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Find a Poet
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Go to Biography Reference Bank for a large reference source of biographical information. If off-campus, login to the Advanced Search (Encore Catalog) with your name and barcode number. Biography Reference Bank is automatically searched once you enter your search term (i.e., the name of the person of interest). Click on "Articles & More" in the right column to go to these resources.
Career Information (CareerInfoNet.com)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
For more information on careers, go to the college's Career Services Center page.
One-Look Dictionaries
Thesaurus.com
WWWebster's Dictionary
yourDictionary.com
Encyclopedias
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Ed.
Encyclopedia Britannica (through the AVL)
Wikipedia (free, online encyclopedia "that anyone can edit") NOTE: Be aware that the Wikdipedia is not a definitive source of information; it is a 'community' effort and contributors may not be authorities on the subjects.
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Last updated February 17, 2010.