Researchers and online curiosity seekers seem to know exactly where to find the best and most credible information on the Web. With these top 100 essential bookmarks for power researchers list, you’ll know where to search for the perfect resource or Web site to obtain useful information too.

Medical Bookmarks

1. Bio Med Central – This open-access publisher is responsible for 199 peer-reviewed journals, all of which will bring you up to speed on modern medicine.
2. WebMD – This site gives you the low-down on a variety of health conditions, and even helps you diagnose yourself.
3. PubMed – Simply put, this slick search engine lets you scan various medical publications for the health info you need.
4. Patient Care – This helps you research clinical trials, search academic resources, and even find a doctor.
5. RxList – Here’s your searchable internet drug index, in one no-frills package.
6. Human Anatomy Online – With plenty of animations and graphics, this site is the second most rewarding way to explore the human body.
7. Visible Human Resources – This project provides complete 3-dimensional views of male and female bodies, providing a visual record of human anatomy.
8. MayoClinic.com – Search the wisdom of more than 3300 physicians through this Mayo Clinic site.

Fine Arts Research Bookmarks

9. Digital History – This University of Houston sites uses multimedia to enhance your understanding of all aspects of history.
10. Familiar Quotations – The best way to sound smart is to crib quotations from others, and that’s just what this online version of Bartlett’s compilation of wisdom does.
11. Artcyclopedia – Browse classic art online and offline with this easy-to-use site that helps you find your favorite art in museums around the world.
12. National Assembly of State Arts Agencies – This site helps you find grants that specialize in arts and culture.
13. Free Family History, Family Tree, and Genealogy Records and Resources from Around the World – With one quick search engine, you can find limbs of the family tree you never knew were there.
14. Language Dictionaries and Translators – Whether you’re translating passages or learning a new language, this site helps your foreign language needs.
15. iLoveLanguages – This site provides links to over 2400 links to help you master any language.
16. Once you register for free NY Times online access, you’ll be able to read the latest in literature happenings.
17. The Nobel Prize Internet Archive – Look up all Nobel Prize winners, past and present, with this simple site.
18. A Research Guide for Students – If you’re writing a research paper, look no further than this site full of writing references.
19. ibiblio – This great public library/digital archive features a variety of exciting cultural projects.

References and Journal Sites

20. refdesk.com – With plenty of links to search engines and information resources, this site serves as a “fact checker for the Internet.”
21. Library of Congress – With digital collections on every topic imaginable, this multimedia enhanced government site lets you learn and have fun at the same time.
22. Librarians’ Internet Index – This simple, search-friendly site helps you find “websites you can trust” on everything from art to politics.
23. Main Reading Room – Serving as the 9th alcove of the Library of Congress, this site helps you find specific subject-related sites, complete with relevant annotations.
24. The Internet Public Library – Just like it sounds, this is a digital library of great literature, complete with online exhibits.
25. The WWW Virtual Library – Another great, no-frills online library that has information on subject after subject.
26. Library Spot – Another great virtual library, this site has resources for students and non-students alike, such as great companies to work for, homework questions, and mortgage crisis assistance.
27. Atlapedia Online – If you’d like to be a global voyager with just a click of the mouse, check out this compendium of world facts, maps, and resources.
28. The World Factbook – This CIA site provides images, info, political info, and more for countries around the world.
29. World Leaders – Get the low-down on leaders worldwide with this slick CIA site.
30. Encyclopaedia Britannica – This searchable encyclopedia proves that Britannica remains an amazing source of knowledge.
31. Encyclopedia.com – This no-frills searchable encyclopedia brings you news from around the world.
32. Education Resources Information Center – This search engine lets you scour all things education, including digitized versions of microfiche records.
33. Business Categories – These searchable Yellow Pages let you find any business you need across all 50 states.
34. Numbering Resources – This site lets you find specific area codes, and also research the area codes scheduled for the future.
35. Zip Code Lookup – This USPS site lets you find particular zip codes for specific areas.
36. Dictionary and Thesaurus – This searchable Merriam-Webster site helps you find the vocab you need.
37. Symbols.com – With over 1600 articles about 54 groups of 2500 Western symbols, this site will help you unlock your inner Robert Langdon.
38. Kelley Blue Book – Find the value of new and used cars with this handy, searchable site.
39. WorldTime – This colorful, interactive world atlas brings you info from around the world.
40. Business Reference Services – This site serves as your resource for business guides, business plans, business research, and more.
41. AllLaw.com – This is your one-stop law portal, helping you find schools, look up laws, and search legal news.
42. Consumer Reports – Review all aspects of the latest technology so that you can make an informed purchase.
43. BookWire – Get the scoop on all things book-related, from industry news to reviews and much more.
44. S9.com – If you need biographical data on someone, make this great site your first stop.
45. Pricewatch – If you’ve got a big purchase around the corner, consult this site to find the lowest possible price.
46. Social Security Death Index – Hunt down your ancestral info, one social security number at a time.
47. The Qualitative Report – For almost 20 years, this site has been providing an online journal assisting with qualitative research.
48. eNature.com – Search field guides to your favorite animal locations, get the low-down on various species, and ask experts your animal and insect questions.
49. National Wildlife Federation – This site provides the research and resources to help you preserve wildlife around the world.
50. Making of America – This digital library focuses on American social history “from the Antebellum period through reconstruction.”
51. Farmer’s Almanac – Become a member and have access to an online, searchable Farmer’s Almanac.
52. Acronym Finder – If you’ve ever been curious what an acronym or abbreviation stands for, use this handy search engine.
53. Fact Monster – This kid-friendly website provides a colorful guide for all manner of interesting facts.
54. Wikipedia: Reference Desk – The encyclopedia for the everyman provides this subject reference desk like everything else: free of charge.
55. LexisNexis: Academic and Library Solutions – This student-friendly search engine lets you scour the wisdom of various universities and libraries.
56. Occupational Outlook Handbook – Find your dream job, and then read about what it will take to make the dream a reality.
57. Thesarus.com – With over 5 million searches a day, this site helps you hunt down word alternatives.
58. Go Toll Free – This site helps you track down toll-free numbers to a variety of producers and services.
59. Hoovers – This site helps you find the businesses, people, industries, and advice you need for market success.
60. Yahoo! Directory – Whether you need phone numbers, definitions, calendars, quotes, or anything in-between, this site’s got it.
61. Earth Calendar – If you’d like to have a holiday every day, just consult this comprehensive calendar.
62. U.S. National Debt Clock – This cheerful site provides the current U.S. national debt level, and provides the news and resources to help you fight back.
63. Filings and Forms – If your local or state government has filed a form or two, chances are you’ll find them here.
64. Earthquake News and Highlights – If you don’t want the “Big One” to take you by surprise, use this site to stay on top of earthquake-related news.
65. OnlineConversion.com – Make conversions regarding length, temperature, speed, and just about anything else with this site.

Researcher’s Dream Search Engines

66. Alltheweb – This search engine helps you scour the net for the info and pictures you need.
67. Google Scholar – The world’s greatest search engine will help you find academic articles from a variety of journals.
68. CredoReference – Providing access to over 3 million articles, this customizable search engine lets you find all of the academic info you’ll ever need.
69. iTools – These online tools help you find people, decipher languages, research any subjects, and search the web for everything you need.
70. BNET – Find the newest, most popular articles on business, technology, current events, and more.
71. Find Information – This UC Berkeley library site lets you search articles, journals, electronic books, and more.
72. Canadian Information By Subject – If you need information about the land of maple leaves, just use this no-frills Canadian search engine.
73. Metacrawler – Why choose one search engine when you can use this great site to search all of them?
74. InfoMiner – This is a great, no-frills search engine for scholarly resources.
75. Econ Data – Econ Data will narrow down regional economic information for you to collect data on your city or state. It also features a top 10 best sites guide for finding regional information.
76. The Internet Movie Database – This great resource lets you look up all aspects a movie, including all TV and movie appearances of your favorite stars.

Guides to Governmental and Political Information

77. HeadlineSpot – Whether it’s weather, politics, or everything in-between, this site gathers the headlines from countless sources spanning all subjects.
78. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – This site aids in the “monitoring and understanding of our changing planet,” with links to worldwide information.
79. ThisNation.com – If you’d like to follow ‘American Government & Politics Online,” you can find few better sources than this awesome, searchable site.
80. Political Information – It’s all about politics with this slick, no-frills search engine.
81. The Heritage Foundation – This site provides the latest research in energy, investment, the law, and much more.
82. Earmarks – If you’d like to know what politicians are really up to, look no further than this searchable database of earmarked funds, past and present.
83. The Sunlight Foundation – This site’s purpose is to foster greater transparency in all aspects of government action, and lets you hold politicians to greater levels of accountability.
84. Supreme Court of the United States – This searchable site lets you locate all of the Supreme Court documents you need.
85. Taxpayers for Common Sense – This sleek, non-partisan site aims to increase accountability regarding just what your taxes pay for.
86. A Glossary of Political Economy Terms – This glossary gives you the vocabulary you need to make sense of all aspects of political economy.
87. FairVote Top News – This worthy site is all about making elections more fair, accessible, and above all, more representative.
88. FindLaw – Whether you’re a legal professional or just play one on TV, this search engine helps you find case laws, legal codes, verdicts, and more.
89. Grants.gov – It’s real simple: search these government grants, find the ones you need, and instantly apply.
90. Federal Citizen Information Center: National Contact Center – Whether you want to contact your local Congress person or leave comments for the President, this site’s got the numbers you need.
91. Federal Citizen Information Center – This site gives you the resources to contact the government, search frequently-asked questions, and search a variety of citizen resources.
92. U.S. Government Manual: Main Page – If you’ve ever wanted a searchable handbook of the American government, this is it.
93. PollingReport.com – This non-partisan site lets you keep your finger on the pulse of American public opinion.
94. The World’s Most Wanted – This helps you find info on the most notorious fugitives from across the world.
95. U.S. Census Bureau’s Mapping and Cartographic Resources – These online maps will make sure you know your way all around America.
96. Contacting the Congress – Nab the e-mail address for assorted Congress people with this easy-to-use site.

World-Wide News and Information

97. Moreover – With news, blogs, search engines, widgets and more, this site gives you 24/7 internet coverage of the world.
98. NewsLink – This site gathers news from newspapers, TV, and radio from all around the world, in one convenient place.
99. InfoPlease – This informative guide provides timely info, such as guides to Father’s Day, summer, and much more.
100. The Smoking Gun – Get the latest in gossip, legal documents, and every celebrity mug shot you could ever want.

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