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==Content==
This is the wiki for the SST division.
You can use this wiki for:
*Organizing content for later publication to BPL's webpage
*Listing useful websites
*Keeping track of discussions in the reference meetings.
*Anything else you think might be useful.  Really, anything.

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==Animals and Pets==
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http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet.

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==Bank Bailout==
http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.

==Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation==
http://www.bedc.org/
This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn.  Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."


==Business Plans==

http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/   
basic instructions and 4 plan templates

http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm  
allows users to see hundreds of free sample plans for specific types of small businesses from the 500+ the company sells in their software product


==Children's Services==
http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml
Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.

==Climate change==
http://www.pewclimate.org
From the Pew Center on Global Climate Change this site includes international, national,regional and business data on the subject.


==Constitutions, state==
http://www.constitution.org/cons/usstcons.htm 
covers all 50 states


==Country Pages for the World==

This resource, developed by the University of Colorado at Boulder, combines many standard resources on countries like the CIA World Factbook with many less obvious resources from international organizations and national sources.  A great source for patrons looking for comprehensive information about countries.
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm


==Day care centers, starting one in NYC & info for parents==

http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/safety_child_care_centers.pdf
Fire Safety in Day Care Centers--What Parents Need to Know

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/dc/dc.shtml
general info, the City's Rules number that regulates day care centers and the organizations that can recommend quality centers. This is very useful for parents who want to be fully informed.

==Death Penalty Information Center==
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue. The Center is widely quoted and consulted by all those concerned with the death penalty.

==Drugs and drug treatment in Criminal Justice populations==
http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj
We get regular questions from customers especially social work students and workers about this info and don't have enough to satisfy the demand. This site should help with questions and answers such as "Why should srug abuse treatment be provided to offenders" and Are relapse risk factors different in offender populations? Site is from the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)  Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations-A Research-Based Guide

==Education Theory==
Theory Into Practice Database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction.
http://tip.psychology.org/


==Federal, State, and local Government Resources==

====Local government resources====

=====ACRIS=====
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml
Search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn back to 1966 
Compute property transfer taxes 
Create cover pages and tax forms to record documents 
Find a property Borough, Block and Lot (BBL) or Address 


=====Auctions=====

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/home/home.shtml
Department of Citywide Administrative Services dates and info on:
Auto Auctions, City Surplus Auctions, Real Estate Leasing and Real Estate Purchasing

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/services/services_auctions.shtml
Site for listing of upcoming vehicle auctions run by NYC.

Personal asset auctions not listed here but are listed in the NYC newspapers and posted in both the Sheriff's and City Clerk's offices.

=====Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation=====
http://www.bedc.org/
This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn.  Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."

=======Children's Services=====
http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml
Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.


=====Community District information=====
Abuse/Neglect Report by Community District - 2003-2008
Placement Statistics by Community District - 2007-2008
http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/downloads/pdf/stats_abuse_03_08.pdf


=====Community Health Profiles=====
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/data/data.shtml


=====Forms, NYC=====

Banking Corporation Tax forms
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/business/business_tax_banking.shtml#forms

Birth certificates, online order form
https://www.vitalchek.com/new-york-city-express-birth-certificates.aspx

Business and Excise taxes
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_businesstax.shtml
1996-current year

Property forms:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_property.shtml
:Tax Reduction Programs (Exemptions & Abatements)
:Third Party Notification for Real Property Taxes
:Assessment/Valuation
:Real Property Income & Expense
:Real Property Transfer Tax
:Dividing (Apportioning) & Merging Lots
:Payment Plans
:Refunds


Tax Tribunal
http://www.nyc.gov/html/tat/html/forms/forms.shtml
:the Petition Form (PDF)
:the Exception to Determination of Administrative Law Judge Form (PDF)
:the Power of Attorney Form (PDF)


=====New York City Business Solutions - Free sample business plan=====
NYC Business Express site leads new business owners through questions to ask themselves as well as a sample cover letter and business plan with various parts explained. very good source
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/business_plan.pdf


=====NYC Housing Programs - Apartments=====

HASA Housing Services - emergency assistance for people with AIDS
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/em_assist/emergency_assistance.shtml

Senior citizen housing   (by zip code)
https://a069-webapps12.nyc.gov/egovt/housing/Brooklyn.cfm


=====NYC Housing Programs - Homeowners and Homebuyers=====

Current Lotteries
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtml#lists

Disabled
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml
The Department of Finance offers a partial real property tax for property owners who have a medically certifiable disability, who own and reside in residential properties (including one-, two- or three-family homes, condominium units, or cooperative apartments), and who meet the annual income eligibility criteria. Eligible property owners may apply for the exemption by March 15th to qualify for benefits in their next annual real estate tax bill. Visit the Department of Finance website for more information on the Disabled Homeowners Exemption (click on the red button called "STAR/Tax Exemptions") and other tax reduction programs administered by the Department of Finance. 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is actively engaged in the development of accessible and affordable housing.
Since 1996, HPD has produced approximately 850 accessible dwelling units through its Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program, Neighborhood Redevelopment Program and Tenant Interim Lease Program.
HPD sets aside 5% of its units for applicants with mobility impairments and 2% for applicants with hearing or visual impairments. HPD works closely with the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) to market broadly the availability of accessible housing units to people with disabilities

Home Buyers classes in Brooklyn - no dates but phone numbers to call for next class in your neighborhood. 
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml

HPD-approved homebuying counseling agencies
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml

Home rehabilitation loans
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/repairs/maintenance_complaints.shtml


=====New York City Vital Records=====
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
NEW YORK CITY birth,death,marriage,genealogical
http://www.health.state.ny.us/vitalrecords
NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources



=====Businesses, starting new=====
http://www.tax.state.ny.us/sbc/starting_business.htm

Recordkeeping
Hiring employees
Selling products or services
Other New York State taxes
Permits, licenses, and registrations
New York City business information 
Buying all or part of a business


=====Child Support=====
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/programs/child_support.shtml
Services include: determining the location of the noncustodial parent, a summons service, assistance with establishment of paternity, child support and medical support orders, and collection and enforcement of those orders. Also deals with situations in which the mother is not certain of the fatherhood, and taking the extreme disciplinary action against parents who don't pay up. Explains how the state comes up with the amount to be paid monthly. Did you know that teen fathers are treated in exactly the same way as adults?

For parents trying to collect there is a video "What you need to know about children's services hearings and services" to provide encouragement and support for families. 

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf
"What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"


=====Crime in New York State=====
http://nysl.nysed.gov/Archimages/111398.PDF
"Crime in New York State--final data  includes statistics as far back as 1999 for comparison


=====Health care reform, Obama's plan=====
http://www.HealthReform.gov
It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment.

The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. .
Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration.  DL 08/11/09

=====New York State Adoption Album=====
Formerly known as the Adoption Blue Books when it was in paper format the state now presents the information online. There is an opening screen where prospective parents can fill in information about the prospective child and themselves.
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt/services.asp


=====New York State court forms, free===== 
are available at http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml


=====Substance Abuse=====
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf
"What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"

=====Vital Records, New York State=====
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources


=====Vital Statistics of New York State=====
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vital_statistics/2007/


====Federal government resources====

=====Bank Bailout=====
http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.

=====Climate Literacy=====
http://www.climatescience.gov
:Site contains Climate Literacy, "The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences," which is a guide for individuals and communities "for learners of all ages."

=====Code of Federal Regulations=====
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.

Titles 1-16 are updated as of January 1st 
Titles 17-27 are updated as of April 1st 
Titles 28-41 are updated as of July 1st 
Titles 42-50 are updated as of October 1st 

Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas. Large parts may be subdivided into subparts. All parts are organized in sections, and most citations in the CFR are provided at the section level. A list of agencies and where they appear in the CFR may be found in Appendix C of the U.S. Government Manual.

The online CFR is a joint project authorized by the publisher, the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) Office of the Federal Register (OFR), and the Government Printing Office (GPO) to provide the public with enhanced access to Government information.

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html


=====Congressional Committees=====
To locate Congressional committees: 
http://www.house.gov or http://www.senate.gov 
Committee members are listed. Every legislator has a web site which will list his/her committee affiliations. Committees can be searched for members.


=====Constitution, U.S.amendments not ratified=====
Text of the 6 proposed amendments that were not ratified.
Div Ref 342.73023 U58 C  The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretations


=====Electoral College=====
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html]

Finally a source that fully explains the process of choosing the electors, who they are,threir duties and how they affect electiona. Question and answer format. Includes section for teachers. Other sources at the same site explain the entire process of electing a president of the United States. Excellect resource.


=====FDIC and current fiscal crisis=====
http://www.fdic.gov
Information about temporary changes in insurance coverage of bank deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. It is important to note that the new $250,000 maximum is TEMPORARY,  for the period 3 Oct 08 through 31 Dec 09.


=====Federal agency forms=====
are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal


=====Foreclosures=====
http://www.fha.gov
Lastest news updated daily; listing of HUD-approved counseling programs; HUD's Guide to Foreclosure; Lender Locator allows searchers to use finding tool as specific as zip code; event calender to all kinds of FHA-related events in NYC and Brooklyn; FHA wikipedia has definitions and hundreds and questions and answers.
 

=====Government Grants=====
http://www.grants.gov
Good starting points to explain why there's not free government money just waiting for recipients: http://www.nofreemoney.com/


=====Health care reform, Obama's plan=====
http://www.HealthReform.gov

The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment.
Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration.  DL 08/11/09


=====Housing rehabilitation programs=====
http://www.hud.gov/recovery/


=====No Child Left Behind Act full-text=====
http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/107-110.pdf


=====Passports=====
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport
Has all information related to obtaining, applying for, renewing passports. 
Including reporting lost or stolen passports, fees, online applications and downloadable applications.


=====STAT-USA=====
STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information

We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases.  Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:

:http://www.STAT-USA.gov
:User ID:  F0398
:Password:  TMM74KM

We should assume the above is case-sensitive.

DL 03/09/09


=====USA Trade=====
STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information

We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases.  Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:

:http://www.STAT-USA.gov
:User ID:  F0398
:Password:  TMM74KM

We should assume the above is case-sensitive.

DL 03/09/09