Sarah Hashimoto and Gary Price

From AI tools to a music encyclopedia to nonprofit financial information, the range of truly excellent free resources on the Internet reminds users of the best intentions of technology—to make knowledge accessible and useful to all.

Free reference sources, vetted, smart, and endlessly useful, are a rich resource for scholars and students. Here are our five top picks for 2023.

From broadcasting sites to legislative documents, maps, and more, LJ’s 2022 Best Free Resources covers a vast array of topics.