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Reference and Research
Resources for Kids, Parents and Teachers
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Most of these databases and web sites are available
to all users in the library and at home. However, some are subject
to restrictions:
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indicates that it can be accessed from home with a valid Guilderland or UHLS library card. |
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Need more help? Click here to access our Research Guide to finding consumer information in the Library and online. Or, call Adult Reference at 456-2400 x7.
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Consumer Reports
Access full text articles from Consumer Reports magazine from 1996 to early 2009 through ProQuest Platinum. Quick hint: In the Basic Search box, type in your search term like this: "Refrigerators and Consumer Reports." |
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Consumer Search
Collections of product reviews from a variety of sources. |
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CarTalk
Car reviews, repair and maintenance advice from the Tappet brothers of NPR's radio show, CarTalk. |
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IntelliChoice
Help and advice on buying a new or used car. |
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Kelley Blue Book
Determine the value of a new or used car. |
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New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Online registration renewal, custom plate orders, driver's manual and other DMV forms. |
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Safercar.gov
Recalls, safety ratings, and safe driving information from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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| Consumer Protection |
Better Business Bureau
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Consumer Action
Buying tips, fraud alerts, and other information on a wide variety of goods and
services from the Federal Citizen Information Center. |
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer goods recall and product safety news. |
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New York State Consumer Protection Board
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| Home Repair |
Do It Yourself
Home improvement how-to's from the D.I.Y.
network. |
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Hometime
How-to articles and videos from the PBS series. |
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This Old House
Planning ideas, product information, and repair advice. |
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NOTE: Firewalls must be disabled in order to access some of these databases.
If you encounter any problems accessing these databases, please send
us an email message at adult@guilpl.org or
call Adult Reference at 456-2400 x7.
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