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Librarian Approved Websites
We know that it can be challenging to find reliable information online. Your librarians are here to help! Here are some helpful websites by category. Some categories have a lot of information, so those have their own pages. Check the menu to access Health, Business, Job Searching, and Legal Resources.
- Oklahoma Driver's Manual - Online driver's manual from the OK Department of Public Safety (The library also has paper copies that can be checked out.)
- Kelly Blue Book - Online car pricing guide, reviews, and more
- NADA Guide - Research new and used car values, trade-in values, ratings, specs, and photos
- ACT Test Prep - Listings and links for both free and paid study resources
- SAT Practice - Resources, practices tests, and prep tips from the College Board
- OK College Start - Official source for planning a college education in Oklahoma; includes free resources to help you plan, apply, and pay for education and training beyond high school
- OK State Regents for Higher Education - Various resources about Oklahoma colleges, financial aid, and more
- Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) - College access, aid awareness, financial literacy and student loan management programs, and services that benefit students, parents, schools, and community partners
- Digital Learn - An online hub for digital literacy support and training from the Public Library Association
- GCF Global Learn Free - An excellent array of computer program tutorials in interactive and video formats
- All Sides - Displays news coverage from "left," "right," and "center" sources (Be cautious as categories are generated by users and reflect public perceptions of each news source rather than the bias actually portrayed in individual articles)
- SciCheck - FactCheck.org's feature that focuses on science
- FactCheck.org - An umbrella of fact-checking sites operated by the Annenberg Publicy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
- Snopes - Researches urban legends, internet rumors, e-mail forwards, and other stories of unknown origin
- On the Media's Breaking News Consumer's Handbooks - Instead of fact-checking specific stories, review collections of handbooks focused on identifying common misrepresentations in stories
- Lead Stories - A verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles, it's always looking for the latest false, deceptive, or inaccurate stories online
- Free Annual Credit Report - The only authorized source for your free credit reports
- Oklahoma Unemployment - Apply for unemployment insurance to receive financial assistance
- Social Security - Apply for benefits or review and manage your account, can also call 800-772-1213
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Federal agency for consumer financial protection, has info on various money topics, including credit, debt collection, & fraud
- Babelfish - Translate words, phrases, or entire web pages in hundreds of languages
- Google Translate - Instantly translate words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
- Pronunciator - Don't forget about the library's language learning database
- OK Department of Transportation - In-depth maps and map archives for Oklahoma
- U.S. Census - Census and map data; link to Stillwater QuickFacts and Payne Co. QuickFacts
- U.S. Geological Survey - National geologic maps
- Merck Veterinary Manual - Professional animal health information
- ASPCA Poison Control - Database of poisonous plants and substances for your pets; you can also call (888) 426-4435
- National Weather Service - A service of NOAA that provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, warnings, etc. for the U.S.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National weather forecasts and severe weather alerts
- OK State Weather Safety Tips - Useful tips for being safe during bad weather
- Stillwater Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) - Helps citizens prepare for all hazards, including weather
- Be Informed Stillwater - A mass notification alert system designed to keep Stillwater, OK residents informed of emergencies