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Virtual collections
The feely accessible web sites below are similar to "virtual libraries" consisting of web sources that are selected for their high quality. The results you get from these search tools are often quite different from Google results in that you may trust the web sites they recommend.  Give them a try! 

Internet Public Library - This "virtual" library collection offers links to  a selected list of internet resources in a variety of subject areas such as Science & Technology, Health & Medical Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences,  and Business & Economics.  The ready reference collection may also be searched by topic (click on search the collection).

Librarians' Internet Index - This quite popular collection includes a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 12,000 selected and evaluated internet resources.   Feel free to browse or search by words.

LibrarySpot - An award-winning virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.