Consumer Information

A select list of resources to help you find answers to your consumer questions

Our librarians can assist you in person at the Reference Desk, by phone (914) 422-1480 or online.

Print Resources

Browse our catalog using subject headings such as Consumer Education and Consumer Protection to find books or periodicals of interest.

Periodicals

The Library subscribes to hundreds of magazines and newspapers, which are an excellent source of consumer information. Examples include Consumer Reports, Harvard Health Letter, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Online articles can be found through the Online Research section of our website.

Subscription Databases

Health & Wellness Resource Center
Health Reference Center
MasterFILE Select
ProQuest Research Library

Websites

Autobytel.com
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Bankrate.com
Better Business Bureau
BizRate.com
Charity Navigator
Consumer Action (Federal Citizen Information Center)
Consumer Guide
Consumer Search
Consumer World
Federal Citizen Information Center
Federal Trade Commision for the Consumer
FirstGov for Consumers
Kelley Blue Book
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
My Simon
Nadaguides.com
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
New York State Attorney General
New York State Citizen Guide to Consumer Information
New York State Consumer Protection Board
New York State Department of Health
New York State Education Department: Office of the Professions
New York State Professional Misconduct & Physician Discipline
ReliaQuote
Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection

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Revised by the Adult Services Staff of the White Plains Public Library 10/05/07