BUBL LINK Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 31 October 1998
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
For the full searchable catalogue, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/
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004 Computing and the Internet
NewsLinx Web News
An index to news articles from computer related publications covering
topics such as the Year 2000 problem.
Silicon: IT TV News Service
An information technology TV network providing access to news items,
press releases and video clips. Areas covered include desktop
applications, knowledge management and operating systems, issues such
as consultancy, outsourcing and electronic commerce, and markets such
as finance, government and retail.
Price, Performance, and System Selection in the Intel-Based PC Market
An article containing PC news summarizing the year's activities,
market information, processor selection and details of the Pentium II
line. Also features a table of suggested basic system components for a
low cost desktop, a workhorse desktop and a high performance PC.
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020 Library and Information Science
Digital Library Tool Kit
Articles addressing issues involved in developing digital content and
distributing it on the Web. Covers planning and implementation,
resources, current research, existing digital library systems and
future developments.
Beyond Information Retrieval: Ways to Provide Content in Context
Article focusing on aspects of information retrieval including
automatic extraction of key concepts or names, collaborative
filtering, visualisation techniques, and classification and
clustering. Topics are discussed in relation to information retrieval
history and the development of the Web.
Signposts on the Internet
Database of suppliers to help public libraries meet the demand for
materials in languages other than English, and literature from diverse
cultures translated into or written in English.
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070 News and publishing
El.pub
News and resources on electronic publishing research and development
projects throughout Europe.
Science and Communication: An Author / Editor / User's Perspective on the
Transition from Paper to Electronic Publishing
Article discussing electronic versus paper based publishing covering
topics such as subscription and publication costs, lag time between
submission and publication, peer-reviewing, copyright and licensing
issues, and value-added features of electronic journals such as video
simulation and hyperlinks.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Analysis
Information about the philosophy journal, including tables of
contents, preprints of selected articles, and news of conferences and
other events.
BEARS: Brown Electronic Article Review Service
Project to electronically publish short but substantial reviews of
articles in the field of moral and political philosophy, with the
intention of stimulating discussion.
Ends and Means
Journal on philosophy and technology which offers articles,
discussions and back issues. Covers topics such Implications of the
Internet, and Environment and Technology.
The Philosopher
Journal offering short philosophy articles covering topics such as
Artistic Rebellion and the Modern Dynamic, Are Logical Statements
Meaningless, and Socratic Dialogue.
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300 Social sciences
Edge
Interdisciplinary discussion and articles from international thinkers
and writers.
Living in the Information Society
A collection of papers discussing the role technology plays in
people's lives and how it can improve services in government,
medicine, education and commerce. Topics include security, electronic
commerce, health and safety, banking, higher education, travel and
transportation.
The Social Web
A book about the social aspects of the Web and their implications for
individuals and business. Includes chapters on designing web pages,
content and copyright questions.
Intersections
Refereed journal for historical and cultural gender studies in Asia.
Offers articles such as Crossing Gender Boundaries in China: Nushu
Narratives, and Ethnography and Video: Researching Women in China's
Floating Population.
Euroguide to the European Union
Developed with input from the EARL European Task Group, this is a
subject gateway to information about the European Union, with sources
divided into over 60 subject categories, such as agriculture, budget,
citizens' information, copyright and patents, economic and monetary
union, energy, enlargement, fisheries, public procurement, science and
technology, social policy, telecommunications, teleworking, tourism
and travel, transport and treaties.
Big Yellow
Business listings for the USA. Over 16 million businesses are listed,
searchable by category, business name, city or state.
LEXICONN
LEXICONN is a searchable international business directory that
categorises its entries by type and regional location. Includes
searching by keyword, category, or geographic location.
Brainstorm Trade Association Sites
An index of Web sites relevant to Trade Associations in the UK and the
European Community.
The Biz
The Biz (Business Information Zone) provides access to a database of
UK-relevant business information, products, services and
organisations. Areas covered include corporate, finance, marketing,
sales, technology and human resources which offers information for
managers such as recruitment agency details. Also houses 'BigBuzz', an
interactive business magazine. Resources are arranged alphabetically,
by county or region or can be searched for directly.
ThomWeb
A database of UK company information containing names, full postal
addresses and telephone numbers. Searches can be conducted by entering
company name, type of business or geographical area. Local information
and an international directory are readily available along with chat
and email features.
Applied Financial Economics
Journal on applied research on financial markets, including the bond
and equity markets, derivative securities markets, the foreign
exchange market, corporate finance and market microstructure. Offers
contents, abstracts and sample full-text issues.
Albania: Presidency of Republic of Albania
Official information from the office of the President of Albania.
Includes information on the Cabinet and the constitutional position of
the President. Information available in Albanian and English.
Belarus: Presidency of the Republic of Belarus
Official information from the office of the President of the Republic
of Belarus. Includes constitutional information and details of the
Council of Ministers, National Assembly and Judicial Organs of the
Republic. Information available in Byelorussian and English.
Bulgaria: Government of the Republic of Bulgaria
Official information about Bulgaria and its government. Information
available in Bulgarian and English.
Macedonia: Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Official information about Macedonia and its government. Information
available in Macedonian or English.
Romania: Government of Romania
Official information about Romania and its government. Information
available in Romanian and English.
Slovakia: Government of the Slovak Republic
Official information about Slovakia and its government. Information
available in Slovak or English.
Yugoslavia: Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Official information about Yugoslavia and its government. Information
available in English.
Azerbaijan: Presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Official information from the office of the President of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. Includes the constitution of Azerbaijan, details of
political parties, economics and social reforms. Information available
in Albanian and English.
STRATNET: Strategic Studies Network
A research tool in the areas of strategic studies, security,
international relations and politics with news, an interactive chat
room, associated links, details of an outreach program and Stratnet, a
journal of strategic studies.
Mental Health Matters
A collection of links to various mental health resources including
libraries and publishers, electronic journals, organisations and
societies, news groups, activist groups, psychiatric medications and
self-help links. Includes articles on multiple personality disorder
and child abuse.
National Youth Agency
Articles and links provide details of youth service press releases,
conferences and events, a publications catalogue, information and
library services, youth work training, and an information database
covering education, housing, money, relationships, health and the
environment. Details of other UK youth work organisations are also
provided.
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
National organisation offering articles covering social policy issues
including social security, housing, employment, immigration,
discrimination and health. Details are given on how to become a
volunteer or get advice and a bureaux directory is provided.
Literacy Time
An online magazine designed to encourage children's reading. Various
personalities share their favourite books and reading habits, titles
are suggested for reading aloud to different age groups covering
issues such as bereavement and bullying, museum and library activities
are included and ideas are given for involving parents in the
development of literacy.
UK Schools
A mailing list providing resources for primary, secondary and special
needs schools. Topics covered include maths, technology and media
education, projects, teaching resources and CD-rom reviews, as well as
information on universities and entrance requirements.
Eurobriefing: Telecommunications: European Community Developments
Briefing document on the activities of the European Community in
telecommunications.
Net Benefit: The Electronic Commerce Agenda for the UK
Statement by the UK Government on electronic commerce, launched on 6th
October 1998. Covers consumer protection, data protection, potentially
objectionable material, authentication and electronic signatures,
confidentiality, electronic payments, Internet domain names,
encryption, intellectual property rights, illegal content and
associated liability, taxation issues, technical standards, telecoms
infrastructure, and trade facilitation.
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400 Language
Internet Grammar of English
Includes articles on word class usage, phrases, clauses, sentences,
form, function, and exercises on grammatical components such as
adjectives, prepositions and conjunctions. Also features a glossary,
index and search facility. Available free of charge to users from UK
educational institutions.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Canadian National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation
Corporation of three Canadian Museums (the National Museum of Science
and Technology, the National Aviation Museum, and the Agriculture
Museum). Includes information on the collections and activities of the
three constituent museums. Information available in French and
English.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Guide to activities at the Canadian Museum of Nature, including
programmes, products and services, a calendar of events, and the
annual report of the Museum. Information available in French and
English.
Boole: Calculus of Logic
An article by George Boole, concerning propositional calculus, which
first appeared in "Cambridge and Dublin Mathematical Journal Vol. III
(1848)". The article is available in HTML, LaTeX, DVI and PostScript
formats.
Mathematical Logic Around the World
Links to sources of information on mathematical logic. Includes
preprints and journals, events, organisations and logic groups around
the world, arranged geographically.
Modern Logic
Journal covering various specialities of modern mathematical logic,
subtitled International Journal For The History Of Mathematical Logic,
Set Theory, and Foundations of Mathematics. Includes contents and
abstracts of each issue, and an index of authors.
Research Groups in Logic and Theoretical Computer Science
Collection of links to information sources in logic and theoretical
computer science. Sources are listed by place or by type, including
conferences, journals, research areas, theorem provers and literature.
Net Benefits: The Revolution Linking Statistics and ICT
Series of articles from the journal Teaching Statistics, on the use of
the Internet in statistics education.
Statistics and the Internet
Paper presented at a session of the Royal Statistical Society
Conference at the University of Strathclyde on 10 September 1998.
Considers why and how statisticians use the Internet, and looks at
issues arising from use of the Internet.
Creating and Distributing High Resolution Cartographic Images
Feature article from a full text electronic journal about
digitisation, focusing on the reformatting of paper maps as
computer-readable images, both for purposes of preservation and for
access through CDs or on the Web.
How Pendulum Clocks Work
Articles and diagrams provide an insight into how pendulum clocks work
using weights, gears, anchors, gravity and the pendulum itself.
Instructions are given on how to construct a pendulum clock, and
readers' questions are answered.
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center: Online Particle Physics Information
Annotated directory of catalogues, databases, directories and other
electronic resources of value to the particle physics community.
Scottish Natural Heritage
Information about SNH, its research, strategies, education programmes,
news and on Scotland's natural environments.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
GP Online
Articles of interest to general medical practitioners, covering topics
including the prescription of antidepressants, sleep and respiratory
disorders, malaria, and a GP multiple choice quiz.
Sexology Archive
Archive of documents aiming to promote, protect, and preserve sexual
health through original research and by collecting, analysing and
disseminating scientific information from other sources. Includes the
WHO report on sexual health, courses in sexology, papers and reviews.
Information is available in Spanish or English.
HealthPromise
A database of international, national and local health promotion
information including government publications, surveys, reference
documents, research reports, books, journal articles, and resources
such as videos, teaching material, software, cassettes, and games.
Health-related resources for different population groups such as black
and minority ethnic groups, learning disabilities, older and young
people are also available.
Slope Design
Set of articles dealing with the principles of slope design, including
stability analysis, instability related to groundwater conditions and
ground types, and corrective measures for failing slopes. Case studies
of real world slopes are also given.
Road Design
Articles providing information on historical road design, traffic
analysis, site investigation, pavement design and earthworks,
including details of soil properties and the diggability of different
materials.
Dam Design
Covers aspects of dam design including site investigation,
foundations, hydrology, and construction. Considers the design of
concrete dams (gravity, arch and buttress), embankment, earthfill and
rockfill dams and spillways.
Footprint Report: Threatened Fisheries Within the Global 200 Marine
Ecoregions
A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature on the implications of
distant water fishing for world fisheries.
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700 The arts
Zarzuela!
Information about the Zarzuela, a Spanish lyric theatre genre.
Includes history, composers, CD reviews, song translations, images and
an index of works.
Russian Classical Ballet
Information on ballet in Russia, including theatres, biographies,
companies, events, articles, reviews and photographs.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Fantasy and Science Fiction Books
A collection of complete electronic texts of various works important
to the study of fantasy and science fiction. Includes classic science
fiction and fantasy titles, and a selection of works with a collateral
connection to the genre. The texts are searchable.
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900 Geography and history
Geography Review
An online journal for geography students aged 16-19 with indexes to
previous releases and links to supporting materials.
Wealden Iron Research Group
Group researching the history of the iron industry in the Weald of
Kent and Sussex from the 2nd to the 19th centuries. Includes
information on the group's activities, the history of the iron
industry, and the contents of recent editions of the group's annual
research bulletin.
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Articles examining global issues from a Canadian perspective. Areas
covered include publications, such as a bibliography of works on
Canadian foreign relations compiled by the John Holmes Library,
corporate programmes and conference details. English / French language
option.
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