Real Life Solutions @ the Library: Home and Safety
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Fun Resources
So many people focus on the library for their homework that they forget we can help them with real life issues, too. From finding a safe neighborhood to traveling abroad, here are some resources that you might not know about...
Starting with some fun ones...
- USA.govAs the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.
Housing
- Louisiana HUDFrom home buying to getting rental assistance...
- Orleans Parish Assessor's OfficeProperty record search for Orleans Parish.
Safety
- Criminal Background Check - LouisianaCriminal history information, when authorized by law, is available for applicants for various employment such as health care, social and medical services, the gaming industry, and regulatory agencies that require criminal history screenings.
State Background Check $26 - NOPD Crime DataThe New Orleans Crime Map external link displays information obtained or developed from received reports of criminal activity in Orleans Parish including: the apparent violation, time period, and general location.
- National Sex Offender Public WebsiteNSOPW is the only U.S. government Website that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries from one national search site.