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Consumer Reports This link opens in a new window
Provides online access to full-text reviews and advice on consumer products and services. It is the online version of the print Consumer Reports magazine.

Consumer's Checkbook This link opens in a new window
Washington area businesses are evaluated for quality and price by Checkbook subscribers. Unlike similar sources, this nonprofit service accepts no advertising.

Pronunciator This link opens in a new window
Language learning software for 80 languages in any of 50 languages. You will be asked to register and thereafter will receive a username and password for continued use.
** Use your AU email address to get instant access or register for a sponsored account.**

GuideStar Pro This link opens in a new window
Search for reports on non-profits, including organizations and more than 3.3 million individuals. For some groups, up to 5 years' worth of IRS tax forms, balance sheet, and income and distribution data is available.
** This database can only be accessed when connected to the secure campus network (includes AU VPN). **
** Users must create a personal account to access downloads of up to 1,000 records per month from search results. **

GiveWell
Charity Reviews and Research. GiveWell can accept donations on behalf of our recommended charities.