1. Libraries
2. Books

Libraries

Akron Area Libraries

http://www.acorn.net/akronlinks/libraries.html

CPL CLEVNET Library Catalog

http://catalog.clevnet.org/web2/tramp2.exe/log_in/guest?SETTING_KEY=CLEVNET

Catalog and reference databases of the Cleveland Public Library and Clevnet member libraries.

DeskRef Quick Reference Links

http://ansernet.rcls.org/deskref/

Categorically arranged index to internet sites that provides quick answers to reference questions.

INFOHIO

http:/www.infohio.org

State funded resources are free to Ohio's students and teachers. Catalog is accessible by all, but databases are restricted by username and password.

Internet Public Library

http://www.ipl.org

Another index to internet sites arranged like a public library.

Librarians Index to the Internet

http://lii.org/

Annotated subject directory of resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. An excellent place to start on any topic.

Library of Congress

http://lcweb.loc.gov/

Provides access to the Library of Congress catalog and research services, congressional activity, the U.S. Copyright Office, exhibit and visitor information.

MEL - The Michigan Electronic Library

http://mel.org/

Michigan's online information system, providing subject indices to over 26,000 free internet sites and 70 commercial databases.

OhioLink

http://olc2.wright.edu/

A consortium of Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio. Catalog searching is available to outside users, but access to research databases is restricted to members.

OPLIN- Ohio Public Library Information Network

http://new.oplin.org/page.php?Id=63-27&msg=

Locate and search the collections of many public libraries. Provides links to the Ohio Historical Society, state government and many other sites.

The University of Akron Libraries

http://www.uakron.edu/

Outlines the University's various library services, news, hours of operation and on-line catalogs. Includes Bierce Library, the Science Library, Law Library and Wayne Library.

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Booksellers

New Books

Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/

Largest online bookstore with 4.7 million titles. In addition to books, Amazon also sells movies, music, sheet music and scores, computer games, DVDs, and Audiobooks.

Barnes & Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

"Millions and millions" of books, deep discounts, and fast delivery.

Borders

http://www.borders.com/

More than new books are available through Borders.com, also available are movies, music, audiobooks, etc.

Used & Rare Books

Bibliofind

http://www.bibliofind.com/

A good online source for finding, evaluating, or pricing rare, out-of-print, antiquarian materials. You can specify desired condition and price, and visit dealers' sites.

BookFinder.com

http://www.bookfinder.com/

Fast and efficient, BookFinder is the database to start with for used, fine, rare, and out-of-print books. It searches Advanced Book Exchange, Alibris, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and others at once. 15,000,000 books, 15,000 bookdealers.

Last Modified September 27, 2005