Show-Me-Guides are short videos that show you how to do something, usually using the Pratt Web site or on the Internet. You can see, step-by-step, how to find someone's telephone number, search for journal articles, find an appraiser and much more.
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Census Data by Zip Code (3:29 min)
Get demographic information on populations living in specific geographic areas
Civil War Military Service Records on Microfilm (4:52 min)
Researchers interested in American, Civil War, or military history will find lots of information in these service records. And if you're interested in genealogy, you may be able to find information on any ancestors who served in the Civil War.
Determining Book Condition (2:19 min)
Learn how to tell what condition your book is in. The overall condition of a book is a prime factor in determining its value regardless of the age.
Determining Soundex Codes (1:16 min)
Learn how to find the soundex code for a last name for your genealogical research.
Digital Sanborn Maps
Learn how to access digital maps of Maryland cities from 1890-1953.
Downloading eAudiobooks (3:34 min)
Economic Census
Use the U.S. Census to discover local and regional statistics on types of businesses, sales and salaries.
Find a Person (3:56 min)
Need to find someone's phone number or address? Online directories can find it fast.
Finding Special Collections (3:23 min)
View and search the Cator Collection of Baltimore Views.
How to Find an Appraiser (3:48 min)
Locating Passenger Arrival Information at the Port of Baltimore (3:50 min)
Get basic instruction in finding immigrant arrival information at the Port of Baltimore from the microfilm held in the Maryland Department.
Searching for African American Patents (3:35 min)
Searching for Large Print Books (3:58 min)
Reading a 990-PF (2:45 min)
Learn how to read a foundation's IRS return to see if it is appropriate for your organization to approach for funding.
Using the Literature Resource Center - Basic Searching
Learn how to access one of the best resources of literary criticism, biographical information, work overviews and more.
Using the Literature Resource Center II - Advanced Searches
This tutorial shows you how to focus your searches to find specific topics and articles for your paper.
Using the Maryland Workforce Exchange Web Site (3:26 min)
Interested in finding a job in Maryland?
Using the U.S. Code Online (4:03 min)
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