Library-Related Links

Encyclopedias

Internet Movie Database
This database covers over 260,000 film and television productions made since 1892. You can find catalog information on who made them, who appeared in them, where they were filmed, awards they received, trivia, quotes and many other categories. Along with being able to look up the movies, you can look up people. Information on close to a half-million actors and actresses, almost 50,000 directors, and much more.

Annual Report Gallery
lists companies alphabetically with links to their annual reports and home pages.
City Comparison Guide
Use this site for unemployment rate, job growth rate, cost of living, crime, etc.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
SIC code manual
Use this site to find the Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC code).
NAICS code manual
Use this site to find the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS code).
Explanation of the SIC codes and the NAICS codes
"What are the SIC codes and the NAICS codes?"
Job Search with Wall Street Journal
Corporate Information
source for finding information on private companies, as well as for international firms.
Census Data and Demographics Resources
American Factfinder
from the U.S. Census Bureau--- find 2001 population, housing and other data.
Statistical Resources (U. of Michigan)