Research Links

Library Spot:
LibrarySpot.com is a free virtual reference center that simplifies the search for the best resources online, including libraries, high-utility reference tools, periodicals, library industry information and more. From the site, quickly and easily find libraries by type, acronyms, current events, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, public records, quotations, statistics, thesauri, books, magazines, newspapers, headlines, speeches, library associations, conferences and more.

Books
AllReaders detailed book reviews
Suggested books by genre
Find adult fiction books in a series
Book Adventure: book finder for school-aged children
Science Fiction and Fantasy book reviews
BookPage book reviews
Webrary: Useful links for book lovers
Mystery lovers resource

Business
ReferenceUSA
Business & Legal forms
Business Week
Calculators & Tools
Better Business Bureau
Forbes
Morningstar
Thomas Register of businesses

Consumer Information
Better Business Bureau
Consumer Reports
Web Watch
Consumer World
Kelley Blue Book
NADA GUIDES
Edmunds new car prices

Education
College Rankings
Study Guide Zone

Entertainment
All music
Fine Arts
Movies
NYT Movie Reviews
National Public Radio
Internet Movie Database

Government
Texas Government
Texas Attorney General
Census Bureau
Contact Congress
Federal Resources
IRS
Congressional Research
Legislative Information Congress

Health
Healthfinder
Medline
Mental health
Nutrition
WebMD

Language
Translation
Dictionary
Synonym

Science & Technology
CNET
How Stuff Works
NASA
Science News for Kids
Weather

Travel
Air travel
State Dept. Travel

TexShare Databases:
The TexShare Databases offer authoritative, full-text articles from verifiable, subscription-only sources. Every search yields results you won't see anywhere else.  This service is available to all Lake Travis Community Library patrons. You can access these databases through the Web Catalog page

NoveList:
NoveList is a tool to help you find a great fiction book that matches your preferences. NoveList contains read-alike lists, information about authors, and even book discussion guides. You can access NoveList through the Web Catalog page.