Databases

• Reference USA - Companies can be located by type of business, regional location, size and a variety of other criteria. Personal phone numbers and addresses can be found by using the Residential Database.

Resources Online

• USPS - ZIP Code Lookup - Search By Address - Already have an address but lost the ZIP? The USPS has the site for you.
• Yellow Pages, White Pages, Maps, and more - Switchboard.com - Reverse zip code, reverse area code and reverse address searches along with a yellow pages search.
• International - Infobel - Telephone Directories - Search online directory assistance worldwide.
• Yellowbook.com - Search by type of product or business to find the phone number and location of the nearest place to you. Also offers reverse lookup by phone number.
• White Pages, Yellow Pages, Maps and Directions on AnyWho - Reverse directories, personal and business telephone numbers and addresses, email addresses, toll-free numbers, maps, and more.
• How to Call Abroad - Comprehensive and up to date information on how to dial internationally from the USA, Canada or from any other country. Telephone country codes and international area codes are displayed by country, with additional info featured such as city and cellular codes, telephone books.

Art Databases

Art, Images, Museums & Digital Collections A comprehensive listing of digital collections from around the world including The Frick Collection, The Louvre, Smithsonian Digital Library and more.

Fine Arts and Music Collection Access to more than 150 full-text journals and magazines in the areas of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.  All articles covered have been published between 1980 and 2012.  Includes access to the Wilson Art Index.  Search by keyword, subject, or publication title.

Recommended Websites 

Archives of American Art Smithsonian’s research center dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to primary sources that document the history of the visual arts in America.  Also a useful tool for locating artist papers and gallery records.

Artcyclopedia An online encyclopedia dedicated to art history.  Search by artist name, artwork title, or museum for biographical information and to see museum holdings by artist.  Also features art news from around the world and includes browsable lists of artists by movements, nationalities, and subjects.

NYPL Digital Gallery Access to digitized images from the New York Public Library’s collection including historical menus, illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs.

• Proquest Newspapers - Search major newspapers online. You can select individual or multiple newspapers to search, including the New York Times Magazine and Book Review sections. For a complete list of newspapers indexed, click here.
• Connecticut Historical Newspapers - This extensive online collection offers nearly 80 newspapers published between 1756 and 1914 in the State of Connecticut.
• Darien News-Review and The Darien Times -Search full-text of local, national, and worldwide newspapers. The Darien News-Review (2001-current), The Darien Times (2003-current), the Hartford Courant (1991-current) and the Connecticut Post (2001-current) are among the newspapers available.
• New York Times Historical - Search the full text of the New York Times from 1851 - 2002.
• Hartford Courant Historical - Search the full text of the Hartford Courant from 1764 - 1922.
• Newspaper Source Plus - More than 700 full-text newspapers, providing more than 33 million full-text articles. In addition, it features more than 757,000 television and radio news transcripts, including: ABC News (American Broadcasting Company), ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), CBS News, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, MSNBC, National Public Radio, PBS, and more.
• World Newspapers- Search local, and national and worldwide newspapers. The Connecticut Post (since 2001), the Darien News-Review (since 2001) and the Hartford Courant (since 1991) along with other local papers are available in full-text. The Washington Post and the Christian Science Monitor are also available here.
• World News Magazines - U.S. and international news, business, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and science and technology from familiar magazines.

The Darien Library usually starts getting tax forms from the IRS in the beginning of the year. We can print tax forms from the IRS website year-round.

Tax-related websites with links to information, forms and resources.

• 1040.com - Contains an archive of federal and state tax forms, links to state tax sites, updates on major tax regulations and a tax news section.
• Department of Revenue Services, State of Connecticut - Get CT tax forms and publications online and find out about electronic filing.
• AICPA's list of links to State Departments of Revenue - Get tax forms and instructions from most states in the U.S.
• Department of Taxation and Finance, New York State - Live in CT but work in NY? Get tax info here.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - The government's official site for tax information. Find forms and publications for Federal taxes and links to State tax information.
• Tax and Accounting Sites Directory - This site provides an index of Web-based tax and accounting resources.

College Rankings

• U.S. News and World Report 2012 College Rankings - Instant access to the most trusted and comprehensive online guide, including exclusive rankings as well as expanded profiles of 1,800-plus colleges and universities. This resource is available for in-Library use only, please see a librarian for user id and password.

Career Resources at the Library

• Career Cruising - This is the place to start if  you are looking for direction in your job search. Easy access to hundreds of career profiles, personal assessment tools to identify your strengths, and a career matchmaker that  unites skills with potential careers.
• JobNow - JobNow provides a host of services to help in every step of the job search process, including real-time resume assistance and interview coaching.
• Business and Company Resource Center  - Accurate, up-to-date company and industry intelligence of more than 300,000 companies with company profiles, industry rankings, products and brands, stock prices, investment reports, industry statistics, and more.
• GDL: Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory 35 -
• Reference USA - Companies can be located by type of business, regional location, size and a variety of other criteria. Personal phone numbers and addresses can be found by using the Residential Database.

Career Research and Resources

• America's Career InfoNet - National, state and metro labor market data.
• Department of Labor- Information on everything from workplace law to training resources.
• LinkedIn- social networking for your career.
• O*NET - Evaluate the skills used in your current occupation, how existing skills may transfer to other occupations, and what new skills might be needed for a transition to a new occupation.
• Salary Calculator - Handy cost of living comparisons for major U.S. cities.
• Salary Surveys - Links to published salary surveys for various professions.
• U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook - The famous government guide to occupations and professions in the United States with current salaries and prospects
• Job Hunt - A directory of Internet and Web career and employment resources, selected and organized for your quick and easy use.
• The Riley Guide - A great place to begin: this site includes everything you ever wanted to know about jobs, resumes, interviews, etc. and where to find it.
• Yahoo! Careers - Find job listings, a resume building resource center, salary comparisons, advice and other career management tools.

Job Hunting Websites

• America's Job Exchange - Search more than half a million jobs from employers who post directly to AJE with access to millions of additional job listings.
• CareerBuilder - Job listings from around the country.
• CTJobs.com - Search for jobs by county and by company in the state of Connecticut.
• CT Jobcentral - Job listings from the CT Department of Labor.
• Connecticut's Reemployment Portal - Laid off? Changing careers? Here's help.
• Fairfield County Jobs - Search for jobs in both the public and private sector in Fairfield County.
• Fairfield County Help Wanted - This regional site is for job seekers and recruiters.
• Headhunter.net- Listing of 250,000 jobs, with an international section.
• HireAbility.com - A job site for recruiters, freelancers, contractors, telecommuters and those looking for permanent placement in information technology.
• Indeed.com - A mega job search site that aggregates listings from all over the country.
• Jobs 4.0 - Job opportunites for candidates 40 and older.
• JobsNet - Information and advice for those seeking employment in Fairfield County.
• JuJu.com - A job search engine that searches by job keywords and location.
• The Ladders - Pre-screened $100K+ job opportunities across all industries and locations, focused primarily on vice president, director and manager positions.
• Linkup - A job search engine that searches by job keywords and location.
  
• The Monster Board - A list of 380,000 jobs, with job search agents that will email lists of jobs to you on a regular basis.
• Six Figure Jobs - Listings are prescreened for salaries $100,000 and above.
• Pam Pohly's Net Guide: Healthcare Employment - A comprehensive index to healthcare job links and opportunities.

Career Blogs and Advice

• Ask A Manager - A Dear Abby blog for job seekers and employees. The author also writes a column for U.S. News and World Report on workplace issues.
• Evil HR Lady - Behind the scenes information from the world of Human Resources.
• Ask the Headhunter - Job searching advice, articles and blogging from a headhunter.
• Escape from Cubicle Nation - A blog, podcast and newsletter about making the transition to entreprenurship. 
• Lifehacker - Lifehacker offers advice on how to do everything better. Here are their posts about resumes, job searches and careers. 

Government and Law Resources 

• LegalTrac - Indexes law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Also contains law-related articles from business and general interest titles. 
• Connecticut Network for Legal Aid - How to find legal help for individuals with very limited income.

General Resources - Articles available from the library

• Academic Articles (OneFile)- Provides articles from leading journals and reference sources. Covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other academic subjects.
• Academic Articles (ASAP)- Search this premier database for research in all the academic disciplines. Contains 1,000 full-text and 6,000 indexed periodical titles.
  
• Newspapers and Magazines  (General Reference Center) - Contains 1,200 full-text titles in general interest magazines, business and industry journals, and reference books.
  
• Encyclopedia Britannica Online - An online version of the entire print encyclopedia. The encyclopedia is updated daily and has special added features including Internet links.
• World Book Encyclopedia- Find all the encyclopedia entries from the print World Book as well as current events and research articles. Sections include Today in History, Search the Ages and Special Reports.

Consumer Resources and Information from the Library

 Other Consumer Resources from the Library

• Newspapers and Magazines(General Reference Center Gold) - Contains 1,200 full-text titles in general interest magazines, business and industry journals, and reference books.

 Consumer Resources Online

• Chasing Green - A  consumer resource that covers a wide range of topics on how ordinary people can help the environment and promote a green lifestyle. 
• Edmunds Car Buying Guide - Get ratings and prices on used and new cars. This site also offers advice on buying, selling and leasing a car.
• Free Credit Reports - A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.
• Official Kelley Blue Book Site - Get the Blue Book values for used cars and motorcycles, preview brand new models coming soon, and get pricing reports for new cars.
• Looks Too Good To Be True - Don't fall victim to the Internet scam artists. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is! Funding for this site has been provided by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Department of Consumer Protection (CT) - Connecticut's site on consumer issues.
• U.S. Consumer Gateway - The federal government's site on consumer issues. Information can be located by category such as food, health, product safety, and your money.
• Federal 'Do Not Call' Registry - The national list of phone numbers (home and cell) that telemarketers are not allowed to call.
• Consumer World - Get ratings on products and services.

Health Resources

• Health & Wellness Resource Center - Contains articles from health/medical journals, pamphlets, and general interest periodicals. This database also contains medical dictionaries and encyclopedias and a searchable directory of health organizations.
• MedlinePlus - MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC′s Mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.
• Mayo Clinic - This site provides useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic.
• American Board of Medical Specialties - Checking on the Board Certification of your doctor is simply a click away. Registration is required but the site is free.
• National Institute of Mental Health - A source of information about mental illness and mental conditions as well as the latest research on treatment.
• DailyMed - DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs,  including FDA labels (package inserts).

Selected Nutrition Resources

• Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide To Health Nutrition - Experts at the Mayo Clinic, UCLA, and Dole have presented a beautiful, comprehensive, can't-miss source of information on everything and anything to do with nutrition. Part 1 provides suggestions on menu planning, grocery shopping, storage, and safety, as well as the ways that foods influence every aspect of health & well-being. Part 2 discusses individual foods from every food group and includes preparation and serving-size suggestions.
• Nutrition And Well-Being A To Z - Professionals from the fields of nutrition, dietetics, food science, agriculture, medicine, and public health have created a 2-volume book that provides detailed information on topics ranging from dieting, weight management, food addiction, and nutritional deficiencies to food safety, international dietary habits, and lifecycle nutrition.
• The Oxford Book Of Health Foods by J.G. Vaughan & P.A. Judd - You never have to fear the health-food store again. This book presents the culinary and nutritional benefits of vitamins, minerals, nuts, cereals, herbal medicines, and functional foods, such as ginseng, pumpkin seeds, probiotics, St. John's wort, and peppermint.
• Healthy Eating During Pregnancy by W. Allan Walker, M.D. - Harvard Medical School provides guidance on what to eat before, during, and after pregnancy. Also included are meal-planning recommendations, recipes, and a discussion on the importance of weight control and exercise.
• Ending The Food Fight by David Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D. - Dr. Ludwig presents a biological, psychological, and behavioral approach to understanding children's food choices and presents a 9-week plan for turning around bad eating habits and achieving a healthy weight.
• Cooking Healthy With The Kids In Mind by JoAnna M. Lund - Impress your children with "Get-out-of-Bed Breakfasts" and "Yes, You've Got To Eat Your Veggies and Salads," and they'll never ask for that pop tart or fruit rollup again.
• The Healthy Hedonist by Myra Kornfeld - In addition to 200 mostly-vegetarian recipes, such as black bean burgers with bell pepper-avocado sauce, Kornfeld presents a guide to stocking the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer so that you can whip up a healthy meal on a moment's notice.
• A New Way To Cook by Sally Schneider - You never have to forgo pizza for wimpy salad again! Schneider has redefined healthy eating, and along with 600 recipes that cover everything from traditional American comfort food to fine French cuisine, she presents hundreds of cooking and food-substitution techniques for creating wonderful flavors without sacrificing your waistline.
• The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes For A Better Body, Life, & Spirit by Andrew Weil, M.D. & Rosie Daley - This book offers guidelines for reading food labels, using low-fat and nondairy alternatives, ways to make cooking fun for kids, common food myths, and the foods that everyone should try to include in their diets.
• New Wok Cooking: Easy, Healthy, One-Pot Meals by Rosa Ross - Whipping up a healthy meal doesn't have to mean creating a mess in the kitchen. Find nearly 150 Asian-inspired recipes that use healthy cooking techniques, such as steaming, stir-frying, and poaching. Try the tea-poached salmon or the steamed five-spice sweet potato cakes.
• The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan - An average shopper is confronted with thousands of food choices at the modern American supermarket. Pollan examines the food chains that provide all of these choices, and he offers political, economic, and psychological perspective on that anxiety-laden question: What's for dinner?  
• Super Size Me by Morgan Spurlock - For 30 straight days, award-winning filmmaker Spurlock subjects himself to a "McDonald's-only" diet to expose what can happen to one's health by frequently choosing fast food rather than more nutritious options. He presents a case for examining corporate responsibility, nutritional education, and physical education programs in schools.          
• Nutrition.gov - Find advice on grocery shopping, healthy cooking methods, ethnic foods, recipes, and dietary supplements. Access the USDA MyPyramid For Kids food guide, popular weight loss programs, and tips to promote body image in children and adults.
• USDA Food & Nutrition Information Center - Learn what to pack for school lunch. Plus, find information on food safety, labels, diet and disease, sports nutrition, vitamins and minerals, organic foods, vegetarian nutrition, and recommendations for what to eat during different life stages, such as infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, and adulthood.
• Aim For A Healthy Weight - Access interactive tools, such as the Body Mass Index calculator, Menu Planner, and Portion Distortion. Learn how to assess your risk of being over- or underweight and find recommendations for weight control.
• Mayo Clinic's Food & Nutrition Center - Learn all you need to know about the different types of fibers, fats, cholesterols, and sweeteners that are part of a healthy diet. Read articles & FAQs, listen to podcasts by registered dieticians, and find out if margarine truly is healthier than butter.
• Eat Right.org - The American Dietetic Association has provided an extensive list of further reading on topics such as child & teen nutrition, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, special needs, food facts, and nutritional lifestyle.

General Resources - Articles available from the library

• Academic Articles (OneFile)- Provides articles from leading journals and reference sources. Covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other academic subjects.
• Academic Articles (ASAP)- Search this premier database for research in all the academic disciplines. Contains 1,000 full-text and 6,000 indexed periodical titles.
  
• Newspapers and Magazines  (General Reference Center) - Contains 1,200 full-text titles in general interest magazines, business and industry journals, and reference books.
  
• Encyclopedia Britannica Online - An online version of the entire print encyclopedia. The encyclopedia is updated daily and has special added features including Internet links.
• World Book Encyclopedia- Find all the encyclopedia entries from the print World Book as well as current events and research articles. Sections include Today in History, Search the Ages and Special Reports.