Friday, July 31, 2009

Consumer advice available at ConsumerReports.org

In addition to Consumer Reports magazine, our library patrons will now be able to access the "ConsumerReports.org" website.

Known as one of the most trusted resources for information and advice on consumer products, this award-winning website contains information that enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions. Users will find advice and tips on saving money on home improvement plans, how to shore up personal finances, ways to improve health and much more.

A link to the Consumer Reports website is available through the library's website by clicking the "Online Databases" icon on the right side of the home page. Users will need to enter their library bar code numbers to access the site.

Through ConsumerReports.org, patrons can explore the product reviews, ratings, news and comparisons. The information is updated frequently, providing reliable data, unbiased information and more than 1000 ratings,reviews, product comparisons and video clips.

Consumer Reports.org provides consumer advice for many products in each of the following categories: appliances, automobiles, babies and kids, electronics, food, health, home and garden, money / personal finance, and many others. Content includes: buying advice, overviews, ratings report cards, recommendations, user/tester reviews, videos, and much more.

We hope you will enjoy using this most recent addition to the outstanding resources provided for you by the Peters Township Public Library!

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