BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 31 May 2000
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
000 Generalities
Guide to the Smithsonian Institution
In-depth information about the Smithsonian Institution,
with links to resources about its history, the organisation
itself which comprises sixteen museums, programs and
exhibitions in operation, and associated publications and
databases.
Jewish Telegraph
Online edition of the British regional newspaper for the
Jewish community. Covers weekly regional news stories from
Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Liverpool editions, along
with national and worldwide news and a selection of
features from the paper.
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004 Computing and the Internet
User Notes on Fortan Programming
A guide for users on aspects of Fortan programming,
including general programming rules, debugging and program
validation, recursion, data types, logical units and files,
dynamic memory allocation, programming tools,
floating-point numbers, and the programming environment.
i386: the NT Source
Offers technical information on a range of Windows NT and
Windows 2000 topics, including system administration,
hardware with NT, and communications. Also provides a
selection of NT news stories, and details of forthcoming
events,
Karnak
Search engine which compiles results from multiple sources,
eliminates dead or questionable links, and creates a
customised summary and personal library of web resources
for the searcher. Also provides email alerts to new and
changed resources. Free registration is required to use the
basic service, with premium services also available on a
fee basis.
Internet and the Family 2000: The View from Parents, the View
from Kids
PDF document investigating the views of US parents and
children relating to privacy and security on the Web.
Describes a study examining ideas held by 8-17 year olds
and their parents in the year 2000 compared with the same
information gathered in 1998. Also considers the frequency
of Internet use within each group.
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020 Library and Information Science
SatchLCall: Library of Congress Call Number System Tutorial
Java-based tutorial designed to teach patrons and library
staff how to find and shelve books according to the Library
of Congress call number system.
Building Digital Collections: Technical Information and
Background Papers
Provides an insight into the digitisation process, covering
technical procedures such as conversion, scanning, text
mark-up, repository development, web interface design,
workflow and production, and rights and restrictions.
Select Committee on Culture Media and Sport: Public Libraries
Report and proceedings of the committees investigation of
the public library system in the UK. Addresses topics such
as monitoring and maintaining library standards, the role
of public libraries, access to public libraries, IT
provision, and funding issues.
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300 Social sciences
Report of Digital Scotland Task Force - May 2000
Examines the potential impact of digital technologies on
societies and economies, identifies areas where action is
required to ensure that Scotland obtains maximum benefit
from the technology, and suggests methods to speed progress
in these areas. The report is presented as a PDF file.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Museum dedicated to female artists of all periods and
nationalities. Exhibitions are organised by artistic era
starting with renaissance through to modernism of the late
20th century. The history of the gallery, member services,
media relations, and national programs are detailed.
US State Personal Income 1958-1997
Offers US State and regional income and employment data
from 1958 to 1997. Available data includes personal income
by major source and earnings by industry, wages and
salaries by industry, full- and part-time employment by
industry, farm income and expenses, and personal tax and
non-tax payments. Search results can be displayed on a
browser, or delivered via anonymous FTP.
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Conducts research on developmental issues, mainly focusing
on Bangladesh. Offers information on the divisions, staff,
and research themes within the institute, provides details
of recent publications, and outlines support services
provided to researchers.
British Employment Law
Searchable collection of links to case law, commercially
available case reports, news, statutes, bills, statutory
instruments, UK government resources, EC and EU material,
and organisations, private services, and trade unions.
Abbreviations and Acronyms of US Government
Alphabetical listing of governmental terms commonly used in
the US, with links to corresponding bodies.
National Children's Bureau
Promotes the interests and well-being of children and young
people across every aspect of their lives. Offers
information on policy formation on a range of children's
issues, details holdings in the NCB library, and provides a
catalogue of Bureau publications. Resource is keyword
searchable.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Partnership between the FBI and National White Collar Crime
Center, providing a reporting mechanism for Internet users
in the USA to alert authorities of suspected fraud
committed over the Internet. Once submited, reports are
then directed to appropriate local agencies for further
action.
DfEE: Adult Learning Opportunities
Offers information and advice on the range of adult
learning opportunities available in the UK, focussing on
addressing the concerns which potential learners may have
about returning to education.
London College of Fashion: College Archive
Searchable collection of fashion related images, providing
the name of the creator, date of design, a brief
description, style or era to which the piece belongs,
subject area, repository number, and the medium of each
entry. Material traces the development of the College and
its work up until the 1970s.
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400 Language
Language-Learning.net
Database of language schools located in over 70 countries
throughout the world. Searches provide contact details of
over 6000 institutions, specifics of language courses, and
accommodation facilities available.
Braille It
Service which transcribes print, electronic, or taped
materials into Braille documents for blind people.
Describes the arrangement of dots in Braille with some
examples of letters and contracted words, and outlines the
methods for conveying numbers, music, and computer
notation.
Word Detective
Online version of the US newspaper column which answers
readers' questions about words and language. Features an
archive of back columns arranged either by the word or
phrase they cover, or by the date of publication.
Spanish Online
Offers access to an open and distance learning course in
Spanish from Manchester Metropolitan University. The course
is entirely free and fully accredited, though access is
restricted to residents of England only.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Sue at the Field Museum
Introduces the fossilised Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered in
South Dakota in 1990. Named Sue, after its discoverer, the
remains are regarded as the best preserved and most
complete example of the species uncovered to date. Gives
measurement information such as weight of skull and length
of teeth, and offers details of her significance and the
dispute over ownership and purchase. Also describes the
preparation and mounting of the skeleton, and recent
developments.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
WHO Mediacentre
Provides access to a range of full text news articles,
press releases, fact sheets, photographs, and radio and
video footage released by the World Health Organization.
Autism Society of America
Group catering for the needs of those with the
developmental disability known as autism and their
families, by increasing awareness through education and
research. Provides information on the cause and effects of
the disorder, diagnosis, characteristics of sufferers, and
coping mechanisms.
Mission Launches
Provides news of space mission launches, a database of
exploratory missions which travelled beyond the Earth's
orbit, and offers a calendar of forthcoming missions from
around the world.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Horses
Article which details the effects of CFS in horses and
describes the diagnosis and treatment of four animals. A
full list of references is given and abstracts and key
words are also available in French.
CPAnet
Collection of links relating to accounting and finance
issues. Categories include professional resources,
financial reporting, international and government
accounting, and accounting software.
Advertising World
Series of links to advertising resources including
agencies, publications, marketing tools, legal bodies,
educational material, and production companies for film,
video, packaging, photography, Web pages, and
unconventional media such as balloons, bins, floors, and
flying logos.
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700 The arts
Island Ireland
Directory of Irish arts, culture, and environment
resources. Topics covered include Irish literature, music,
architecture, history, folk culture, archaeology, the Irish
language, and genealogy. Brief descriptions of each
resource are provided.
Tate Modern
Introduces Britain's new modern art gallery, providing
details of public events, special exhibitions, and
information about the building itself which was formerly
Bankside Power Station. Collections from the 20th century
are organised into four major display themes, which lead to
rooms, and then individual works, with images where
available.
Great Buildings Online
Database referencing photographs, models, architectural
drawings, and commentaries which document thousands of
buildings and prominent architects. Data can be browsed or
searched by building, architect, or location, with a
keyword searching facility also available.
FreeFoto.com
Collection of over 8000 photographs provided free for
non-commercial use on the Internet. Photos are arranged by
categories which include animals, church, food and drink,
industry, nature, and transport, and countries such as
Australia, France, Japan, the USA, and the UK. Pictures are
also available for sale to commercial users.
Artslynx International Dance Resources
Directory of dance related material including
organisations, publications and magazines, research,
publishers, university programs, studios, videos,
employment opportunities, associated art work, and
software. A keyword search facility is provided.
CricketLine.com
Provides English county scores, news, fixtures, results,
and team statistics, together with information on
international teams including Australia, India, New
Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies,
and Zimbabwe.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
David Dodge (1910-1974)
Offers information on Dodge's novels including the 'Whit'
and 'Colby' series, To Catch a Thief which formed the basis
for an Alfred Hitchcock film, travel books and articles,
short stories, and plays. Also features biographical
references, and a scrapbook of family photographs.
Canadian Literature: A Quarterly of Criticism and Review
Provides tables of contents from 1959 to the present day
for the print journal. Also offers an archive of reviews,
and selected full text articles from the latest issue.
Canadian Literature Archive
Collection of links to Canadian literature sources,
including a selection of texts, pages devoted to authors
such as Margaret Atwood, William Gibson, and Hugh
MacLennan, writers organisations, and author
bibliographies. Also offers access to Canadian literary
publications.
Canadian Poetry
Offers poems, biographies, and bibliographies of a range of
Canadian poets, a listing of online poetry journals,
magazines, and publishers, and information on poetry
courses in Canada. Also provides details of forthcoming
literary events, awards, grants, and contests.
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900 Geography and history
Great Excavations
Complements the Channel 4 television series outlining the
origins, history, and current state of archaeology, with
six major sections corresponding to the programmes in the
series. In addition to text and pictures outlining the
content of each programme, a range of relevant web and
print resources are suggested for further research.
Patrice Emery Lumumba (1925-1961)
Outlines significant events in the life of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo's first nationalist Prime Minister,
who was assassinated in 1961. Includes books, letters,
speeches, poems, and details of the International Patrice
Lumumba Society.
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