BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 30 November 2000
For live links to all these resources, see
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004 Computing and the Internet
About.com Web Searching Tutorials
Offers a selection of tutorials on web searching
techniques. Also provides a listing of directories of
search engines, information on web resources which search
engines cannot access, and resources for webmasters aimed
at achieving high search engine rankings.
Internet Acceptable Use Policies
Examines the process of developing an Internet acceptable
use policy within a library environment. Addresses the need
for such a policy, covers the principles of policy
development, identifies the elements of an AUP, and looks
at how library staff put the policy into practice.
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020 Library and Information Science
ELITE Project
The Electronic Library, IT and staff Education Project was
established to enhance service delivery for distance
learners. On completion, ELITE has now resulted in an
improved electronic library service which offers
interactive Web pages, electronic delivery of documents,
email communications, net and video conferencing, MOOs, and
chat facilities for students affiliated with the University
of Leicester.
Time4Net Portal
Collection of links to providers of goods and services in
the UK. Categories available include music, sports,
fashion, television, books, radio, news, business,
education, motoring, and games.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Witchcraft Bibliography Project
Bibliographical index covering material on witchcraft in
early modern Europe, searchable by topics such as
demonology, magic, and gender issues, as well as by
specific countries. Resources are presented in many
languages, and cover themes including religion, beliefs and
practices, history of witchcraft, and the Salem witch
trials.
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200 Religion
Guide to Medieval Christian Spirituality
Collection of Internet resources comprising works by key
figures, information on saints and their lives, and details
of religious orders. Also offers a selection of articles
covering themes such as asceticism, hermits, liturgy,
monasticism, mysticism, and prayer.
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300 Social sciences
How Polls are Conducted
Answers commonly asked questions about the operation of
public opinion polls by the Gallup organisation. Addresses
topics such as selection of a random sample, required
sample size, conduct of interviews, and interpretation of
results. Although the focus is on polls in the US, the
issues covered are also applicable to international polls.
Political Cartoons and Cartoonists
Traces the history of political cartoons in the US from the
early nineteenth century onwards. Features samples of
cartoons covering topics such as women's suffrage, the
America First campaign of 1915, and Theodore Roosevelt as
the personification of American imperialism. Also offers
the complete Congressman Pumphrey satire on political
corruption in 1907 Washington, and information on
cartoonists such as Frederick Opper and Homer Davenport.
PurePolitics.com
Provides coverage of the latest political events in the
USA. Features a selection of educational resources covering
topics such as the Electoral College, US Presidents,
branches of the Federal government, and the organisation of
the House of Representatives and Senate.
Biz/ed Question Bank - Economics
Collection of multiple choice questions on a range of
economic topics, including markets, firms, wages, national
income, money, unemployment and inflation, and the role of
governments.
Randburg: Home of Global Commerce
International business database organised by country, and
by product or service type. Full contact details and
company overviews are provided, with companies who register
having the option of supplying information in a
multi-lingual format. A search facility is also available.
Top 50 Financial Websites
Offers a listing of the 50 best finance related Internet
resources, as rated by the US magazine 'Money'. Material is
grouped into three broad categories incorporating general
finance portals, investing, and saving and spending. Brief
annotations accompany each entry.
Connecting Legal
Gateway to UK legal resources featuring directories of
solicitors, barristers, accountants, surveyors, and legal
service providers. Also offers details of courses in a
range of legal disciplines, legal news, journals, and
listings of law books and publishers.
FreeLawyer.co.uk: Legal Solutions Online
Interactive legal advice relating to issues in England and
Wales, and covering aspects of family, motoring, personal
injury, housing, employment, and consumer law. Provides a
Tailored Legal Information Sheet based on user responses to
set questions, a search facility for locating law firms,
and resources designed to help estimate fees and create
documents.
COSLA: Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
Information about the organisation which collectively
represents local government in Scotland, and provides a
forum for discussion of matters of common concern. Includes
the agenda and minutes of leaders' meetings, weekly
briefings on Scottish Parliament activity, and an archive
of COSLA press releases.
Dot-Coms: What Have We Learned
Series of articles from Fortune magazine which examine the
rise and fall of the dot-com phenomena in the USA, arguing
that the experience has been an experiment in new ways of
starting, managing, and investing in companies. Features
interviews with individuals who were involved in company
start-ups, some who made fortunes, others who left the
industry, and some who remain in the Internet sector.
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400 Language
Comunn na Gaidhlig
Promotion of the Scottish Gaelic language at local,
regional, and national levels. Information includes details
of projects, such as Iurosgoil99, which is concerned with
minority languages of the European Union, news articles,
annual reports, and statistical data pertaining to
education from nursery to secondary schools, arranged by
school and region. Resources are available in Gaelic and
English.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
SelectScience
Service for laboratory scientists providing information to
assist equipment and service purchasing decisions. Products
are arranged into categories such as cell biology, chemical
separations, electrochemistry, liquid handling, microscopy,
spectroscopy, and synthesis. Also supplies industry news,
job vacancy information, and details of forthcoming events.
Physics of Sound
Explains the phenomena of time and sound in physical terms,
and outlines quantum mechanics, in order to provide a basis
for understanding the physics of harpsichord sound in
relation to frequency, string density, and plucking ratio.
Amber
A collection of essays providing information relating to
the quality and properties of the semi-precious stone,
amber. Answers questions on subjects such as amber's
constitution and defines the different types in existence.
Additional references are given, as well as a selection of
images.
Illinois State Geology Survey
Variety of information covering geological research in
Illinois, such as the 1998-1999 Annual Report, fossil
information, and a map and directory of coal mines in the
O'Fallon Quadrangle, available as a PDF file. Additional
material includes bibliographic details of publications,
links to other U.S. State Geological Surveys, an Ask a
Geologist section with dinosaur information, and documents
on topics such as the history of oil and gas production in
Illinois.
Dino Russ's Lair
Provides information pertaining to dinosaur and vertebrate
palaeontology. Offers a variety of material including
details of digs and exhibits, and a range of artwork,
publications, and societies.
Herbarium: On-line Botanical Data
Index of botanical information on the Internet. Resources
tend to concentrate on the Texas area with material
presented in a variety of formats, and covering a number of
topics including specimen, distribution, flowering plants
and related species, as well as an extensive vascular plant
image gallery.
Queensland Museum Explorer
Information on home and garden spiders of south-east
Queensland with details of features, habitat, range,
likelihood of biting, and appropriate treatments. A special
section on the Redback Spider is also provided, along with
a searchable database that enables spiders to be identified
according to the shape of their webs.
Wolf Society of Great Britain
Disseminates factual knowledge about the character and
habitat needs of wolves, as well as the conservation of the
animals worldwide, with particular emphasis on European
countries where small populations of wolves still remain.
Features a history of the wolf in Britain, presents the
arguments surrounding re-introduction of the wolf into
Scotland, and states the society's position on keeping
wolves in captivity. Also offers information on related
projects in Poland, Slovakia, and Alaska.
Cloning: Are Humans Next?
Presents early scientific attempts at cloning and describes
breakthroughs since 1996, mainly focusing on Dolly the
sheep. Some practical medical, agricultural, and industrial
uses of the procedure are discussed, and ethical concerns
of cloning humans, such as the possibility of abnormal
development, psychological impact on offspring, and the
effects on family life and parenting, are outlined.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
HerbMed
Evidenced based electronic database providing reference
material on the use of herbs for health related issues.
Information is given on aspects of controlled analysis,
adverse effects, scientific analysis of particular actions,
traditional and commercial methods of preparation, and
effects of individual and combined herbs. A search function
is also available, facilitating the retrieval of
information on specific ailments.
My Heart Dr
Provides information on cardiovascular health care,
covering common conditions and diseases, procedures and
surgeries, and diagnostic tests. Examines paediatric and
congenital heart conditions, drugs and medications, the
anatomy of the cardiovascular system, and focuses on
particular heart problems in women. Also features a
glossary of terms.
Breast Clinic
Offers general information about breast cancer symptoms,
risk factors, self examination, breast screening, and
various types of assessment such as mammography,
ultrasound, and fine needle aspiration. Also covers issues
concerning benign disease, post-op exercises, adjuvant
therapy, and staging, and provides referral guidelines and
a discussion forum for exchanging personal experiences
relating to relevant medical conditions.
Electronic Zone
Collection of circuit diagrams and schematics for a range
of applications, including alarms, audio circuits, lights,
oscillators, power supplies, remote controls, and
telephones. Diagrams are accompanied by explanatory text.
City in Space
Provides information on the international space station
under construction since 1998, and crewed since November
2000. Features the schedule for additional construction
work, a 3-dimensional electronic model of the station,
details of the partners involved, and the latest
station-related news stories.
NetVet: Small Ruminants
Offers links to veterinary and other resources relating to
sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and other small ruminant
animals.
Sheep Diseases
Information detailing common diseases and ailments which
afflict sheep. Problems covered include polyarthritis,
mastitis, scrapie, pneumonia, white muscle disease, and
neurological conditions. Also features guidelines on the
use of antibiotics in the treatment of sheep.
Moggies - Home of the Online Cat Guide
Humorous and informative coverage of cats, including
details of feline characteristics and lifetime care.
Medical and veterinary information is included, along with
resources dealing with identification chips, and tips on
locating a lost cat.
Table Wine
Presents an overview of affordable table wines, a guide to
matching wines with foods, a weekly review of one
particular variety, a monthly survey of readers' opinions,
and an archive of past features. Also operates a message
board for discussing wine related ideas, a real-time chat
facility, and an email service providing notification of
updates.
Adflip
Archive of classic print advertisements dating from the
1940s. Images are searchable by category, decade, year, or
keyword. Provides basic information about each advert,
including the date of issue, and the company who produced
it, with links to the relevant companies.
Construction WebLinks
Collection of links to resources covering various aspects
of the construction industry, with a focus on the US.
Features listings of construction organisations, along with
material relating to financing projects, safety, and
insurance, and industry news.
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700 The arts
Lost Gallery
Situated in Aberdeenshire, this gallery is dedicated to the
work of Scottish contemporary artists. Background
information accompanies images of selected works from the
featured artists such as Peter Goodfellow, Hector McNeil,
Nael Hanna, Susan White-Oates, and Pat Semple. Additional
works are represented by outdoor or indoor sculpture, and
paintings by other housed artists.
Architects Online
Offers a collection of architecture related resources,
including a directory of architects from around the world,
news and articles in a range of languages including
English, Italian, and Spanish, and a selection of book
reviews. Also provides details of international
competitions, and links to resources on famous architects.
Yahoo! Music Industry Resources
Set of links relating to the music industry featuring news,
concert listings, reviews, mailing lists, and details of
engineers, producers, studios, and record labels.
18th Century English Music
Biographical information relating to the life and work of
several eighteenth century English composers. Those
represented include Thomas Arne (1710-1778), William Croft
(1678-1772), Joseph Gibbs (1699-1788), and John Stanley
(1712-1786). Where applicable, a discography is also
included.
E-Libretto
Collection of links relating to opera libretti resources,
includes works by composers such as Gershwin, Berloiz,
Mozart, Wagner, Purcell, Bizet, Strauss, and Verdi.
Baroque Lute-Harpsichord: A Forgotten Instrument
Documents the history of the lute-harpsichord, one of
Bach's favourite musical keyboard instruments. Describes
different types which were manufactured, sounds created,
and outlines the design features of reconstruction
attempts.
Harpsichord Clearing House
Builders and repairers of harpsichords and continuo organs
offering a list of instruments for sale around the world, a
range of products such as books and tuners available from
the Clearing House itself, and a selection of antique
pieces.
J. S. Bach
Reference details of musical recordings for the harpsichord
such as Brandenburg Concertos, Cantatas (Volumes 1-6), and
Well-Tempered Clavier (Books 1 and 2).
Organ Music in Latvia
Describes various types of Latvian organ, gives
biographical information on organists such as Larisa Bulava
and Aigars Reinis, and offers information about composers
and organ builders.
Electroacoustic Music Studios
Information about software used, and audio samples of
compositions produced, at the University of Birmingham's
music studio facility. Also offers a guide to each of the
eight studios, courses available, forthcoming concerts, and
details of BEAST - Birmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound
Theatre.
International Documentation of Electroacoustic Music
Project set up to compile data about studios concerned with
the production, research, or teaching of electroacoustic
music, and about works which have been realised using such
facilities. Records relating to studios provide details of
name, type, contact person, address, phone, fax, email, Web
page, number of works composed, year of opening (and
closing where relevant), and equipment available. Entries
for musical works composed in a studio environment are
accessible by first or second name of composer, title,
year, duration, tracks, instrument or performer, country,
and studio name. Information is available in English,
German, French, and Spanish.
Perceptual Approach to the Description and Analysis of
Acousmatic Music
Full text doctoral thesis which tackles a number of
analytical, perceptual, and aesthetic issues raised by
electroacoustic tape-pieces or 'acousmatic' music.
Initially, a review of existing theories is presented,
before progressing to examine an ecological approach to
acousmatic music. Downloadable as a Word or rtf file.
Knilling String Reference Guide
Offers a brief history of the violin, an outline of the
manufacturing process, and details of famous makers of the
violin family. Also features practice tips, ideas for
troubleshooting, and an abridged dictionary of musical
terms.
Aeolian Harp
Information about the aeolian harp, an instrument played by
the wind, first constructed by the Ancient Greeks.
Describes different varieties and offers some samples of
sounds produced.
Bibliography of Writings about the Oboe and Bassoon, 17th-19th
Centuries
Bibliographies offering both primary and secondary sources
relating to the oboe and the bassoon, organised in
chronological order.
Mad Screenwriter
Keyword searchable collection of links to resources for
writers, actors, and filmmakers. Categories include
screenwriting, independent filmmaking, the film and TV
industry, and world film.
Baseball-Reference.com
Offers information on US teams, specific players, leagues,
awards, and managers. For those unfamiliar with common
terms, batting, pitching, fielding, and leaderboard
glossaries are provided, along with an explanation of
similarity scores.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Science Fiction Quotes
Offers quotes from a variety of science fiction sources,
including literature, cinema, and television. Quotes are
arranged by author, and alphabetically where author is
inappropriate.
Narnia
Explores the Narnia Chronicles, documented in a series of
books written by C.S. Lewis, first published in 1950.
Describes the foundations of the story, presents
illustrations by Pauline Baynes, introduces each of the
seven chronicles, and offers individual chapters for
reading. Also displays a map of the Lands of Narnia, and
gives details of events taking place around the world
relating to Lewis's creations.
Novelguide.com
Summaries, character profiles, metaphor and theme analyses,
and author biographies pertaining to popular classic and
contemporary literature. Novels featured include Lord of
the Flies, Alice in Wonderland, 1984, The Color Purple,
Death of a Salesman, Emma, Hamlet, and Wuthering Heights.
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900 Geography and history
Global Lithuanian Net
Collection of resources covering aspects of Lithuanian
mythology, culture, history, and language. Many of the
resources provided are written in Lithuanian, with some in
English, including the Lithuanian Partisan War Chronicles
and Christmas and New Year customs and traditions. Other
resources pertaining to government, business, media, and
educational institutions are also presented.
Bangladesh Online
Concerned with the dissemination of information regarding
Bangladesh. Offers access to daily weather information, the
currency rate, stock markets, and Bangladeshi newspapers,
and addresses subjects such as disadvantaged children, the
liberation war, trade, and legal issues.
San Francisco Underground Travel
A tourists' guide to San Francisco, which reviews hotels,
restaurants, and attractions, and offers information about
activities, transportation, weather, and nearby cities
considered ideal for day trips.
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