Directories
Library E-Resources
(from Boston Public Library)
Massachusetts residents are eligible to use the Boston Public Library's (BPL) online databases. you will need a BPL card to access these resources. If you do not already have a BPL e-card, you can register for one by clicking here.
Access all of BPL e-resources here.
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is a leading job search, reference & mailing list database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.
Web Resources
AnyWho
AnyWho is an online telephone directory to find both businesses and people. Features a reverse lookup and area/zip code lookup.
1-800 Numbers for Any Company
contains a collection of 800 numbers for common services for many different companies. Besides for simply listing out publicly available 800 numbers for each business, the site includes the type of answer you get when you call the number in question. Most of the time, a caller will be presented with a phone menu to choose from. This site provides a transcription of each menu. The transcription should make it easier for you to decide whether or not to call the number.
Area Code Locator for North America
This website provides a list of locations for all area codes in the USA, Canada and several Caribbean Islands.
Provides access to phone directories for more than 200 countries and contains links to white pages, yellow pages, business directories, and email directories.
International Calling Codes
Lists the calling codes for calling any country in the world.
U.S. Post Office Zip Code Search
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