We’ve selected a few of the best ready reference websites to help you quickly find answers and research on your own.
Multi-Subject Collections
- ALA Great Websites for Kids
- Information Please
- Library of Congress
- RUSA Best Free Websites
- Rutgers University Websites Reference Guide
- Ted Talks (Ideas Worth Spreading)
- Diigo – More! Jumpstart your research on any topic with websites recommended by Colorado librarians. Type in a tag word like health or art and hit Enter. Some tags are two words and need to be typed inside quotes like “western history.” Start a new search by clicking CoLibraries (top left) to clear the field and enter a different tag.
Animals & Wildlife
Books & Literary Links
Business & Investment
- BRASS Business Guides
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BusinessUSA.gov
- Motley Fool Investment Guide
- New York Times Business News
- Practical Money Skills for Life
- SBA Business Guides by Industry
- Thomas Register of American Manufacturers (ThomasNet)
Colorado Business Resources
Colorado Resources
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Natural Resources
- Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Judicial Branch
- State Publications Library
- Colorado Historic Architecture & Engineering Guides
- Colorado Talking Book Library for audio, Braille, and large-print materials
- Colorado Virtual Library
- PlantTalk
Consumer Information
Automotive
- Car Care Aware
- CDC Motor Vehicle Safety and Injury Prevention
- Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
- EPA Fuel Economy Guide
- Kelley Blue Book Pricing Reports and Reviews
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Consumer Protection
Forms & Legal Resources
- Colorado Courts Self Help and Forms
- Colorado Legal Services
- Copyright and Fair Use Overview
- FindLaw Cases and Codes
- Free Legal Forms
- Legal Information Institute Legal Encyclopedia
- Nolo Free Legal Articles & FAQs
Government Services & Benefits
- Colorado Crisis Service and 24/7 Hotline
- Colorado PEAK for Health and Food Assistance
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- USDA Food and Nutrition Services
Home & Product Information
Current Events & News
Dictionaries & Directories
Education & Career
Entertainment & Media
Genealogy & Western History
Genealogy
- Auraria Library Genealogy Survival Kit
- Cyndi’s List – Comprehensive Guide to Genealogical Websites
- Denver Public Library Genealogy, African American & Western History
- Ellis Island Passenger Search
- Family Search
- Getting Started in Genealogy Tutorial
- National Archives Resources for Genealogists
Western History
Health
History Archives
- Ad*Access Advertising and Marketing
- Cinema, Broadcasting & Sound Magazines (1904-1963)
- The Food Timeline
- Hearth Home Economics (‘Browse’ for the journal list)
- Historic American Sheet Music
- Internet Archive of Books, Movies, Music, Images, and Software
- Library of Congress Featured Digital Collections
- Prelinger Advertising, Educational and Industrial Films
- Sports Reference Collections
Recreation
- Bicycle Colorado Bike Maps Resources
- Colorado Birding Trails
- Colorado Family Attractions with Kids
- Colorado Festivals & Events
- Colorado Fishing Network
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Colorado Travel and Visitors Guide
- Colorado-Wyoming Museum Guide
- EveryTrail Hiking Colorado (and Beyond)
- Fishing in Colorado
- Fourteeners.com
- National Park Service