Online Resources
We’ve selected a few of the best ready reference websites to help you quickly find answers and research on your own. If you need more or different information sources please call the library. Our friendly staff is here to help!
Resources are provided as a convenience to our patrons and are not intended to promote any commercial endeavor, or any particular viewpoint. The Southwest La Plata Library District is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any information posted on resource sites and shall not be responsible for any decisions made based on such information.
Multi-Subject Collections
- Digital Public Library of America
- Open Library
- Internet Public Library (IPL)
- Library of Congress
- RUSA Best Free Websites
Animals & Wildlife
- ASPCA Pet Care
- Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- Ocean Animal Encyclopedia
- San Diego Zoo Animals & Habitats
Books & Literary Links
Business & Investment
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BusinessUSA.gov
- Practical Money Skills for Life
- SBA Business Guides by Industry
Colorado Business Resources
- Colorado Business Resource Book
- Colorado Labor Laws
- Division of Professions and Occupations Regulations/Licensing
- Successful Strategies for Colorado Nonprofits
Colorado Resources
- Durango Community Resources Page
- Hunger Free Colorado
- Colorado Assisted Living Guide
- Colorado Virtual Library
Consumer Information
Automotive
Consumer Protection
Forms & Legal Resources
Government Services & Benefits
- Colorado Crisis Service and 24/7 Hotline
- Colorado PEAK for Health and Food Assistance
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- USDA Food and Nutrition Services
Home & Product Information
Current Events & News
- Chalkbeat Colorado Education News
- Colorado Newspapers
- Pew Research Center
- Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
Dictionaries & Directories
Education & Career
- CareerOneStop
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
- Coursera Online Classes for Free
- Federal Student Aid
Entertainment & Media
Genealogy & Western History
- Denver Public Library Genealogy, African American & Western History
- Ellis Island Passenger Search
- Family Search
- National Archives Resources for Genealogists
- Colorado GenWeb Project
Health
- Connect for Health Colorado
- Kidshealth.org for Parents, Kids, and Teens
- Mayo Clinic Health Information and Symptom Checker
- MedlinePlus Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
History Archives
- Cinema, Broadcasting & Sound Magazines (1904-1963)
- Hearth Home Economics (‘Browse’ for the journal list)
- Internet Archive of Books, Movies, Music, Images, and Software
- Sports Reference Collections
Museums – Investigate local museums and see what gems you can find!
Recreation
- Colorado Family Attractions with Kids
- Colorado Festivals & Events
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Colorado Travel and Visitors Guide
- National Park Service
Science & Technology
Travel
- Colorado Department of Transportation
- COTrip Traveller and Traffic Information
- U.S. Department of State Travel Information