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Library Web Wednesday: U.S. Healthcare Database
Looking for a new physician or dentist in your area? Check out ReferenceUSA’s U.S. Healthcare database. With just a simple search, you can access detailed information on over 675,000 physicians and 180,000 dentists. Detailed information includes physician or dentist name, … Continue reading
I want a list of all the fraternal organizations in the United States. Does the library have resources that can help me?
Using the ReferenceUSA database, available online to Dallas Public Library patrons, it is possible to generate lists of associations, businesses, etc. This YouTube video explains how to do it, step-by-step. You can download as many as 250 records at a time using ReferenceUSA.
Library Web Wednesday: Job Search Help
Want to know if your desired company is hiring? Check out the ReferenceUSA database. ReferenceUSA is the leading provider in business and consumer research. With this database, you can locate and research companies you want to work for. You can … Continue reading
