• Art, Music, & Dance
  • Biography
    • Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 to Present
      Biographical information for all individuals who have served in the United States Congress and the Continental Congress. Biographies are also included for persons who have served as delegates to Congress from the territories of the United States. Using the drop-down lists, you can create useful lists, for example, a list of all U.S. Presidents who served in the Congress.
    • Biography (Bio.)

      Search over 7,000 biographies with photographs of notable personalities from antiquity to the present. The site is searchable by name only, and is sponsored by A&E Television Networks.

    • Find-A-Grave
      Find where famous people are buried, alphabetically or geographically.
    • National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs

      Entire collection of more than 1,500 memoirs of deceased members of NAS, including naturalist Louis Agassiz, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Margaret Mead, and Albert Einstein.  Large photo and signature are included.

    • National Inventors Hall of Fame

      From the National Inventors Hall of Fame, this site provides biographical sketches of the great inventors of America. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney, among others.

    • National Woman's Hall of Fame
      Provides a biographical profile and selected bibliography for over 200 women inducted into the National Woman's Hall of Fame.
    • Nobel Prizes
      This is the official web site of the Nobel Foundation. There is a database of prizes and laureates that can be searched by prize category, or by name, nationality, keyword, or birth or death year.
    • OUTWORDS

      OUTWORDS captures, preserves, and shares the stories of LGBTQIA2S+ elders, to build community and catalyze social change. The site contains a free, searchable collection of original video interviews.

      Theoutwordsarchive.org includes links to commercial retailers. The Los Angeles Public Library does not endorse or have an arrangement with any retailer listed.

    • Political Graveyard
      Amazing directory of over 53,115 current and former United States Presidents and Congressmen, state & territorial Governors, U.S. Ambassadors and other diplomatic chiefs of mission, cabinet officers, mayors of many cities, and (with varying coverage) state officials and delegates to national party conventions giving the locations of their final resting places. Numerous entry points, including alphabetical, by state and office, by birth or death date, and many others.
    • Presidents of the United States (POTUS)
      A biographical directory of the 41 presidents, from Washington to Clinton. The links to presidential Internet sites include biographies, speeches, writings and where possible, audio and video clips. Election results, odd facts and presidential term highlights have been added to enrich this resource. First ladies, cabinet members, and additional important members of presidential life are also covered.
  • Business and Company Information
    • Banking
    • Companies
      • International Companies
      • Private Companies
        • Los Angeles City List of Active Businesses

          Searchable list of active businesses listed on file with the City Los Angeles Office of Finance.

        • MacRae's Blue Book

          Online directory of industrial and manufacturing products and services searchable by company, product, or service.

        • Super Pages
          Includes businesses with detailed street location map.
        • ThomasNet

          Formerly known as Thomas Register of American Manufacturers.  Includes manufacturers and suppliers in US and in Canada. Searchable by product, company, and brand name.

      • Public Companies
        • Annual Reports

          Provides links to annual reports of many publicly held companies. Includes also annual reports of selected nonprofit organizations.

        • EDGAR

          This official Securities and Exchanges Commission site offers annual reports and 10-K statements of all publicly held companies.

    • Industry & Economy
    • International Trade
      • Country Specific: Regulations & Practices
        • globalEDGE: Your Source for Global Business Knowledge

          Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University. This site leads to research, data, profiles, and tools for international business and trade information by country, by region, by trade bloc, by industry, etc.

        • Guides to Doing Business

          More than 100 Guides to doing business for Countries, States or Provinces compiled by Lex Mundi, an association of independent law firms.

        • Hong Kong Trade Development Council

          Provides access to product suppliers and service providers from Hong Kong and China. Includes information on trade leads, tradeshows, and practical tips for doing business in Hong Kong and in China.

        • Taiwan & China Products Online

          Lists manufacturers in Taiwan.

      • International Trade Statistics
      • Supporting Services
        • California Business Portal International Trade & Investment

          California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development website with links to information on the California State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program, export assistance, trade offices in Mexico and China, foreign direct investment, etc.

        • Export Solutions

          Trade professionals at the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, developed these Export Solutions to help U.S. exporters create successful international sales strategies. Learn about all aspects of exporting and world markets through these solutions, or take advantage of local assistance or virtual services.

        • Export-Import Bank of the United States
          Assists in export financing of US goods and services by offering direct and intermediary loans to foreign buyers of US exports, working capital and loan guarantees.
        • Journal of Commerce
          The daily journal of trade logistics. The new JOC Week paper edition is located at the Reference Desk in the Business & Economics Department in the Central Library.
        • SCORE (Small Business Administration)
          The SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association), is made up of retired, professional business managers from all disciplines of business and government. They volunteer their time to provide free management and business counseling and workshops.
        • U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security

          Official site offers information on export regulations and related information on exporting from US.

        • U. S. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration

          Provides assistance in researching foreign markets, making business contacts overseas, and promoting products abroad.

        • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
          Provides general information about custom regulations.
      • Trade Leads and Suppliers
    • Investment
      • Bonds, Commodities and Mutual Funds
        • MorningStar
          Offers rating and financial analysis of mutual funds as well as stocks.
        • Project: Invested

          Offers basic information on investing in bonds and how to read bond prices in the daily newspapers.

        • World Bank Commodity Market (Pinksheet)

          The Commodity Markets Outlook is published in the third week of January, April, July, and October.  Pink Sheets are released on the third business day of the month

      • Investment Information & Stock Analysis
        • American Association of Individual Investors
          This site gives all sorts of help to the investor. Pages include a glossary of investment terms, building an investment plan from scratch, basic investment principles, techniques for picking stocks, and others.
        • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

          NASDAQ website offer listings and links to more data for latest, forthcoming, reently-filed, and recently-withrdrawn IPOs.

        • Motley Fool

          Provides stock quotes, company news, and opinions on publicly traded companies. Graphs and charts are available for most companies. A humorous and insightful approach to investing.

        • MSN Money

          Provides comprehensive investment assistance and financial information about publicly held companies.

        • U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC): Investor.gov

          Government site offers introduction to investments, links to calculators and tools for researching investments and investment advisers, and fraud protection advice.

      • Quick Quotes and Charts
        • BigCharts
          Provides stock quotes, charts and links to stocks, mutual funds and futures traded in all major exchanges. Historical information included. Market reports on each exchange included.
        • Yahoo! Finance
          Provides opening, closing, high, low, volume information, including splits and dividends and foreign currency exchange rates. Historical information downloadable in spreadsheet format. Covers bonds, mutual funds as well as EFTs [Exchange Traded Funds] and indices. Market reports available.
      • Stock and Commodity Exchanges
        • CME Group

          The CME group is made up of four exchanges: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange and The Commodity Exchange. Includes news, consumer information (how to choose a broker), and trading information.

        • NASDAQ Home Page
          Home page for the NASDQ network.
        • New York Stock Exchange Web Site

          NYSE's Home Page "is designed as an educational tool for investors, students and teachers. It provides links to a rich diversity of information."

    • Labor & Employment
    • Real Estate
      • Finding a Home
        • zillow

          Includes listings for homes available for sale, and links to other useful information relating to home buying.

      • General Resources
        • Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)

          This site provides information on industry data and expenditure analysis of commercial real estate.

        • California Association of Realtors
          This site provides consumer and industry information for California real estate industry. Its Economics page offers current economic trends and forecast.
        • MSN Real Estate

          Maintained by Microsoft, this site offers a one-stop shopping service for home hunters. Links to neighborhood information, price comparison, mortgage calculations, and property listing.

        • Realtor.com
          Includes home listing, directory of realtors, and links to other useful resources in home buying.
      • Government Housing Agencies
      • Mortgage
    • Small Business
      • Business Plans
      • General Resources
        • LA Business Portal (City of Los Angeles)

          New business portal for the City of Los Angeles, launched September 2016 replacing the old Los Angeles Works portal.  Provides information to plan, start, manage, and grow a business. Features a Start Up Guide that maps out registering a new business and making it compliant, covering city registration, business name, seller’s permit and use taxes, and Employee Identification Number.  Provides listings and links to various City Departments, BusinessSource Centers, and other support organizations and programs serving businesses.

        • Free Management Library

          Free, easy-to-access online articles on 650 management topics to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (profit or nonprofit).  Each topic lists recommended books and related library topics.  Automated translator option in upper left hand corner.

        • Locate LA County

          For cities and communities within the County of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Economic Development Program.

        • LocateLA: City of Los Angeles Property and Community Finder

          For communities and neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

        • Small Business Office of Advocacy

          The Small Business Office of Advocacy focuses on regulatory issues, small-business research and state regulatory activity.

      • Start-Up Information
        • LA Business Portal (City of Los Angeles)

          New business portal for the City of Los Angeles, launched September 2016 replacing the old Los Angeles Works portal.  Provides information to plan, start, manage, and grow a business. Features a Start Up Guide that maps out registering a new business and making it compliant, covering city registration, business name, seller’s permit and use taxes, and Employee Identification Number.  Provides listings and links to various City Departments, BusinessSource Centers, and other support organizations and programs serving businesses.

        • Buy an existing business or franchise

          Franchise resource information from the Small Business Administration.

        • CalGOLD

          Provides businesses with information on permits and other requirements of California agencies at all levels of government, and links. Searchable by type of business and location.

        • Entrepreneur Magazine

          Includes information tabs on business activities including Startups, Marketing, Franchises, etc.

        • Fictitious Business Name (DBA): Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder

          Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder offers information on fictitious business names, also known as "Doing Business As" or DBA.  This site explains how to file and offers options for searching names in use in Los Angeles County.

        • The Relay: A Verizon Blog | Starting a home business

          Home-based business blog with how to start one, benefits of a home-based business, developing a business plan and legal requirements.  Additional resources provided for entrepreneurs, small and home-based businesses. 

      • Supporting Organization
    • Unclaimed Property
  • Citizenship and Immigration Information
    • Accredited Immigration Service Providers

      The Executive Office for Immigration Review interprets and administers immigration laws by conducting court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. Information is available to locate a representative to assist in immigration proceedings, identify a free legal service provider or find out the status of a case.

    • Citizenshipworks

      Citizenshipworks is an online service that guides you safely through every step of your citizenship application. With a Citizenshipworks account, you can fill out your entire application online. If there are any potential problems, Citizenshipworks will connect you to the legal help you need.

    • Civic Practice Test for the Naturalization Test

      U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Office presents Civics Practice Test Videos! These short videos simulate the civics portion of the naturalization test. 

    • Find an immigration attorney
      American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
    • Immigration Law help

      Provides the searchable National Online Legal Services Directory for free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal servces in all 50 states.

    • New Americans Initiative: LAPL Citizenship Information Page
    • Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship

      Easy-to-use interactive website with videos and activities to help people with the civics portion of the naturalization test. 100 questions & answers, lesson plans for teachers, and word list are part of this project through the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.

    • Settling in the U.S.

      For new immigrants, find a citizenship class, ESL class, volunteer opportunities and more...

    • US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) - Citizenship Resource Center
    • US Visa

      World wide travel visa guide. Information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each.

    • USA Learns (Free Online English Instruction)

      USA Learns is a free website that helps adults learn English online. The website was built by the Sacramento County Office of Education.

    • Visas (United States)

      This official United States visa information source answers basic questions about visas and visa policies, different types of visas, visa priority dates, gives information about visa laws and regulations and provides access to the visa application forms and processing fees.

  • Consumer Information
    • Better Business Bureau

      Provides consumer and business guidance and information on dispute resolution.

    • California Department of Consumer Affairs
      Provides information on consumer rights and responsibilities
    • Complaints

      File complaints involving government agencies, products and services, travel, housing, and banking. This website is maintained by USA.gov.

    • Consumer Advice

      Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice on Shopping & Donating, Credit, Loans & Debt,, Unwanted Calls, E-mails & Texts, and Identity Theft & Online Security.

    • Consumer Guide - Automotive
      Includes product reviews and information.
    • Consumer Search
      Provides product reviews and information.
    • Consumer Services Guide (from Consumer Action)

      Searchable directory of national, state, and local resources compiled by Consumer Action to help with consumer problems and questions.

    • Consumer World
      Provides information on products, prices and consumer agencies.
    • Consumer.gov

      Federal government website offering links to information and tools for managing and using money wisely, using credit and loans carefully, and protecting against scams and identity theft.

       
    • Credit Reports Free Annually
      Federal Trade Commission site that provides information and a link on how to order your annual free credit reports.
    • Get Connected Los Angeles

      A citywide effort put together by the City's ITA department to highlight resources for the public so that users can find low cost internet and technology.

    • GetHuman

      Phone numbers and contact options for more than 8,000 companies in 45 countries.  Offers ways to get faster customer service.

    • J.D. Power & Associates Marketing Information
      Conducts independent and unbiased surveys and research regarding customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behavior.
    • Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs

      Types of services offered: Fraud/scam investigation, financial education, mediation, small claims, and foreclosure prevention, consumer education (e.g. identity theft, immigration fraud, and elder financial abuse)

    • Phone Scams

      Consumer education to help people protect themselves from phone fraud, provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

    • Recalls.gov

      Federal government inter-agency web site providing safety information covering consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, medicine, cosmetics and environmental products.

  • Dictionaries, Almanacs, & Encyclopedias
    • Almanacs & Quick Information
      • The 50 States of the United States: Capital Cities and Information Links
        This site lists the fifty states and information on their locations (latitude and longitude), birds, colleges and universities, constitutions, flowers, genealogical resources, geological formations, geographical features, mottos, national forests and parks, newspapers, nicknames, non profit organizations, populations, state and federal representatives, songs, and the dates of entry into the union. All facts are linked to over 1529 governmental or authoritative web pages.
      • Country Studies

        Each study is written by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists. Most books in the series deal with a particular foreign country, describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions. From the Library of Congress.

      • Farmer's Almanac

        Chock full of information, just like its print version.

      • Flags of the World
        Comprehensive site that allows you to search by country, keyword or title. Contains over 1500 images
      • Info Please

        Infoplease is a free, authoritative, and respected reference for Internet users that provides a comprehensive encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and more.

      • Nation Master
        Large data source gathered from cited authoritative resources that allows users to compare all types of statistics on countries. Fun to browse for interesting statistical facts.
      • Rulers
        This site contains lists of heads of state and heads of government going back to 1900 of all currently existing countries and territories. Therefore for Soviet Union, see Russia.
      • U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets

        The U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets, also known as the Background Notes, are a series of works by the United States Department of State. These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. 

      • Wolfram|Alpha (W|A)
        A computational knowledge engine using its own internal knowledge base instead of searching the web and returning links. Emphasis on science and engineering plus a variety of subjects including mathematics, statistics, chemistry, finance, stock comparisons, geography, food, and data analysis.
      • World Factbook

        Published annually, by the Central Intelligence Agency, this is a handy reference work for basic statistical data on the countries of the world.

    • Calendars
    • Converters
      • Conversion & Calculation Center

        Enter what you want to covert and what you want it converted to, then the calculator does its thing.  Also does time zone conversions.

      • Currency Converter

        This currency converter contains the exchange rates for 164 different currencies beginning on January 1, 1990. The converter is updated every day at 8:00pm EST.

      • Measurements Converter

        Weight, Capacity and Volume, Length, Area, Speed Pressure, Temperature, Circular Measure, and Time.

      • The Time Now

        The Time Now provides a Time Zone Converter to find the corresponding local time in one location of your choice.

      • Timezone Converter

        Converts the time and date in one part of the world to the time and date in another part.

    • Dictionaries
      • Abbreviations

        Search for acronyms and abbreviations individually or by category, that include Computing, Internet, Business, Regional, and International subjects.

      • Acronym Finder
        More than 480,000 entries covering acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms including Information Technology, Military & Government and Slang & Pop Culture.
      • Botanical Terms

        Contains very basic definitions with hypertext links to other terms for more than 4,400 terms relating to botany, gardening, horticulture and landscape architecture.

      • Forvo: All the words in the world. Pronounced

        Audio playback clips of word pronunciations by native speakers in over 280 languages with over 2.5 million pronunciations.  Entries limited to those that can be found in a dictionary.  Idioms, short phrases and titles are also included.

      • LOGOS Dictionary
        Multilingual on-line dictionary. Searches on words or phrases. More than 5 million words in the database.
      • Merriam-Webster Dictionary

        Based on the Webster's print version of the 11th Collegiate edition. More than 160,000 entries. Each word is accompanied by definition, pronunciation, usage, grammatical function, and a brief etymology. A thesaurus can be queried for similar words, hypertext cross references are available, and misspellings return suggested spellings. Includes an extensive pronunciation guide.

         

         

      • NetLingo: The Internet Language Dictionary
        Features a listing of hundreds of words that are rapidly evolving into the new vocabulary of the technology industry and the Web community.
      • One Look Dictionaries, The Faster Finder
        The ultimate Internet dictionary lookup site. Search 460 general and specialized English dictionaries simultaneously, or select the ones you want to search.
      • Rhyme Zone

        Find rhymes, synonyms, adjectives, and more.Includes thesaurus and dictionary.

      • Translating Dictionaries - travlang
        Translates your words from English to German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Afrikaans, Latin, or Esperanto, as well as from each of these languages to the others. Includes phrases.
      • Webopedia:
        Dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology.
      • Whatis.com
        Hyper-linked definitions of more than 1,000 Internet and computer related terms. All can be browsed or searched.
      • Wordsmyth English Dictionary Thesaurus (WEDT)
        This is an original standard dictionary-thesaurus of American English with definitions and pronunciations, an integrated thesaurus, and usage examples. A nice feature is the Approximate Search, which will find words that are close in spelling to your word. The database has approximately 50,000 headwords, and nearly 13,000 of these have thesaurus entries.
      • Your Dictionary.Com
        Internet directory of dictionaries with more than 800 dictionaries in over 160 different languages. Contains the following sections: languages; multilingual; specialized, thesauri and other vocabulary aids; and an index of other dictionary indexes.
    • Encyclopedias
      • Encyclopedia Britannica
         
      • Encyclopedia.com
        Features more than 100 sources, including encyclopedias, dictionaries and thesauruses with facts, definitions, biographies, synonyms, pronunciation keys, word origins, abbreviations, etc.
      • Wikipedia
        A free content online encyclopedia where anyone can post and edit an article on any subject.
  • Directories
    • Business Directories
      • Dun & Bradstreet

        Lists both private and public companies. Information includes financial data, and key personnel.

      • Europages

        This site serves mainly companies in European communities who wish to trade beyond their national borders. The directory lists 150,000 selected companies from 25 countries.

      • GetHuman

        Phone numbers and contact options for more than 8,000 companies in 45 countries.  Offers ways to get faster customer service.

      • Global Resource Directory

        The Global Resource Directory offers a rich collection of thousands of international business-trade-related resources. This site is sponsored by the Michigan State University.

      • Global Supplier Directory by Thomas Global Register

        Find industrial product and company information from around the world.  Thomas Global Register is now hosted on the Michigan State University globalEDGE website.

      • Kompass Business Directory

        Covers over 5 million companies in 60 countries.

    • Medical Directories
    • Telephone & Reverse Directories
      • BT - The Phonebook

        British Telecommunications provides this telephone lookup for people and businesses (this includes public authorities) in the United Kingdom. For both searches you must provide a name and an area of the United Kingdom to search in. Only entries in the printed phonebooks are included here.

      • Canada/USA Local Calling Guide
        Identify a location by its area code and local phone exchange (the first 3 digits of the phone number). In reverse, this site will give the area code and local exchanges for a location.
      • HowtoCallAbroad.com

        Includes international calling codes, phone books and time zone information.

      • Mexican Postal Codes

        Servicio Postal Mexicano. The site is in Spanish.

      • The Real Yellow Pages

        See actual Yellow and White page listings. Zoom in to enlarge the text.

      • White Pages
        Search for people, businesses, reverse phone and address searches, area codes, zip codes, mobile carriers lookup, neighbor lookup and free registry for email addresses and to edit information.
      • Yellow Pages Directory
        Find a business, person or get map directions.
    • Zip & Postal Codes
      • Canadian Postal Codes
        You can look up the postal code for street addresses, rural addresses and post office boxes and find the address ranges for a given postal code. The information on this site is updated monthly.
      • Royal Mail Postcodes

        The Royal Mail puts up this page to help you locate the Postcodes for any address in the United Kingdom. There is also an "address finder" for locating an address when one only has the postcode.

      • ZIP Code Lookup and Address Information

        US Zip Code information from the proverbial horse's mouth (the US Postal Service). You can look up the Zip + 4 code for any address, or enter a city and state to see all Zip Codes associated with that city.

  • Education - online continuing education courses
    • Academic Earth

      Over 750 free online courses and 8,500 individual lectures from various universities including Stanford, MIT, Berkeley, and Yale with some journal access and information on majors.

    • edX

      Nine free classes, mostly in computer sciences, from Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and UC Berkeley. Expect to spend 10 to 20 hours each week on courses that run from six weeks to six months. More will be added from other universities.

    • Khan Academy

      Over 3,100 educational videos on everything from Math, Science, Finance & Economics, Humanities, Test Preparation, and Talks & Interviews on hundreds of subjects. Learn at your own pace. This is a growing database.

    • MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW)

      Virtually all MIT OCW course content is open and available and is a permanent MIT activity.  Good resource for self-improvement and for college students who would like exta guidance through courses at their own institutions.  Can include online textbooks, exams, images, and sometimes video or audio clips.

    • Oli (Open Learning Initiative)

      Sixteen free online courses, including French, anatomy, psychology, biology, chemistry and statistics from the Carnegie-Mellon University. Includes practice activities, self-assessments and graded exercises, and can be completed at your own pace.

    • Udacity

      Sixteen free classes, mostly in computer science and mathematics. Instructors include professors from University of Virginia, Rutgers and Stanford, as well as experts from Google. Site was founded by Sebastian Thrun, Stanford robotics professor.

  • Education, & Grants / Foundations
    • Education
    • Grants / Foundations
      • BBB Wise Giving Alliance
        Information about charitable organizations for potential.
      • California Community Foundation
        Provides grants to L.A. County nonprofit organizations working in arts, education, health care, human development, and neighborhood revitalization.
      • California Grants Portal

        Search for all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies. See all funding opportunities, or limit by applicant type, grant category, or time frame.

      • California Student Aid Commission | Cal Grants

        Financial aid and grants for any qualifying California college, university or technical school. Funded by the State of California and the California Student Commission.

      • Candid

        Candid was formed in 2019 by the merger of the Foundation Center and GuideStar, bringing together the Foundation Center’s decades of experience in the field of philanthropy and GuideStar’s expertise in nonprofit research. Visit their website to research and verify nonprofits, find funding, learn skills, tips, and advice on improving one's nonprofit or foundation, locate data and statistics on nonprofits and foundations, and explore issues related to philanthropy.

      • General Services Administration | Assistance Listings

        A database of information on all Federal programs, covering financial aid, grants, loans and other types of assistance.

      • Grants.gov

        Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive federal grant opportunities in over 900 programs from 26 grant-making agencies.

  • Health
  • History & Genealogy
  • International Languages
    • Culture Centers and Associations
      • Chinatown Los Angeles

        This site provides listings of events in Chinatown, a directory of businessies in Chinatown, and a description of Chinatown's walking tour.

      • Chinese Historical Society of Southern California

        The Society was created in 1975 to promote the heritage of Chinese and Chinese-American community in Southern California.

      • Federation of Alliances Francaises (AF) USA
        For the last 100 years, the mission of AF has been to promote French language and francophone culture.
      • The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

        The Institut is dedicated in promoting an understanding of Germany through cultural, political, and social life.

      • Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles

        The site provides a variety of information on learning Italian, internship programs, studying abroad, an online calendar of events, and much more.

      • Korean Cultural Center
        Officially sponsored by the Korean government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the center promotes Korean language, literature and culture.
      • Olvera Street
        Provides list of cultural events and information on Docent Tours on Olvera Street and surrounding area.
      • Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC)

        Since its establishment, Thai CDC has addressed the multifaceted needs of Thai immigrants in the Southern California region, who, at an estimated population of 100,000 are considered the largest number of Thais living abroad. Besides Thai CDC, no other bilingual and bicultural services are available to meet the greatest needs in the Thai community.

    • En Español
    • Languages of the World
      • Ethnologue
        A great site that catalogs world languages
      • Omniglot
        Covers 150 different alphabets and writing systems in the world.
    • Magazines & Newspapers
      • ABYZ News Links
        Newspapers, news media and news sources from around the world.
      • Google News

        Google News is a computer-generated news site that aggregates headlines from news sources worldwide. Language and country can be changed in the settings.

    • Multilingual Resources
      • Babel Fish Translations

        Translates words, phrases or text from Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish

      • Google Translate
        Google translation site.
      • LOGOS Dictionary
        Multilingual on-line dictionary. Searches on words or phrases. More than 5 million words in the database.
      • Translating Dictionaries - travlang
        Translates your words from English to German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Afrikaans, Latin, or Esperanto, as well as from each of these languages to the others. Includes phrases.
      • Your Dictionary.Com
        Internet directory of dictionaries with more than 800 dictionaries in over 160 different languages. Contains the following sections: languages; multilingual; specialized, thesauri and other vocabulary aids; and an index of other dictionary indexes.
  • Jobs, Career, & Resume Builders
    • California Job Search Sites
      • California Career Center

        Career planning website with tools to help map your future, whether looking ahead to college, apprenticeship, the military or other options. Also contains resources for counselors, parents, and teachers. Sponsored by the California Department of Education. 

      • California Employment Development Department

        Administers the Job Services, Employment & Training Services, Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Work Force Investment Act & Welfare-to-Work programs.

      • CalJOBS

        CalJOBS is a new enhanced online resource to navigate California's workforce services and provide employment and labor market information for the state.  Users can search for jobs, build résumés, access career resources, find qualified candidates for employment, and gather information on education and training programs.

      • JobStar
        Postings for jobs in California. Has several regional subcategories, including Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
    • Career Information
      • Becoming a Teacher in California

        A resource guide on essential steps to becoming a California credentialed teacher.  Created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

      • CalTeach

        Considering a career as a teacher? Administered by the California State University System, this site provides information to help you to decide if it is right for you and how to become a California teacher.

      • CareerOneStop

        Explore careers, salary + benefits, education + training, job search, resumes + interviews, people + places to help. Sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Includes access to a new online tool for job seekers, mySkills-myFuture.

      • IMDiversity.com
        Career needs of minorities (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, women) and minorities globally are covered. Information includes career planning, resumes, and job searching advice for potential employees and their employers.
      • Occupational Outlook Handbook

        Outlook for specific occupations including information on training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, working conditions and job search tips.

      • O*Net Online

        Detailed occupation information. List your skills to find possible career paths or alternative career paths.

      • Teach California

        Teach California is the California Department of Education (CDE) website that provides information on teacher recruitment, preparation process and credentialing. The website covers information on elementary, secondary/middle, special education and career – technical education. 

      • Teaching Certification

        Resource for potential teachers and students researching the state requirements for teaching certification.

    • Career Test Preparation Sites
      • California Educator Credentialing Assessments

        Information on CBEST, CSET, CTEL, and RICA programs that enable you to register, find test preparation materials and services.

      • The County of Los Angeles Test Preparation System

        Offers online practice tests on general topics to help prepare for civil service exams: reading comprehension, written expression, basic arithmetic, data interpretation, and clerical.  Print versions of these practice exams are available on the County's Job Search Toolkit web page. Also provides referrals to Los Angeles area adult centers, career centers, and community colleges that offer low to no cost courses for additional help with test preparation efforts

      • Varsity Tutors - Practice Tests

        The webiste offers free practice tests in 23 categories, including SAT, GRE, GED, ASVAB and Common Core.

    • Los Angeles Area Search Sites
      • CalJobs

        CalJobs is a powerful online tool offered by the City of Los Angeles.  It is designed to assist job seekers or students in searching for the right job, and help employers who are looking for the best job candidates. CalJobs apps are also available for both iOS and Android devices, and can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store and Google Play. When users register for CalJobs, they gain access to a wider range of features, including a resume builder and online job applications.

      • City of Los Angeles Personnel Department

        Lists current civil service and exempt job opportunities with the City of Los Angeles.

      • Jobing.com/Los Angeles

        Job search for Greater Los Angeles.

    • Nationwide Job Search Sites
      • Careerbuilder.com

        A centralized listing of employment opportunities from around the country. CareerBuilder powers the career sites of over 1,000 partner sites, including more than 300 newspapers and leading portals.  Also advice on resumes and interviews and suite of services for employers, as well.

      • Careerjet.com
        Job metasearch site encompasses over 50 countries, featuring separate interfaces that are translated into 20 languages.
      • Indeed.com
        Search engine for jobs, able to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards. Save your searches in my.indeed and create job alerts to be emailed to you.
      • Simplyhired.com
        Job search engine. Create a free account to be able to save information and receive email alerts.
      • USAJobs

        Locate federal jobs by category and region. You can even apply online.

    • Resume Builders
  • Journalism and Fake News
  • Legal Information
    • Bankruptcy Court
    • General
      • California Courts Self-Help Guide

        Offers legal infomation, guidance and forms.

      • California State Bar Association
        Database of State of California Members. Public Services link offers consumer information on finding a lawyer, small claims court, wills, and trusts.
      • Cornell Legal Information Institute
        Source for codes, cases, and assorted legal information.
      • FindLaw
        Browse current legal information written for the public covering subjects such as Accidents & Injuries, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. Can search for a local lawyer.
      • LA Law Library

        LA Law Library provides remote access to some databases: Click Legal Research, then Research Databases, and scroll down to: California Bill Analysis; California Briefs; EBSCO Legal Information Research Center (Nolo Press); LA Law Library Online Catalog, plus information under "Frequently Asked Questions."

      • Law Schools (ABA-Approved)
        Listings and links to schools approved by the American Bar Association.
      • Laws.com

        Contains various free legal forms, and information on state codes & statutes, laws, U.S. Constitution, and cases.  Browse by topics including immigration, bankruptcy, family, divorce, real estate, intellectual property, and estate legal information.

      • Locating The Law: A Handbook For Non-Law Librarians

        Although written for public librarians, this valuable resource has much to offer to anyone conducting legal research. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, the types of legal sources and finding tools available, and the differences between constitutional law, statutory law, case law, and administrative law. Chapter 2 describes how to read a legal citation, while Chapter 5 and 7 provide guidance on researching California law and federal law, respectively. Chapter 9 covers legal resources available for self-represented litigants. Chapter 10 provides an annotated, selective bibliography of self-help resources arranged by subject headings, e.g. art law, bankruptcy, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, public records data, and veterans' rights & benefits. Available online as Flip book and Complete PDF. This is the 6th edition published by the Southern California Association of Law Librarians

      • Los Angeles Superior Court Juror Information
        Information on jury duty, phone numbers, locations of the courts.
      • Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator
        Directory of U.S. and international lawyers and law firms.
      • Nolo Press Legal Information

        Contains encyclopedia of popular legal topics, dictionary of legal terms and free full content of a number of current legal editions such as Foreclosure Survival Guide, Renters’ Rights, Everybody’s Guide to Small Claims Court, 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, and Living Together.

      • Public Law Libraries

        Website for California county law libraries.

      • Skip Ease
        Created by skiptracers, people searchers and public records researchers. It is divided into six main areas: skiptracing, genealogy, legal desk, insurance desk, government and news.
      • Virtual Chase

        Legal research on the Internet to locate people using public records, annotated guides, online teaching tools, articles on specific research issues and material on evaluating resources.

      • WORLDLawDirect

        Free legal advice on U.S. and international law (except family law). Site contains articles on legal subjects, basic legal forms, recommended lawyers, and an "Ask a Lawyer" feature.

    • Los Angeles County Courts
      • Superior Courts
        Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles
    • Supreme Court
  • Literature
    • Authors / Criticisms
      • Celebration of Woman Writers
        A very useful resource on literature by women, searchable by name, country, date or ethnicity, The site include many complete books on-line.
      • Cliffs Notes
        Free online access to the full text content of 180 literature guides. Students can ask a question to get started on an assignment through the interactive site “Ask Cliffs” and get an online answer.
      • Native American Authors

        A compiled list of Native American authors with biographical information and online texts included.

      • SparkNotes
        Online study guides similar to Cliff Note. Great source for students.
      • Victorian Web

        A Collection of information about Victorian authors and the society they lived in.

    • Booklists & Book Review
      • American Library Association Booklist
        Online version of the book review magazine.
      • BookBrowse
        The guide for avid reviews with fiction reading lists, book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information and much more.
      • Goodreads
        Get book recommendations, keep track of what you've read and what you'd like to read, form a book club, answer book trivia, collect your favorite quotes.
      • Kirkus Reviews
        Major library review publication.
      • Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club

        Partnership between Las Comadres and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) to promote reading of Latino authors. Membership is open to everyone. Most books are also available in Spanish.

      • LibraryReads

        National public library staff picks list of the monthly ten most recommended titles.  The focus is on adult publications, and the previous months are archived on the site.

      • Los Angeles Times Book Review

        The most recent week of book reviews in the Times. There is also access to the on-line book reviews, and a handy calendar of local literary events.

      • New York Review of Books
        The preeminent literary review journal, available full-text back to 1996.
      • New York Times Book Review

        The most recent week of the world's most popular book review, archived back to 1996.

      • Oprah's Book Club

        What is Oprah reading? Find out here or exchange opinions with other bibliophiles.

      • ReadingGroupChoices
        Resources and selections for lively book discussions.
      • SF Site

        Site for Science Fiction and Fantasy fans.

    • General
      • Bookspot

        An excellent hotlist of book-related resources, including discussion groups, authors, bookstores with price comparisons, bestseller lists, prizes, publishers, on-line texts, and more.

      • California Libraries Catalog (CalCat)

        Online holdings of books, videos, audio, maps, and other materials held by libraries in California, provided by OCLC.

      • Library of Congress Catalogues
        Search the catalogues of the Library of Congress, which contain almost 12 million items and 5 million authority records ( the names all types of authors.)
      • Literary Market Place
        Register and agree to terms to browse Literary Market Place, and gain limited free access to trade services and resources, and basic information on publishers and literary agents worldwide.
    • Grammar, Writing, & Style
    • Literary Awards
    • Online Bookstores
      • Alibris

        Alibris is an online store that sells new books, used books, out-of-print books, rare books, and other media through an online network of independent booksellers.

      • Barnes & Noble

        A distributor and book dealer, similar to Amazon. Many books have links to outside reviews and author interviews.

      • Chegg.com

        Chegg.com offers options to rent textbooks, buy textbooks (new & used), or sell back used textbooks.

      • IndieBound

        A network of independent bookstores, with many books and reviews by local booksellers.

      • Powell's Books
        A major retailer of new and used books, which offers free shipping on books orders, as well as synopses and reviews of many books the store staff.
      • Textbook Rush

        A one-stop resources for buying, selling and renting textbooks, study guides and practice tests.

    • Online Texts
      • ALEX Catalogue of Electronic Texts
        Full-text documents in English literature, American Literature, and Western Philosophy, with a searchable index. It is also possible to search within the texts themselves.
      • Bartleby Library
        An amazing collection of on-line classics, including literature, non-fiction, poetry, and reference.
      • eScholarship

        Provides Open-Access scholarly publishing services to the University of California and delivers a research platform to scholars worldwide in print, eBooks, journals, working papers, previously published papers and conferences.  Powered by the California Digital Library.

      • Free Books: 100 Legal Sites to Download Literature
      • Google Book Search-Library Project
        Download full copies of out-of-copyright books from a variety of public domain titles.
      • HathiTrust Digital Library

        HathiTrust is a partnership of academic & research institutions, offering a collection of millions of titles digitized from libraries around the world.

      • Internet Archive

        Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

      • Project Gutenberg
        The original site for on-line texts, Project Gutenberg is still on the cutting edge with over 10,000 classics, including many international titles.
      • Smashwords

        Access to over 15,000 free self-published downloadable eBooks by Indie authors.  Click on "Free" at the top of the page to list only free titles.

      • UCLA Children’s Book Collection

        This digital archive hosts over 1,800 children’s fiction, poems, and educational books dating from 1728 to 1999. This collection is searchable by popularity, title, date published, and creator.

    • Out of Print Books
      • AbeBooks
        A network of used bookstores, listing over 28 million titles for sale.
      • Alibris

        Another network of used bookstores and rare book dealers, which includes free shipping on larger orders and special services for librarians and collectors.

      • Biblio.com
        Used, textbooks, rare, and out-of-print books from a global network of independent booksellers.
      • BookFinder

        A comprehensive book search engine that includes 30,000 new and used book dealers and databases to find over 50 million new, used, rare, and out of print books

      • ViaLibri

        Search multiple sites to verify and locate old, rare, and out-of-print books.

    • Poetry
    • Quotations
  • Los Angeles Local Resources
    • Get Connected Los Angeles

      A citywide effort put together by the City's ITA department to highlight resources for the public so that users can find low cost internet and technology.

  • Philosophy & Religion
    • Buddhism
    • Christianity
      • Bible Gateway
        Search the Bible in various versions in different languages. Includes "What the Bible Says" about 22,000 topics.
      • BibleVerses.com

        BibleVerses.com is your accessible source to the Bible online. The site is optimized for screen readers and braille displays, tailored to individuals with low vision, color blindness, and any other sight impairment.

      • Catholic Net
        Site is in English and Spanish. News, church documents including the Baltimore Catechism and Roman Missal , early church documents.  Also covers hot topics, the Liturgical Year, Lay movements and more
      • Catholic Online Saints & Angels

        Database of angels and over 450 saints.

      • DigiVatLib

        DigiVatLib is a digital library service that provides free access to the Vatican Library’s digitized collections. These collections include manuscripts, incunabula, archival materials and inventories as well as graphic materials, coins and medals, printed materials (special projects).

      • Guide to Early Church Documents

         A hypertext document to internet resources relating to the early church, including histories, writings of the apostolic fathers, creeds, canons, and chronologies.

      • The Holy See
        The official webpage for the Vatican. Archival documents, curia, as well as information on popes throughout history and the Vatican's Museum, Library, and Secret Archives. Information in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
      • The Official Site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

        Mormon-specific information from belief and scripture to news media. 

    • Hinduism
    • Humanism
      • The Secular Web

        This site is produced by Internet Infidels, an non-profit group dedicated to the growth of a free thought website which promotes Metaphysical Naturalism, the view that our natural world is all that there is.

    • Islam
      • Holy Qur'an

        Full text of Islam's sacred text in English and other languages.

      • Islam 101

        An educational site on Islam, its way of life and culture. An introductory course in Islam is offered online. Articles, sites, Islamic history and comparative religion are only two of the may topics discussed.

    • Judaism
      • Jewish Virtual Library

        Site offers information regarding archaeology, history, politics, and culture. Also has a self-guided virtual tour of Israel.

      • Judaism 101
        An online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering beliefs, scripture, holidays, customs and people. Useful as an introductory course to Judaism, articles are organized by levels of knowledge for the user.
      • Maven
        Directory of Jewish and Israeli resources organized by subject.
    • Mythology
    • Philosophy
      • Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        Articles are original contributions by specialized philosophers, adaptations of material written by the editors, and adaptations from public domain sources.

      • Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        Includes the Dictionary of Philosophical Terms, a survey of the history of western philosophy, a timeline, logic and biographical information about philosophers. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is a dynamic reference work and is a publishing project of the Metaphysics Research Lab at the Center for the Study of Language and Information (CSLI) at Stanford University. All entries are maintained and updated by experts in the field, as well as refereed prior to publication.

    • Psychology
      • AllPsych Online: the Virtual Psychology Classroom

        Journals and forums to online tests and quizzes, this site offers self-help diagnostic screening and other reference items.

      • American Psychological Association
        A useful resource for the professional which also includes articles written by experts for the layperson on topics of current interest and information on "How to Find Help with Life's Problems."
      • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Home Page

        The National Institute of Mental Health is one of 27 components of the National Institutes of Health. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site offers the latest information in the field of mental health, as well as information in Spanish.

    • Religion
      • The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)

        The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on religion.

      • Beliefnet
        This metasite has a wide array of religious and spirituality links arranged by subject. News items, editorials, as well as prayers and meditation.
      • Internet Sacred Text Archive
        An excellent open source collection regarding world religions, tradtions, and mysteries. Subjects range from the general to the esoteric.
      • Pluralism Project

        Presents resources of use to researchers in the study of religion. Arrangement is by format, religious groups, selected topics.

      • Religious Studies Web Guide

        Documents and studies the changing face of religion in America with a focus on diversity and new immigrant communities.

      • What is Scientology?
        A comprehensive reference on the Scientology religion and its activities.
    • Sikhism
      • Sikhism
        An excellent introduction to Sikhism, the culture, history and philosophy with excerpts in English of sacred texts and teachings.
    • Wicca
      • Covenant of the Goddess
        Website for an international organization of autonomous wiccan groups and practitioners with information on beliefs and practices and connections to other sites.
      • Witchcraft and Wicca

        History and key concepts

  • Politics & Government
  • Science & Technical
  • Seniors, Resources For
  • Social Services, Service Clubs, and Volunteer Organizations
    • CalHope Warmline

      The CalHOPE warm line connects callers to other people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression—emotions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sports & Games
  • Statistics
    • Economic Statistics
      • Bureau of Labor Statistics

        Easy entry into the full range of economic data and analysis produced by BLS. Here is where you'll find the statistics and reports on employment and unemployment, price (such as the Consumer Price Index), living conditions, compensation, productivity and more.

      • FRED -- Federal Reserve Economic Data

        Links to Federal Reserve statistics.

      • L.A. Statistics
        Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. statistics.
      • Locate LA County

        For cities and communities within the County of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Economic Development Program.

      • LocateLA: City of Los Angeles Property and Community Finder

        For communities and neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

      • USDA Economics, Statistics System & Market Information System

        Contains nearly 25,000 reports and datasets covering U.S. and international agriculture and related topics. 

      • World Bank

        Regional and country information on funding, political and economic status and speeches.

    • Population Statistics
      • 1990 Census of Population: General Population Characteristics

        Detailed statistics on age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, marital status, and household relationship characteristics

      • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

        Contains health information from studies of the Center. Includes publications and statistics.

      • data.census.gov

        Data.census.gov is the new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau, replacing American FactFinder.

      • DataLA: City of Los Angeles' Open Data Portal
        View Los Angeles' government datasets on city services, the economy, budget, transportation, business and more. Popular datasets include "Listing of Active Businesses", "Building and Safety Permit Information" and "Registered Foreclosure Properties". See also special graphical representations of city data, such as the Mayor's Dashboard, which reports on how efficiently the city provides services to the residents; and the Los Angeles GeoHub, which allows researchers to visualize open data provided by the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles.
      • Free Demographics
        U.S. Census data with access to summary, comparison and ranking reports for all available U.S. geographies. Sign up necessary to access.
      • Locate LA County

        For cities and communities within the County of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Economic Development Program.

      • LocateLA: City of Los Angeles Property and Community Finder

        For communities and neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

      • Los Angeles City Planning

        Population and housing statistics by City Council District and Community Plan area.

      • Los Angeles County Tract and Parcel Maps

        Shows how to use maps to find census tract numbers for a Los Angeles geographic area.  Department of Public Works.

      • Modern Language Association Language Map

        The Language Map Data Center provides information about over three hundred languages spoken in the United States, using data from the 2006–10 ACS, ACS 2005, and the 2000 US Census. 

      • National Archives Resources for Genealogists

        Resources for genealogists and family historians.  Includes 1940 census archives.

      • National Center for Education Statistics
        Lists of currently available education statistics, from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
      • National Historical Geographic Information System

        Provides population, housing, agricultural, and economic data, along with GIS-compatible boundary files, for geographic units in the United States from 1790 to the present. Useful for creation of data files for use in spreadsheets, statistical software, or GIS applications.

      • Social Explorer

        220 years of demographic data, 18 maps, plus profile reports, data elements, and variable.  Census.

      • State and County QuickFacts - U.S. Census Data

        U.S. Census fast, easy access to facts about people, business and geography.

      • Statistical Abstracts Series (U.S. Census Bureau)

        The U.S. Census Bureau published editions of the Statistical Abstract from 1878-2012. It provided comprehensive statistics culled from governmental and private sources, describing the social, political and economic condition of the United States. Due to budget cuts, the publication of this title ceased after the 2012 edition.  To check the library's holdings, search the catalog for Proquest Statistical Abstract.


      • U. S. Census Bureau

        The most comprehensive site for current U.S. demographic data. Includes: Nation's population, housing, business and manufacturing activity, international trade, farming and state and local governments.

  • Student Multi-Subject Resources
    • FactCheck.org: Annenberg Political Fact Check
      Educational resource for high school teachers and students that monitors the factual accuracy of what is said in the nation's political arena. Published by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Khan Academy

      Over 3,100 educational videos on everything from Math, Science, Finance & Economics, Humanities, Test Preparation, and Talks & Interviews on hundreds of subjects. Learn at your own pace. This is a growing database.

    • ProCon.org
      Pros and Cons of controversial issues in a nonpartisan pro-con format. Provides link to Spanish version.
    • Shmoop

      A student-friendly link, in Beta, that covers literature and poetry, U.S. history, and music with study guides, research content and links. Written by Ph.D. and Masters students, it provides a starting point for developing background knowledge. Learning Guides & Teacher Resources.

  • Tax Information
  • Travel & Geography
    • Geography
    • Travel
      • Country Information
        • Los Angeles Consular Corps

          Alphabetical listing by country with updated contact information. Published by the County of Los Angeles Office of Protocol.

        • World Factbook

          Comprehensive site for country information.

      • Health
        • CDC Traveler's Health

          A guide to disease outbreaks worldwide as well as recommended vaccinations and health precautions for travelers.

      • Outdoor Recreation
        • California State Park Passes

          Are you a frequent visitor to a favorite state park or love to sample the beauty of the state from north to south? A California State Parks Pass may be for you! Park passes offer something for everyone and make great gifts throughout the year. We invite you to explore this webpage and find the right pass for you.

        • Camping.com
           
        • Go Camping America
        • U.S. National Park Service

          Official Web site for the US National Park Service. Has links to other web services which include national parks, historic monuments and state parks. Includes WAIS search so that information on flora, fauna, geology etc may be searched.

        • Woodall's Guides to North American Campgrounds
      • Travel Guides
        • Fodor's Travel Guide

          For over 80 years, Fodor’s Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler’s trip. With over 700 local writers and vacation experts Fodor's Travel offers the definitive, insider guide on what to do and see in over 8,000 worldwide destinations

        • Lonely Planet Guides
          Basic destination information from their guidebooks, covering about 65 countries and eight cities.
        • Rough Guides

          Content includes full text descriptions form the Rough Guides books.

      • Travel Planning
  • Veterans Resources
    • Library Gateways
  • Career Prep
    • Careers, Education, & Training
      • Careers Internet Sites
        • The Balance Careers: Types of Careers Listed by Industry, Job, and Salary

          From the Balance: Careers: site offers career and employment resources listed by career field and industry.

        • California Occupational Guides

          Covers hundreds of careers and gives general information including job descriptions, working conditions, employment outlook, wages and hours, entrance requirements and training, advancement, and related fields.

        • My Next Move

          Created for the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, by the National Center for O*NET Development. Search for careers by keywords, browse by industry, or by matching with your interests and training. Also available in Spanish and offers a special site for Veterans.

        • Occupational Outlook Handbook

          U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides a profile for careers covering the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.

        • O*Net Online

          Comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.

        • U.S. News & World Report Online: Careers & Best Job Rankings

          Ranks and profiles careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction: best jobs lists for a variety of categories.  Includes feature articles with career and job seeking advice.

      • Education & Training Internet Sites
        • Apprenticeship.gov

          U.S. Department of Labor website offering a one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.

        • Association of American Military Colleges and Schools

          Information on military schools in the U.S.

        • California School Directory

          Searchable directory that allows users to obtain information about California public schools, private schools (including nonpublic nonsectarian schools), school districts, and county offices of education. Provides a variety of data on schools, including academic performance, graduation rates, student-teacher ratio, course offerings and more. Searching under Adult Education Centers will cover occupational and adult school programs.

        • California Trade Schools

          Trade schools offering bachelors degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

        • CaliforniaColleges.edu

          State of California’s official college and career planning platform, free to all California educators, students, and families.  Managed by the California College Guidance Initiative, a nonprofit, funded in part by the state of California, that partners with school districts across the state to advance local college and career readiness goals.

        • Peterson's

          Searchable guide to college programs, career schools, financial aid, and test preparation.  Registration required to see detailed content beyond the list of search results.  Test preparation guides offered with subscriptions.

        • US News Education: Best Colleges, Graduate Schools, Online Programs

          Undergraduate, graduate/professional schools rankings and online programs.

      • In-Person & Telephone Resources
      • Library Databases
        • Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow
          A versatile online service that supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills 
        • Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

          Accessible from any computer via the web, LAPL Library Card required.  Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is an electronic resource for lifelong career exploration and planning. It offers resources for career goals, education planning, workplace skills, finding apprenticeships and internships, conducting job searches, and much more.

        • Gale eBooks (was Gale Virtual Reference Library)

          Accessible from any computer via the web, LAPL Library Card required.  A collection of reference eBooks on a wide variety of topics. Portions of the books can be downloaded onto eReader devices.  Includes large selection of titles on various careers, educational and career examinations, and directories of educational programs.

      • Salaries & Wages Internet Resources
    • Research Potential Employers
      • In-Person & Telephone Resources
        • California Employment Development Dept. Job Fairs and Workshops

          Employment Development Department and America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) partners offer workshops for career guidance and job search skills throughout California.  Listings are divided into three regions in California: Northern, Los Angeles/Coastal, and Southern.

        • City of Los Angeles WorkSource Centers

          WorkSource centers offer services to employers and job seekers.  The free employment services offered to adults, dislocated workers, Veterans, the homeless and the re-entry population include: free job training, telephone and computer access and literacy skills workshops; employment referrals; customized job matching, placement and listings via CalJOBSSM; resume and interview skills building; career guidance and program placement assistance. Map provides alternative way to find locations.

        • LA Youth at Work: Job Skills Workshops [ages 16-24]

          Lists Job Skills Workshops in the L.A. Youth at Work program.

      • Internet Resources
        • CareerBliss

          Search job listings, company reviews, and salary information. Reviews include what the employee liked and disliked about the company, as well as advice for candidates looking for a position at that company. Salaries by industry, company, and positions.

        • Vault Company Research and Ratings

          Discover the best companies to work for, and find out what life is really like at some of the world’s top companies.  Information and ratings about careers, companies, working conditions, available positions, and other aspects of getting a job.

        • Yahoo! Finance

          A comprehensive website for: current and historical company data, investment information, stock quotes from major U.S. and Canadian exchanges; insurance information, loan & mortgage rates, tax information, and quotes from foreign markets; and a special company search feature.

      • Library Databases
        • Business Insights: Essentials

          Company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Requires LAPL Library Card or e-card to use on computer outside the library.

        • Business Reference Sources (LAPL)

          Bibliographies, abstracts, and location of reference tools (including business directories) kept in the reference area of the Central Library's Business & Economics Department. Accessible from any computer via the web: no library card required for this database.

        • Gale Business: Demographics Now

          Offers resources to search for people, businesses, and demographic information. Search for an individual company or create a mailing list of multiple companies from over 23 million businesses. Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Gale Directory Library (Was Associations Unlimited)

          Detailed descriptions of more than 135,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local membership organizations in all fields. Requires LAPL Library Card or e-card to use on computer outside the library.

        • Gale OneFile: Business

          Formerly called General Business File ASAP and Business Collection (Gale).  Provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice. Research activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications, complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications.  Requires an LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Hoover's Company Profiles

          Database is part of the library's Proquest Central set of databases.  Information about more than 40,000 public and non-public companies and 225,000 key executives.  Requires LAPL Library Card or e-card to use on computer outside the library.

        • Mergent Intellect Database

          Access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more. Company information from Dun & Bradstreet.  Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Morningstar Investment Research Center

          Provides independent analysis and real-time data on over 14,500 stocks, 24,800 mutual funds, 1,500 exchange-traded funds and 700 closed end funds, plus analyst reports on over 3,500 securities. MIRC also provides screening tools, current articles and videos and financial educational resources. Accessible from Central Library only.

        • Nexis Dossier (formerly known as Corporate Affiliations)

          Financial, contact, and hierarchy reporting details (including subsidiaries, affiliates, and divisions) on 137,000 companies and their key professionals worldwide. Accessible from Central Library only.

        • ReferenceUSA Database (now known as Data Axle Reference Solutions)

          Over 20 million businesses searchable by name, industry, geography, size, etc. Requires LAPL Library Card or e-card to use on computer outside the library.

        • S&P Global Capital IQ NetAdvantage

          Descriptive and financial data on U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. Requires LAPL Library Card or e-card to use outside the library

        • Value Line Library (library database)

          Value Line Library grants access to a vault of investment research, approximately 3,400 stocks, data, expert analysis, and unbiased commentary with a time-tested and performance-proven Ranking System.  Database offered by the library and accessible outside the library to those with a currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card or e-card.

  • Entrepreneurs & Small Business
    • Web Resources
      • Business and Company Information from LAPL Web Resources

        Suggested web links compiled by the library on small business, banking, companies, industry and economy, international trade, investment, labor and employment, real estate and unclaimed property.

      • LA Business Portal (City of Los Angeles)

        Provides information to plan, start, manage, and grow a business in the City of Los Angeles. Features startup guides and starter kits that map out registering a new business and making it compliant, covering city registration, business name, seller’s permit and use taxes, and Employee Identification Number.  Provides listings and links to various City Departments, BusinessSource Centers, and other support organizations and programs serving businesses.

      • CalGold (business permits)

        Provides businesses with information on permits and other requirements of California agencies at all levels of government, and links. Searchable by type of business and location.

      • California Business Portal

        From the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), provides links to guides, FAQs and assistance to start various types of businesses, financial assistance options for a business, and help for importing and exporting.

      • California Franchise Tax Board: Businesses

        Forms and publications to help businesses and nonprofits file California State income and employment taxes.  Includes information for sole proprietors, limited liability corporations, corporations, S corporations, and nonprofits.

      • California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

        The Governor's office website provides links to programs, digital services, and the California Business Portal, covering a wide range of help for entrepreneurs, including permit assistance, grants, tax incentives, support services, etc.

      • California Secretary of State Business Programs

        The Secretary of State's office processes filings, maintains records and provides information to the public relating to business entities that include corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, general partnerships, limited liability partnerships and other business filings.  Forms available for various business entities.

      • Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

        U.S. Small Business Administration web page covering the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; Guidance for Businesses and Employers to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy; SBA Products and Resources to assist small businesses with accessing federal resources and navigating their own preparedness plans; assistance with the continuity of operations for Government Contracting, and directories to find Local Assistance at local offices and partners.

      • Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurs

        Foundation offers free articles, tools, resources, guides, and online learning to start and grow your business.

      • Export.gov

        Portal to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government, providing trade leads, free export counseling and help with the export process.

      • Fictitious Business Name (DBA): Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder

        Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder offers information on fictitious business names, also known as "Doing Business As" or DBA.  This site explains how to file and offers options for searching names in use in Los Angeles County.

      • Grants.gov

        Federal website for federal agencies to post discretionary funding opportunities and for grantees to find and apply to them.  Includes support and educational content.

      • IRS Tax Information for Businesses

        Forms and publications to help businesses and self-employed file federal income and employment taxes.  Includes information for sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability corporations, corporations, S corporations, and nonprofits.

      • Jobs & Business Opportunities

        Provides information about upcoming job and contract opportunities with the Los Angeles Public Library, including upcoming requests for proposal and requests for qualifications.

      • Locate LA County

        For cities and communities within the County of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Economic Development Program. 

      • LocateLA: City of Los Angeles Property and Community Finder

        For communities and neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles, find listings of business properties and locations for sale and lease, directories of businesses along with demographics, economic and consumer data.  Hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

      • Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs: Office of Small Business

        County office offers links to free consulting from the County's small business concierge, listing of small business events, County's vendor registration, County's business preference programs, register for certification to bid on County opportunities and procurement technical assistance to sell goods and services to local, state, and federal government.

      • Los Angeles County: Business

        Portal from the County providing links to information about the County's economic development priorities, permits and taxes, contracting and procurement opportunities with the County, support services for starting a business, etc.

      • Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network

        Offers information, referrals, and one-on-one professional business counseling, and regular workshops to small business owners.

      • SCORE Los Angeles (workshops and mentoring)

        Local chapter of national nonprofit organization that partners with the Small Business Administration: offers mentoring, workshops and networking events for entrepreneurs and small business owners. 

      • Small Business Administration

        Federal agency's website offers assistance, regulatory information, and statistics relating to small businesses.  Their business guide offers specific help to plan, launch, manage and grow a business.

      • Small Business Resource Center for the 50+
        Offers information, education, and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners.  Divided into three main sections for the stages of a business: Starting, Managing, and Growing.  From Public Private Strategies, in partnership with AARP.
  • Job Hunt
    • Coping While Job-Seeking
      • In-Person & Telephone Resources
      • Internet Resources
        • Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow
          A versatile online service that supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills 
        • California Employment Development Department

          Assistance for those who lost a job through no fault of their own, including links for: unemployment insurance information (appeals, filing a claim, claim process, fraud prevention, FAQ's, etc.); how to file disability insurance claim; find a job; payroll tax information, etc.

        • CareerOneStop: Employment Recovery
          CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and a partner of the americanjobcenter network.  This page links to resources and services for unemployment, finding a new job now or exploring a new career.
        • COBRA: Continuation of Health Coverage

          COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Explains benefits and coverage, with answers to frequently asked questions.

        • Covered California

          Covered California is the state's online marketplace offering tools to compare and choose health coverage, as well as financial assistance for those eligible. This site was developed by the State of California in response to the federal law called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

        • Find Help

          A search engine covering the United States to help find free or reduced cost services for medical care, food, job training, housing, financial assistance, legal aid, etc. 

        • Guide to Claiming Unemployment Benefits (from thebalance.com)

          Information about unemployment insurance, including eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.  thebalance.com is an About.com brand.

        • HealthCare.gov

          Federal government website and online marketplace for finding health insurance coverage. Site is managed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. For those living in California use the Covered California website.

        • Job Dislocation: Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)

          When out of work, keep finances on track, protect yourself when getting financial advice, and ask the right questions about your company’s benefit plans at any time.

        • One Degree

          Helps find sources of low cost and free help, such as health care, food banks, employment services, primarily in Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area, and parts of Florida.  

        • People's Guide To Welfare Health and Other Services: Los Angeles County

          Site offers links to PDF version of booklet in English and Spanish. Provides practical information about how to get food, money and other help from government programs and community services in Los Angeles County. Produced by Hunger Action Los Angeles (HALA), a nonprofit organization.

        • Unemployment Benefits (CareerOneStop)

          Links to file for or learn more about unemployment benefits in every state in the United States.  CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and a partner of the americanjobcenternetwork.

        • What to Do If You Are Laid Off From Work (from thebalance.com)

          Includes: checking benefits, assessing goals, starting a job search, getting help.  thebalance.com is an About.com brand.

    • Job Search
      • JOB SEARCH ENGINES, JOB BOARDS & NETWORKING SITES

        Lists below are divided into the following categories:

        California & L.A. Area Jobs

        Diversity

        Government & Civil Service Sites

        International Job Hunting Sites

        Jobs by Career Field and Industry: A Sampling

        Major Sites: Career, Job Hunting & Networking Sites

        Part-Time & Temporary Jobs

        Teens & Young Adult Jobs

        Veterans

      • California & L.A. Area Jobs
        • California Craigslist

          Jobs listed by industry, including part-time and temporary work in various California locations.

        • CalJobs

          California Employment Development Dept.’s county-by-county jobs database for job hunters and employers. Job seekers can create, store, and send resumes to any job opening.

        • Daily News /Southern California News Group: Careers

          Articles and job postings powered by Recruitology.

        • Hire LA's Youth

          City program to put young adults ages 14-24 who live in the City of Los Angeles to work, providing first time job experience. Mayor's Office is partnering with the LA City Council, the City’s Workforce Development System, the Community College District, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and community businesses and organizations.

        • Jobing.com: Los Angeles

          Offers job listings, resources, networking, free resume builder for Los Angeles area.

        • Los Angeles County Youth Jobs Program (includes Youth@Work)

          Los Angeles County, a partner in America's Job Center of California, works with other County Departments, cities, local Workforce Investment Boards, Non-Profit organizations and businesses throughout the County to offer young adults ages 14 to 24 year-round and summer employment, paid and unpaid work opportunities, occupational skills training, tutoring, mentoring, guidance and counseling.  Youth@Work builds on the Earn and Learn model by pairing paid work experience with a comprehensive and strategic set of employment, training and support services provided through a network of America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs). Youth@Work services are targeted to priority youth populations with the highest need, including: school dropouts, foster, probation, homeless, Transitional Age Youth (TAY), and CalWORKs youth.

        • Los Angeles Craigslist

          Jobs listed by industry, including part-time and temporary work.

        • Los Angeles Times: Find Local Jobs Now

          Job board and searching tool offered by the Los Angeles Times, powered by Recruitology

      • Diversity
        • AARP Job Board

          Job board catering to adults age 50 and over.  Employers pay different price levels to post their company profiles and job listings, and some are further identified as participants in the AARP Employer Pledge Program for organizations who have publicly affirmed their commitment to a multi-generational and inclusive workforce.

        • abilityJOBS

          A dedicated site where people with disabilities can seek employment and employers can find employees and demonstrate their affirmative action and open door policies.  Also offers live online career fairs.

        • African American Hires

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for African American candidates. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • All Hispanic Jobs

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for Hispanic candidates. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • All LGBT Jobs.com

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for LGBTQIA+ candidates. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • America’s Job Exchange

          Dedicated to connecting the disabled and veteran communities with employers looking to build a strong workforce with job listings and providing opportunities for diversity recruitment and for nondisrimination compliance for federal contractors.  Their network of sites includes: Disability Job Exchange and Veterans Job Exchange.

        • Asian Hires

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for Asian candidates. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • Disability Job Exchange

          Matching the disabled and employers with job opportunities.  Part of the America's Job Exchange network of sites.

        • Disability Jobs.net

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for candidates with disabilities. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • Diversity Employers

          Started in 2011 by the same company that produces the IMDiversity.com Multicultural Villages and Career Center, The Diversity Registry, and THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online. It is targeted to recent college graduates and more experienced job seekers and professionals who seek information and tools for identifying and applying for jobs with employers who are interested in recruiting a diverse workforce.

        • Diversity Jobs

          One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech. Covers broad range of minority groups.

        • GettingHired

          A site for helping individuals and veterans with disabilities connect with inclusive employers through their job board

        • iHispano.com : the Latino Professional Network

          Leading career hub for Hispanic recruiting.

        • IMDiversity.com

          Job listings from employers who actively promote diversity, including sections targeted to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, women, etc.

        • Mitratech

          Job board for seekers of diverse and inclusive organizations.

        • National Labor Exchange

          Listings connect job seekers directly to the employer listing the job. Employment opportunities with special emphasis placed on veterans, people with disabilities, diversity, and green jobs. National Labor Exchange is a public-private partnership between DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.

        • Veterans Job Exchange

          Matching veterans and employers with job opportunities.  Part of the America's Job Exchange network of sites.

        • We Hire Women.com

          Focuses on professional jobs and career openings for female candidates. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • Workforce50

          Provides information and resources helpful to the experienced worker over the age of 50 in making job and career changes.

      • Government & Civil Service Sites
      • International Job Hunting Sites
        • EscapeArtist.com

          Provides articles, blogs, and resources to help expatriates live, work, travel, invest and retire abroad.

        • Monster Global Gateway

          Career advice on working abroad and listings of overseas jobs.

        • Teaching in International Schools Overseas

          Resources for U.S. teachers seeking teaching opportunities outside the United States.  Includes resources for teacher training, listing positions, and U.S. government programs overseas.  Includes the Institute of International Education, The International Educator (TIE), Peace Corps, Overseas Schools Assisted by the U.S. Dept. of State, and others.

      • Jobs by Career Field and Industry: A Sampling
        • All Nurses

          Online nursing community with message and job boards.

        • Americans for the Arts Job Bank

          Job listings in the arts, along with resume sharing service and how-to information.

        • ConstructionJobs.com

          Job board and resume database for construction, design/building and engineering industries.

        • Cool Works

          Jobs at national and state parks, ski resorts, summer camps, dude ranches, and cruise ships. Covers paid, volunteer and full-time jobs.

        • Coroflot

          Job-hunting and portfolio-hosting site for design and creative professionals.

        • Creative Hotlist

          Dedicated career resource for creative professionals in visual communications: job links and company information for graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, etc.  Owned and operated by the parent company of Communication Arts magazine.

        • Culinary Agents

          A professional networking and job matching website for current and aspiring professionals in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry.

        • Dave's ESL Café Job Center

          English-as-a-second/foreign language teaching positions around the world.  Hosted by Dave Sperling as part of his website providing an internet meeting place for ESL and EFL students and teachers from around the world.

        • Dice

          Career hub for tech insiders with jobs in computer programming, engineering and positions that require security clearance.

        • Education Job Opportunities Information Network (ED-JOIN)

          Public school job openings for teachers, administrators, counselors, librarians, nurses, custodians, etc., at elementary and secondary school levels in California.

        • EngCen.com (Engineering Central)

          Job boards in engineering, planning, architecture and environmental science.

        • Health Jobs USA (Absolutely Health Care)

          Largest healthcare and medical job website, with over 300,000 posted healthcare and medical jobs.

        • Jobscoop

          Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative is now known as Jobscoop.  Source for those seeking nonprofit jobs and for employers to publish job opportunities.

        • Live Career

          Job-hunting websites in many industries and articles about cover letters, resumes and online job hunting.

        • MarketingJobs.com

          Job boards for marketing and sales professionals

        • SpaceCareers

          Links to the major players in the space industry, listing company/organization names, short descriptions, and jobs.

        • Work for Good

          National online job site focused exclusively on the nonprofit community.  Formerly known as Opportunity Knocks.

      • Major Sites: Career, Job Hunting & Networking Sites
        • CareerBuilder

          Job listings, with tools and advice for resumes, salary information, and career development for job seekers as well as a suite of recruiting services for employers.

        • CareerCloud

          Search engine that scans more than 400 websites of career coaches, HR experts and career counselors for the best job search advice.

        • Careerjet

          Search engine gathers and lists results from thousands of web sites with coverage in over 90 countries.

        • CareerOneStop Toolkit (formerly America's Career InfoNet)

          Career testing and assessment, labor market information, occupational licensing requirements by state and occupation, and more.

        • CollegeGrad

          Entry-level job opportunities and internships; career information; job search advice; resume help and interview preparation.

        • Experience by Symplicity

          Articles and advice for students and recent graduates seeking internships, entry-level positions, and professional development.

        • Indeed

          Search engine lists results from hundreds of job boards and company websites.

        • Job.com

          Large mega site of job listings searchable by location, job type. Also offers resume sharing and how-to information.

        • LinkedIn Jobs

          LinkedIn features a job searching tool that may be used without joining, and with membership to connect with others working for the same organization or company as the jobs listed.

        • Monster.com

          More than 800,000 job listings, career information and advice on topics such as salary, resume writing, interviewing and networking.

        • Quintessential LiveCareers

          Links to job-hunting websites in various industries and articles about cover letters, resumes and online job hunting.  Formerly known as QuintCareers.

        • SimplyHired

          Search engine that provides results from job boards, employer websites and classified listings.

        • ZipRecruiter

          Free for job seekers, can upload resume, submit  one-click applications, receive updates on progress of applications.  Employers use it to post ads to many traditional job boards, as well as sites like LinkedIn, Google, Twitter, and Facebook.

      • Part-Time & Temporary Jobs
        • City of Los Angeles Day Labor Program & Resource Center

          A public safety program allowing those seeking casual labor work to safely congregate and be matched with employers seeking temporary workers. Additional services varying by site are offered by volunteers, religious and community organizations.

        • Guru.com

          Provides businesses with a platform to connect and perform transactions with freelance professionals locally, nationally, and globally, while offering a place for freelancers to find opportunities and make themselves available.

        • Net-Temps

          Temporary, contract and full-time job listings and agency contact information.

        • SideHusl

          Researches, reviews and rates more than 300 online platforms that allow you to make money by working, renting or selling. 

        • SnagaJob.com

          Part-time and full-time hourly jobs, mainly entry-level, for teens, college students, retirees and others in industries including retail, food service, entertainment, customer service, etc.

        • Sologig.com

          Find contract, consulting, freelance, temp-to-hire, and part-time project opportunities.

      • Teens & Young Adult Jobs
        • Hire LA's Youth

          City program to put young adults ages 14-24 who live in the City of Los Angeles to work, providing first time job experience. Mayor's Office is partnering with the LA City Council, the City’s Workforce Development System, the Community College District, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and community businesses and organizations.

        • Los Angeles County Youth Services for Job Seekers

          Los Angeles County, a partner in America's Job Center of California, works with other County Departments, cities, local Workforce Investment Boards, Non-Profit organizations and businesses throughout the County to provide employment opportunities, tutoring, occupational skills training, counseling, and mentoring to prepare youth ages 14 through 24 with the tools necessary to make sound decisions regarding their future and career choices. 

        • Teens4Hire

          Online member community of teens (14 and older) seeking jobs; full-time, part-time, summer, seasonal, intern or volunteer, work experience; and/or other ways to earn money & the organizations that want to reach them. Offers free access for visitors and basic service; charges a one-time fee for "premium" membership.

      • Veterans
        • Recruit Military

          For veterans looking for employment and employers seeking to hire veterans.

        • Veteran Jobs.net

          Job listings and help for veterans and transitioning military. One of the JustJobs.com family of job search engines and network of job boards developed by Mitratech.

        • Veterans Affairs eBenefits National Resource Directory

          From the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.  Provides veterans, wounded warriors, service members, their families and caretakers with a central source for identifying Veteran-committed benefits and services, including employment opportunities, help with transitioning from a military to a civilian career, and help for employers seeking and employing veterans.

        • Veterans Resources--Employment (Los Angeles Public Library)

          Los Angeles Public Library portal for Veterans Resources includes listing of links to employment help and listings for veterans.

    • Resumes, Interviews, & More
      • In-Person & Telephone Resources
      • Interviewing & Dress for Success: Internet Resources
        • Career Gear

          Career Gear provides career counseling, interview coaching, business clothing, and follow-up job support to men actively seeking employment.

        • Collegegrad.com: Interviewing Information

          For college graduates: how to successfully interview and get the job. Includes mastering interviews, dressing for interview success, 50 interview questions and more.

        • Dress for Success

          International not-for-profit organization that empowers women by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools. Located in more than 150 cities in 25 countries.

        • Live Career: When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success

          Hints for Dress for Success, including specific advice for both men and women.

      • Interviewing & Dress for Success: Library Databases
        • Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow
          A versatile online service that supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills 
        • Learning Express Library

          Online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service, real estate skills and more.  Includes a “Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center.” that offers a step-by-step "Career Course: Creating a Great Résumé" that allows registered user to create and save a résumé. For cover letters there is: "Career Course: Creating Great Cover Letters." Free registration required to follow courses and save work. Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Peterson's Test & Career Prep (formerly known as Testing and Education Reference Center)

          Over 300 practice tests and courses, including career-related, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, eBooks containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.  Career Tools section offers a Résumé Builder. The finished résumé is sent as a word document for printing, mailing, and emailing.  Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Tutor.com

          Includes career center that offers help with searching for a job, writing an effective résumé and cover letter, or preparing for an interview. Offers one-on-one online tutoring 11:00 am to 11:00 pm that includes review of résumés and cover letters and preparation for job interviews.

      • Job Exams: Internet Resources
        • The County of Los Angeles Test Preparation System

          Offers online practice tests on general topics to help prepare for civil service exams: reading comprehension, written expression, basic arithmetic, data interpretation, and clerical.  Print versions of these practice exams are available on the County's Job Search Toolkit web page. Also provides referrals to Los Angeles area adult centers, career centers, and community colleges that offer low to no cost courses for additional help with test preparation efforts

      • Job Exams: Library Databases
        • Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow
          A versatile online service that supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills 
        • Learning Express Library

          Online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service, real estate skills and more.  Includes a “Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center.” that offers a step-by-step "Career Course: Creating a Great Résumé" that allows registered user to create and save a résumé. For cover letters there is: "Career Course: Creating Great Cover Letters." Free registration required to follow courses and save work. Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Passbook Examination Books from National Learning Corporation (access via Hoopla)

          The library provides online access to collections of emedia from Hoopla.  Included are streaming and downloadable ebooks from the National Learning Corporation's Passbook series of civil service and vocational examination study guides providing questions & answers and practice examinations.  Currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card or e-card required.

        • Passbook Examination Books from National Learning Corporation (access via OverDrive)

          The library provides online access to collections of emedia from OverDrive.  Included are streaming and downloadable ebooks from the National Learning Corporation's Passbook series of civil service and vocational examination study guides providing questions & answers and practice examinations.  Currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card or e-card required.

        • Peterson's Test & Career Prep (formerly known as Testing and Education Reference Center)

          Over 300 practice tests and courses, including career-related, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, eBooks containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.  Career Tools section offers a Résumé Builder. The finished résumé is sent as a word document for printing, mailing, and emailing.  Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

      • Résumé Builders from the Library
        • Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow
          A versatile online service that supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills 
        • Learning Express Library

          Online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service, real estate skills and more.  Includes a “Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center.” that offers a step-by-step "Career Course: Creating a Great Résumé" that allows registered user to create and save a résumé. For cover letters there is: "Career Course: Creating Great Cover Letters." Free registration required to follow courses and save work. Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Peterson's Test & Career Prep (formerly known as Testing and Education Reference Center)

          Over 300 practice tests and courses, including career-related, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, eBooks containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.  Career Tools section offers a Résumé Builder. The finished résumé is sent as a word document for printing, mailing, and emailing.  Requires LAPL library card or e-card to use outside the library.

        • Tutor.com

          Includes career center that offers help with searching for a job, writing an effective résumé and cover letter, or preparing for an interview. Offers one-on-one online tutoring 11:00 am to 11:00 pm that includes review of résumés and cover letters and preparation for job interviews.

      • Résumés & Cover Letters: Internet Resources
  • Popular Money Topics
    • Calculators & Worksheets
    • Charitable Giving
    • Check my advisor, broker, agent, etc.
    • Consumer Financial Protection & Help
      • Agencies That Process Complaints Against Businesses and People

        Helpful list of referrals compiled by the Los Angeles Police Department to local, state, and national agencies for consumer complaints.

      • California Department of Business Oversight

        California’s primary regulator of financial service providers and products. 

      • California Department of Consumer Affairs

        The department licenses professionals in a wide range of businesses; investigates consumer complaints and disciplines licensees when violations are found; and educates consumers by giving them information they need to avoid being victimized by unscrupulous or unqualified people who promote deceptive or unsafe services. 

      • Consumer Issues (USA.gov)

        Part of the federal USA.gov suite of websites bringing together information and referrals on how to be a safe consumer, what to do when a purchase or service goes wrong, and more. 

      • Consumer World

        Noncommercial consumer resource guide with over 2,000 links to everything "consumer" started by a consumer lawyer and advocate in 1995. 

      • Coronavirus: Protect Yourself Financially (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Advice and referrals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as the Coronavirus impact may bring financial uncertainty for many people who could experience a loss of income due to illness or workplace closures.  Information for those having trouble paying bills or meeting other financial obligations, experiencing a loss of income, and those being targeted by a scammer.

      • HelpWithMyBank.gov

        Answers questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations as well as providing a consumer assistance group to help with complaints.  From the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

      • Investor.gov from U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

        Government site offers introduction to investments, links to calculators and tools for researching investments and investment advisers, and fraud protection advice.

      • J.D. Power & Associates: Ratings by Industry

        Ratings based on feedback from survey samples of consumers who have used or owned the product or service being rated.  Categories include a variety of financial services, real estate services, and insurance policies.

      • Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs

        Los Angeles County agency serves consumers, businesses, and communities through education, advocacy, and complaint resolution.  Includes a Center for Financial Empowerment.

      • National Do Not Call Registry

        Federal government website to register your phone number to decrease the amount of telemarketing calls you receive and to report unwanted calls.  Also available by phone: 1-888-382-1222

      • U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

        Federal bureau that protects consumers of financial products and services from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices; takes action against companies that break the law; and supports people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

      • U.S. Federal Trade Commission

        Federal agency with dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition in the marketplace.  Protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace; conducting investigations, suing companies and people that violate the law; educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities; and collecting complaints about hundreds of issues from data security and deceptive advertising to identity theft and Do Not Call violations. 

      • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

        The mission of this independent federal agency of the U.S. government is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation through disclosure of information about public securities offerings, regulation, and enforcement.. 

    • Debt, Credit, Credit Reports, Credit Scores
      • Annual Credit Report

        Site authorized by federal law in cooperation with the three major credit reporting agencies to provide free credit reports. Federal law allows you to get a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting company.

      • California Attorney General: Money, Credit, and Debt

        Information and referrals for protecting your money and being alert for financial scams: how to deal with banks, credit card issues, loans, debts, and other financial issues.  Also summarizes recent actions and alerts from the California Attorney General's office as well as links for reporting complaints against businesses.

      • Credit Card Comparison Websites

        The following are examples of websites offering information about credit cards and tools for finding and comparing credit cards.  Some offer additional services, such as access to credit scores, identity theft protection, and information about other kinds of loan products.

      • Credit and Loans (Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information)

        Information and advice from the Federal Trade Commission about credit cards, credit reports, credit scores, disputing charges, payday loans, car loans, co-signing loans, avoiding credit and loan frauds, etc.

      • Debtors Anonymous

        Information, resources and help for compulsive debtors following a Twelve Step Program.  It is not affiliated with any financial, legal, political, or religious entities.

      • Equifax

        One of the three major credit reporting agencies: offers credit report, credit scores, and other services

      • Experian

        One of the three major credit reporting agencies: offers credit report, credit scores, and other services.

      • Financial Counseling Association of America

        Member-supported national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services. 

      • List of Consumer Reporting Companies (compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Consumer reporting companies collect information and provide reports to other companies about you. These companies use these reports to inform decisions about providing you with credit, employment, residential rental housing, insurance, and in other decision making situations.  This includes the three well-known national credit reporting agencies Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, but includes many others.. 

      • myFICO

        Fee and subscription service from Fair Isaac Corporation  (FICO), the source of the FICO credit scores.  Free educational content and online question and answer forum.

      • National Foundation for Credit Counseling

        Nonprofit financial counseling organization with programs and services accessed through a national network of nonprofit member agencies. Each agency is staffed by NFCC Certified Financial Counselors who help clients get started with a financial review and establish a budget and a personalized financial action plan.  Includes services for those with repayment issues for credit cards, student loans, and homes loans.

      • OptOutPrescreen.com

        Official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance.  Also available by phone: 1-888-567-8688

      • TransUnion

        One of the three major credit reporting agencies: offers credit report, credit scores, and other services.

      • VantageScore

        One of the two major credit score models and providers.  Provides information for finding and understanding your score.

    • Education: Financial Aid, Savings Accounts, Student Loans
      • California Community Colleges

        Webpage promotes affordability of the California Community Colleges and the financial aid options they offer.

      • College Savings Plans (529) Network

        Website serves as a clearinghouse for information about the state-administered Section 529 college savings programs.  Affiliated with National Association of State Treasurers. 

      • Federal Student Aid

        Office of the U.S. Department of Education providing information about eligibility and applying for student aid and for repaying student loans.

      • FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

        Free website established in 1994 is a comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools. 

      • Mapping Your Future

        Nonprofit organization helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes with career, college, and financial aid counseling and resources. 

      • National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project

        For people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights: a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers.

      • Paying for College (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Provides help to make informed decisions about how to pay for college, including tools and advice for comparing college costs and financial aid offers and options for repaying student loans.

      • Savingforcollege.com

        Provides information and tools to understand the benefits of 529 college savings plans and how to prepare to meet the challenge of college costs.

      • VA Veterans Benefits Administration: Education and Training

        Helps veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. 

    • Financial Assistance
      • Benefits.gov (Federal)

        Gateway to federal and state government benefit programs in many categories, including financial assistance, family and children services, housing and public utilities, loans, social security and retirement, education and training, and many others.

      • CalFresh (California Food Stamps Program)

        California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

      • Coronavirus: Protect Yourself Financially (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Advice and referrals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as the Coronavirus impact may bring financial uncertainty for many people who could experience a loss of income due to illness or workplace closures.  Information for those having trouble paying bills or meeting other financial obligations, experiencing a loss of income, and those being targeted by a scammer.

      • DisasterAssistance.gov

        Look up your address to see if it is in a federally declared disaster area. Search for and learn about different types of assistance you may qualify for. Find information that can help you learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of a disaster.

      • Find Help

        A search engine covering the United States to help find free or reduced cost services for medical care, food, job training, housing, financial assistance, legal aid, etc. 

      • Government Benefits, Grants, Loans (USA.gov)

        Federal USA.gov portal provides listings of government programs that provide financial help for individuals and organizations.

      • GovLoans.gov

        Gateway to government loan information, informing citizens of loans they may be eligible for, and providing information on loan terms and how to apply.

      • Homeless and Stable Living Resource Locations

        Listing compiled by the Los Angeles Public Library.

      • Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)

        Provides and coordinates a wide range of benefits and services, including cash assistance, food and nutrition, health care, job programs, and community services.  DPSS offers a YourBenefitsNow! website for Los Angeles County Residents to apply for and to view their CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Relief and MediCal benefits online.

      • One Degree

        Helps find sources of low cost and free help, such as health care, food banks, employment services, primarily in Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area, and parts of Florida.  

      • People's Guide To Welfare Health and Other Services: Los Angeles County

        Site offers links to PDF version of booklet in English and Spanish. Provides practical information about how to get food, money and other help from government programs and community services in Los Angeles County. Produced by Hunger Action Los Angeles (HALA), a nonprofit organization.

      • Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities

        Social Security Administration website provides information on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria, contribution requirements, and income limitations to qualify for benefits.

      • Unemployment & State Disability Claims

        From the California Employment Development Department

    • Identity Theft
      • California State Attorney General: Identity Theft

        Offers tips and steps to follow, consumer alerts, and links to a registry for victims of criminal identity theft.

      • IdentifyTheft.gov (Federal Trade Commission)

        Website from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides steps to help you report and recover from identity theft, including streamlined checklists and sample letters.

      • IDTheftInfo.org (Consumer Federation of America)

        IDTheftInfo.org was created by Consumer Federation of America to help you learn how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim, detect identity theft quickly if it does happen, and deal with the consequences. If you have a business, there is information for you about how to keep employee and customer information secure.

      • Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs: Identity Theft

        Information and links compiled by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs, covering identity theft basics, fraud alerts, identity theft toolkit, filing an identity theft police report, getting credit reports, setting security freezes on credit cards, how to respond to data breaches, and other resources.

      • National Do Not Call Registry

        Federal government website to register your phone number to decrease the amount of telemarketing calls you receive and to report unwanted calls.  Also available by phone: 1-888-382-1222

      • OptOutPrescreen.com

        Official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance.  Also available by phone: 1-888-567-8688

      • Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

        Nonprofit organization offering consumer information and consumer advocacy for personal privacy rights and protection, including identity theft, data breaches, people & search data brokers, credit reports, online and telephone privacy, etc.

    • Insurance
      • AM Best Insurance Ratings

        Prominent provider of insurance industry and company ratings, financial data and news.  Free content available for registered users.

      • California Department of Insurance

        Offers premium comparisons and profiles for insurance companies that can operate in the state, license verification for insurance agencies and agents, guides for seniors, links to laws and regulations, and options for filing complaints.

      • Consumer Search

        Compiles product evaluations from multiple sources, including coverage of home and car insurance.

      • Covered California

        Health insurance exchange.

      • Health Matters: Insurance (compiled by the Los Angeles Public Library)

        Los Angeles Public Library webpage focusing on health topics, offering links to sources of health information, including those for insurance.

      • Health and Other Employee Benefits (U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration)

        Offers extensive information about health benefit plans, including legal rights and frequently asked questions.

      • Health Plans and Benefits (U.S. Department of Labor)

        U.S. Department of Labor provides an overview with links to more information about health plans provided by employers or employee organizations as an employee welfare benefit plan that provides medical care for participants or their dependents directly or through insurance, reimbursement, or otherwise.

      • HealthCare.gov

        Federal website for health insurance enrollment and information.

      • Insurance Information Institute

        Insurance industry supported organization that focuses on providing information, insight, analysis and referral on insurance for consumers, insurance professionals, the media, government and regulatory organizations, educational institutions and students.  The Institute does not lobby for insurance businesses.

      • Insurance.com

        Offers free comparison of premiums from multiple companies plus informational content.

      • Insure.com

        Provides information on life, health, auto, and home insurance, including a library of originally authored insurance articles and decision-making tools: company comparisons, ratings, rates, life insurance, car safety and others.

      • J.D. Power & Associates Insurance Ratings & Reviews

        Ratings based on feedback from survey samples of consumers who have used or owned the insurance policies being rated.

      • Life Happens

        Nonprofit providing information about life, disability, and long term care insurance.

      • LongTermCare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

        Guide from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about planning for long term care, what is covered by Medicare and other plans, and selecting the long term care coverage needed.

      • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC): Consumer Tools and Information

        Insurance information for consumers covering individual insurance topics as well as industry licensing and regulation.

      • OptOutPrescreen.com

        Official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance.  Also available by phone: 1-888-567-8688

      • Trusted Choice: Independent Insurance Agents

        Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and Trusted Choice provide insurance quotes from major low-cost insurance companies.

      • Weiss Insurance Safety Ratings

        Free account signup provides access to Weiss insurance company safety ratings, including an insurance company screener and lists of strongest and weakest insurance companies.

    • Investing & Savings: Cash, Stocks, Bonds, Funds
      • DepositAccounts by lendingtree

        A bank account comparison site.

      • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) : Investors

        Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) site offers extensive explanations and information, tools, data and other resources for investors.

      • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation: Investor Education Library

        Modules to assist with creation of accurate, unbiased investor education materials. The Foundation permits free use of the copyrighted modules for non-commercial educational purposes only.

      • Investment Management Education Alliance (formerly Mutual Fund Education Alliance)

        Basic education information primarily about mutual funds supplemented by information from participating mutual fund companies and Morningstar.

      • Investopedia

        Offers definitions, tutorials, courses, review and ratings, news on investing and personal finance.

      • Investor.gov from U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

        Government site offers introduction to investments, links to calculators and tools for researching investments and investment advisers, and fraud protection advice.

      • Investor's Clearinghouse (Alliance for Investor Education)

        Site offering links to articles, news, and recommended web sites on investing topics. Site is from the Alliance for Investor Education, with members such as American Association of Individual Investors, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., CFA Institute, Employee Benefit Research Institute's ® Education and Research Fund, and other leading financial organizations and agencies.

      • Moneychimp.com

        Quirky but informative site offering helpful explanations of basics of investing, finance, stocks, financial statements, economics. Also includes a glossary, a list of suggested books, a selection of calculators.

      • Morningstar

        A significant portal for many types of investing, but best known for coverage, analysis, and education about mutual funds. Some limited services available for free, but full services require payment or using the library's Morningstar Investment Research Center subscription database in the Central Library.

      • Motley Fool

        Popular and irreverent investment site offers "13 Steps to Investing Foolishly", how to select a broker, and personal finance topics such as saving & spending, credit & debt, home & real estate. Viewing all of content may require free registration.

      • S & P Global Capital IQ NetAdvantage (Library database)

        Database offered by the library and accessible outside the library to those with a currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card, includes Companies section (offering stock and company profiles and data, market reports, and S&P indexes) and Industries section (offering industry surveys and reviews, economics trends and outlook, economic calendar of forthcoming announcements).

      • U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)- Other Investor Education Sites

        Provides referral list to sites from a number of professional, regulatory, and government sites offering educational content for investors.

      • Value Line Library (library database)

        Value Line Library grants access to a vault of investment research, approximately 3,400 stocks, data, expert analysis, and unbiased commentary with a time-tested and performance-proven Ranking System.  Database offered by the library and accessible outside the library to those with a currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card or e-card.

    • Real Estate: Buying, Investing, Owning, Selling
      • Buying a House (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Tips and steps for preparing to shop for a home, exploring loan choices, comparing loan offers, preparing for the closing, and avoiding scams.

      • California Department of Real Estate

        Responsible for real estate licensing and regulating in the State of California, provides information for consumers, real estate licensees, landlords, and developers.  Offers help for consumers to verify real estate licenses, file complaints, and to be informed by consumer alerts and guides on laws & regulations, loans, mortgages, escrow, foreclosures, etc.

      • Homes for Sale (Federal government listings)

        This webpage on the U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) website links to a number of federal government departments, agencies, and government sponsored entities that offer listings of homes and multifamily properties for sale.

      • Housing (USA.gov)

        From the federal USA.gov portal, provides links to information about buying a home, finding affordable rental housing, mortgages, property and renters insurance, foreclosure process, filing complaints, home repairs and improvements, moving, etc.

      • Los Angeles (City) Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA)

        Integrates the operations of the formerly separate Los Angeles Housing Department and the Community Development Department.  Facilitate the financing of housing development projects with business and community partners.  Oversee social services and housing programs that assist low-income, homeless, and special needs populations, and communities in general. Inspect rental properties for code enforcement and enforce the rent stabilization ordinance.

      • Los Angeles County Development Authority

        Formerly known as the Community Development Commission/Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, the agency was rebranded as the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) on May 16, 2019. It serves residents, businesses and communities in three core service areas: housing, community, and economic development. 

      • Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center

        Assists Los Angeles County residents in locating housing resources for affordable, special needs (including seniors and veterans), and emergency housing.

      • Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor

        Responsible for locating all taxable property in the County and establishing its value.  Provides information about the assessment process. Assessor portal provides the ability to search for details, maps, and assessed values of properties.  Also accessible through the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal.

      • Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector: Property Taxes, Tax Defaulted Auctions

        Responsible for monies and properties for the County.  This includes collecting property taxes and auctioning tax-defaulted properties.  Also accessible through the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal.

      • Mortgage (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (federal government) offers help with choosing, managing, and keeping up with a mortgage, providing checklists, rules, and how to find help or file complaints. 

      • National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit)

        Association provides data and educational content about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).  REITs are companies that own and often operate apartment buildings, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, etc..  They offer investors a way to invest in real estate to earn dividends and gains without owning the property directly.

      • Nolo: Real Estate & Rental Property

        Articles on buying, selling, owning a home; neighbor relations, and investing in real estate from Nolo, the publisher of self-help legal guides.

      • Real Estate Listing Websites (Residential)

        The following are examples of some of the major real estate listing websites to help users find, buy, sell, rent homes and other residential real estate, providing information on property prices and values, neighborhoods, property descriptions, photographs, and maps.

      • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

        Federal cabinet-level department with responsibilities including affordable housing and homelessness programs, senior housing, Section 8, enforcement of fair housing and mortgage lending laws, maintaining data on housing needs and market conditions.  Website offers help connecting with a range of programs and services, including home listings, voucher programs, housing counselors, filing complaints when rights have been violated.

      • Veterans Resources: Housing & Utilities (compiled by Los Angeles Public Library)

        Los Angeles Public Library portal for Veterans Resources includes listing of links for veterans seeking temporary housing, aid with paying utility bills, and home ownership assistance.

    • Retirement
      • CALSavers

        Starting in July 2019, California law requires employers to either offer their own retirement plan or register to facilitate CalSavers for their employees to give them the opportunity to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that belongs to the employee even when they change jobs.

      • Medicare.gov

        The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information, including costs, coverage, claims, forms and a link to your own personal account at MyMedicare.gov

      • Planning for Retirement (U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

        Information tips and consumer advice for taking income from Social Security and pensions, creating a safety net with home equity loans and reverse mortgages, seeking help with managing money as you age, and managing debt so it does not jeopardize your financial security in later years.

      • Retirement Plans-Benefits & Savings (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

        Information from the U.S. Department of Labor providing an overview of different types of retirement plans offered by employers or employee organizations, such as the 401(k) plan and the traditional defined benefit pension plan.  Includes links to consumer information on retirement plans to help participants and their beneficiaries.

      • Saving Matters (U.S. Dept of Labor Retirement Savings Education Campaign)

        Information for employees, small businesses and employers about saving for retirement, providing explanations of the options available and tools to get started.

      • Social Security Administration

        Official U.S. government website for Social Security, including information on benefits and rules for retirement, disability, supplemental security income, Medicare.  Includes link to your own personal account at My Social Security.

      • Tax Information for Retirement Plans - U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

        IRS resources for individuals about retirement planning, types of retirement plans, retirement contributions, retirement withdrawals, taxes.  IRS resources for those offering or administering retirement plans about choosing and maintaining a retirement plan plus filing and reporting requirements.

      • USA.gov: Retirement

        From the official U.S. government portal USA.gov, provides basics and links to further information on retirement planning and pension benefits, such as how Social Security works, retiring from the civil service, and managing a private pension.

    • Taxes
  • Top Money Sites
    • Financial Portals & Media Sites
      • Barron's

        News, data, articles, and rankings for the investor, from the Wall Street Journal digital network.

      • Bloomberg

        News, information, videos and tools for portfolio tracking and other investor interests from Bloomberg media.  Includes section for Bloomberg Businessweek.

      • California Financial Literacy Portal

        A statewide public awareness effort and collaborative resources site.  The site is coordinated by the Department of Business Oversight‘s Education and Outreach Program,.partnering with contributors from government agencies, banks and credit unions and community organizations. The portal promotes news, information, and resources regarding savings, money management, credit, investments, consumer privacy protection, and the avoidance of identity theft, elder financial abuse, scams and fraud.

      • CBS Moneywatch

        The CBS Network's financial media portal including articles, research data, videos, and blogs from well-known advisers.

      • CNBC

        A large media site that offers news, articles, data, videos from their programs, blogs, and other resources.

      • Forbes

        Business and investor oriented news, articles, columnists and blogs, including sections on investing, retirement, wealth management, personal finance.

      • Fox Business

        Fox News sourced news, articles, data, and videos with content from their programs.

      • Investor’s Business Daily (IBD)

        For the serious investor, a Los Angeles-based business newspaper with national coverage of news, business articles, investment data, and financial educational information.  Newspaper published weekly with daily content updated online only.  Access to in-depth content requires a subscription. Oriented to promoting the publisher's, William J. O'Neil's system of technical investing.

      • Kiplinger

        Kiplinger is a publisher of magazines and newsletters; this site offers current news, along with advice and tools for personal finance, business, investing, retirement.

      • MarketWatch

        A part of the Wall Street Journal digital network with financial news and investing information.

      • Money Magazine

        Offers current news along with advice on personal finance, business, investing, retirement, real estate, travel, etc.

      • MSN Money

        Microsoft financial portal offering data, articles, news, advice and educational content from variety of source

      • MyMoney.gov

        From the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission , this is a portal for all U.S. government personal finance information.

      • U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

        Federal bureau that protects consumers of financial products and services from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices; takes action against companies that break the law; and supports people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

      • USA.gov Money and Taxes

        Refers to federal websites providing information and resources on a wide range of topics including benefits, grants, loans, consumer issues, retirement, spending, saving, investing, taxes, credit, debt, housing, and unclaimed money from the government.

      • Wall Street Journal

        Major financial newspaper site offers news, data, articles, videos, blogs; personal finance section has how-to information on all areas of personal finance.

      • Yahoo! Finance

        A large portal with company and stock information, current financial news and financial literacy resources.

    • Learn About Money
      • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

        This site is a free program of the nation's certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

      • The Balance: make money personal

        Offers articles and explanations on many personal finance and money topics; sites are authored by a team of guides and contributors with experience and background in their fields.  The Balance is part of media site Dotdash.com family which in 2017 replaced what was formerly known as about.com. 

      • California Department of Business Oversight Financial Education Center

        Short and interactive learning experiences will prepare you with the right skills to manage your financial future.

      • CNN Money.com Money Essentials

        A set of lessons offering a step-by-step guide to gaining control of your financial life.

      • Consumer Action

        Offers multilingual (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and others) financial education materials, including brochures, training manuals and PowerPoint presentations. Also see separate link listed below for their Managing Money project.

      • EconEdLink

        Free internet-based economic and personal finance lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students. Offers over 700 lessons, each with a teacher's version as well as a student's version. From the Council for Economic Education.

      • FDIC Money Smart Computer Based Instruction

        For both individual use and as a supplement to classroom teaching. From the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

      • FDIC Money Smart Podcast

        Money Smart Podcast Network covers topics such as the basics of borrowing money wisely, using a spending plan to achieve financial goals, and how to use banking products effectively.  Listen to the audio files online or download them to your portable audio player.  Transcripts and worksheets also available. From the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

      • Goodwill Community Foundation: Money (Everyday Life Project)

        Offers basic, interactive lessons to experience these daily challenges with money without real-world consequences.

      • Goodwill Community Foundation: Personal Finance

        Offers basic, self-paced tutorials with money management tips for budgeting, retirement planning, smart shopping, and more.

      • Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

        Jump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources.

      • Los Angeles Public Library: Online Learning

        Several subscription services are available through the library and offer free courses. In particular, Gale Courses (formerly Learn4Life and ed2go), Learning Express Library, and Universal Class offer courses on personal financial topics such as making and saving money, home ownership, investing, etc.

      • Practical Money Skills

        From Visa (credit card company) working with consumer advocates and educators to provide educational content and resources. Offered in English and Spanish for the United States, plus international sites targeted to audiences in other countries in their native languages.

      • Ready, Set, Bank℠: Online Banking Made Easy

        The Public Library Association and the American Library Association, in collaboration with Capital One Financial Corporation, offer this series to teach consumers basic mobile banking skills. It is designed specifically for older adults, and offers numerous, unbranded videos to guide learners through every step of the process, with overviews and step-by-step tutorials to help them manage their finances online -- regardless of where they bank. The curriculum is also available in Spanish, through Listos, Clic, Avance℠.

      • Smart About Money from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

        Free online courses and tools from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE): This website will be taken down on July 31, 2021 as NEFE changes its focus to become an institute that advances high-impact scholarly research and facilitates collaboration with practitioners, advocates and policymakers.

      • U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

        Federal bureau that protects consumers of financial products and services from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices; takes action against companies that break the law; and supports people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

    • Market & Economics Data, Indexes
      • Bankrate

        Commercial service listing current rates from many financial institutions for savings, certificates of deposit (CDs), mortgages, credit cards, home equity loans, and personal loans

      • Barchart

        Provider of price quotes, charts, and technical analysis for commodities, futures, stocks, options, forex, and ETF markets. Free registration offers access to more information and services.

      • BigCharts

        BigCharts, part of the MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal Digital Network, offers free interactive charts, quotes, industry analysis and intraday stock screeners, as well as market news and commentary.

      • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Market Data Center

        Site is designed to assist investors with market and investment research through the market data information.

      • FTSE Russell Investments: Indexes

        FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) and Russell Investments now combined.  Provide a selection of indexes used to measure market performance: best known ones include the FTSE 100 for large cap stocks on the London Stock Exchange and the Russell 2000 for small cap stocks. Selection of data provided free on this site; with more available by subscription.

      • Moody's

        Moody's ratings of creditworthiness for corporate, government and structured finance securities. Available free with registration.

      • Moody's Analytics: Economic Indicators

        Formerly know as FreeLunch from Moody's Economy.com, a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research.  Provides data and reports on economic and financial market indicators: part of the content is available free, part is only for subscribers or individual purchase.

      • MSCI

        MSCI (formerly known as Morgan Stanley Capital International) is a leading provider of indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools for investors and asset managers. Best known index is the EAFE for international stocks. Site includes free data on their indices and offers access to selected research reports.

      • NASDAQ

        Site offers stock market quotes, charts, market activity, indices, news. Also has sections with how-to information on investing and personal finance.

      • NYSE Euronext

        NYSE Euronext is a holding company combining ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, Euronext, and other exchanges and trading platforms. Site offers extensive listings, news, charts, and data for stocks, bonds, options, futures, closed end funds, etc. that trade on their exchanges. Also searchable by industry. In addition, provides information on regulations and practices of the exchanges

      • S & P Dow Jones Indices

        Basic data available for free--with some requiring registration. More extensive information requires subscription. The McGraw-Hill Companies and CME Group combined their services in July 2012 to launch S&P Dow Jones Indices to host a variety of indexes including the Standard & Poor's 500 of large U.S. stocks and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

      • S & P Global

        Standard & Poor's ratings of creditworthiness of companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, government, and utilities. Free ratings and reports with registration.

      • S & P Global Capital IQ NetAdvantage (Library database)

        Database offered by the library and accessible outside the library to those with a currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card, includes Companies section (offering stock and company profiles and data, market reports, and S&P indexes) and Industries section (offering industry surveys and reviews, economics trends and outlook, economic calendar of forthcoming announcements).

      • StockCharts.com

        Includes free access to stock charts and instruction about using stock charts in technical analysis of stocks. Paid subscriptions provide access to more information.

      • U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Economic Research & Data

        Compilation of current and past research, surveys, data, reports from the Federal Reserve.

      • U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

        Compiles and produces data such as the Gross Domestic Product, personal income and spending, foreign trade in goods and services, etc.

      • U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators

        Census Bureau conducts more than 100 surveys of households and business across the nation each year, covering many topics including construction, retail & wholesale trade, home ownership, manufacturing and service industries, etc.

      • U.S. Department of the Treasury

        Website includes data and charts covering interest rates, national debt, economic data tables.  The TreasuryDirect site offers information on interest rates, auctions, and purchasing savings bonds, bonds, bills, and notes from the U.S. Treasury.

      • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: EDGAR

        EDGAR is the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system used at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR is the primary system for submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file information with the SEC and is free for all to search.

      • Value Line Library (library database)

        Value Line Library grants access to a vault of investment research, approximately 3,400 stocks, data, expert analysis, and unbiased commentary with a time-tested and performance-proven Ranking System.  Database offered by the library and accessible outside the library to those with a currently valid Los Angeles Public Library card or e-card.

      • Wilshire Indexes

        Best known for Wilshire 5000 representing the total U.S. stock market. Offers data on variety of their indexes plus interesting index return calculator.

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