best library and reference sites on the Web. LibrarySpot is a new site that offers a convenient gateway to more than 2,500 libraries around the world and simplifies the search for top-notch reference tools, periodicals and online texts, library information and more by bringing the best sites together with engaging editorial in one convenient, easy-to-use spot.
Library of Congress A must for librarians -- includes valuable information about standards for acquisitions, cataloging, book preservation, frequently asked reference questions, as well as links to government information (international, federal, state, and local). Also provides access to the Library of Congress online catalog through Telenet.
Library Resource List Contains links to search engines, government resources, professional information, and library sites. Research information available for anyone doing research on the Internet.
Internet Public Library Resources for all ages. A question-answer center available, where an individual can ask a question to a real librarian. Also included is a center devoted to information for libraries.
Library Job Hunting Link devoted to library professionals looking for a job.
A Directory of School Libraries on the Web List of school libraries on the Web, browsable and arranged alphabetically.
Smithsonian Institution Libraries "...for the increase and diffusion of knowledge..." Includes information concerning the various Smithsonian Museums, Washington DC, and a shopping area.
WWW Library Directory Looking for a certain library in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, or South America? Also includes other resources.
The WorldGenWeb Project "The WorldGenWeb Project has the objective of placing genealogical information for every country in the world, and every region within each country, online. If you are researching your emigrant ancestors, then this is a must-see website."

Local Links
If you are using the Internet from a Miami area, or simply want to know some information about our rich history and local culture, you will find it here.

Miami, Oklahoma Miami has a lot to offer. Some of its services can be found here. Included is a tour of the Coleman Theater, one of the most famous landmarks along Route 66.
Miami Area Looking for a restaurant, hotel, store, or other service in the Miami Area? Check it out here. Serves Cardin, Commerce, Fairland, Miami, North Miami, Picher, Quapaw, and Wyandotte communities.

Medical Links
Links to medical-related information.

Cancer News Cancer News is an internet publication dedicated to providing information about this disease. This medical site has won several Web Site awards, which you may also find by following this link.

Phone Directories
If you need to find a person or business on the Internet, try one of these links.

Big Book An enormouse database of business phone numbers by name, location, and topic. You can even search for business outside the North American continent.
Four11 Directory Services If you're looking for a specific person, rather than a business, on the net, the best place to find him or her is here. Allows listing of e-mail addresses, former e-mail addresses, and URLs.

Search Engines
Are you looking for specific information concerning a certain topic? Do you know what is contained in a certain web site but forgot its address? Try out these online search engines.

AltaVista The engines found here use sophisticated queries to find information on almost any topic. The vast repositories is enough to keep the most demanding fact-finder entertained and informed.
Yahoo The oldest and still one of the best index to Web documents available on the internet. Yahoo arranges information by category and specific relevant sites.
Excite A terrific search facility. Allows the user to perform plain-text contexual searches. Also, there are indexes of web sites, reviews, and even a personal news page.

Weather
Weather-related sites.

Northeastern Oklahoma Tulsa's NEXRAD image of northeastern Oklahoma and the four-state area.

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