Tutorial
Using the World Wide Web
Libraries
The Library of Congress puts copies of important historical photographs and
documents on their site called The American Memory Project.
Government Agencies
In order to make information widely available, federal, state and local governments publish
many documents on the Web. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) puts copies of tax forms
on the Web.
Organizations
Organizations publish information about their purposes on the Web. For example, the
American Lung Association educates about the dangers of smoking on its web page.
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Groups on the Web
MDC Librariesprovide a wealth of high quality sources--journals, magazines,
newspapers, electronic books and much more--that it makes available on the Library
Website at
www.mdc.edu/libraries
Colleges
Many colleges and universities offer online classes as well as provide space for faculty
and students to produce Web pages. Information you need to register for classes can be
found on the Web. You can also register for MDC classes online at
 www.mdc.edu
Companies
Many companies publish financial documents and press releases on their sites. They use
the Web as an information and marketing tool.
People
With a computer and a phone connection, anyone, anywhere in the world, can publish
on the Web.