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Resources
Books
Organize Your Reading
- GoodReads is a free website for book lovers. Catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read. Also, browse other people's bookshelves and reviews.
- Library Elf is an internet-based tool for keeping track of what's due, overdue, and ready for pick-up. Keep track of library accounts and receive reminders before items are due.
- LibraryThing is an online service to help you catalog your books. It also connects people with the same books and comes up with suggestions for what to read next.
- Shelfari makes it easy to see what your friends are reading, what others with similar tastes have enjoyed, and even get book recommendations.
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Reviews & Recommendations
- BookBrowse recommends the best recently published books and provides you with everything you need to decide which are right for you.
- BookSpot is a free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the internet. Featured sites are hand-selected by BookSpot.com editors.
- Fantastic Fiction
- Fresh Fiction is a good source for books that have been on NPR, Oprah, Today Show and more.
- Jack Flannel is a helpful site chockful of links to help when you are stumped.
- What Should I Read Next? will analyze their database of readers' favorite books and suggest what to read next based on a title or author that you enter.
- Which Book allows you to choose th exact type of book you are looking for.
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Business
- Business and Company Resource Center - A resource that includes company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.
- BigCharts - A comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research website providing access to professional-level research tools, including historical stock prices back to 1970.
- Blue Ridge Business Journal - The Blue Ridge Business Journal is one of Virginia's oldest and most respected business publications.
- Hoovers - This site features company bios, web pages, and news stories.
- Minority Business Development Agency - This is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses.
- National Women's Business Council - This bipartisan federal advisory council promotes policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - The NAICS is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
- Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce - Established in 1890, the Roanoke Regional Chamber remains dedicated to serving members by working to create an environment that's good for business.
- The Roanoke Times - Roanoke.com is the online version of the Roanoke Times newspaper.
- Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission - The commission promotes the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social, and economic elements of the district by planning and assisting localities to plan for the future.
- Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau - The bureau provides links to many area businesses and includes planning guides, maps, calendar of events, and a discount card.
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- Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership (RVEDP) - Founded in 1983, the RVEDP markets the region to new and expanding companies worldwide. The website includes links to businesses, governments, and schools.
- The Roanoker Magazine - The magazine's website and annual almanac includes dining guides, reviews, a wedding guide, arts, entertainment, health, fitness, a calendar of events, and a relocation guide.
- Small Business Administration - The administration is an independent federal agency created to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns; preserve free enterprise; and strengthen the national economy.
- Thomas Register - The register helps industrial sellers target their marketing investment to reach to most qualified industrial buyers online and convert them into customers. Buyers use it to find suppliers.
- Virginia Business Magazine - The magazine provides business intelligence for / about Virginia's business community.
- Virginia Department of Business Assistance - The department is an organization that promotes economic growth by helping Virginia businesses prosper.
- Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service - Part of the University of Virginia, the center's areas of expertise include business and economic policy, demographics, leadership, minority issues, and the Virginia Statistical Abstract.
- WDBJ7 - Access the local CBS affiliate's website.
- WSLS - Access the local NBC affiliate's website.
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Career
Local Government Jobs
Local & State Jobs
Local School Jobs
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Online Job Services
- CareerBuilder - List of jobs worldwide
- Indeed.com - Single search access to millions of jobs
- JobBank USA - A good site for many jobs in all fields
- Monster.com - Employer overview gives background information into companies (products, services, and employee benefits
- The Riley Guide - Annotated links for job resources, career fields, salary surveys, and help with resumes, cover letters, and more
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JobView
Free online searches of local jobs are available at the library branches.
Employment Resource Guide
Take a look at this Employment Resource Guide for assistance with your job search.
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Consumer
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) - The BBB reports provide information on more than 2 million organizations.
- Consumer.gov - Resource for consumer information from the federal government.
- Consumer Guide - A trusted resource for consumers for more than 30 years.
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) - Since 1970, the FCIC in Pueblo, Colorado, has been a trusted one-stop shop for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services.
- Federal Trade Commission - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides publications with advice on avoiding scams, as well as tips on other consumer topics.
- Annual Credit Report - The FTC's brochure explaining your rights and how to order a free annual credit report.
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- Get Human - This database of company phone numbers that reach human customer service representatives features customer service reviews and a blog.
- Recalls - Online resource for government recalls.
- Wise Giving Alliance Charity Reports - This list reports on charities and organizations that solicit nationally and is updated on a regular basis.
- Consumer Resources for Car Buyers / Sellers
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Government & Law
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Health & Medicine
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People Finders
- Switchboard - This site is a leading provider of local online advertising solutions and internet-based yellow pages.
- AnyWho - These residential and business listings are public information obtained from published telephone listings. They range from 3-6 months old and are updated every three months.
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- InfoSpace - This site uses metasearch technology to give users the power to search up to 50% more of the internet than any single engine.
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Schools
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
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High Schools
Other School Listing
Local Colleges & Universities
CEEB Codes
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Seniors' Issues
General
Computers & Internet
Elderhostels
Grandparenting
Health
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Living Will
Long-Term Care
Medicare
Retirement
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Travel
Maps
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- The Journey of the Dora Mac - Read about the adventures of retired Roanoke County reference librarian Ruth Johnson and her husband Randal as they sail around the world aboard their yacht, Dora Mac.
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Tutorials / Translators
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Language Translators
- Free Translation - Machine translation just provides a basic comprehension of text or web pages.
- LiveMocha - This site blends self-paced lessons, a vibrant community, and interactive tools to help you learn a new language and talk with the world.
- Prompt Online - Machine translation just provides a basic comprehension of text or web pages.
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