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Instructions for Finding Information
in the "Visit the State Library's Web Site" Section of the Summer 2005 Issue:

  1. Plant it. Dig up images and information about flowers, herbs and other vegetation.

    Directions no longer available.

    Direct URL: http://www.garden.org
  2. Get money. Discover possibilities for financial aid at the U.S. Department of Education.

    Go to Electronic Resources and click on Internet Bibliographies. From this list, select Government – Federal. Next, follow the link to U.S. Federal Government Agencies Page, and view the list alphabetically. Select the Department of Education.

    Direct URL: http://www.ed.gov
  3. Stay healthy. Learn more about your prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines.

    Go to Electronic Resources and click on Internet Bibliographies. From this list, select Government – Federal. Next, follow the link to Health and Medicine, and then scroll down to MedlinePlus.

    Direct URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
  4. Read a bill. Gain knowledge of current and pending legislation.

    Go to Electronic Resources and click on Internet Bibliographies. From this list, select Government – Federal. Next, follow the link to THOMAS (legislative information).

    Direct URL: http://thomas.loc.gov

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