BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 31 October 2000
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
000 Generalities
Business am
Searchable daily service providing breaking news, a
newspaper of topical stories, and a series of company and
market reports affecting Scotland.
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004 Computing and the Internet
ChatDanger
Offers advice on the safe use of Internet chat rooms, with
a focus on children and teenagers. Provides a parental
guide to the Internet in general, and more detailed
information about the attractions and dangers of chat, with
suggestions as to how parents can ensure the safety of
their children.
M Reference Page
Offers background information on the M-Technology
programming language, formerly known as MUMPS, including a
chronology of key events in its creation and development.
Trestle Tutorial
Offers an introduction to programming with the Trestle
toolkit of the Modula-3 window system. Tutorial is offered
in PDF and PostScript formats.
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020 Library and Information Science
RESCOLINC: Research Council Libraries and Information Consortium
Central point of contact for LIS organisations and academic
research groups. Provides background information about the
consortium, and links to UK research councils and
associated libraries.
Canadian Archival Resources
Collection of links to Canadian archives and related
material on the Internet. Features an alphabetical listing,
with additional divisions by region and type of resource.
Dogpile
Metasearch engine indexing Web resources which cover a wide
range of subject areas including entertainment, shopping,
computing, travel, library material, and personal
information relating to home and garden, real estate, and
finance.
StudentBooks
Free service allowing students to buy and sell second-hand
books at their university. A database of items is
searchable by any combination of title, author, ISBN,
subject, university, and region.
CARRIE: A Full-Text Electronic Library
Searchable library of resources comprising a serials
department which hosts electronic journal collections,
document and manuscript rooms containing historical and
official papers, and a reference desk with dictionaries,
thesauri, and a document delivery service.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
International Vegetarian Union
Concerned with the promotion and representation of
vegetarianism by providing a variety of resources
reflecting ethical, historical, and literary issues. The
FAQ's, recipes, listing of famous vegetarians, and a youth
page provide additional information, available in numerous
languages including German, Spanish, French and Italian.
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200 Religion
Religious Movements Page
Alphabetical listing of religious groups from around the
world, ranging from Adidam to Zoroastrianism. Profiles
summarise the history, beliefs, and contemporary issues
associated with the various orders. Additional information
is available in the form of Web pages and bibliographies.
Full-Text Theology Periodicals Online
Provides access to full text theological journals covering
a variety of religions including Christianity, Buddhism,
and Judaism. Many titles are accompanied by descriptions
and guidelines for contributors.
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300 Social sciences
Theory and Science
Publishes articles which examine scientific progress and
its effect upon the extent and rapidity of social change.
Archives are available online.
Social Sciences Data Collection
Offers raw numerical data from sources such as news polls,
census and election studies, war statistics, health data,
tobacco surveys, financial summaries, and crime reporting,
all of which are available in a variety of formats. Records
are searchable by title, abstract, and author.
Business Advice Online
Offers advice on a number of different aspects of starting
and running a business in the UK. Topics covered include
financial control, marketing, finding premises, improving
productivity, and selling your business. Also offers guides
to regulation and taxation, key national, regional, and
local contacts, and a selection of business-related news
stories.
Berinstein Research: Information Resources for Businesses and
Professionals
Extensive collection of material indexing relevant sources
for business and professional use. Incorporates statistical
and pictorial data covering a variety of topics, and from
countries around the world, including a large UK section.
Guide to Sources of Labour Information
Presents a guide to key sources of information for
librarians working in organisations with an interest in
labour issues. Includes guidance on collection development
and selection policy, national and regional publications,
and a suggested list of periodicals.
Virtual Finance Library
Collection of links to finance resources, organised into
subject areas such as asset management, banks, exchanges,
world markets, and insurers. Also features a selection of
dictionaries, reference material, and calculation and
conversion resources. Each topic is accompanied by a brief
explanatory note.
Budget of the United States Government Fiscal Year 2001
Documents covering the fiscal year beginning 1st October
2000. Includes a citizen's guide to the federal budget, and
offers reports of budgets for prior years.
Official Documents Home Page
Provides access to numerous official documents relevant to
the UK, arranged by date, title, department, or category
type. Information includes the 2000 budget, as well as
publications from the Scottish and Welsh Offices, much of
which is available in full text format.
Canadian Army Lessons Learned Centre
Disseminates lessons learned from analysis of recent
Canadian and Allied military operations and training
experiences. Information is offered in English and French.
Most Curious Murder - The Madeleine Smith Story
Details the events, the witnesses, testimonies, and draft
letters from Emile L'Angelier to Madeleine Smith, the woman
who stood trial for his murder in one of Scotland's most
remarkable Victorian cases. Additional information includes
the historical and genealogical information on the
suspect's eminent Glasgow family. The story is also
available in audio format.
Count Me In
Provides information about issue awareness days and weeks
taking place in the UK. Listings are accompanied by contact
details for organisations associated with each issue, and a
monthly newsletter is also available.
Radical Pedagogy
Peer-reviewed journal publishing material relating to
contemporary teaching and learning. Current tables of
contents are available, with full text articles, and
archives from 1999 onwards also provided.
Basic Guide to Essay Writing
Provides a step-by-step guide to the process of planning
and writing essays. Includes information on identifying a
suitable topic, outlining ideas, writing the introduction,
body, and conclusion, and adding any finishing touches.
Electronic Commerce in Canada
Outlines the activities of the Canadian Task Force on
Electronic Commerce. Describes the technology involved,
Canada's promotion of a global environment for e-commerce,
and the strategy used for addressing associated issues.
Ladbroke Grove Rail Enquiry
Provides information from the public inquiry under Lord
Cullen into the fatal rail crash at Ladbroke Grove on 5th
October 1999. Establishes the context and scope of the
inquiry, and provides full transcripts of daily
proceedings.
Costume Page
A collection of resources relating to the research and
study of costume related topics worldwide. Information
pertains to historical, theatrical, and cultural aspects of
research, as well as the practical concerns of making
costumes. In addition, information on accessories is also
provided, along with Hallowe'en costume ideas.
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400 Language
New Zealand English
Offers information on the English language in New Zealand.
Outlines the origins of New Zealand English, examines
social variations in dialect, and offers audio files
illustrating the pronunciation of the common sounds. Also
features a bibliography and details of related research
projects.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
LSU Libraries: Patents and Trademarks
Set of links to resources offering patent information
including libraries, FAQs, tutorials on trademark
searching, databases, patent offices around the world, non
government organisations, information about marketing
fraud, and a selection of online journals.
Health Science Resources on the Web
Offers a selection of annotated links to health science
resources. Listings cover categories such as associations
and societies, clinical medicine resources, libraries and
catalogues, medical education, research and funding, and
evidence-based healthcare.
European Herbal Practitioners Association
News articles and presentation papers reflecting the
European perspective on the promotion of guidelines and
legislative procedures involved in the practice of
alternative medicine.
AIR - Allergy Internet Resources
Comprehensive list of resources detailing information on a
variety of allergies. Information ranges from general
topics, to more specific medical complaints such as asthma,
food and skin allergies, and those affecting children.
ALS Association
Non profit organisation improving awareness and
understanding of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise
known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Conducts research into the
causes and possible cures of the condition, provides
educational materials such as videos and fact sheets,
operates support programs, and strives to make treatments
accessible to all patients.
BSE Inquiry Report
Full text of the final report of the UK public inquiry into
the emergence and identification of Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy (BSE) and new variant Creutzfeld-Jakob
Disease (nCJD), and actions taken in response by the
British government.
ISVR: Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
Research and teaching institute concerned with dynamics,
fluid dynamics and acoustics, human sciences, and signal
processing and control. Details of undergraduate, MSc, and
Diploma courses are given, along with information about
conferences, publications, short courses, and a consultancy
service in operation at the centre.
FarmChina.com
Series of market reports on China's aquaculture,
agricultural machinery, chemical products, dairy equipment,
food industry, fertilizer, feed, forestry, horticulture,
livestock, fruit and vegetables, and seeds. Also offers
information about investment opportunities, laws and
regulations, statistics, and industry data. Presented in
English and Chinese.
State of Food and Agriculture 2000
Report offering an overview of current agricultural
conditions within the UN, and any impact resulting from the
overall economic environment. Also explores the
socio-economic impact of agricultural modernisation, food
and nutrition security, developing countries' productivity,
and the role of political economy in the alleviation of
poverty and food insecurity.
Organic-Research.com
Offers information on organic farming research and
education resources. Coverage is international, with a
focus on US and British sources. Additionally, a news
archive dating back to 1997 is offered, along with organic
farming laws and regulations, and access to the Database of
Organic Standards in the EU.
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700 The arts
Discover the Historical Architecture of East Asia
Descriptions and photographs of impressive architectural
structures within China, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, and
North and South Korea, accessible via an interactive map or
an alphabetical listing of sites.
Triumph of the Baroque
Exhibition of architectural models made in Europe between
1600 and 1750, describing the emergence of baroque
architecture in Rome, which was to inspire European design
for over a century. Sections cover churches and chapels,
civic, commercial, and military architecture, private
residences, and royal palaces. An illustrative example
accompanies each section.
Women in the Blues
Includes biographical information about contemporary female
blues musicians, historical profiles of artists such as
Memphis Minnie, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and Etta
James, and details of international blues women.
About.com guide to Tennis
Offers original articles and features about tennis, plus
links to a selection of related resources. Topics covered
include clothing and shoes, equipment, injury prevention,
tournaments, and professional players. Also offers guidance
on improving your game.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Quote UnQuote
Provides a selection of topical quotations from those in
the news during the current month. Quotes cover current
affairs, sport, television and films, and royalty. Also
features a monthly archive dating back to January 2000.
Modern American Poetry
Biographical information about prominent American poets
arranged alphabetically by surname, along with
bibliographies of their work, and excerpts from analyses
and drafts of poems. Also offers a selection of modern
American poetry course syllabi.
Sherlock Holmes on the Web: Sherlockian.Net
A variety of resources which provide information on all
aspects of the fictional detective character. Includes
information on the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
the Victorian era, actors who have portrayed Holmes, and
the stories themselves.
Decameron Web
Provides a chronological list of the life and work of
Boccaccio, (1313-1375), concentrating on his late medieval
text, Decameron. A study of the text, available in English
and Italian, explores the literary, historical, and
cultural context of the Decameron and its relevance to late
medieval society. Additional resources include maps
illustrating locations within the story.
Cervantes: Bulletin of the Cervantes Society of America
Publication offering full text scholarly articles on
Cervantes's life and works in PDF format, and reviews of
material deemed of interest to cervantistas, in English and
Spanish. Issues are published twice yearly, and a full
archive from 1981 is available online.
Russian Literature
Offers a listing of Russian literary resources comprising
general subject coverage and eminent Russian writers, such
as Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevky, and Nabokov.
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900 Geography and history
Scottish Radiance: A Monthly Journal
A monthly online journal publishing material relevant to
Scotland such as maps of Scottish clans, information on
historical and cultural issues, the Gaelic language,
lighthouses, and fishing. RealAudio is necessary for some
material, with options of Spanish, French, German, Italian
and Portuguese translation.
Rome: Living Guide
Tourist resource comprising information about
accommodation, sightseeing, entertainment, dining,
shopping, safety, and finding your way around the city.
Also offers weather forecasts, a currency converter, and an
online travel booking facility.
Al Bawaba
Gateway to Middle Eastern resources with categories such as
health and family, religion and philosophy, culture and
society, and science and technology. Also offers news
articles, business and financial information, and tourist
guides.
Tartans of Scotland
Offers a range of resources relating to Scottish tartans
including listings by name and type, a history and guide to
'reading' tartan, an outline of the manufacturing process,
and information on the different types available. Also
features a database of all known tartans, searchable by
name or by sept - surnames associated with a particular
clan.
Archaeology of Teotihuacan, Mexico
Provides general information about the ancient city of
Teotihuacan, access to the Internet Journal for Teotihuacan
Archaeology and Iconography, and excavation reports from
sites such as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid and the Pyramid
of the Moon.
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War (World War I)
Collection of World War I propaganda postcards from both
the Central and Allied powers. Examples depict heads of
state and military leaders, troops at war, wartime
atrocities, and scenes mocking the opposing side. Short
biographies and samples of the work of prominent artists
are also included. English, French and Dutch translations
are available.
Versailles Treaty
Offers a complete transcription of the 1919 Treaty of
Versailles. In addition to being available as a single
file, the treaty is also offered in 16 sections, together
with suggestions of further readings, maps depicting the
pre- and post-war situations, and cartoon imagery from 1919
reflecting on the treaty.
Chronology of Ireland
Highlights key events in the social, cultural, and
political history of Ireland from the 1600s to the 1900s.
In addition, notable Irish births and deaths for each year
are listed.
Vietnam: Yesterday and Today
Present bibliographies of cinematic, and factual and
fictional printed works relating to the Vietnam war. Topics
covered include post-traumatic stress, teaching materials
relating to the war, and the Vietnamese perspective on the
conflict. Also offers a chronology, and a listing of
general wartime characteristics.
US-Mexican War (1846-1848)
Documents the US-Mexican conflict from both perspectives,
offering essays by historians, transcripts of
conversations, and a timeline of key events in US-Mexican
relations from 1519 until 1997. Available in English and
Spanish.
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