Consumer Information
Includes many popular magazines. More info
Merck Manual of Medical Information -- Home Edition
"This all-new publication is based on The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, commonly referred to as The Merck Manual, the textbook of medicine most widely used by health care professionals in the U.S. and worldwide. The Home Edition transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment." A print copy of the Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy is also available in the library's collection.
Some free information but most is available only through the purchase of a site subscription.
Compares the cost of living in hundreds of U.S. and International cities.
Suggested costs of new and used cars.
Edmunds Automobile Buyer's Guide
The ultimate web site for car shoppers: A buying guide to new and used cars complete with reviews, specs, prices, and photos.
An interactive site that includes fuel economy figures for the current and past model years.
Includes full text of past years of the Fuel Economy Guide.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Safety Problems & Issues
Recalls, technical service bulletins, safety studies, and much more.
Federal Citizen Information Center
Other useful print consumer information sources in the library's reference collection:
Ask for this at the Olin Library Reference Desk.
Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature (1900- )
Popular periodicals covering current events and news, fine arts, fashion, education, business, sports, health and nutrition, and consumer affairs.