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February 10th, 2008
03:39 pm - Clearwater Public Library System - Database of the Month (March 2008)
Is your lawn mower giving you fits? Does your motorcycle need repair? Is your outboard in need of an overhaul? Looking for maintenance advice on your Jet Ski or Sea-Doo? The Clearwater Library has the resource for you. Small Engine Repair Resource Center contains repair manuals provided by Clymer, so whether you are looking for routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, or more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly, you’ll find reliable information to perform the job. The manuals cover motorcycles, ATVs, marine motors, and personal watercraft engines as well as lawn mowers, tractors, generators and more. So next time you are looking for answers, try this resource! Small Engine Repair Resource Center is accessible from the comfort of your home or at the library with a few keystrokes and your library card. Access by following these simple steps: 1- Access Small Engine Repair Resource Center from the library’s database page:
<http://www.myclearwater.com/cpl/databases.asp> 2- Scroll down to Small Engine Repair Resource Center, or choose it from the drop down menu. To access outside the library, your library card and password is required. Login today to find the information you need from a trusted source! This is just one of the many resources brought to you by the Clearwater Public Library. For questions on this, or other resources available, contact the Reference Department at (727) 562-4970, extension 5032.
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September 6th, 2007
01:44 pm
Occasionally I'll be posting about sites of interest and those that have been recently added to the growing list of Internet websites on the Reference Page. If you have time, please take a look. What's New-- Clearwater GIS Community Analysis - The City of Clearwater’s Interactive GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a mapping software application that allows residents to find statistics on crime, traffic accidents, building permits, and more by address location. Location: Community Resources Fortune 500 (Lists from 1955-2006) - A database of every year of FORTUNE's list of America's largest corporations. Provides Fortune 500 lists from 1955-2006, complete with company information. Location: Business/Business Research Note: List for 2007 is also under Business/Business Research Folder Business Dictionary - BusinessDictionary.com features over 20,000 definitions and over 115,000 links between related terms. It provides a search tool at the top of every page, a browse by letter feature, and subject-specific dictionaries. This site also provides a 'Term of the Day'. Location: Business
Using English - ESL Resources - This site provides resources for students and teachers of English as a second language. It includes lesson plans, teacher handouts, ESL tests, printable worksheets, a dictionary of English idioms, and more. Location: Spanish/ESL Folder Happy Searching!
Lisa
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August 6th, 2007
11:55 am - Database of the Month - Business and Company Resource Center
Are you a job seeker or casual investor looking for information on a specific company? Or are you interested in finding out more about the new business opening in your neighborhood?
Then Business and Company Resource Center offers timely company and industry information on thousands of businesses including magazine and news articles, press releases, investment reports, company histories, brand and product information, company rankings, financial overviews, marketing data and more.
Business and Company Resource Center is accessible from your home or at the library with a few keystrokes and your library card.
Access by following these simple steps:
1. Access Business and Company Resource Center from the library’s database page
2. Scroll down to Business and Company Resource Center, or choose it from the drop down menu.
To access outside the library, your library card and password are required.
For questions on this, or other resources available, contact the Reference Department at (727) 562-4970, ext. 5032.
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May 31st, 2007
08:00 pm - AP Photo Archive - Database of the Month
Looking for photographs, audio sound bites, graphics and articles spanning over 160 years of history? The Clearwater Public Library System has the resource for you.
The Associated Press Photo Archive is a searchable database of photographs dating back to 1826 along with AP news stories from 1997 to the present, plus a collection of maps, graphs, charts, logos, flags and illustrations. These images can be used in research papers, reports and PowerPoint presentations. So whether you are looking for a picture of the Wright Brothers or want to hear the British anthem, check out AP Photo Archive at your Clearwater library.
Access by following these simple steps:
1. Access AP Photo Archive from the library’s database page
2. Scroll down to AP Photo Archive, or choose it from the drop down menu.
To access outside the library, your library card and password are required.
For questions on this, or other resources available, contact the Reference Department at (727) 562-4970, ext. 5032.
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April 5th, 2007
03:16 pm - What's New @ the CPLS web site
Every so often, I'll be updating with sites of relevant interest and those that have been recently added to the growing list of Internet Resources on the Reference Page.
What's New
Mouse Exercises - For patrons new to using a mouse, it take a little practice. This site provides some simple exercises. Provided by Senior Net.(Location: Computer Technology/Internet Tutorials)
World History for Us All - World History for Us All is a curriculum for teaching world history in middle and high schools. It contains a History of the World in Seven Minutes, offers teaching units, lesson plans, activities, and resources and introduces educators to an integrative approach to world history, culture, and geography. Site contains a glossary. (Location: History)
Employ Florida Marketplace - Employ Florida links all of Florida's workforce services, both state and local to each other. This online job market tool is specifically designed for employers, job seekers, students, training providers, and professionals seeking career information and resume tools. Employers can look for candidates and job seekers can post for jobs. (Location:Employment/Job Hunting)
What's Relevant
2007 Bay Area Legislative Delegation - The Bay Area Legislative Delegation collectively represents nearly 25 percent of Florida's Legislature. This site also lists contact information for government officials. (Location: Community Resources/Contact Elected Officials, Government/Contact Elected Officials (Note: This folder also contains another Contact Elected Officials link (Thank you Helen G. for suggesting this link.)
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January 24th, 2007
12:04 pm - What's New????
A couple of times a month I'll be updating with sites of relevant interest and those that have been recently added to the growing list of Internet Resources on the Reference Page.
What's New
Deaf and Hearing Connection - Visit this source for information for the local deaf community including hearing aids, free telephone distribution, events, volunteer opportunities and other services. (Distribution at the Clearwater Main Library the second Wednesday of every month, 1 PM - 3 PM.) (Location: Community Resources/Deaf Services)
USA.Gov, (formally called FirstGov, same information- new name and URL) - Connects you to millions of web pages from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world. On USA.Gov, you can search millions of web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. (Location: Government)
What's Relevant
AARP Tax Aide - Visit the Tax Aide page of AARP to find a tax preparation site, find answers to tax questions, and locate links to tax and other financial web pages. (Location: Taxes)
IRS e-file - Information on filing taxes online. (Location: Taxes)
Passport Acceptance Facility - Apply for a Passport - This site will allow you to find the nearest location to apply for a passport. Search by one of three search scopes - Zip Code, State, or State/City. In an effort to enhance security and efficiency at U.S. borders, the U.S. government is now enforcing new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. (Location: Travel/Passport Information)
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