BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
1 - 15 April 2000
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000 Generalities
Oberon Reference Site
Offers information and links to resources about the Oberon
programming language, including listings of related
systems, compilers, source code, and applications, an
archive of the comp.lang.oberon newsgroup, and a
bibliography of publications and research projects.
Library Graphics
Collection of library and computer related clipart and
graphics. Animated GIFs and a selection of backgrounds are
freely available for use on Web pages.
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004 Computing and the Internet
Search Engines Worldwide
Directory of over 1000 Internet search engines arranged
alphabetically by country of origin. Information is
available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
and Spanish.
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020 Library and Information Science
Women in the History of American Librarianship
Provides an insight into women prominent in the foundations
of librarianship. Offers a character profile, a career
timeline, details of accomplishments, and a bibliography of
publications for females including Susan Grey Akers,
Theresa Hubble West Elmendorf, Hannah Logasa, Anne Carroll
Moore, and Mary Wright Plummer.
EURASLIC: European Association of Aquatic Sciences Libraries and
Information Centres
Organisation coordinating the activities of aquatic
information providers throughout Europe. Offers a forum for
the exchange of ideas, details of publications including a
newsletter and proceedings of meetings, information about
the group's biennial conference, and a searchable directory
of European aquatic science libraries and information
centres.
FAIFE World Report: Libraries and Intellectual Freedom
Collection of reports documenting prevailing conditions of
libraries, librarians, and intellectual freedom throughout
the world. Countries covered include Chile, Italy, Mexico,
Lesotho, Ukraine, Cambodia, Lebanon, Norway, Sri Lanka, and
Zimbabwe.
FunkandWagnalls.com
Searchable reference collection comprising Funk and
Wagnalls Multimedia Encyclopaedia, Webster's College
Dictionary, Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, an interactive
world atlas, a news arena, an encyclopaedia of animals, and
a media gallery containing photographs, animations, music,
speeches, maps, flags, and anthems.
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300 Social sciences
Perspectives on Anarchist Theory
Biannual newsletter of the Institute for Anarchist Studies.
Articles from all issues since 1997 are available, with the
most recent offered for download as a PDF file.
Introductory information is presented in English, Spanish,
and Portuguese.
Small States: Meeting the Challenge in the Global Economy
PDF file addressing issues likely to affect development
within the global economy of states whose population is
less than 1.5 million. Considers ways in which small states
differ from large, and outlines potential challenges and
opportunities for small nations which may arise from
globalisation. Also documents the responses of
international institutions such as the World Bank, the
Commonwealth Secretariat, the IMF, and the United Nations.
International Military Tribunal
Project providing an archive of proceedings and other key
documentation from the Nuremberg War Crimes trials.
Features documents detailing Nazi conspiracy and
aggression, the trial of the major war criminals before the
International Military Tribunal, and the trials of German
war criminals.
Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk
Guide to intellectual property issues within the European
Union, including information on patents, trade marks, and
copyright. Outlines related aspects of EU funded research
and development, and also offers country specific
information and daily news updates on intellectual property
topics from around the world.
Irving vs Lipstadt and Penguin Books: The Judgment
Full text of the final judgement in the holocaust denial
libel action brought against Deborah Lipstadt and Penguin
Books by David Irving at the High Court in London between
January 11th and April 11th 2000.
United States v Microsoft Corporation: Conclusions of Law and
Order
Full text of the final conclusions in the anti-trust civil
action brought against the Microsoft Corporation by the US
Department of Justice, which deduced that Microsoft has
maintained its monopoly power by anti-competitive means.
The report is offered as a PDF or HTML file.
Campaign for an English Parliament
Proposes the establishment of an English Parliament
following the process of devolution of power to Scotland,
Wales, and Northern Ireland. Includes a policy statement
outlining how an English Parliament will benefit the people
of England, and a discussion as to whether or not such a
development will lead to the break up of the United
Kingdom.
Virtual Social Work
Gateway to resources for UK social workers featuring an
alphabetical listing of material which covers topics such
as addiction, counselling, disability, and welfare rights.
Also offers social work related discussion forums, and a
selection of employment services.
European Anti-Poverty Network
Offers information on poverty and social exclusion in the
member states of the European Union. Provides details of
EAPN's lobbying activities, publications, and press
releases.
Nathanson Centre for the Study of Organized Crime and Corruption
Offers a bibliographic database of organised crime and
corruption related titles, together with abstracts for each
entry, which address topics such as criminal activities,
youth gangs, prostitution, and organised crime enforcement.
Annual newsletters and additional Nathanson Centre
Publications are available.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Advances in Computational Mathematics
Offers tables of contents of the computational mathematics
print journal, running from 1993 to the present day.
Ocean Animals
Reference information about a host of sea creatures
including killer whales, eagle rays, common puffins,
harbour porpoises, coral reef animals, and estuary and
coastal water animals. An illustration of each animal is
accompanied by details of their class, order, size, family,
scientific name, range, diet, conservation status, and
habitat. General facts about sea turtles and invertebrates
such as sponges, molluscs, echinoderms, and cnidarians are
also offered.
Sea
Features a wide variety of ocean related resources such as
news, a gallery of pictures, a series of Java applets
enabling users to explore different aspects of the sea
interactively, a virtual aquarium, and a selection of
puzzles including a wordsearch, a crossword, and a memory
game.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Provides accounts of nonindigenous aquatic species
including amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, tunicates,
bryozoans, sponges, coelenterates, annelids, molluscs,
crustaceans, algae, and plants. Offers distribution maps
and fact sheets for each species.
Action Atlas: Coral Reefs
Documents threats to coral reefs in regions throughout the
Middle East, the Indian Ocean, East Asia, the Pacific, and
the tropical Americas. Pollution, sewage, erosion, cyanide
fishing, and badly run tourism are among factors considered
responsible for the decline in reefs.
CORAL: Coral Reef Alliance
Organisation which promotes the conservation of coral
reefs, conducts an education and public awareness program,
and builds partnerships with governments, divers,
conservationists, and local people. Offers examples of the
group's work, information on how to get involved,
instructions for making donations, diver reports, and a
photo gallery of reefs throughout the world.
Office of Protected Resources: Coral Reefs
Article about coral reefs with information on geographical
coverage, functions, decline, and details of a Coral
Species and Ecosystem Conservation project initiated by the
NMFS Office of Protected Resources in 1998.
Irish Seaweed
Traces the history of seaweed usage, describes possible
future applications, and provides information on the Irish
seaweed industry and associated organisations. Includes the
full text of a presentation delivered at a seminar entitled
Ireland in the 21st Century, and explains how different
strains can be used as alginates, fertilisers, health and
skin care products, and foodstuffs.
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Conducts aquaculture and fisheries research with a view to
disseminating results to relevant bodies such as state and
federal agencies. Details projects into oyster farms, clam
aquaculture, and genetic issues, and offers bibliographic
records of recent publications.
Shellfish Water Quality Protection Program
Initiative which monitors water quality and pollution in
areas where shellfish are harvested. Features an official
fact sheet, growing area classification maps, a molluscan
harvesting guide, information about Canada's Shellfish
Sanitation Program which aims to eliminate the consumption
of contaminated products, and an Atlantic classification
inventory from 1992.
Nonindigenous Crustacean Distribution Information
Series of distribution maps and species information
regarding shrimps, opossum shrimps, water fleas,
cercopagis, crayfish, jumbo tiger prawns, and various types
of crab. A facility is provided to query the location of
particular species according to state and hydrologic unit.
Fish and Shellfish Science
Collection of papers and speeches addressing issues
relating to salmon recovery, fisheries management, state
and tribal management, shellfish, private fish stocking,
hatcheries, nuisance and endangered species, and education.
Official publications such as the 1999 Pacific Salmon
Treaty and the Salmon and Steelhead Stock Inventory (SASSI)
are also provided.
Boattalk's Sharks of the World
Information about the size, diet, habitat, and reproductive
behaviour of sharks, together with a general description,
classification guide, and photograph of each species.
Varieties covered include angel, lemon, basking, mako,
blacktip reef, nurse, blue, sandbar, bull, silky, dusky,
spiny dogfish, galapagos, tiger, goblin, thresher, great
white, hammerhead, whitetip reef, horn, wobbegong, and
whale shark.
Shark Research Program at the University of Florida Museum of
Natural History
Collection of resources detailing international shark
attacks since the mid 1500s, observations from commercial
fishing vessels, conservation programs, underwater
photographs of various species, and information on specific
types of shark such as the great white and the megamouth.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
Health in Focus
Provides health care information written or reviewed by UK
doctors for both professionals and patients. Features brief
advice on the causes and treatments of a range of
conditions including colds, influenza, eye problems,
headaches, meningitis, sunburn, and warts. Also offers
coverage of recent research into each condition, and gives
details of patient support groups.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Offers information for treatment clinics and patients on
issues surrounding in vitro fertilisation (IVF), donor
insemination, egg and sperm donation, and human embryo
storage and research. Features the HFEA annual report and
code of practice, patient guides to infertility and IVF,
and a glossary of terms.
Obesity Resource Information Centre
Collection of factsheets on aspects of obesity such as
health risks, treatment and prevention, childhood obesity,
pregnancy and childbirth, effective physical activity, and
social and psychological consequences.
Development of Polio Vaccines
Describes the discovery and development of the
poliomyelitis vaccine. Outlines the symptoms and effects of
the disease, the modern method of vaccination, and
discusses the possibility of complete elimination of polio
from the world.
Chicken Pox
Provides an insight into varicella, or chicken pox as the
virus is commonly known. Describes symptoms, treatment,
duration, and prevention of the illness which usually
strikes during childhood.
Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation
Group aiming to increase public awareness and appreciation
of aquatic plants, fish, and reef animals by coordinating
displays, collections, and applied research. Houses an
online magazine called Reef Aquarium Farming News which is
published monthly to document progress made at GARF.
World Aquaculture Society
Association aiming to promote collaboration between those
involved in the aquaculture community throughout the world.
Offers details of the group's strategic plan, membership,
bylaws, meetings, sponsors, and publications. Further
information is restricted to member only access.
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700 The arts
Antonio Vivaldi Homepage
Information about the Italian composer Vivaldi including
biographical details, a timeline of key life events,
reviews of his works, and text settings for pieces such as
The Four Seasons, Gloria, and Stabat Mater.
British Beat Boom 1963-66
Directory of information examining the British music era
commonly referred to as the beat boom. Features information
about artists and groups arranged alphabetically, weekly
British chart hits of the time, the annual poll results
from the Mersey Beat newspaper, and a listing of former
musicians' current occupations.
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900 Geography and history
Travel Channels
Directory of resources arranged in categories including
passport and visa information, travel agents, backpacking,
ecotourism, travelogues, budget travel, and transportation.
Resource is offered in English, French, Spanish, German,
Italian, and Portuguese.
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