ReferenceUSA

ReferenceUSA is an essential everyday database. Most of the time it is being used much like the white or yellow pages of a phone book to find a particular person or business.  It is capable of much more.

The top tip is to take a few minutes now and then and explore the training videos.
If you'd like to browse the videos by subject go to http://referenceusa-resourcecenter.com/learning-center/sample-video/  Or go directly to ReferenceUSA's Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Rresourcecenter?feature=mhee

Some favorites video links on advanced uses:

Using the WildCard to Search for People 3 minutes, 14 secs

Finding Japanese restaurants with websites that are not part of a chain 3 minutes, 28 secs

Finding a place to eat while your car is getting its oil change (using radius search) 3 minutes, 50 secs

Using the Radius Tool (with llamas) 3 minutes, 42 secs


If you want just the basics:   Introduction to ReferenceUSA v. 2  7 minutes, 48 secs


There are some good Youtube videos on ReferenceUSA produced by other libraries, too. Search "ReferenceUSA" and library on Youtube to start exploring.
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There are promotional materials and materials to help training customers and staff at the Resource Center: http://referenceusa-resourcecenter.com/about/sample-seach-sheet/