BUBL LINK Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
1 - 15 December 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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000 Generalities
Checking your Web Pages: Link Checkers and HTML Validators
A summary of the effectiveness of various software packages, based on
testing each one on a single Web page containing over 150 external
links. Key aspects of each programme are investigated including cost,
features, and an assessment for link checking, browser compatibility,
download time, HTML validation, accessibility for the disabled, link
popularity and spelling. Recommendations and a summary of features are
included.
Intranet Case Studies
Case studies on the development and use of intranets, with stories
from Harley-Davidson, Ford, Sun Microsystems and Netscape. Provides
access to additional intranet resources including design strategies,
journals, book reviews, seminars and answers to frequently asked
questions.
Introduction to Linux
Full text of a book introducing Linux. Covers requirements,
installation, system administration, the X window system and
networking. Includes tutorials and a summary of basic Unix commands.
Linux Benchmarking - Concepts
Definition of concepts in computer benchmarking, as they apply to the
Linux operating system. Whetstone, an example of a classic benchmark,
is analysed in more detail.
Linux: The Choice of a GNU Generation
Index to Linux resources including an article about the history of
Linux, product information, distributions such as Debian and Red Hat,
groups and associations. Foreign language resources also available.
Building the New Library Network
Report setting out recommendations on implementation, funding, content
creation and training requirements for the New Library: The People's
Network.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Toxicology Housing and Husbandry Survey
Report investigating animal welfare in UK laboratories housing mice,
rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs and non-human primates. Information
is based on a questionnaire circulated to laboratories, either known
or thought to be, carrying out toxicological studies.
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200 Religion
One Country
Quarterly newsletter offering features, news and editorials on the
United Nations, and on social, economic, environmental and educational
issues from a Baha'i point of view.
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300 Social sciences
Bnet
Keyword searches return abstracts and extracts on a range of business
related topics including accounting, advertising, exportation,
information technology, public relations and risk analysis. Business
news, management guides, case studies and information directories are
also available. Subscription is free to students, lecturers and
librarians in further and higher education.
Thomas Register Europe
Company profiles of European manufacturers searchable by product,
service or company name. Registration required. Information is also
available on CD-ROM.
Ultimate Directory
UK company directory searchable by name or business category. In
addition, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses can be
obtained for specific individuals. Local information such as travel
advice and entertainment guides is available.
White Paper on CLA's Proposals for Licensing Digitisation in Higher
Education
Summary and full-text of a paper explaining how the Copyright
Licensing Agency proposes to license digitisation for higher
education, including the business model adopted.
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Official information about the country of Micronesia provided by its
government. Headings include geography, time, history, people,
culture, language, health, education, agriculture, forestry,
fisheries, economy, tourism, transportation, government and foreign
affairs. There is also a map and information on the four individual
states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap.
Muscle Power
A voluntary organisation for those with a Neuromuscular Impairment
(NMI). Individuals can meet as a group via telephone conferences,
email and policy meetings, and extracts from Muscle Power - The
Magazine are available with details on how to subscribe.
Educational Multimedia Task Force
Information about the initiative to study and develop educational and
cultural products and services accessible via television sets,
computers and networks in Europe. Describes the history and background
of the task force, its projects, news and events.
Chambers of Commerce
Links to Chambers of Commerce throughout the UK. Information available
includes postal addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email addresses
and links to Web sites.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Molecular Modeling Electronic Conference
Journal containing current work in molecular modeling and
computational chemistry, including applications of quantum and
statistical mechanics.
Andrew N Gagg's Photo Flora
Details of a flora picture library containing thousands of
photographic transparencies of European wild flora. Only a few
pictures are available online, but there is a detailed list of common
and Latin names for thousands of wild plants, divided into trees and
shrubs, grasses, sedges and rushes, water plants, ferns and fern
allies, flowers, and habitats.
General Information About Primates
Links to a collection of resources about primates. Includes
information on primate classification and specific species such as
aye-ayes, siamang, bonobo and the black-capped capuchin.
HC125
Code of practice for the housing and care of animals in designated
breeding and supplying establishments. Discusses acquisition and
despatch of primates, animal health, environmental conditions, diet
and breeding programmes. Requirements of individual species including
marmosets, owl monkeys, squirrel monkeys, macaques, baboons, new and
old world monkeys are detailed.
Primate Behavior
Links to articles, research findings and bibliographies about the
behaviour of primates. Areas considered are abnormality, cognition /
intelligence, communication, learning, locomotion, perception, sexual
behaviour, sleep and social behaviour.
Genes and Disease
Information about the relationship between genetic factors and
disease, covering over 60 diseases associated with specific genes, as
well as links to the 1998 Gene Map, protein sequences, and
associations related to each disease
New Gene Map of the Human Genome
Map giving the locations of more than 30,000 genes which can be used
to identify and isolate those that directly cause human ailments or
increase susceptibility to disease. Produced by the Human Genome
Project which aims to develop a complete and accurate DNA sequence
representing the genetic blueprint and evolutionary history of the
human species.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
MedWebPlus
Extensive index to Internet resources on all aspects of medicine and
biomedical topics, with over 700 subject categories and 130 country
categories.
Muscular Dystrophy
Article describing the genetic basis of muscular dystrophy and its
effects. Information is given on different types of the disorder such
as Becker, Distal, Facioscapulohumeral and Myopathies, with a separate
section on the most common form, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
Baltic Dyslexia Research Lab
Articles about non-verbal auditory stimulation of children and adults
with reading and spelling difficulties as a remediation for dyslexia.
Features case studies, related references and course contacts.
Includes details of training programs for auditory stimulation and
laterality.
British Dyslexia Association
A national organisation for specific learning difficulties consisting
of local dyslexia associations and support groups. Publications and
events are included, together with contact details for The British
Dyslexia Association helpline.
Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
Article about Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterised
by involuntary tics. Symptomatology, associated behaviours and genetic
influences are explained. Steps involved in clinical diagnosis and
treatments such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, family treatment and
genetic counselling are discussed.
Centre for Management of Information Technology
Annotated list of case studies about the use of information technology
by Australian companies. Details of research publications, seminars
and teaching resources are given.
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700 The arts
Association of Photographers
A UK trade association for fashion, advertising and editorial
photographers, founded in 1968 and based in London.
British Journal of Photography
Magazine for professional photographers, established 1854, and
published weekly in the UK. The online companion does not duplicate
the magazine, but offers additional features including details of
current photography exhibitions, a discussion forum, a set of
photography online tutorials and an image gallery.
Ian Dagnall, Travel Photographer
Online portfolio of over 80 small photographs from round the world,
including sections on people, cities, skiing and properties, as well
as general travel photographs.
Edmund Nagele Photography
Online catalogue of numerous small photographs from round the world,
including sections on Americana, castles, concepts, Europe, flora,
landscapes and moods, as well as digital art derived from photographs
then manipulated via PhotoShop and Painter.
Photo Ecosse: Photographers Working in Scotland
A small online collection of work from several freelance photographers
based in Scotland. Featured sequences cover Rwanda, Sarajevo, and the
death of Diana Princess of Wales.
Virtual Photo Gallery
An online collection of over 70 recent photographs in JPEG format,
submitted by numerous individual photographers, selected and published
by the British Journal of Photography.
Vox Bulgarica Online
Catalogue of a publishing venture, whose mission is to publish and
distribute the music of Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.
Brass Band Bibliography
Bibliography of brass band resources with titles, authors and
publication details. Topics covered include specific brass bands,
brass instruments and music, current brass band periodicals, films, TV
and video.
Brass Catalogue
Catalogue of sheet music for brass instruments with publication
details and prices. Includes pieces for trumpet, euphonium, trombone,
trombone octets, quartets, quintets, sextets and brass choir. Mail
order facility available.
Chess Links
Annotated set of links to chess federations, organisations and clubs.
Also provides competition details and information about books,
software and players.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Popular Fiction - Romance - Science Fiction - Fantasy - Mystery -
Historical Fiction - Sports
Index to numerous popular fiction resources. Headings include
adventure stories, family sagas, fantasies, ghost stories, historical
fiction, horror stories, humorous novels, mysteries, parallel worlds,
romance, science fiction, spiritual, sports, thrillers, time travel,
war stories and westerns.
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900 Geography and history
Archaeology: An Introduction - An Electronic Companion
Collection of annotated links forming a companion site to the book,
Archaeology: An Introduction, arranged alongside selections of its
text and chapter headings. These include Discovery, Fieldwork and
Recording, Excavation, and Dating the Past.
British Archaeology
Journal offering news, features, comment and reviews on British
archaeology. Full-text version is available online two months after
publication.
Current Archaeology
Information about the magazine devoted to British archaeology, which
focuses on excavations and covers all periods. Includes news on
archaeology in Britain, guides to a career in archaeology, and links
to several databases, such as The Directory of British Archaeology and
The Directory of British Excavations.
Archaeology: The Loss of Innocence
The re-publication of David Clark's classic paper on the state of
archaeology in the early 1970s, and related comment.
ArchaeoPress
Publishers of British Archaeological Reports which cover all areas of
archaeology, all periods and most of the world. Site offers details of
publications.
British Archaeological Association
Society founded in 1843 to promote the study of archaeology, art and
architecture and the preservation of our national antiquities. Site
gives details of lectures, conferences, publications and membership.
Council for Independent Archaeology
Organisation formed to represent the independent, or amateur
archaeologist, offering support for those who do archaeology in their
spare time. Site provides background information, and details of
meetings, archaeology placements and news.
Current Archaeology: Books
Reviews of recently published books on archaeology, covering
prehistory, the Classical and Roman period, Medieval and later, and
archaeology overseas.
Dig! Digs! Digs!: The Directory of British Excavations
A listing of archaeology bodies who include volunteers in their
archaeological fieldwork, arranged by region.
MARS: Monuments at Risk Survey
Details on a survey to determine the number and condition of
archaeological sites and monuments in England, and to develop
resources and skills to protect them in the future.
Society for Medieval Archaeology
Society founded in 1957 to study British history since the Roman
period. Site provides the full-text of the current newsletter, and
membership and publication details.
Stones of Wonder: Prehistoric Observatories in Scotland
Guide to prehistoric monuments in Scotland, dating to the Neolithic or
the Bronze Age, which have orientations to the sun, moon or stars.
Includes background information on archaeoastronomy and a listing of
monuments which can be visited.
Caradon Archaeology Group
Group which focuses on the archaeology of South East Cornwall and the
Caradon District. Offers images and information on local sites.
Highland Archaeology Service
Offers details of events, publications and excavations, and access to
Digging Deep, a bi-monthly archaeological newsletter. Also includes
illustrated articles on topics such as the Archaeology of Skye and
Lochalsh, Exploring Historic Nairnshire and Saints from the West.
London and Middlesex Archaeology Society
Society was founded in 1855 for the purpose of investigating the
antiquities and early history of the Cities of London and Westminster
and the Metropolitan County of Middlesex. Site offers details of
lectures, conferences, publications, and contents of the annual
journal 'Transactions'.
Lincolnshire's Archaeology
Includes the full-text of the Lincolnshire Archaeological Handbook,
and images and information on sites such as a Bronze Age village,
wrecks, and Roman tablets.
Petroglyph UK: Exploring Yorkshires Bronze Age Rock Carvings
Information on British prehistoric 'cup and ring' rock carvings, with
articles on carvings in the Yorkshire Moors, customs, folklore and
associated beliefs, and a bibliography.
Surrey Archaeological Society
Society founded in 1854 to promote the study of archaeology and
antiquities within the County of Surrey, by the collection and
publication of material of archaeological, antiquarian and historical
interest. Offers information on excavations, publications, events,
library services and its management of a medieval moated site.
Wetland Archaeology
Information about the Centre for Wetland Archaeology, including
details of the Humber Wetlands Survey, Bronze Age trackways and
related links.
Worcestershire County Archaeological Service
Information about services, surveys, news and events, including images
and articles on topics such as metal detecting and archaeology, and
churches in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
York Archaeological Trust
Information about the trust's historical and archaeological research,
the Jorvik Viking Centre and the Archaeological Resource Centre.
Celtic Inscribed Stones Project: Language, Location And Environment
Information and images from a project to study Medieval Celtic
inscriptions.
Crannogs on the Web
Information about crannogs, which are small artificial islands found
in many of Scotland's lochs and inland waters. Includes an illustrated
introduction, an abstract of crannog research, and a catalogue of
crannogs in the Inner Hebrides.
Megalith Map
Map showing the locations of almost 1000 prehistoric stone circles in
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, dating from 3000 BC to 1500 BC.
Megalithic Mysteries: A Photographic Guide
Images of standing stones, stone circles and stone rows around
Britain, arranged by geographic location.
Petroglyph UK: Exploring Yorkshire's Bronze Age Rock Carvings
Information on British prehistoric 'cup and ring' rock carvings, with
articles on carvings in the Yorkshire Moors, customs, folklore and
associated beliefs, and a bibliography.
Secrets Beneath Your Feet
Online exhibition describing aspects of life in York such as trade,
craft, dress and religion in the Prehistoric, Roman, Anglian, Viking,
Medieval and Post-medieval periods, accompanied by images of
archaeological artefacts.
Catalhoyuk: Excavations of a Neolithic Anatolian Tell
Site describing the excavations at Catalhoyuk, in Turkey, including
newsletters, archive reports and a bibliography.
Medieval Pottery Research Group
Information, news and events for those with an interest in the pottery
vessels that were made, traded and used in Britain and Europe between
the end of the Roman period and the 16th century.
Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies
The Hellenic Society was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek
language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient,
Byzantine and Modern periods. Site gives details of membership,
publications, events and tables of contents for the Journal of
Hellenic Studies.
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