Reference Tools
USACE Library Program Reference Desk
Army Library Reference Center - Hundreds of resources including Academic Search Premier from Ebsco, CountryWatch, NetLibrary and more. AKO password is required for access.
Search Engines, Directories, Online Tutorials
Dictionaries
Abbreviations for Armed Forces - Military abbreviations and acronyms of the U.S. Armed Forces
AlphaDictionary.com - Search 992 online dictionaries at once and use the sites 24 language translation dictionary.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 4th Edition - Word definitions are further enhanced by examples of use, usage notes and a revised appendix of Indo-European roots.
Cell Biology, Dictionary of (3rd ed. 1999)
DOD Dictionary of Military Terms - DTIC has provided another useful website. All approved joint definitions are contained in Joint Publication 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. From this page you can either browse the dictionary or search for the definition and usage of individual terms.
FOLDOC - Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
Netlingo - an online dictionary about the internet, containing words and definitions that describe the online world of business, technology and communication.
Sign Language Dictionary Online - a live-action demonstration of sign language.
USACE Digital Visual Library - The images in this database are provided to visually communicate programs, projects, and events of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Encyclopedias
Britannica - Britannica.com editors bring you the best websites, leading magazines, related books, and the complete Encyclopedia Britannica.
Columbia Encyclopedia - 6th Edition