Unofficial Graduate Student Guide to CLIS
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This is a guide for students in the College of Information Studies (CLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park. As a resource for open discussion and suggestion, this guide is sponsored by the ALA Student Chapter at CLIS, but does not necessarily represent the opinions of that organization. | This is a guide for students in the College of Information Studies (CLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park. As a resource for open discussion and suggestion, this guide is sponsored by the ALA Student Chapter at CLIS, but does not necessarily represent the opinions of that organization. | ||
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Housing: | Housing: | ||
1. Off-Campus Housing Services: http://www.umd.och101.com/ | 1. Off-Campus Housing Services: http://www.umd.och101.com/ | ||
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2. Craig's List: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/ | 2. Craig's List: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/ | ||
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3. Housing Maps (combines Google maps and Craig's List): http://www.housingmaps.com/ | 3. Housing Maps (combines Google maps and Craig's List): http://www.housingmaps.com/ | ||
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4. CLISlist: http://clis.umd.edu/resources/clislist.shtml | 4. CLISlist: http://clis.umd.edu/resources/clislist.shtml | ||
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5. MDHousing Search: (This site just started, but more listings will continue to be added) www.mdhousingsearch.com/index.html | 5. MDHousing Search: (This site just started, but more listings will continue to be added) www.mdhousingsearch.com/index.html | ||
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College Park Weather: | College Park Weather: | ||
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From weather.com | From weather.com | ||
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Local Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs: | Local Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs: | ||
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1. The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ | 1. The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ | ||
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2. Washington Post Traffic Center: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/metro/traffic/index.html | 2. Washington Post Traffic Center: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/metro/traffic/index.html | ||
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3. Washington City Paper: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com | 3. Washington City Paper: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com | ||
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4. The Washingtonian: http://www.washingtonian.com/index.html | 4. The Washingtonian: http://www.washingtonian.com/index.html | ||
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5. DCist: http://www.dcist.com/ | 5. DCist: http://www.dcist.com/ | ||
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Local Libraries: | Local Libraries: | ||
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1. Prince Georges County Memorial Library System: http://www.pgcmls.info/ | 1. Prince Georges County Memorial Library System: http://www.pgcmls.info/ | ||
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2. Montgomery County Public Libraries: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp | 2. Montgomery County Public Libraries: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp | ||
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3. District of Columbia Public Libraries: http://dclibrary.org/ | 3. District of Columbia Public Libraries: http://dclibrary.org/ | ||
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4. Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html | 4. Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html | ||
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1. Washington Nationals (baseball): http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=was | 1. Washington Nationals (baseball): http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=was | ||
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2. Washington Wizards (basketball): http://www.nba.com/wizards/index_main.html | 2. Washington Wizards (basketball): http://www.nba.com/wizards/index_main.html | ||
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3. Washington Redskins (football): http://www.redskins.com/ | 3. Washington Redskins (football): http://www.redskins.com/ | ||
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4. Washington Capitals (hockey): http://www.washingtoncaps.com/index2.html | 4. Washington Capitals (hockey): http://www.washingtoncaps.com/index2.html | ||
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5. DC United (soccer): http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/t103/index.jsp | 5. DC United (soccer): http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/t103/index.jsp | ||
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Revision as of 03:06, 22 April 2007
This is a guide for students in the College of Information Studies (CLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park. As a resource for open discussion and suggestion, this guide is sponsored by the ALA Student Chapter at CLIS, but does not necessarily represent the opinions of that organization.
Housing:
1. Off-Campus Housing Services: http://www.umd.och101.com/
2. Craig's List: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/
3. Housing Maps (combines Google maps and Craig's List): http://www.housingmaps.com/
4. CLISlist: http://clis.umd.edu/resources/clislist.shtml
5. MDHousing Search: (This site just started, but more listings will continue to be added) www.mdhousingsearch.com/index.html
Have Questions or Comments on Housing? Post Them Here:
College Park Weather:
From weather.com
Local Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs:
1. The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/
2. Washington Post Traffic Center: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/metro/traffic/index.html
3. Washington City Paper: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com
4. The Washingtonian: http://www.washingtonian.com/index.html
5. DCist: http://www.dcist.com/
Local Libraries:
1. Prince Georges County Memorial Library System: http://www.pgcmls.info/
2. Montgomery County Public Libraries: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp
3. District of Columbia Public Libraries: http://dclibrary.org/
4. Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Library-related Links:
1. ALA: http://ala.org/
2. ALA 2007 Annual Conference: http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2007a/home.htm
Local Sports:
1. Washington Nationals (baseball): http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=was
2. Washington Wizards (basketball): http://www.nba.com/wizards/index_main.html
3. Washington Redskins (football): http://www.redskins.com/
4. Washington Capitals (hockey): http://www.washingtoncaps.com/index2.html
5. DC United (soccer): http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/t103/index.jsp