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Ulrichsweb.com (Serials Solutions)
A directory of currently published periodicals (magazines, journals, newsletters, etc) ...
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Ultimate Press Release
The Ultimate Press Release teaches readers tactics on how to create breakthrough press materials...
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UNBISNET
Access to the catalog of UN documents and publications, as well as commercial publications and other non- UN sources, indexed by the UN Dag Hammarskjold Library and the Library of the UN Office at Geneva, with links to full-text. Includes voting documents, index to speeches.
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Uncle, We Are Ready! (Heritage Quest)
A guide to researching World War I draft registrations...
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Reference Desk
UNdata
Provides statistical information for every country in the world on numerous topics...
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United Nations
Find member countries, recent news, conferences and events on the UN website.
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Internet
United Nations Statistical Division Databases
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Universities Worldwide
Links to over 6,000 universities in 170 countries. Searchable by keyword,country or state.
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Internet
University of Georgia Rare Map Collection - American Civil War
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University of Virginia Library Catalog (VIRGO)
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Uniworld Online
Directory containing information on American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries and Foreign Firms Operating in the United States...
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US Census Bureau International Data Base (IDB) (US Census Bureau)
Provides tabular data for countries and regions as well as demographic indicators, population pyramids and source information for countries.
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US Census Bureau1 (US Dept. of Commerce)
Provides official census data for the United States at the level of states, counties, cities, metropolitan areas...
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US Congress Votes Database
Documents every vote and member of the House and Senate since 1991 (maintained by the Washington Post).
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US Congressional Serial Set Digital Edition (Readex)
An incomparably rich collection of primary source material on all aspects of American history originating from Congress and other federal agencies...
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US Courts
Official web site for the U.S. Federal Courts system.
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Internet
US Department of State Background Notes (US Dept. of State)
U.S. Department of State publications containing facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. Updated and revised by the departmental Office of Electronic Information and Publications of the Bureau of Public Affairs.
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US Economic Indicators (US Dept. of Commerce)
Provides access to U.S. Principal Federal Economic Indicators.
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Internet
US Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System (US Government)
Online collection of public domain still photos from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library
Contains a wide assortment of public domain images, publications, video and audio clips including birds, landscapes, plants, wildlife, and invertebrates.
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US Foreign Affairs (DOSFAN) (US Dept. of State)
Contains full-text of major materials published by the U.S. Department of State...
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US Geological Survey Photographic Library (US Government)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) photographs taken during geologic studies of the United States and its territories from 1868 to the present, including national parks with open and free access.
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Internet
US Government Photos and Graphics (US Government)
Portal to photos, graphics, and multimedia from the U.S. Government. Most are in the public domain and available for use without permission or fees.
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US House of Representatives (US Government)
Official web site of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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US House of Representatives Members and Committees
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US National Library of Medicine History of Medicine Prints and Photographs (NLM)
Nearly 70,000 images including portrait, photographs, caricatures, posters, and graphic art illustrating the social and historical aspects of medicine dated from the 15th to 21st century.? Check the Copyright Statement on each image.
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US News and World Report College Rankings
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US Newspaper Program
The United States Newspaper Program is a cooperative national effort...
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US Postal Abbreviations
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US Senate (US Government)
Official web site of the U. S. Senate.
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US Senate Members and Committees
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US Supreme Court (US Government)
Documents and information about the Supreme Court of the United States.
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USA CITY LINK
Information about U.S. cities that will be useful to tourists (includes reservation service)
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USA Today Weather
U.S. and world weather, weather maps, and weather news
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USA Trade Online
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Login required. For username and password, contact library staff. Library staff: refer to ERM (STAT-USA entry) or email hedricat@jmu.edu.
Access US trade data on more than 18,000 export commodities and 24,000 import commodities.
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USA.gov
Gateway to government publications. Great source for statistics, reference, agency sites, and much more.
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USA.gov Local Governments (US Government)
Locate resources and websites on U.S. cities and their local governments' information.
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USDA Economics and Statistics System
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USDA Nutrient Database
Standard nutrient content for over 6,200 foods.
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USDA On Line Photography Center (US Dept. of Agriculture)
Collection of public domain photographs of commonplace subjects like family life, supermarket aisles, livestock, and family health care.
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USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection (US Geological Survey)
Download free U.S. historical maps dating from 1884 to 2009.
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USGS Map Locator & Downloader (US Geological Survey)
Download free topographical maps as PDF files.
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USGS Multimedia Gallery (United States Geological Survey)
Collection of videos, photographs, and other imagery of natural hazards, climage change, animals, and natural resources. All items in this gallery are considered public domain.
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Using Quick Search to Search for a Specific Item
Narrated by Jody Fagan, this Adobe Presenter file is 3 minutes and 15 seconds long.
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USPTO Web Patent Database (US Dept. of Commerce)
A full text database of U.S. patents from 1976 to the present...
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UVA Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
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