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
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.
Finding Sports Statistics Online (3:33 min)
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.
Periodicals Powersearch (3:26 min)
Learn how to search multiple databases at once to find the magazine, newspaper and journal articles you need.
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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