Research Tools

Databases:

• To access from a computer not in an ECLD library you will need your library card barcode number. If your computer has a pop-up blocker, please also temporarily disable it.
  
  CultureGrams is the leading primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world. It goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.

• You might also want to search The University of Colorado at Boulder Foreign Information By Country website for more information. Some of the links might be restricted to CU-Boulder; however, a majority of the links are freely available resources. You will not need an ECLD library card.
  
  
  
• To access from a computer not in an ECLD library you will need your library card barcode number. If your computer has a pop-up blocker, please also temporarily disable it.
  
  HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.
  
  
  
• This database can presently only be accessed from a Branch Library computer or through our WiFi network.
  
  Through World Cat you can search a catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
  
  
  
• This database can presently only be accessed from a Branch Library computer or through our WiFi network.
  
  Need help figuring out what book to read next or which refrigerator to buy? How to change the oil in your 1998 Ford Taurus or manage Type II diabetes? These questions and more can be answered with the EBSCO database.
  
  

Websites:
Virtual Libraries - Neighboring Libraries - Just for Kids - Reference and Resources - Book Lists

Virtual Libraries

• Colorado Virtual Library
  One-stop shopping for access to Colorado library catalogs, digital collections, and historic newspapers. Have books sent to your local library!
  
  
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  Ask a librarian any question 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  
  
• Internet Public Library
  Online public library features directories of online texts, newspapers, magazines, and reference materials with special sections for youth.
   
• Librarians' Index to the Internet
  Our motto: "Information You Can Trust." Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) offers a searchable, browsable collection of over 16,000 high-quality websites chosen by librarians.
   
• Web Picks at PPLD
  Great websites chosen by Pikes Peak Library District librarians.

Neighboring Libraries

• Douglas County Libraries
  Library locations in Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and Louviers.
   
• Pikes Peak Library District
  Library locations throughout the Colorado Springs metro area.
   
• Arapahoe Library District
  Library locations throughout the southeast Denver metro area.
  
  
• Lincoln County Libraries
  Limon Memorial Library, Lincoln County Bookmobile and Hugo Public Library.

Just for Kids

• Colorado Virtual Library for Kids
  
  
• Internet Public Library's Kidspace
   
• Kids' Web at PPLD
  Pikes Peak Library District's website for children.
  
  
• Kids' Search Tools
  Kids' tools for searching the Internet.
  
  
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  Teen Ink is a national teen magazine, blog, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing and art.

Reference and Resources

• Britannica Concise
  A free, short-entry encyclopedia from Britannica.
   
• Dictionary.com
  General online English language dictionary.
   
• Federal Tax Forms
  Federal tax forms and publications.
   
• State Tax Forms
  Colorado tax forms and publications.
   
• State of Colorado
  Official website for the State of Colorado.

• Colorado Revised Statutes
  Searchable link to all Colorado statutes
   
• Elbert County Government
  County administration and departments.
  
  
• Who Does What in Colorado's Health Care
  A listing of who to contact for any health care related issues.

• The Gazette
  The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs.
  
  
• Scrapbooking.com Magazine
  Lots of resources for scrapbooking lovers.

Book Lists

• Kidsreads.com
  All about books for kids.
  
  
• Webrary Kids
  Lists of books for kids and fun and interesting websites.

• Colorado Blue Spruce
  The Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award recognizes the most popular books among middle and high school students in the State of Colorado. Teens nominate their favorite titles and select the winner - adults do not vote. All the materials needed to participate in the Blue Spruce Award can be found on this site and may be freely printed and distributed.