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Links to government, quasi-government, and other consumer-oriented/general interest sites. Entries are arranged alphabetically by subject.

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Abbreviations.: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government (IUPUI).
Military Acroymns and Glossaries (IUPUI).
GovSpeak: A Guide to Government Acronyms and Abbreviations.
All that JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources (Iowa State University).
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and (Area and ZIP/Postal) Codes.
Acronyms - See Abbreviations.
Airports (Columbus/Franklin County) - See Transportation.
Better Business Bureau.
Birth Certificates, obtaining copies - See Vital records.
Business, doing with the government - See Procurement, Government.
Buses (Columbus/Franklin County) - See Transportation.
Census (U.S.): U.S. Census Bureau.
United States Censuses.
Census of Population and Housing (Decennial Census) Information.
Citizenship, obtaining U.S. - See Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Civil Service Exams (Ohio).
Columbus, City of.: Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Experience Columbus (Convention and Visitor's Bureau).
Greater Columbus Convention Center
See also specific topic of interest.
Community Service (Columbus/Franklin County).: FIRSTLINK.
Community Connection (OSU).
The Ohio Union - Activities and Organizations (OSU).
Select "Leadership and Service," then "Service" for information on Project Community.
Consumer Information.: Consumer Information Center (Pueblo, CO).
Consumer.Gov Government information for consumers.
USA.Gov.
DMA (Direct Marketing Association) Consumer Assistance Site Information about consumer rights, including how to remove your name from mailing/telephone lists.
Consumer Protection.: Consumer Protection (FTC). Credit, identity theft, privacy, telemarketing, scams, and related topics.
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ohio Consumer Protection Week
See also Credit Reports, Privacy and Identity Theft.
Copyright - See Intellectual Property.
Cost-of-Living.: Money Magazine's Cost-of-Living Comparator Compare cost of living in two U.S. cities.
Yahoo! Real Estate - City Comparison Compare cost of living in two U.S. cities or view a profile for a single city.
Consumer Price Index Changes in prices of goods and services in urban United States.
Inflation Calculator.
Counties (Ohio).: County Profiles (Ohio Department of Development).
County Profiles (OSU Extension Office).
Ohio Counties (State and Local Government on the Net)
See also Franklin County and Municipalities.
Credit - See Money.
Credit Reports.: Information on Free Credit Reports (FTC).
AnnualCreditReport.com - Secure site, type http://www.annualcreditreport.com at browser prompt for access.
(Ohio residents eligible for free annual reports beginning March 1, 2005.)
Equifax.
Experian.
Transunion.
Death Certificates, obtaining copies - See Vital records.
Disabilities.: Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.
ADA Homepage Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabililites Act.
DisabilityInfo.gov Federal government resources.
Divorce.: Certificates, obtaining copies - See Vital records.
Divorcesource.com Divorce related resources (arranged by state).
Driver's Licenses (Ohio), acquiring or renewing.
Education.: Ohio Department of Education.
School District Report Cards can be found under "Accountability." For information on Ohio Proficiency Tests, look under "Testing and Assessment." Ohio Board of Regents.
College Opportunities Online Locator (US Dept. of Ed)
U.S. Department of Education.
See also Financial Aid (for students).
Elections - See Voting and Voter Registration (Ohio).
Employment.: Occupational Outlook Handbook.
O-Net Online Occupational Information.
Columbusjobs.com.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Basic Information for State of Ohio Job Applicants from the Centralized Recruitment Office.
Civil Service Exams (Ohio).
America's Job Bank.
America's Service Locator.
USA Jobs U.S. Government positions.
Federal Employment Forms.
Extension Office, OSU - See Ohioline.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
FAFSA - See Financial Aid (for students).
Finance, Personal - See Money.
Financial Aid (for students).: Student Finanical Aid (U.S. Dept. of Ed.).
Student Guide to Financial Aid (U.S. Dept. of Ed.).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
School Codes (Title IV codes for use with FAFSA).
mymoney.gov: Paying for Education.
Scholarships and Financial Aid.
OSU Office of Student Financial Aid.
Food and Nutrition.: Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. (USDA)
www.FoodSafety.gov.
Consumer.gov: Food.
Ohioline: Food.
See also Health.
Franklin County.: See also Counties (Ohio).
Freedom of Information.: Ohio's Open Government Resource Manual.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Guide to online resources.
A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records (PDF file)
Genealogy.: National Archives and Records Adminstration (NARA).
General Land Office Records(BLM).
OPLIN Genealogy Page.
Genealogy (OSU).
Grants.: LSTA Grants (Ohio).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
Grants.Gov Gateway to Federal Grant Information.
Foundation Center [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.]
Student Grants - See Financial Aid (for students).
Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Health.: Ohio Department of Health.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Women's Health Information Center.
Health Web.
HealthFinder.
Consumer.gov: Health.
See also Food and Nutrition.
Historic Places: National Register of Historic Places (National Park Service).
Ohio Historical Places (OHS).
See also Ohio Bicentennial.
Homeland Security.: Ohio Homeland Security.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
See also Terrorism.
Identification Card (Ohio) - See Driver's Licenses, Ohio.
Identity Theft: ID Theft (FTC).
Identity Theft Guide to online resources.
When Identity Crime Strikes You (Ohio State Highway Patrol).
Identity Theft Passport (Ohio Attorney General's Office).
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).: For study guides and sample questions, select "Education and Resources," then "Civics and Citizenship Study Materials."
Income Tax - See Taxes.
Insurance.: Ohio Department of Insurance.
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality.
Medicaid.
Medicare.
National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA).
Intellectual Property.
Investing - See Money.
Library of Congress Classification Outline.
Libraries.: Ohio State University Libraries.
Moritz Law Library. (OSU)
Prior Health Sciences Library. (OSU)
Ohio Libraries.
Presidential Libraries.
Library of Congress.
LIBWEB.
Life Tables.
Maps.: National Atlas (USGS).
USGS Store.
Topographic Map Symbols (USGS).
MapQuest Driving directions.
OSUL Map Room. OSU Orton Memorial Library of Geology
Marriage Certificates, obtaining copies - See Vital Records.
Medicaid - See Insurance.
Medicare - See Insurance.
Money.: Credit. FTC consumer publications about money and credit.
Exchange Rates.
Investment FTC consumer publications.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Investor Education and Assistance SEC.
Interactive Tools for Investors SEC.
Consumer.gov: Money.
mymoney.gov.
See also Credit Reports, Savings Bonds and Stock Exchanges.
Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration (Ohio), See Transportation.
Municipalities.: Columbus.
Franklin County Municipalities.
Ohio Cities.
Ohio Municipalities (OPLIN).
For cities in other states, see States.
Museums.: Center of Science and Industry (COSI).
Columbus Museum of Art.
Ohio Historical Society.
Wexner Center for the Arts.
Smithsonian Institution.
Museums in the USA.
Virtual Library Museum Pages.
NAICS. (North American Industry Classification System)- Site includes SIC cross-reference tables.
Occupations, See Employment.
Ohio Miscellanea.: Bicentennial Barns.
Historical Markers.
Ohio Fundamental Documents.
Ohio Memory Project.
Ohio Covered Bridges(ODOT).
ODOT Leaving a Legacy for Ohio's Children.
Ohio State University.: University Homepage.
OSU Facts and Information.
See also Statistics.
Ohioline (OSU Extension Office Bulletins and Fact Sheets).
Parks and Recreation.: Columbus Recreation and Parks.
Metroparks.
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure (Upper Arlington).
Ohio State Parks.
Buckeye Trail.
ODOT's Biking Ohio Home Page.
National Parks in Ohio.
National Park Service.
Sierra Club, Central Ohio Group.
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits.
Patents - See Intellectual Property.
Passports (U.S.).
Performing Arts (Columbus).: CAPA (Capitol, Ohio, Palace, and Southern Theatres).
CATCO.
Theatre Roundtable.
Postal Service (U.S.).: Zip Code Look-up.
USPS Abbreviations.
Privacy: Privacy Initiatives (FTC).
National Do Not Call Registry.
Privacy: What You Do Know Can Protect You.
Privacy Choices For Your Personal Financial Information.
mymoney.gov: Privacy, Fraud, and Scams.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
Direct Marketing Association: Privacy How to remove your name from mailing and telephone lists.
See also Freedom of Information, Identity Theft, and Spam.
Procurement, Government.: Business with the State (Ohio).
Federal Business Opportunities.
US General Services Administration.
Property Tax - See Taxes.
Public Radio/Television.: Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
National Public Radio (NPR).
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Public Radio International (PRI).
Recreation - See Parks and Recreation.
Savings Bonds (U.S.).
Scholarships - See Financial Aid (for students).
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification).: See also NAICS.
Small Business: Small Business Administration (SBA).
mymoney.gov: Small Business.
Ohio Department of Development.
Ohio Small Business Development Centers.
Central Ohio Business Resource Guide.
Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce.
Social Security Administration (SSA).
Spam (FTC).
Sports (Columbus).: Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Clippers.
Columbus Crew.
OSU Buckeyes.
More Sports (via Experience Columbus).
States (U.S.).: Ohio.
State and Local Government on the Net.
State Legislatures, State Laws and State Regulations: Website Links and Telephone Numbers (Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C.).
State Blue Books (Bradley University)
Statistics.: Ohio State University Statistical Summary.
OSUL Census Data Center.
Stock Exchanges.: American Stock Exchange (AMEX).
NASDAQ.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Taxes.: Taxes (Income Tax).
Ohio Department of Taxation.
Franklin County Auditor's Office. (Property Tax).
Terrorism.: Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism and the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Oklahoma Department of Libraries).
America's War Against Terrorism (University of Michigan).
See also Homeland Security.
Theatre - See Performing Arts.
Tourism (Ohio).: Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism.
Ohio Travel/Tourism Resources (Ohio Historical Society).
See also Columbus, Museums, Parks, and Zoos.
Transportation: Campus Area Bus Service (CABS).
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Port Columbus International Airport.
See also Driver's Licenses (Ohio).
Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates).: Where to Write for Vital Records.
About Birth and Death Records in Ohio.
Voting and Voter Registration (Ohio).: National Commission on Federal Election Reform.
Franklin County Board of Elections.
Voter Registration Form (Franklin County)
League of Women Voters of Ohio.
Weather: National Weather Service.
Zip Codes - See Postal Service (U.S.).
Zoos.: Columbus Zoo.
National Zoo.
More Zoo Links (Columbus Zoo).

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