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Important Contacts at Madison College
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BookstoresPhone: 608.246.6016
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Computer Help608.243.4444
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Enrollment & AdmissionsPhone: 608.246.6210
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Financial Aid608.246.6170
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Liberal Arts Transfer608.246.6246
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Truax Student Achievement CenterPhone: 608.246.6125
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Writing CenterPhone: 608.243.4289 option 2
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Additional Area Libraries
Find additional places to study around the area
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South Central Library SystemPortal for libraries in Madison and the surrounding area.
Maps
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CIA World Fact BookCountry by country data
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Maps in the NewsMaps related to events that are in the news.
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National Geographic MapsInteractive maps of the world or U.S.
Research Guides & Online Research Help
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HOWLER Online TutorialsHelp Online With Library Education & Research
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Research Guides A-ZThese guides are created and maintained by Madison College librarians.
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Professional OrganizationsFind professional organizations in your field.
Sites for Finding Good Web Resources
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New York Public Library - Best of the WebSites recommended by the New York Public Library.
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Facts & Dictionaries on the Web
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Texting Dictionary - WebopediaGet some help with texting shortcuts
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Oxford Dictionaries OnlineThis is the very basic, free version.
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Snopes.comDistinguish fact from myth or urban legend
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WiktionaryA collaborative free-content multilingual dictionary.
Free Online Reference
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Documentary HeavenFree documentary films online.
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MOVIECLIPS.comClips, trailers, sorted by category, performer, director, etc.
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Online Conversion -Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions.
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QuizletReady made sets plus make your own online flashcard set!
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SnagFilmsFree documentary films - has advertisements.
Citation Help
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Citation Styles and GuidesGuide to citation by Madison College Libraries
Reference Databases
These links require user login if accessed off-campus
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Auto Repair Source (Formerly AutoMate & Auto Repair Reference Center) (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Automotive. Information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
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Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General. Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
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History Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: History. Covers U.S. and World History from Antiquity to present day.
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LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General, Tests, Skills
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information on GED, Job Skills & Workplace Skills, Skills improvement, U.S. citizenship. In English and Espanol. -
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Literature. Provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames.
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Science Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Science. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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SmartImage Scientific & Medical Art Imagebase (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Science, Health, Art. A collection of 18,500+ high quality illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and other health science topics. Users may download images for educational use in lectures, presentations, slide shows, web sites and more. Common types of visual presentations include PowerPoint™ shows, handouts, poster sessions, and interactive Flash animations. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Local Resources
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Isthmus MadisonDane County's weekly 'alternative' press.
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Newspapers - Research GuideGuide to more local and historical newspapers.
Statistical Information
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Census ExplorerCensus mapping tool
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CIA World Fact BookCountry by country data