BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 30 June 2000
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
000 Generalities
xrefer
Search engine indexing information found in encyclopaedias,
dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotations, and subject
based reference works. On entering a keyword or phrase, a
range of reference material such as definitions, synonyms,
and details of usage are returned.
Learned Publishing
Full text version of the journal from 1997 onwards,
available free of charge. Contains articles covering major
publishing issues such as peer review, consortia, linking,
copyright, and licensing, and offers an email alerting
service for new issues.
Electronic Book Evaluation Project
Project investigating services offered to libraries by
publishers within the electronic book industry considering
licensing issues, applications, practicality, and marketing
strategies, with a view to improving the relationship
between the two parties. Provides access to patron survey
results, a PowerPoint presentation describing the
methodology used, and related press releases and articles.
Quarterly Review Project
Information about a journal published in England during the
Regency period. Provides an index to the publication
between 1809 and 1814, an essay about the founding of the
title, bibliographies of contributors, and a list of
subscribers.
jake: Jointly Administered Knowledge Environment
The jake (Jointly Administered Knowledge Environment )
comprises a searchable collection of database indices and
journal citations held within them. Based on volume number,
issue, page, and year, the application can build URLs and
link to the full text online version of an article where
possible.
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020 Library and Information Science
re:source: Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries
Highlights activities, news, and job opportunities within
the strategic group which aims to promote collaboration
between museums, archives, and libraries.
Digitising Journals
Collection of papers presented at the Conference on Future
Strategies for European Libraries held in Copenhagen.
Offers PowerPoint versions of papers and slides, and a
listing of participants.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Human Perception and Performance Group
Information about a research group investigating the
relationship between human perception and action, in
connection with processes involved in the acquisition of
new skills, ageing, motion detection, response time, limb
movement, and posture. Details of interests, facilities,
and faculty members are given.
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200 Religion
Essence of Jainism
Collection of original texts with translations into
English, Gujarati, and Hindi. Information provided covers
the principles of Jainism, Jain conduct, and Samaysaar.
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300 Social sciences
Women's Human Rights Resources
Material providing information about the civil rights of
women in today's society in relation to employment,
marriage and family life, nationality and citizenship,
politics, housing, prostitution, race and gender,
immigration, religion and culture, sexual orientation,
slavery, and violence. Includes articles and documents such
as UN and NGO reports corresponding to each issue.
Latin Focus
Offers news, government statistics, economic forecasts,
market analyses, and economic indicators for Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela, the
seven Latin American countries.
Islamic Banking and Finance: Another Approach
Describes an alternative approach to Islamic banking which
proposes to avoid problems such as the inability to set up
interest-free banks in most countries, and the erosion of
capital value due to inflation. Covers a range of financial
issues including lending, investing, and insuring.
Electronic Green Journal
Online publication offering peer reviewed articles, book
reviews, news, and information on environmental topics of
international concern. Provides access to full text papers
from 1994 onwards, each of which is fully searchable.
Lex Mercatoria
Focuses on commercial and international trade law, covering
subjects such as contracts, customs, free trade,
insolvency, jurisdiction, procurement, and sale of goods.
Treaties, model laws, and country implementation details
are offered for each subject.
Introduction to Social Policy
Resource relating to the study of social policy, with
information about welfare, political issues, social need,
and associated services. A bibliography of reading material
for students is provided for each area.
Escapes from Alcatraz
A record of prisoners' attempts to break free from 'The
Rock', dispelling the myth that the institution was 'escape
proof'. Each effort is described, together with an account
of its success, information about the convict involved, the
crime they committed, and sentence imposed.
Market Access Sectoral and Trade Barriers Database
Provides reports on sectoral and trade barriers worldwide.
Material can be browsed by industry such as shipbuilding,
financial services, electronics, telecommunications,
agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, by measure including
general trade policy, tariff and non-tariff barriers,
business services, IPR related issues, and investment, or
by country.
Transport in the Nordic Countries
Collection of links to transport, traffic planning, and
engineering resources relating to Sweden, Denmark, Norway,
Finland, and Iceland. Arranged geographically, listings
include universities and research centres, local companies,
organisations, and technical consultants.
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400 Language
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Guidelines and rules relating to standard English grammar.
Deals with sentence, paragraph, and essay composition, with
information on effective structure, punctuation,
capitalisation, spelling, coherence, tone, and editing
skills.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Einstein Revealed
A profile of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), which assesses
his contribution to modern physics, describes his General
Theory of Relativity, and illustrates the famous 'twin
paradox'.
World Time Server
Searchable by country or city, this resource offers the
current local time for any location throughout the world.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Describes component parts and underlying mathematics of the
EM spectrum. Also outlines practical applications such as
radio communication, and involvement in medical diagnosis
and treatment.
Science of Particle Physics
Provides an introduction to particle physics, covering
elementary particles, matter and energy, quantum mechanics,
electoweak force, colour force, and particle accelerators
and detectors. A glossary of terms is available.
Why Leaves Change Color
Article explaining the autumnal changes which occur prior
to trees shedding their leaves, in terms of length of
night, weather, and pigments such as chlorophyll,
carotenoids, and anthocyanins. The process of leaf fall,
associated benefits, and subsequent decomposition is also
described.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
Instruction to Authors in the Health Sciences
Set of links to publishers and editorial organisations
within the health sciences field, providing potential
contributors with instructions on how to submit papers.
HIV / AIDS: A Threat to Decent Work, Productivity and
Development
Full text PDF document which investigates the nature and
magnitude of HIV and AIDS, the social and economic
implications, and current approaches to addressing such
issues. Considers the viewpoints of governments, employers,
workers' associations, and the community in general.
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700 The arts
Gateway to Art History
Extensive collection of resources documenting the history
of art worldwide. Features details of artwork from
prehistoric, ancient, medieval, renaissance, modern, and
postmodern times, and looks at techniques typically found
in Greece, Rome, Asia, China, Japan, Africa, and Italy.
Also offers a range of research materials such as projects,
journals, and an image finder.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Press Release Writing
Offers guidelines on the composition of press releases
covering essential tips such as ensuring a piece is
newsworthy, and sticking to facts, together with details of
basic elements defined as headline, dateline, leading
paragraph, and recap. Also features formatting suggestions,
and an example of a standard template.
Science Fiction Resource Guide
Links to science fiction resources including
bibliographies, bookstores, films, publishers, reviews, and
magazines.
Scottish Authors
Biographical information on prominent Scottish writers
including J. M. Barrie, Robert Burns, Arthur Conan Doyle,
Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Alistair MacLean, Sir Walter Scott,
and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Scottish Writers Project
News and features on contemporary and past Scottish authors
and their works. Entries include Ian Rankin, John Buchan,
William McIlvanney, and Irvine Welsh. Features profiles,
video interviews, and writers' advice and recommendations.
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900 Geography and history
National Map Library of Greece
Details activities at the Greek National Centre for Maps
and Cartographic Heritage, and offers a selection of
electronic maps illustrating the boundaries, regions, and
prefectures of the country. Information is offered in Greek
and English.
Armenia
General information about the Republic of Armenia providing
details of its geography, history, religion, education,
culture, architecture, economy, political structure, and
language and literature, including an outline of the 39
character alphabet.
National Tourism Database
Collection of full text articles, bulletins, research
reports, and training programs relating to the tourism
industry. Topics covered include employee management, food
service, international issues, marketing, and sanitation.
Avebury and Stonehenge
Offers information on Wiltshire's Stonehenge and Avebury,
with details of their history, symbolism, function, and
carvings. Also offers research news, opening times of
nearby museums, and overviews of other megalithic sites
throughout England.
Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
Resource providing information about the ancient Greeks in
terms of their language, with a pronunciation guide
highlighting the sounds of letters in 400BC, and life in
Athens. Offers a timeline of events from 1400BC to 337BC,
an insight to how the Acropolis and the Parthenon Temple
were built, and details of famous Greeks including
Cleisthenes, Themistocles, Pericles, Aspasia, and Socrates.
Celtic Heart
Collection of material relating to the Celtic people and
culture. Provides access to an encyclopaedia of Celtic
terms, manuscripts and texts, a book and music store, and
information about the modern Celts, gods and myths, heroes
and history, and artisans.
American Civil War
Set of links to resources relating to the United States
Civil War covering areas such as army life, cavalry, flags,
generals, money, music, railroads, and uniforms.
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