College Directories
America's Best Graduate Schools
Brought to you by U.S. News & World Report.
Career Network (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Job announcements, market news, job seeking guides, email notification list.
College Board
Search for U.S. colleges and universities; also includes testing information.
CollegeNet
Searchable directory of U.S. colleges and universities.
By U.S. Dept of Education. It provides information on nearly 7,000
postsecondary institutions in the United States -- programs offered,
retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded,
campus safety, and accreditation.
Colloquy (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Forum for discussion on topics relevant to higher education. Includes continuing discussions and archive of previous topics.
College Opportunities On-line (COOL)
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) CollegeOpportunities On-Line (COOL) is a direct link to nearly 7,000colleges and universities in the country. COOL is sponsored by the National
Center for Education statistics in the U.S. Department of Education.
College & University Rankings
Undergrad, graduate, business school, law school, and non-U.S. rankings.
Hobson's College View
Profiles of schools and colleges, in a convenient format. Also includes guides for international students, information about financial aid, and a career center.
My College Guide
Basic assistance with identifying schools, preparing applications, financial aid, etc.
Petersons.com: The College Channel
Useful feature articles on timely topics, assistance with college selection and finance. Includes distance learning programs, study tips, international student information.
U.S. Community Colleges by State
From the University of Texas at Austin.
U.S. Universities by State
From the University of Texas at Austin.
Testing
ETSNet: The Educational Testing Service Network
Practice test questions, test dates, information on financial aid, disabilities, etc.
GRE: Graduate Record Examinations
Includes sample questions, information bulletins, and online registration forms.
Princeton Review Online
Provides information about tests, admissions, internships, and career programs. Includes preparatory information on tests such as: SAT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE or USMLE.
Travel Abroad
Academic Travel Abroad
Educational travel programs all over the world.
Gapyear.com
A site created by backpackers and devoted to around the world travel.
Travel and Living Abroad (U.S. Dept. of State)
A comprehensive site for Americans travelling and living abroad.
Cover Letters and Resume Writing
Career Center: Guide to Resume Writing
Steps for building an effective resume. Includes examples and formats.
CareerLab: 200 Free Cover Letters for Job Hunters
Sample business letters for sales, saying thank you, leaving gracefully, negotiating pay raises, etc.
Job and Career Search Sites
Career and Employment links for some specific disciplines are available on Library Subject Specialist pages.
Academic Library Peer Comparison Tool
Research and compare academic library statistics. From the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) .
America's Career InfoNet
Part of America's Job Bank. Extensive search capabilities for nationwide job opportunities.
American Universities
Links to US, some international and Canadian university websites. From the University of Florida.
Best Jobs in the USA
Database of recruitment sections from publications such as USA Today and Sales and Marketing Management. Resume bank, job fair listings, job postings, career store.
Career Builder
Nationwide/Worldwide career search. Award winner for "most easy to use site." Partnerships with businesses provide industry specific links. 30 day availability of posted jobs.
Career Journal
Includes related articles, salary data by industry, toolkits, advice for succeeding at work, working globally, starting a business, etc. From the publishers of the Wall Street Journal .
Career Magazine
Magazine format includes job openings, employers, articles, directories of recruiters and consultants, resume bank, a message board.
Carnegie Foundation Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Classifies colleges and universities according to the institution's typology (Doctoral, Master's, Baccalaureate, etc.).
Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network
For those pursuing careers in higher education. Includes articles on related topics.
College and University Home Pages: Alphabetical Listing
Extensive set of links to college and university homepages. Includes international universities, and listings by geographic location. Created by Christina DeMello.
College and University Rankings
Annotated links of resources for undergraduate and graduate institutions. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
College Quest,
Searchable college guide, financial aid information, etc... Some resources require registration. From Peterson's/The Thomson Corporation.
Community College Web
Searchable list of US, Canadian, and some international community colleges. From the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI), Maricopa Community Colleges.
Cool Works
Thousands of jobs both paid and volunteer, seasonal and full-time. Fun places to work, e.g. National Parks, amusement parks, on cruise ships, ski resorts, summer camps, dude ranches. Includes listings for RVers.
Creative Hotlist (Communication Arts Magazine)
A career site for creative professionals, including graphic designers, photographers, and more.
Exploring Occupations (University of Manitoba)
What can I do with a degree in...? Job listings organized by occupation.
FedWorld Federal Jobs Search
Nationwide searchable federal jobs database updated daily. Categories for Atlantic, Pacific, summer, or by state.
How to Apply for a Library Job
Advice on negotiating salaries and the interviewing process.
IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line
Search for colleges by geographic location, major, institution type, etc. From the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System of the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics).
Job Hunters Bible.com: What Color Is Your Parachute?
Richard Bolles' online supplement to his book, What Color is Your Parachute? Advice and resources, e.g. Job Listings, Resumes and Career Counseling.
The Job Resource
Rated #1 in college career centers by Lycos. Student and recruiter resources. Free services to students. Post resume to get free password. Company information, job listings.
MonsterTrak
Job listing service. Resources for students, employers, and career center professionals.
My College Guide
Search for schools by size, region, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
Petersons.com
Information about colleges, graduate programs, test preparation and more.
The Princeton Review
Provides college rankings; print
The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Very comprehensive site, compiled by a librarian. Includes resources by occupation or industry or for specific groups, help for job seekers and recruiters, salary surveys, and more.
Recruiters and resources organized by location, population, or specific occupations, links to many other meta-guides, etc.
School, College and Library Search
A geographic search for public and private schools, colleges and public libraries. From the NCES (National Center for Educational Statistics).
U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges
Rankings by region, academic program, etc.
U.S. News & World Report Education Site: .edu:U.S.News.com
The U.S. News secondary education metasite.
U.S. News and World Report Graduate School Rankings
Annual rankings for many graduate programs. America's Best Graduate Schools , print edition, is available at the E. S. Bird Library reference desk, call number: L901 .A546
XAP College Finder
Provides links to college web sites and institutional facts; provides customizable search options.
