Reference Desk
Welcome to the Reference Desk
The resources listed below are reviewed by the Wood Library’s Reference Librarian and are provided for informational use only. The Wood Library is not responsible for the content of external websites nor does the library endorse any products, services or opinions of websites listed. If you need assistance in your quest for information please feel free to Ask a Librarian!
Online Resources
Topics: Quick Reference, Civic & Community, Community Calendars, Community Referral, Consumer Information, Census & Demographics, Genealogy, Local Government.
Anywho.com (Directory): White Pages, Yellow Pages, Reverse Lookup.
Dictionary.com: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Crossword Puzzle, Reference.
OWWL Databases: PLS online subscription databases. Library card number and PIN required for these services.
USPS.com: ZIP Code Lookup, Shipping info, Tracking, Package Calculator.
Wolfram|Alpha: Mathematical search engine that uses dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods.
Tutor Spree: Find local tutors.
Canandaigua Business Directory
Finger Lakes 1 Community Calendar
New York State Criminal Justice
ACT Rochester (Community Indicators for the Rochester Area)
Sperling’s Best Places to Live
Monroe County Local History & Genealogy
Ontario County Historical Society
Ontario County Records & Archives Center
Canandaigua – City Municipal Code