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The following table represents the "Red Starred Items" in the Back File maintained by all branches. Since many of these items are now available in electronic format, this page provides links to the electronic versions and indicates those items for which a paper version is still being kept in the physical Back File (housed at the Information Desk in most branches).
| BACK FILE INDEX | MATERIAL TITLE | LOCATION |
| ADULT EDUCATION | Community Education Classes |
http://www.ccbcmd.edu
|
| ADULT EDUCATION | The Maryland Adult External High School Diploma Program |
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/ divisions/careertech/adult_ed/earn_diploma/ Paper copy in back file (new 1/05) |
| ALCOHOLISM - COUNSELING | Baltimore Intergroup Council of Alcoholics Anonymous - Directory |
http://www.baltimoreaa.org/
|
| BOATS AND BOATING | Boating and Boating Safety in Maryland | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/ |
| BULK ITEM PICKUP | Bulk Trash Collection |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ publicworks/solid_waste/bulkitems.html
|
| BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | Brief Economic Facts-Baltimore County |
http://www.choosemaryland.org/Resources/pdffiles/ |
| BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | Brief Economic Facts-Maryland |
http://www.choosemaryland.org/Resources/pdffiles/
|
| CENSUS | U.S. Census 2000 -Short and Long Forms | http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/pdf/d61a.pdf (short) |
| CENSUS | 2003 Population Estimates for Maryland's Jurisdictions |
http://www.mdp.state.md.us/msdc/Pop_estimate/ Estimate_03/county/dw_popest_cnty03.htm |
| CENSUS | Population Projections for All Maryland Counties - Historic Census 1970-2000, Projected 2005-2030 | http://www.mdp.state.md.us/msdc/dw_popproj.htm |
| CENSUS | U.S. Census Bureau's Ask the Experts | http://www.census.gov/main/www/ask.html |
| CHILDREN | Expenditures on Children by Families | http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/ExpendituresonChildrenbyFamilies.htm |
| CLOTHING-SECOND HAND | See RECYCLING | |
| CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION | Federal Citizen Information Center | http://pueblo.gsa.gov/ |
| CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION | Energy Efficient Products | http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product. |
| CRIMINAL OFFENDERS (MEGAN'S LAW) | Maryland Sex Offender Registry (SOR) | http://www.socem.info/ |
| CRIMINAL OFFENDERS | Summary of Maryland's Crimes Against Children and Sexual Offender Registration Law |
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/ summary.shtml |
| DISABLED-EMPLOYMENT | Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) | http://www.dors.state.md.us |
| DISABLED-EMPLOYMENT | Offices/Contacts for Division of Rehabilitation Services |
http://www.dors.state.md.us/DORS/AboutDORS/ DORS/AboutDORS/ |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Local Offices for Domestic Violence Program | http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/abuse/county.htm |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Baltimore County "Get Help" Card Resource for Victims of Domestic Violence |
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/ States_Attorney/get_help_card.pdf Paper copy in back file (new 2/05) |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Maryland Sheriffs' Association (MSA) "There is Help" Safety Card |
http://www.mdle.net/mdsheriffs/safetycard.htm Paper copy in back file (new 1/05) |
| DRUG ABUSE-INFORMATION AND REFERRAL | Baltimore County Bureau of Substance Abuse (Prevention and treatment programs, signs of drug and alcohol abuse) |
http://baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/ substanceabuse/index.html |
| EDUCATION (BOUNDARY LINE DESCRIPTIONS) | Boundary Line Descriptions of Baltimore County Public Schools |
http://www.bcps.org/apps/boundaries/ (by street address)
http://www.bcps.org/schools/ (by school) |
| EDUCATION | Elementary, Secondary, Day Care and Nursery Schools assigned to Branches | STAFF ONLY: see Intranet under Databases |
| EDUCATION | Maryland State Department of Education Fact Book 2006-2007 |
http://marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/ FCB60C1D-6CC2-4270-BDAA-153D67247324/ 12105/FACTBOOK2007.pdf |
| EDUCATION | Magnet Program Brochures and Applications | http://www.bcps.org/offices/omp/ |
| ELECTION INFORMATION | How to Vote in Maryland | http://www.bcpl.info/centers/gov/elect_text.html#voter |
| EMPLOYMENT | Baltimore County Job Opportunities |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ humanresources/jobs/index.html |
| EMPLOYMENT | How to Apply for Jobs Online |
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/HumanResources/ howtoguide.pdf |
| EMPLOYMENT | Federal Salary Tables | http://www.opm.gov/oca/05tables/index.asp |
| FINANCIAL AID - EDUCATION | Maryland Prepaid College Trust | http://www.collegesavingsmd.org/prepaid-college-trust-overview.aspx |
| FISHING | Fisheries Service (includes info about licenses, tides, regulations, tips) |
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/
|
| FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS | Community Safety Net Agencies (served by United Way) | http://uwcm.org/uwcm/2-1-1-partnerships.html |
| FURNITURE/ APPLIANCES-SECOND HAND | See RECYCLING | |
| GENEALOGY | Genealogy Research at the Enoch Pratt Free Library/SLRC |
http://www.prattlibrary.org/findanswers/subjects/ guide.aspx?id=3604&mark=genealogy+research |
| GENEALOGY | Genealogists and Researchers from Maryland State Archives |
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/forms/ html/genealogistlist.html |
| GENEALOGY | Professional Researchers registered with the Maryland Historical Society Library | http://www.mdhs.org/library/genreslist.html |
| GENEALOGY | The National Archives Microfilm Rental Program |
http://www.archives.gov/research/order/ renting-microfilm.html |
| GOVERNMENT | Baltimore County-General Statistics | Paper copy in back file |
| GOVERNMENT | Current Government Officials (names and contact information) | http://www.bcpl.info/centers/gov/govofficials_text.html |
| GOVERNMENT | Maryland Manual On-line: A Guide to Maryland Government |
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/ mdmanual/html/mmtoc.html |
| GOVERNMENT | Maryland Government Buildings in Central Annapolis |
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/ mdmanual/01glance/html/capital.html |
| GOVERNMENT | Baltimore City Government | http://www.lwvmd.org/baltcity/LWVguide.pdf |
| GUNS | Official Handgun Roster |
http://www.mdsp.org/services/handgun.asp Paper copy in back file (new 1/05) |
| HEALTH CARE | Baltimore County Department of Health - Centers and Services |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ health/locations.html
Paper copy in back file (current |
| HEALTH CARE | HMOs Certified to Operate in Maryland |
http://mdinsurance1.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/ certifiedHMOs09-17-07-Web.pdf |
| HEALTH CARE | Maryland HMO Quality and Performance Reports | http://mhcc.maryland.gov/hmo// |
| HEALTH CARE | Measuring the Quality of Maryland HMOs and POS Plans: 2007/2008 Performance Report |
http://mhcc.maryland.gov/hmo/performancereport2008_2009.pdf Cataloged MD Ref 362.104 M (2006 ed) |
| HEALTH CARE | National Library of Medicine Health Hotlines | http://healthhotlines.nlm.nih.gov/ |
| HOLIDAYS | Holiday Calendar (Jewish Holidays) | http://bnaibrith.org/jewish_holiday_calendar.cfm |
| HOMELESS | Directory of Emergency and Transitional Housing Programs |
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/transit/pdf/homelist.pdf (directory)
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/transit/ts-eths.htm |
| HOMELESS | Street Card - Resources for Help |
http://www.bcpl.info/info/ comm/comm_streetcard_text.html Copies available for public pickup at branches |
| HOUSING |
CC Bill 36-07 (labeled BF-Housing 9/07) CC Bill 49-07 (labeled BF-Housing 9/07) CC Bill 57-07 CC Bill 85-07 |
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Fire/firecode07.pdf (Bill 36-07) http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Permits/ Building_Plans_Review/bldgcode04907.pdf (Bill 49-07) http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/CountyCouncil/bills/b05707.pdf (Bill 57-07) http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Law/b08507.pdf (Bill 85-07)
STAFF ONLY: See StaffNet/Policies & Procedures/ Paper copy in back file (all documents) |
| HOUSING | Maryland Codes Administration | http://mdcodes.umbc.edu/ |
| HUNTING/ TRAPPING | Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide |
| INSURANCE | A Comparison Guide for Maryland Homeowners Insurance Rates |
http://mdinsurance1.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/documents/ Aug2007HOrateguiderev.pdf |
| INSURANCE | Insurance Forum | Paper copy in back file (new 10/07) |
| INSURANCE - AUTOMOBILES | A Comparison Guide for Maryland Auto Insurance Rates |
http://mdinsurance1.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/ Aug2007AutoRateguide-finalrev.pdf |
| INSURANCE -- HEALTH | A Guide to Purchasing Health Insurance for Small Employers | http://mhcc.maryland.gov/smallgroup/consumerguide.pdf |
| LEGAL ASSISTANCE | General Legal Listings in Baltimore County (Circuit Court phone contacts) |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ circuit/genlist.html |
| LEGAL ASSISTANCE | Family Law Resources in Baltimore County |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ circuit/family/famlylaw.html |
| LEGAL ASSISTANCE | Baltimore County Department of Aging Legal Services for Senior Citizens Program |
http://baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/aging/ programsandservices/legalsrv.html |
| LEGAL ASSISTANCE | Baltimore County Public Library Law InfoCenter - Lawyers and Legal Services |
http://www.bcpl.info/info/ law/index_text.html#Lawyers and Legal Services |
| LIBRARIES | Federal Depository Libraries (for Federal government documents) | http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html#locate |
| LIBRARIES | Depository Libraries for Documents Incorporated by Reference Into the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (for Md state government documents) | http://www.dsd.state.md.us/depositories.htm |
| LIBRARIES | Md State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (Application For Free Library Services) |
http://www.lbph.lib.md.us/app.html
Paper copy in back file (new applications sent |
| LIBRARIES | Md State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (Information Page) |
http://www.lbph.lib.md.us/brochure.html
Paper copy in back file (new information page sent |
| LIBRARIES | National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) |
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
http://www.loc.gov/nls/faq.html |
| LIBRARIES | The Archives at the University of Baltimore Collections Holdings List |
http://archives.ubalt.edu/collectlist.htm
|
| LIBRARIES | Laws of Maryland Relating to Public Libraries |
http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/MD_topics/ lib/lib_law.html
Paper copy in back file (2007 edition received 11/07; |
| LOBBYISTS | Registered Lobbyists (Lobbyist/Employer) | http://ethics.gov.state.md.us/listing.htm |
| MAPS | Maryland Official Transportation Maps |
http://www.sha.state.md.us/SHAServices/ mapsBrochures/maps/OPPE/maps.asp (to place personal order) Paper copy in back file |
| MEDICARE | Your Medicare Supplement Plan Choices and Annual Premiums for Medicare Supplement Policies |
http://mdinsurance1.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/documents/ MedicareSupplementRateGuide7-07revcomm.pdf |
| MEDICARE | Medicare and You 2006 |
http://www.medicare.gov/publications/ pubs/pdf/10050.pdf |
| MEDICARE | Medicare and Home Health Care |
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/ Pubs/pdf/10969.pdf |
| MEDICARE | Companies with Approved Individual Medicare Supplement Policies in Maryland |
http://mdinsurance1.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/documents/ IndMedSuppPolicies09-10-07-Web.pdf |
| MEDICARE | 2007 Choosing A Medigap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare |
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/ Pubs/pdf/02110.pdf |
| MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | Baltimore County Dept. of Health-Locations and Health Centers (includes info re: locating community Mental Health Centers |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Agencies/health/locations.html
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ |
| NOTARIES PUBLIC | Notary Manual, State of Maryland | http://www.sos.state.md.us/Notary/Notary.pdf |
| NOTARIES PUBLIC | Application and Frequently Asked Questions | http://www.sos.state.md.us/Notary/Notary.htm |
| NURSING HOMES | Maryland Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide-Facility Search (includes deficiency information) |
http://mhcc.maryland.gov/consumerinfo/nhguide/
|
| NURSING HOMES |
Nursing Home Compare (Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the country; inspection results) |
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/ DataSection/Questions/SearchCriteria.asp |
| NURSING HOMES | Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home (National) | http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/ Pubs/pdf/02174.pdf |
| NURSING HOMES | Maryland Comprehensive Care Facilities and Extended Care Facilities Nursing Homes - Long Term Care |
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/ohcq/ download/licensee_directory/web_ltc.doc |
| NURSING HOMES | Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know (Maryland) |
http://www.oag.state.md.us/ consumer/nurshome.htm |
| PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS | State Forest and Park Service Camping/Cabin Service Charges | http://reservations.dnr.state.md.us/ |
| PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS | Maryland State Forests and Parks (Map) | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/mdmap.html |
| PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS | Federal Recreation Passport Program |
http://www.nps.gov/trte/parkmgmt/upload/ TRTE%20passport%20site%20bulletin%20June%206%2005.pdf |
| RECYCLING |
Baltimore County Reuse
Directory (Clothing, computers, furniture, waste, etc.) |
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/ Public_Works/solidwastemanagement/2007reusedirectory.pdf |
| REFUSE DISPOSAL |
Baltimore County Refuse
Disposal (Request trash/recycling collection schedule, guide to county's trash and recycling program, electronics recycling, etc.) |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ public works/solid_waste/disposal.html |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS | State Financial Aid Assistance Programs and Applications (Maryland) |
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ descriptions.asp |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS | Maryland Student Financial Aid Programs and Contact Persons Academic Year 2005-2006 | http://www.mhec.state.md.us/higherEd/HEPrograms.asp |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS |
Funding Your Education (Basic information about Federal student financial aid programs for junior high/high school students) |
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/ FYE/index.html |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS | Federal School Code Search |
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/FSLookupServlet Paper copy in back file |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS | College 411: Student Guide to Higher Education and Financial Aid in Maryland 2008-2009 |
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/ StudentOutreachKit/EngGuide0809.pdf Cataloged MD Ref 378.05 S 2008 |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS | Student Guide to Financial Aid from the United States Department of Education |
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/ student_guide/index.html |
|
SENIOR CITIZENS
|
Directory of Baltimore County Senior Centers |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ aging/centers/centers.html |
| SENIOR CITIZENS | Baltimore County Department of Aging Programs and Services |
http://baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ aging/programsandservices/index.html |
| SENIOR CITIZENS-HOUSING | Guide to Retirement Living | Paper copy in back file |
| TAXES-MD | County and Municipal Tax Rates |
http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/taxrate.html
|
| TAXES-MD | Homeowners' and Renters' Tax Credits Information (includes application forms) |
http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/ taxcredits.html#htcrtc |
| TOURIST INFORMATION | Destination Maryland |
http://visitmaryland.org/Pages/Welcome.aspx Current hardcopy available from web site |
| TOURIST INFORMATION | Maryland Calendar of Events | http://167.102.232.26/visitsearch/eventsearch-so.jsp |
| TOURIST INFORMATION | Tourist Links | http://www.baltimore.org/ |
| TOURIST INFORMATION | Baltimore Quick Guides | Paper copy in back file |
| TRANSPORTATION | BWI Flight Guide |
http://www.bwiairport.com/airlines_schedules/ flight_schedules/ |
| TRANSPORTATION | CountyRide |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies /aging/transportationandtravel/countyride.html |
| TRANSPORTATION |
Maryland MTA Bus, Metro Subway and Light Rail maps, schedules and information |
www.mtamaryland.com |
| TRANSPORTATION |
MARC Train Schedules and
System Maps (Weekdays ONLY - Maryland to Washington D.C.) |
http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/ schedulesSystemMaps/ |
| TRANSPORTATION |
Marc Train Service
Information (Weekdays ONLY - Maryland to Washington D.C.) |
http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/ serviceInformation/ |
| TRANSPORTATION |
Washington Metro Visitor Information
(System maps, schedules and fare information) |
http://www.wmata.com/riding/visitors/visitors.cfm
|
| TRANSPORTATION |
Washington Metro Pocket
Guide (System map, points of interest near Metrorail stations, hours, fares and passes. Available in 8 languages) |
http://www.wmata.com/riding/visitors/ pocket_guides/english.pdf (English)
http://www.wmata.com/riding/visitors/ |
| TRANSPORTATION | Your Guide to Washington Metro's Fares and Passes |
http://www.wmata.com/riding/hours_fares.cfm
|
| VITAL RECORDS | Applications for Certificates (Birth, Marriage, Death) | http://www.vsa.state.md.us/html/apps.html |
| VOLUNTEERS | Baltimore County Volunteers |
http://baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ volunteers/index.html |
| WATER SUPPLY |
2007 Boating and Fishing
Guide for City Reservoirs (Reservoirs in Baltimore County are under control of Baltimore City Department of Public Works) |
http://baltimorecity.gov/government/dpw/downloads/ 2007BoatingandFishing.pdf |
| WATER SUPPLY |
Bureau of Water and
Wastewater Fact Sheet (Facts and Information about County Reservoirs and Dams) |
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/ dpw/wwwfacts.php |
| WATER SUPPLY | Where Does the Water Come From? |
http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/dpw/ waterwastewater03/wdwcf.htm |
| WILLS | Administering Estates in Maryland Booklet |
http://www.registers.state.md.us/html/booklet.htm Paper copy in back file (10/07) |
| WILLS | Advance Directives: A Guide to Maryland Law on Health Care Decisions (Forms Included) | http://www.oag.state.md.us/healthpol/adirective.pdf |
| WILLS | General Estate Information Guide |
http://www.registers.state.md.us/html/pamphlet2.html Paper copy in back file (10/07) |
| ZONING | A Citizen's Guide to Zoning in Baltimore County |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning/ zoning/download_plan_parts.html (2006 edition) Cataloged MD Ref 346.045 B 2003 (2003 edition) |
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