Contains consumer-oriented and general interest sites with links to government, quasigovernment, and other consumer-oriented/general interest sites, including many Ohio and Columbus/Franklin County resources.   Inclusion of a site below does not mean that OSUL or The Ohio State University endorse the sites, or the information they contain.

Adoption

• Adoption.  (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
• Child Welfare Information Gateway.  (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. )
• Intercountry Adoption.  (U.S. Department of State. American Citizen Services)
• National Foster Care & Adoption Directory.  (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Administration for Children & Families.)  Offers adoption and foster care resources by State.  Searchable by state, keyword, or type of service.  Formerly called the National Adoption Directory. 
• Ohio Adoption Information 

Area/Country Codes (Telephones)

• All Nations International Telephone Calling Code Search Engine.  (EmbassyWorld.com)  Allows searches to be conducted from any country in the world to any other, giving calling code instructions, access to over 700 online telephone directories, links to embassies of the nation you are calling, information on international rates for the call, etc. 
• Country Codes
• Area Codes - North America Telephone.  Search by Location, Area Code, or Country

Bed Bugs –- See Pest Control

Birth Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics 

Bullying

• Communicating Social Networking Privacy to Children.  (Buckeye Secure - OSU)
• Cyberbullying.  (NCPC)
• Stopbullying.gov.  (U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources) Mixture of video clips, games, contacts information, information on cyberbullying and related topics.  Has a section aimed at children. 
• Workplace Bullying:  What Everyone Needs to Know.  (State of Washington, Dept. of Labor and Industries)

CHIPS (Children's Health Insurance Program) – See Insurance

Citizenship

• Browse Topics – Politics & Law.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:  Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Citizenship, obtaining Canada
• Citizenship, obtaining European countries
• Citzenship, obtaining Mexico
• Citizenship, obtaining U.S. - See Immigration and Naturalization Service

• Corporation for National and Community Service.  (Federal)
• FIRSTLINK.  Assists in identifying, accessing,
  and making effective use of community and volunteer resources

Computer Safety

• See –- Bullying
• See –- Cyberstalking
• See –- Identity Theft
• See –- Phishing
• See –- Safety
• See –- Spam

Consumer Information

• Consumer.Gov.  Government information for consumers
• Consumer Information.  (Federal Reserve)  Credit cards, reports, etc.
• DMA (Direct Marketing Association) Consumer Guides.   Information on various consumer topics such as internet safety, identity theft, links for opting out of unwanted emails and direct mailings from DMA members, links to credit  bureaus and federal agencies , etc.  
• MyMoney.gov.  Debt management, retirement, mortgages, scams, etc.
• National Do Not Call Registry.  To stop telemarketing calls, managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  WWW.DONOTCALL.GOV  or call toll-free, 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236)
• Publications.USA.Gov.  (Formerly Consumer Information Center Pueblo, CO) 

Consumer Protection

• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Consumer Protection.  (U.S. Federal Trade Commission).  Credit, identity theft, privacy issues, etc.
• MyMoney.gov.  Debt management, retirement, mortgages, scams, etc.
• See also Consumer Information
• See also Credit Reports
• See also Identity Theft

Copyright

Cost-of-Living

• Consumer Price Index.  Changes in prices of goods and services in urban United States
• Inflation Calculator
• Money Magazine's Cost-of-Living Calculator.  Compare cost of living in two U.S. cities

Credit –- See Money

Credit Reports

• Your Access to Free Credit Reports.  (Federal Trade Commission)
• See also Consumer Information
• See also Consumer Protection
• See also Identity Theft

Crime

• Directory of Crime Victim Services.  (U.S. Department of Justice)  Resource for finding nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad.  Searchable by location, type of victimization, service needed, and agency type. 
• SpotCrime.  Columbus, Ohio crime information and alerts, searchable by address, information is somewhat dated.
• UCrime.  Information on crime on the Ohio State Main Campus, etc.
• See also Bullying
• See also Cyberstalking
• See also Identity Theft
• See also Phishing
• See also Safety
• See also Sexual Harassment

Cyber Crimes

• See –- Bullying
• See –- Cyberstalking
• See –- Identity Theft
• See –- Phishing
• See –- Spam

Cyberstalking

• 1999 Report on Cyberstalking…  (Department of Justice)
• Cyberstalking.  (Department of Justice) 
• Stalking Victimization in the United States.  (Department of Justice)
• What is Cyberstalking?  (About.com – Women’s Issues New York Times)

Death Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics

Disabilities

• disAbility.gov.  Federal government resources.
• European Disability Forum
• Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
• The Americans with Disabilities Act:  Questions and Answers.    (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  U.S. Department of Justice.  Civil Rights Division.)  List of Federal agencies and organizations with federal funding that are sources for obtaining information about the law's requirements and informal guidance in understanding and complying with the ADA. 

Divorce

• American Citizen Services  - Divorce Abroad.   (U.S. Department of State)
• Divorcesource.com.  Divorce related resources (arranged by state)
• Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics

Driver’s Licenses

• Department of Motor Vehicles by State
• DMV by State
• Driver's Licenses (Ohio).  Acquiring or renewing driver’s licenses and/or State IDs
• Study Guides (Liberty Mutual).  Sample tests/sample questions from Driver's Exams

Economics

• Economic Indicators.  April 1995- current.
• Economic Report of the President.  1995-past year. 
• FRASER:  Federal Reserve Archive System for Economic Research.   (St. Louis Federal Reserve.)  Started in 2004 as a data preservation and accessibility project of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRASER’s mission is to safeguard and provide easy access to the nation’s economic history—particularly the history of the Federal Reserve System—through digitization of documents related to the U.S. economy.  It contains data and policy documents from the Federal Reserve, government data publications and statistical releases, Congressional hearings, etc. 
• See also Money

Education

• Browse Topics – (The) Arts.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:  Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Browse Topics – Education.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:  Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• College Navigator.  (IES National Center for Educational Statistics)   Locate colleges and universities based on various criteria. 
• iLRC (interactive Local Report Card Home).  (Ohio Department of Education)  Provides current and historical information on a specific school or district such as proficiency test results, graduation rates, financial data, and demographics.  
• Ohio Department of Education
• OhioHigherEd.  Provides links to the Ohio Board of Regents, education programs for students and businesses, tools aimed at students for higher education planning, reports on the state of education in Ohio, etc.  
• Public School Rankings.  Select state, etc.
• State/Local Report Card.  (Ohio Department of Education Administrators)  School and District performance reports, issued annually, detailing students’ performance on standardized statewide tests, rates of improvement on those tests, student attendance and graduation rates 
• Testing.  (Ohio Department of Education Testing)  Information about legally mandated testing of Ohio students including Diagnostic Assessments, Ohio Achievement Assessments, Ohio Graduation Tests and proficiency tests
• U.S. Department of Education
• See also Financial Aid (for students)

Elections – See Voting and Voter Registration

Embassies and Consulates

• Embassies and Consulates of the World.  (Embassy World.com)
• U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions.  (U.S. State Department)
• Web Sites of Foreign Embassies in the United States.  (U.S. State Department)

Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism

• America's War Against Terrorism.  (University of Michigan.  Documents Center)
• Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism and the Attacks of September 11, 2001.  (Oklahoma Department of Libraries)  
• Crisis & Terrorism.  (European Commission Home Affairs)  Links to assorted topics on crisis management and terrorism.  
• Ohio Homeland Security. 
• Public Safety and Emergency Management.  (State and Local Government on the Net)  Alphabetical list of state agencies and offices of Public Safety and Emergency Management by state. 
• Terrorism Awareness & Prevention.  (ODPS Ohio Emergency Management Agency) 
• UN Action to Counter Terrorism.  (United Nations)  United Nations site on the actions it is taking to counter terrorism.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

Employment

• America's Job Bank.  Select a state.  
• America's Service Locator
• Civil Service Exams (Ohio)
• Columbusjobs.com 
• Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  
• Ohio Hiring Management System How to Apply.  Basic Information for State of Ohio Job Applicants from the Centralized Recruitment Office 
• Ohio Means Jobs  
• O-Net Online.  Occupational Information
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Electronic Forms  
• USA Jobs.  U.S. Government positions

FAFSA – See Financial Aid (for students).

Finance, Personal

• See –- Credit Reports
• See –- Money.

Financial Aid (for students)

• EURO Scholars.  
• Federal Student Aid.  (U.S. Department of Education)  Contains information on student loans and resources formerly in the Federal Student Aid Gateway.  Web page is available in English or Spanish. 
• FinAid!  Free resource for objective and unbiased information, advice and tools about student financial aid
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid.  (U.S. Department of Education).  Comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education with information on grants, loans, and work-study are and how to apply for them.  In English or Spanish. 
• Going to College.  (mymoney.gov)  Links to various Federal agency websites dealing with financial aid, etc.
• OSU Office of Student Financial Aid
• Scholarship Programs.  (Student Financial Aid The Ohio State University)
• School Codes.  Title IV codes for use with FAFSA.
• State Grants & Scholarships.  (Ohio Board of Regents)
• State Scholarships.  (MoneyMatters101.com)  Locate scholarships and grants offered by each state and the District of Columbia.

Fire Prevention and Safety – See Safety

Food and Nutrition

• Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.  (U.S. Department of Agriculture)  The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.
• Food and Drug Administration.  (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
• Ohioline: Food.  (College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, OSU)  Information on nutrition, food safety, etc. 
• www.FoodSafety.gov.  Gateway to Federal Food Safety Information, including food recalls, food poisoning and food safety. 
• See also Health

Fraud

• See –- Idenity Theft
• See –- Privacy Issues
• See –- Spam

Grants

• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.  The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. 
• Foundation Center.  The Foundation Center is the world's leading source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs.  [Note: The Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM and other Foundation Center publications are available in the Business and Technology Division of the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library.]  
• LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Grant Information (Ohio) 
• Student Grants – See Financial Aid (for students)

Health

• Browse Topics – Health & Safety.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.
• Consumer Reports – Health.org.  Learn about medical treatments and conditions, prescription drugs, natural health, and tips for healthy living at Consumer Reports Health.
• Consumers & Patients.  (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Agency for Health Care Research and Quality) 
• HEALTH-EU.  (European Commission)  Gateway to information on public health topics.  
• Health.gov.  Portal for health related resources and news from the US government. Find prevention topics, dietary and physical activity guidelines, etc.
• Healthfinder.gov.  US government directory of online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and non-profit organizations, etc.
• Healthline®  Medical information to encourage healthy living. Enjoy free health tools and view detailed doctor-reviewed information about diseases, medical symptoms, etc.
• National Institutes of Health.  National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).  National Institutes of Health website, exploring complementary and alternative healing practices
• National Women's Health Information Center.  Provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources, including information on breast cancer, fitness and nutrition, pregnancy, and other topics of interest to women.
• Ohio Department of Health 
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• WebMD.  Source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
• See also Food and Nutrition

Homeland Security –- See Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism

Identification Card (Ohio) –- See Driver’s Licenses

Identity Theft

• Browse Topics – Computers & Internet.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Fighting Back Against Identity Theft.  (U.S. Federal Trade Commission)  One-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
  
• How to Protect Myself.  (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)  Provides an overview of the common threats information technology presents to you, the individual, including tips on how to protect your personal information and computer, etc.
• Identity Theft.  (Office of the Attorney General of the State of Ohio)
• Idenity Theft .  (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)
• Identity Theft and Identity Fruad.  (U.S. Department of Justice)
• Identity Theft is a Crime:  Resources from the Government.  (The President’s Task Force on Identity Theft/Federal Trade Commission)   One stop resource for federal government information about identity theft.
• Medical Identity Theft & Medical Fraud.  (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Office of Inspector General) 
• "Phishing" Fraud:  How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen:  What You Can Do to Safeguard Your Money and Your Personal Information.  (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
• Safeguarding your Child’s Future.  Federal Trade Commission. 2012.  
• Taking Charge:  What to do if Your Identity is Stolen.   Federal Trade Commission.  2012.  [English]  [Spanish]
• Tips for Victims of Identity Theft.  (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)
• When Identity Crime Strikes You.  (Ohio Department of Public Safety. State Highway Patrol)

Immigration and Naturalization Services

• Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants.  Federal Trade Commission.  2011.  [English]  [Spanish]
• I Need Immigration Help:  Who Can Help Me?  Federal Trade Commission.  2011.        [English]   [Spanish]
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  For study guides and sample questions, select "Citizenship," then either "Naturalization Test.” or “Citizenship Resource Center” under the heading of The Naturalization Test
• See also Citizenship
• See also Embassies and Consulates

Insurance

• Insurance.  (U.S. Small Business Administration)  Information on insurance needs of a small business.
• Medicaid/CHIP.  (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)  The Official U.S. Government Site for the latest information on Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
• Medicare
• Medicare.  (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)  The Official U.S. Government Site for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
• The National Flood Insurance Program.  (U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  FEMA)
• Ohio Department of Insurance.
• Personal Insurance.  (About.com)  General information on various types of personal insurance, insurance fraud, etc.

Intellectual Property

Investing – See Money

Maps

• Browse Topics – Reference.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• National Atlas.   (U.S. Department of the Interior. USGS)  Online atlas published by the United States Department of the Interior.
• USGS Store.  (U.S. Department of the Interior. USGS)  Links to maps, research reports, educational materials, etc. from the USGS.
• Topographic Map Symbols.  (U.S. Department of the Interior. USGS)
• MapQuest.  Driving directions.
• Worldatlas.  (Graphic Maps)  Links to maps of Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe, Australia and Oceania, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, Middle East, South America, etc.
• See – Maps.  Information OSUL map collections,  Thompson Library Gardner Family Map Room and the Orton Memorial Library of Geology

Marriage Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics

Medicaid – See Insurance

Medicare – See Insurance

Money

• Credit.  (Federal Trade Commission)  FTC consumer publications about money and credit
• Consumer Protection.  (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC))  FDIC resources to educate and protect consumers, revitalize communities, and promote compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws. 
• Exchange Rates.  (OANDA Corporation)  Contains information on current exchange rates, currency converters, etc.
• Financial Literacy.   (U.S.  Department of the Treasury.  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)  Provides information on financial literacy resources, issues and events that are important to bankers, organizations, and consumers of all ages.  The directory includes descriptions and contact information for a sampling of organizations that have undertaken financial literacy initiatives as a primary mission, government programs, fact sheets, newsletters, conference materials, publications, and links to Web sites.  The Youth Programs section offers resources for use in teaching kids various money management issues. 
• Grades K-12 Financial Literacy Resources.  (California.  Department of Education)  Links to programs that are appropriate for use in the classroom or at home as a resource for students, teachers, and parents …. 
• Investment & Business Opportunities.  (Federal Trade Commission)  FTC consumer publications on the topic of Investments and Business Opportunities.
• Investor Education and Assistance.  (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy)  Web site provided by the SEC to help address problems and questions of investors.  Available in Spanish also. 
• Kids.gov - Money.   (U.S. General Services Administration. Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies. Federal Citizen Information Center)  Web site about money related topics, games and videos geared to children (grades 5-8).  Also has links to money related topics for teens (grades 6-8), teachers, and parents.
• Middle School Curriculum and Resources.  (Washington State.  Department of Financial Institutions. Financial Education Clearinghouse)   Curriculum and resources for middle school educators. 
• Money as You Grow:  20 Things Kids Need to Know to Live Financially Smart Lives.  (President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability.)  Offers age specific sections with information and activities on money matters.
• mymoney.gov (The Financial Literacy and Education Commission).  U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics of handling their finances.
• Practical Money Skills for Life.  (VISA/Educators Advisory Council)  Educational games that teach personal finance and money management skills to students of every age … Some are available in both Spanish and English.  Some have aps for Android phones and tablets.   There is a link for Educators giving lesson plans for pre-K through College, and special needs, plus other informative and useful resources.
• Ready, Set… Credit.  (Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.)  First timer’s guide to credit cards, etc.  Aimed at teens.
• Resources by topic:  Games for Kids.  (Washington State.  Department of Financial Institutions. Financial Education Clearinghouse)  Online games and simulations that teach kids about credit management, buying a car, paying for college, budgeting, saving and investing.
• Smart About Money.  (National Endowment for Financial Education.)  Web site has budgeting tools, and information on debt management, savings, credit cards, etc.   40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know is aimed specifically at College students, while Your Spending, Your Savings, Your Future is geared for the general public.
• Tools and Calculators for Investors. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission )  SEC provided tools and calculators to help with investment decisions.
• Tools to Teach Kids about Personal Finance.  (USA.gov)  For parents to teach kids about spending, saving, earning and other money management topics.
• See also Credit Reports
• See also Economics
• See also Savings Bonds
• See also Stock Exchanges

Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration

• Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration (Ohio)
• Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration (Other States).  DMVs by State.
• Department of Motor Vehicles (Other States).  DMVs by State.

News

• Google News Newspaper Archive.  Links to archived selected newspapers U.S. and foreign.  To search the archive.
• Historical American Newspaper s (Library of Congress).  Access to pages from newspapers (1860-1922), and information about newspapers published 1690-present.
• Newslink.  Links to nearly 20,000 free media links worldwide.
• NewspaperCat Online. (George A Smathers Libraries)  Database providing links to over 1000 full-text digital newspapers in the United States and Caribbean.
• Ohio Newspaper Index.  Searchable database of  microfilmed Ohio newspaper held by the Ohio Historical Society.
• Ohio Newspapers. (Newslink)
• Statehouse News Bureau.  Provides educational, comprehensive coverage of legislation, elections, issues and other activities surrounding the Statehouse to Ohio's public radio and television stations.
• USNPL.  Links to newspapers , TV and radio stations in Ohio, and the U.S.

Occupations – See Employment

Ohioline.  (OSU Extension Office Bulletins and Fact Sheets)

Patents

Passports (U.S.)  (U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs) 

Personal Safety

• See – Crime
• See – Safety

Pest Control

• Bed Bugs.  (California Department of Public Health)
• Bed Bugs:  Facts, Identification & Control.  (Orkin)
• Bed Bugs: Information, Resources & Management.  (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)  [Note information available in Spanish, etc.]
• Good night, sleep tight, and don't let the bed bugs bite-- your wallet.  (Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Consumer & Business Education)
• Pesticides:  Controlling Pests.  (EPA)
• West Nile Virus.  (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  Fact sheets, ect.  Available in Spanish, French, and other languages.
• Zoonotic Disease Program – Bed Bugs.  (Ohio Department of Health)
• Zoonotic Disease Program – West Nile Virus.  (Ohio Department of Health)

Phishing

• Fraud:  Phishing. (Cybertelecom)
• How to Protect Myself. (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)
• How to Recognize Phishing Email Messages or Links. (Microsoft Safety & Security Center)
• Phishing. (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)
• Phishing. (OnGuardOnline.com)   Federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online managed by the Federal Trade Commission in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.  Includes links to report Phishing.  (Many companies have sites for reporting phishing attempts that purport to be from them, so besides reporting attempts to the above also contact the company about the incident.
• "Phishing" Fraud:  How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen.  (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
• Phishing Protection. (McAffe Security Advice Center) 
• Phishing Quick Facts. (State of Ohio - Privacy & Security Information Center) 
• Phishing Scams. (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)  

Plagiarism

• Plagiarism. (The Ohio State University. Department of English)  
• Plagiarism. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Writing Center)
• Plagiarism:  What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It. (Indiana University.  Writing Tutorial Services) 
• See also Copyrights

Postal Services

• Look up a ZIP Code. (United States Postal Service)  Look up ZIP Codes™ by street address, city, and state. Or, find all ZIP Codes™ within a city and state, etc.
• Official USPS Abbreviations. (United States Postal Service)  Abbreviation lists organized by states, street suffixes, and secondary units.
• Zip Codes & Postal Codes of the World. (Embassy World.com)  Listing of zip codes and postal codes arranged alphabetically by country. 

Privacy Issues

• Getting Off Telephone Call Lists. (Direct Marketing Association. Consumer Assistance Site) 
  Information about consumer rights, including how to remove your name from mailing/telephone lists.
• How Do I Remove My Name From Junk Mail and Telemarketer Lists? (GovSpot)
• ID Theft, Privacy, & Security – Children’s Privacy. (Federal Trade Commission)   Listing of resources on the topic of children's privacy issues.
• ID Theft, Privacy, & Security – Privacy & Security. (Federal Trade Commission)  Listing of resources on the topic of privacy and security.
• National Do Not Call Registry.  Available also in Spanish.
• Privacy:  What You Do Know Can Protect You. (Federal Trade Commission)
• Privacy and Security. (Federal Trade Commission. Bureau of Consumer Protection. Business Center)  Geared towards businesses, gives information on various legal issues associated with collecting customer and employee data.
• Privacy Choices For Your Personal Financial Information. (Federal Trade Commission)
• Privacy Initiatives. (U.S. Federal Trade Commission)
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)  Information various privacy topics including medical privacy, identity theft, harassment and stalking, etc.  Material is copyrighted and permission is required to reprint materials. To request Reprint Authorization.  
• Scams/Fraud. (mymoney.gov)  Information from Federal agencies and bureau on the topic of fraud and scams.  Available also in Spanish.
• See also Idenity Theft

Procurement, Government

• Business With the State (Ohio)
• Federal Business Opportunities
• Public Procurement - European Union 
• State Government Certifying Agencies.  (U.S. Small Business Administration)  Links to procurement agencies by state.
• U.S. General Services Administration

Public Safety –- See Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism

Radio Stations – See News

Safety

• Browse Topics – Recreation & Travel.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Bulletins for Teens.  (National Center for Victims of Crime)  Geared to teens.  Contains information on various topics such as assault, bullying and harassment, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc.   
• Fire Safety.  (U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety & Health Administration)  Standards and regulations for worker safety.
• How to Protect Myself. (The Ohio State University.  Office of the Chief Information Officer)  Provides an overview of the common threats information technology presents to you, the individual, including tips on how to protect your personal information and computer, etc.
• Home and Recreational Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)  Cover such topics as dog bite prevention, water-related injuries, poisoning, Fire, etc.
• Internet Safety:  What You Don’t Know can Hurt Your Child.  [Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Child and Elder Protection Section]  Based on the North Carolina Department of Justice pamphlet of the same name, geared for parents, addresses child internet safety issues including cyberbullying and cyberstalking.
• KidsHealth - Fire Safety.  (Nemours Foundation).    Information on fire safety for kids, teens, and adults. http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/fire.html
• Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness.  (Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness)   Includes safety tips on weather related issues plus carbon monoxide, power outages, etc.
• Personal Safety Tips.  (The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety)  Links to fire safety tips, bike safety, etc.
• Personal Safety Tips for Women.  (Good Morning America – ABC)
• A Safe Trip Abroad.  (U.S. Department of State.  Bureau of Consular Affairs)
• Safety Tips.  (Baton Rouge Police Department)
• Violent Crime and Personal Safety (National Crime Prevention Council)
• U.S. Fire Administration – Working for a Fire-safe America. (U.S. Fire Administration)  Links to various fire related topics such as cooking fire, holiday fire safety, smoking and home fire safety, fire extinguishers, etc.  Has a section for Kids on fire topics.  Also has some statistical information on fire related topics.
• See also Bullying
• See also Cyberstalking
• See also Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism
• See also Identity Theft
• See also Phishing
• See also Spam

Savings Bonds (U.S.)

Scams

• See –- Crime
• See –- Privacy Issues

Scholarships –- See Financial Aid (for Students)

Severe Weather Safety Tips –- See Safety

Sexual Harassment 

• Frequently Asked Questions about Sexual Harassment.  (Missouri Attorney General)
• Sexual Harassment.  (The Ohio State University.  Office of Human Resources)
• What is Sexual Harassment.  (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - EEOC)

Social Security Administration (SSA).

Spam

• OnGuardOnline.gov – Spam.  (Federal Trade Commission)  Includes link for filing a complaint.  Also available in Spanish. 
• Spam.  (Office of the Chief Information Officer, OSU)
• USA.gov - Spam and E-mails Frauds. 
• You’ve Got Spam:  How to “Can” Unwanted Email.  (Federal Trade Commission)  

Stock Exchanges

• NASDAQ  
• NYSE Euronext.   American Stock Exchange – AMEX merged with the Dutch  Euronext N.V. in 2007
• World Stock Exchange.net.  A list of world stock exchanges, securities commissions and other regulatory agencies, as well as stock market resources  

Taxes

• Browse Topics – Business & Economy.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Ohio Department of Taxation.  Contains links for e-filing, tax forms, and information on various tax topics, etc.
• Franklin County Auditor's Office.  Property Tax information 
• State Tax Authorities Sites.  (State and Local Government on the Net)  Alphabetical list of StateTax Authorities by state.
• Taxes by State.  (Retirement Living Information Center)  Quick overview of tax rates and links to each state’s Department of Taxation
• State Tax Rates.  (Bankrate.com)
• State Tax Requirements for Small Business.  (Business.gov)
• See also Government Documents - Tax Forms

Television –- See News

Terrorism –- See Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism

Travel and Tourism

• Browse Topics – Recreation & Travel.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• Discover Ohio.  (Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism).  Has a monthly calendar of events, etc. within Ohio, plus a listing of tourist attractions, etc.  Webpage also available in German, French, Spanish, etc.
• Europe.  Links to local tourism sites
• Find a National Park.  (National Park Service)  Links to National Parks in U.S.
• Find Historic Places.  (National Park Service)  Links to Historic Places throughout the U.S.
• Ohio (stateparks.com).  Information on state parks in Ohio.
• Ohio Travel/Tourism Resources.  (Ohio Historical Society)  Links to Ohio travel and tourism resources.
• State Parks.  (State and Local Government on the Net)  Alphabetical list of state parks by state.
• State Tourism Sites.  (State and Local Government on the Net)  Alphabetical list of state departments or offices of tourism.
• Travel.State.Gov.   (U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs)  Official U.S. government travel portal include news and information about international travel, passport and visas, etc. 
• Tourism Offices Worldwide.  Official tourist information sources: government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar organizations that provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public. Businesses such as travel agents, tour operators, and hotels are not included…

Vital Statistics (Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates)

• About Birth Records in Ohio.  (Ohio Historical Society)  Information on obtaining early Ohio birth records.  
• About Death Records in Ohio.  (Ohio Historical Society)  Information on obtaining early Ohio death records. 
• About Marriage Records in Ohio.  (Ohio Historical Society)  Information on obtaining early Ohio marriage and divorce records.   
• American Citizens Services.  (U.S.Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs) Links to information about marriage, divorce, birth certificates, etc.
• Where to Write for Vital Records.  (Center for Disease Control and Prevention -CDC)  Links to state and territory offices and agencies that handle birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
• Where to Write for Vital Records – Foreign Birth and Death Certificates.  (Center for Disease Control and Prevention -CDC)  Information on how to obtain foreign birth, marriage, and death certificates of U.S. citizens that occurred abroad.

Voting and Voter Registration

• Browse Topics – Politics & Law.  (Oklahoma State University and the U.S. Government Printing Office)  Provides links to publicly-accessible Government websites on series of topics including:   Computers & Internet, Education including teacher resources, the Environment, Health & Safety, Recreation & Travel, and more.  
• County Boards of Election Directory.  (Ohio Secretary of State)  Contact Information for the various Ohio County Boards of Election.  
• Franklin County Board of Elections 
• League of Women Voters of Ohio.  Source of information on issues and candidates appearing on the ballot.
• State by State Laws and Registration.  (Declare Yourself)  Information on voting regulations and links to the boards of electronic  arranged in alphabetical listing
• Voter Registration.  (Franklin County Board of Elections)  Links to forms to register to vote, etc.
• Voter Services.  (Ohio Secretary of State).  Information on voter registration, absentee voting, signing up to be a Poll worker, etc. 
• United States Election Assistance Commission – Contact Your State.  Select state to access state election web sites.

Weather

• National Weather Service
• Intellicast –Global.  (Intellicast.com) International weather maps
• Welcome to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness.  (Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness)  Includes safety tips on weather related issues plus Carbon Monoxide, Power Outages, etc.

West Nile Virus –- See Pest Control

Work Visas

• See –- Citizenship
• See –- Immigration and Naturalization Service

Zip Codes –- See Postal Service