note the first item - "tip of the week" - they have almost caught up to
where BC2 has been for... well, for i don't know how long, but you all might
I've always thought the Librarians' Index to the Internet would make a
wonderful test bed for BC2
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> Tip of the Week: Finding Biographies
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>We use a special subject heading, "People," with all of our entries
>featuring individual biographies. By using "People" as a keyword,
>you can quickly locate sites about famous people in all kinds of
>topic areas. Try:
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> abolitionist people
> feminist people
> jazz people
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>This is a fast and loose search, which may yield a lot of false drops
>(entries you aren't interested in); for you lii.org power-users, next
>week we'll feature how to zero in on biographical entries using
>Advanced Search.
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>IN NEW THIS WEEK, below, and online at http://lii.org/ntw :
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>Coffee, costumes, and Captain Cook; shoes, prints, and health;
>Stonehenge, tea ceremonies, women artists, math, and more.
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>MORE NEW THIS WEEK, online at http://lii.org/mntw :
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> Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans
> In addition to presenting an illustrated essay on the coffee
> trade in New Orleans starting with the early 19th century,
> this site provides information about New Orleans coffee
> houses (such as Cafe du Monde), the use of chicory in coffee
> blends, and the banana trade. From the Louisiana State
> Museum.
> http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/coffee/coffee1.htm
> Subjects: Coffee industry -- Louisiana -- New Orleans...
> Created by mcb
>
> Cornell Costume and Textile Collection
> This site from the Cornell University Department of Textiles
> and Apparel features an online gallery of selected items
> from the collection of European and American fashions from
> the 18th century to the present and ethnographic textiles
> and costume. The online catalog database of over 5000
> records is searchable by a variety of fields: description,
> designer, donor, date, country of origin, time span, and
> more. Selected records include images.
> http://costume.cornell.edu/
> Subjects: Costume museums...
> Created by smb
>
> Captain Cook Society
> This is "a Society for everyone interested in [British
> explorer] James Cook (1728-1779)." The site features
> chronologies of Cook's life, information about his ships and
> family history, images of engravings and stamps featuring
> Cook, the wills of Cook and his crew (including William
> Bligh), brief extracts from Cook's journals from 1773-1774,
> and more. Also includes book reviews, selected articles from
> "Cook's Log" (the society's journal), and hundreds of
> related links. Searchable.
> http://www.captaincooksociety.com/
> Subjects: Cook, James, 1728-1779...
> Created by sf
>
> Census of Marine Life
> This is "a growing global network of researchers in more
> than 45 nations engaged in a ten-year initiative to assess
> and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of
> marine life in the oceans -- past, present, and future." The
> site presents descriptions of and links to the network's
> projects, such as "Natural Geography in Shore Areas" and the
> "History of Marine Animal Populations." Available in several
> languages, including German, Japanese, and Spanish.
> Searchable.
> http://www.coml.org/
> Subjects: Marine animals -- Geographical distribution...
> Created by sf
>
> Creative Space: Fifty Years of Robert Blackburn's
> Printmaking Workshop
> This companion site to a Library of Congress exhibit
> explores the life and works of New York City printmaker
> Robert Blackburn. The exhibit features information about
> Blackburn's Printmaking Workshop, "the oldest and largest
> non-profit print workshop in the United States," as well as
> his earlier involvement with the Harlem Community Art Center
> (sponsored by the Works Progress Administration). Includes
> images of works by Blackburn and his colleagues. Searchable.
> http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/blackburn/
> Subjects: Blackburn, Robert Hamilton, 1920- ...
> Created by je
>
> DIPEx: Personal Experiences of Health and Illness
> On this British site "you can watch, listen to or read
> [patient] interviews, learn more about the illness and its
> treatments as well as where to find support and more
> detailed medical information" for a variety of diseases
> including hypertension, several cancers, epilepsy, and
> congenital heart disease. Some of the information is
> specific to the British healthcare system. Sponsored by a
> group of public and private organizations. Searchable.
> http://www.dipex.org/
> Subjects: Diseases...
> Created by bb
>
> FirstGov in Spanish
> This is the Spanish version of the official information
> portal of the United States government. Searchable. From the
> Federal Citizen Information Center, Office of Citizen
> Services and Communications, U.S. General Services
> Administration.
> http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/
> Subjects: Government information -- United States...
> Created by saw
>
> Footwear of the Middle Ages
> This site provides "an ongoing examination of the history
> and development of footwear and shoemaking techniques up to
> the end of the Sixteenth Century." It provides detailed
> information about shoemaking techniques in the European
> Middle Ages, many illustrations, a glossary of historical
> shoemaking, a bibliography, and related links. From
> librarian Marc Carlson.
>http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM
> Subjects: Shoes -- History...
> Created by je
>
> Gabriel: The Gateway to Europe's National Libraries
> "Gabriel ... is the World Wide Web service for Europe's
> National Libraries represented in the Conference of European
> National Librarians (CENL). There are currently 41 National
> Libraries from 39 member states of the Council of Europe
> participating in CENL and Gabriel." The site provides access
> to the libraries' periodicals, catalogs, exhibits,
> bibliographies, and other services. Free registration
> required to access some resources. Some materials available
> in multiple languages or in languages other than English.
> Searchable.
> http://www.bl.uk/gabriel/
> Subjects: National libraries -- Europe...
> Created by ag
>
> Hinduism for Schools
> This site provides information about Hinduism for both
> elementary and secondary students, including information
> about symbols, scriptures, gods, temples, festivals,
> prayers, and the Bhagavad Gita. Also includes upcoming Hindu
> festival dates, a glossary, and links to related sites. From
> the Vivekananda Centre London, a "non-commercial and a
> non-sectarian body involved in educational activities
> promoting Hinduism."
> http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/schools1.htm
> Subjects: Hinduism...
> Created by nh
>
> Interactive Investigator: Your Introduction to the World of
> Forensic Science/Détective Interactif: Une Introduction aux
> Sciences Judiciaires
> "You will be able to obtain general information and an
> introduction to the main aspects of forensic science from a
> database on the subject. You can also explore a Historical
> Cabinet containing actual evidence gathered from crime
> scenes throughout this century." Includes a timeline, a
> bibliography, and a game in which you can "use your newly
> acquired knowledge to solve a heinous crime." From the
> Virtual Museum of Canada. Available in English and French.
> http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/
> Subjects: Forensic sciences...
> Created by mcb
>
> KingCorn.org: The Corn Growers' Guidebook
> This site aims to "offer a Web-based encyclopedia of
> knowledge about the production, marketing and usage of corn
> in North America" by providing links to "major agricultural
> universities, governmental agencies, corn grower
> organizations and agricultural industries across Canada and
> the United States." It also provides links to corn in
> popular culture such as "art, poetry, songs, legends,
> recipes, and tourist attractions." From the Purdue
> University Department of Agronomy. Note: site not updated
> recently and some links are dead.
> http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/
> Subjects: Corn...
> Created by mcb
>
> LISFeeds.com
> "LISFeeds.com is a web based RSS headline aggregator. We
> scrape headlines from sites and services that specialize in
> library oriented news, and present them in a convenient one
> stop shop for library oriented headlines." Includes dozens
> of RSS feeds (RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, Rich
> Site Summary, or RDF Site Summary). Browsable by source.
> Also includes links to RSS resources. From librarians Blake
> Carver and Steven Cohen.
> http://www.lisfeeds.com/
> Subjects: Library science...
> Created by kgs
>
> Louisiana Aviation Since 1910
> This site provides illustrated information about early
> airplane flight in Louisiana. It features information about
> Harry and Marguerite Williams, Jimmie and Walter Wedell,
> early commercial airlines, and the development of airmail.
> Also includes a selected bibliography. From the
> Wedell-Williams Memorial Aviation Museum of the Louisiana
> State Museum.
> http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/aviation/wedwm.htm
> Subjects: Aeronautics -- History...
> Created by mcb
>
> Lynd Ward as Illustrator
> This site presents selected works by Lynd Ward, a Caldecott
> Medal-winning illustrator. The "exhibition focuses on his
> original designs for book illustrations, primarily those for
> children" including illustrations for historical materials
> and adventure stories. Also includes brief biographical
> information. From the Georgetown University Art Collection.
> http://www.library.georgetown.edu/dept/speccoll/lynd_ward/
> Subjects: Ward, Lynd, 1905- ...
> Created by mcb
>
> MathTools
> This site offers hundreds of math lesson plans, learning
> activities, and stories for kindergarten through grade 7,
> and for algebra, geometry, calculus, and probability and
> statistics. Specific topics include estimation, fractions,
> fractals, tessellations, platonic solids, and much more.
> Requires free registration to post materials. Searchable and
> browsable.
> http://mathforum.org/mathtools/
> Subjects: Mathematics...
> Created by sf
>
> Musée Virtuel du Canada (MVC)/Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)
> "Showcasing a collection of high-quality, online cultural
> content, this unique gateway brings together the distinct
> culture entrusted in Canadian museums." The site features
> scores of exhibits in the areas of arts, science, history,
> and industry; an image gallery; games; educational
> materials; and the opportunity for users to create a
> personal "virtual museum" (requires free registration).
> Searchable. Available in English and French.
> http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/
> Subjects: Museums -- Canada...
> Created by mcb
>
> National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
> Diseases (NIAMS)
> The mission of NIAMS "is to support research into the
> causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and
> musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and
> clinical scientists ... and the dissemination of
> information." The site provides information about diseases
> such as arthritis, autoimmune diseases, gout, and
> osteoporosis as well as information about training programs,
> patient research registries, news, and links to related
> sites. Searchable. Available in English and Spanish.
> http://www.niams.nih.gov/
> Subjects: Arthritis...
> Created by bb
>
> Nutrition Information and Resource Center (NIRC)
> The NIRC at Pennsylvania State University provides links to
> sites and materials relating to various nutrition topics,
> including general nutrition information, nutrition for
> various age groups, fitness and sports nutrition, nutrition
> for chronic disease states, and nutrition for people with
> limited resources. Also includes bibliographies, and links
> to nutrition news and community resources. Searchable.
> http://nirc.cas.psu.edu/
> Subjects: Nutrition
> Created by bb
>
> Peace Corps Writers
> This Web site and its newsletter precursor, RPCV Writers and
> Readers, are based on the Peace Corps goal, to "'bring the
> world back home.' The writings of Returned Peace Corps
> Volunteers (RPCVs), all their novels, short stories, essays
> and poetry are a positive way of educating Americans about
> the world." Features articles about RPCV authors, excerpts
> of their work, a bibliography (browsable by author or
> country of author's service), archives, and related
> resources. Searchable.
> http://www.peacecorpswriters.org/
> Subjects: Peace Corps (U.S.)...
> Created by mrm
>
> Perspectives: Women Artists in North America
> This exhibit "celebrates the important contributions of
> women in the arts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States
> of America. The Web exhibit features historical, modern, and
> contemporary art." Searchable, or browse by major topics
> (private worlds, land and place, modernity, beyond
> modernity). From the Virtual Museum of Canada. Available in
> English, French, and Spanish.
> http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Perspectives/
> Subjects: Women artists -- North America...
> Created by mcb
>
> Poetry: Poems to Make, Watch & Hear
> A compilation of materials by and for poets. Features poets
> such as Seamus Heaney, W.H. Auden, and Sylvia Plath reading
> their own works; a showcase of visual poetry; opportunities
> for users to compose poems; and "some valuable tips about
> writing your poetry and publishing it commercially." From
> the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/poetry/
> Subjects: Poetry...
> Created by mcb
>
> The Red Rose Girls: An Uncommon Story of Art and Love
> This site is a companion to an exhibit at the Norman
> Rockwell Museum about early 20th century artists and
> illustrators Jessie Willcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green,
> and Violet Oakley, who lived and worked together for 14
> years at the Red Rose Inn near Philadelphia. The site
> features highlights from the exhibit, biographies of the
> artists' early years, and an excerpt from an interview with
> the curator.
> http://www.nrm.org/exhibits/redrose/
> Subjects: Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935...
> Created by mcb
>
> Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli
> This "exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creativity of
> the Italian-born designer, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
> who, together with Coco Chanel, dominated fashion between
> the two world wars." The site includes images of women's
> fashions by this surrealist-inspired designer, conservation
> information, Schiaparelli's "Twelve Commandments for Women,"
> and activities for children. From the Philadelphia Museum of
> Art.
> http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibits/schiaparelli
> Subjects: Schiaparelli, Elsa, 1896-1973...
> Created by mcb
>
> Spin of the Day: Daily Reporting on Public Relations,
> Propaganda and Media Spin
> This site features "daily reporting on public relations,
> propaganda, and media spin." Daily entries include links to
> items from a variety of media sources accompanied by
> commentary and related links. From PR Watch, a project of
> the Center for Media and Democracy devoted to "investigative
> reporting on the public relations industry."
> http://www.prwatch.org/spin/
> Subjects: Public relations...
> Created by je
>
> The Stonehenge Project
> This site presents news and updates about a project that "is
> designed to improve the setting and interpretation of the
> Stonehenge World Heritage Site. It will remove the sights
> and sounds of the roads and traffic from the area near the
> Stones [and] improve the landscape." Features background
> information about the monument and the project, project
> plans, audio reports and interviews, and documents. A
> collaborative project of several British agencies and
> organizations.
> http://www.thestonehengeproject.org/
> Subjects: Stonehenge (England)...
> Created by sf
>
> TeaHyakka
> This site presents articles and information about the
> Japanese tea ceremony. It features sections on the history
> of the tea ceremony, the tea room, traditional Japanese
> fabrics, and philosophy. Also includes a directory of tea
> ceremony classes and related links. From "a group of people
> in London and in New York who are interested in Japanese tea
> ceremony." In English and Japanese.
> http://www.teahyakka.com/
> Subjects: Japanese tea ceremony
> Created by je
>
> Today in Literature
> This site features "engaging stories about the great books,
> writers, and events in literary history." Provides a new,
> original, biographical story each day as well as lists of
> works by and about the authors, basic facts, and related
> links. Browsable by author. Free registration required to
> access the story archives.
> http://www.todayinliterature.com/
> Subjects: Literary calendars...
> Created by sf
>
> The Urasenke Foundation: San Francisco
> The San Francisco branch of a Japan-based organization
> devoted to the history and study of the Japanese tea
> ceremony presents a history of the tea ceremony and the
> Urasenke tradition of tea, essays on tea, a recommended
> reading list, and related links.
> http://www.urasenke.org/
> Subjects: Japanese tea ceremony
> Created by je
>
> Yes!
> The Web site for the Positive Futures Network and its
> magazine, Yes! The Journal of Positive Futures, provides
> articles and resources dedicated to "supporting people's
> active engagement in creating a just, sustainable, and
> compassionate world." The site includes articles from the
> magazine, classroom materials, and discussion and resource
> guides on topics such as voting, democracy, and activism.
> Searchable.
> http://www.yesmagazine.org/
> Subjects: Politics, Practical...
> Created by je
>
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