BUBL LINK Updates Recent Additions to the BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources 1 - 15 September 1998 For live links to all these resources, see http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html ------------------------------------------------------------ 004 Computing and the Internet Global Internet Liberty Campaign Information about the campaign to protect and promote fundamental human rights such as freedom of speech and the right of privacy on the Internet. Offers news, resources and articles on issues such as free speech, privacy, cryptography and access to information. National JANET Web Cache The National JANET Web Caching Service offers an introduction to Web caching, advice on configuring browsers and setting up Web cache servers, as well as details of how to use the service. Computer Virus Myths A collection of computer virus hoaxes including virus alerts issued on April Fool's Day and media treatment of the topic. Dr Solomon's Virus Central Information on computer virus alerts, macro viruses, virus statistics, a virus encyclopaedia, a virus gallery showing examples of visual viruses, virus statistics and a glossary of terms associated with viruses. Also includes technical papers on virus issues including prevention, cure, hoaxes and the future. Network Associates Virus Info and Documentation Library Contains information on computer viruses, arranged by name, type and activation date. Also contains virus hoax information. ------------------------------------------------------------ 020 Library and Information Science Using Kodak Photo CD Technology for Preservation and Access: A Guide for Librarians, Archivists, and Curators Report summarising the findings of a study that evaluated Kodak Photo CD technology as a tool for preserving and making research materials available electronically. Evaluation of Information Sources A set of pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. It is intended to be particularly useful to librarians and others who are selecting sites to include in an information resource guide, or informing users as to the qualities they should use in evaluating Internet information. Digital Reference World of Academic Libraries Report surveying over a decade the use of a variety of print and online resources by reference librarians at academic research libraries in the United States and Canada. Preservation Services Collection of articles on aspects of preservation, including disaster preparedness, storage, machine readable records, reformatting records and water damaged paintings. ------------------------------------------------------------ 070 News and publishing Electronic Publishing Takes Journals Into a New Realm Article about the impact of electronic publishing, and how its capabilities have influenced the distribution of information. Free Internet Access to Traditional Journals An article in the journal American Scientist advocating free Internet access to traditional journals thus enabling scientists to share published research without high cost. ------------------------------------------------------------ 100 Philosophy and psychology Philosophy Around the Web A guide and gateway to philosophy resources on the Internet. Categories include universities' philosophy pages, commercial organisations; societies, libraries, individuals' philosophy pages, philosophy resources organised by topic, individual philosophers including texts; philosophy discussion on the Internet, philosophy events and jobs, continuing education and distance learning, and a directory of philosophers who have web pages. ------------------------------------------------------------ 200 Religion Journal for Christian Theological Research Journal offering articles on systematic theology covering topics such as Apocalypticism and Modern Thinking, and The Rebirth of Luther's Two Kingdoms in Kant's Commonwealths. Christian Theological Research Fellowship Papers Offers full text of conference papers, covering topics such as The Church as a Community of (Un)Common Grace: Toward a Postmodern Ecclesiology, Making Systematic Theology Moral, and Evangelical Witness and the Roots of the Theological Disciplines. English Literature and Religion Database project which aims to provide bibliographical coverage of religious aspects and backgrounds of English literature, with an emphasis on the Anglican tradition in the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. Also offers shorter bibliographies on The Book of Common Prayer, and for writers such as George Herbert, John Henry Newman and Alfred Tennyson. English Literature and Religion: Electronic Texts Texts of an abridged version of the 1662 Prayer Book, an anthology of traditional Christmas carols, and William Law's A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (1728). Religion in Victorian Britain Articles on religion in nineteenth century Britain, covering chronology of religion and philosophy, denominations, dissenters, alternative traditions and the interpretation and religious symbolism of the Bible. Anglicans Online Offers news, issues, information, mailing lists and other resources relating to churches worldwide within the Anglican Communion. Student Christian Movement Information about the student group which offers a liberal and ecumenical approach to the challenges and questions of the Christian faith. Provides information on events, conferences and publications. Bible and Homosexuality Biblical text-based essay examining homosexuality in the Old and New Testaments from both conservative and liberal viewpoints. Enchanted Land: A Journey with the Saints of India Writings on Eastern philosophy and mysticism, exploring holy teachers and the concept of karma. Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Offers full-length Islamic texts and journal articles in English translation, and multimedia materials about Islam. Baha'i World Extensive information about the Baha'i Faith and its central figures, institutions and beliefs. Baha'i Writings A collection of Baha'i religious texts, including writings of the Bab, Baha'u'llah, Statements of the Universal House of Justice and works by other authors. Discover Baha'u'llah An illustrated introduction to the Baha'i Faith, arts, UK events and communities. Introduction to the Baha'i Faith Articles on aspects of the Baha'i Faith, covering spiritual, social and theological teachings, the family, global concerns, and Baha'i community, laws and history. ------------------------------------------------------------ 300 Social sciences Human Rights Watch Organisation dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. Offers information on campaigns, publications and news. Independent Counsel's Report to the United States House of Representatives (The Starr Report) The report of the Independent Counsel's investigation into the personal conduct of President William Jefferson Clinton, presented to the US House of Representatives on 9th September 1998. Scientific Journals: Environment, Conservation and Ecology Set of links to journals relevant to environment, conservation and ecology. Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text. Rainforest Database The Living Earth Foundation is an international organisation which carries out environmental education. Its database includes an introduction to rainforests, the different types of rainforests and where they grow, the plants and animals that can be found there, and forest regeneration and productivity. It also includes papers on the problems faced by indigenous forest dwellers. Stand By Your Lands - Fifteen Most Endangered Wild Lands The Wilderness Society identifies what it considers to be the fifteen most endangered wild places in the USA. Infolaw: Information for Lawyers Limited's Gateway to the UK Legal Internet A gateway to a variety of legal resources in the UK, including law firms, associations, government information and law schools. It also contains Lawfinder, a resource for researching and keeping up-to-date with primary law on the web, and which has links to statutes, statutory instruments, bills, consultative documents, parliamentary proceedings, and judgements from the House of Lords, the Court of Appeal and the High Court. A subject based directory provides further access to electronic legal resources. Borderline Sanctuary A resource providing advice, support and information for people with borderline personality disorder. It is also aimed at mental health professionals with an interest in the illness. Which Online Online service offering consumer information and reports. Includes sample resources accessible to non-subscribers. International Journal of Electronic Markets Electronic commerce journal intended to advance the understanding and practice of electronic markets and commerce, including current developments and trends, policies, system concepts, methodologies, impacts, and cultural changes related to the research field of electronic commerce. ------------------------------------------------------------ 500 Natural sciences and mathematics Science.komm Life Science and Medical Directory A set of links to scientific resources including journals, publishers, dictionaries, newsgroups, mailing lists, directories, and news sites. StatServ Gateways to statistics related jobs, software, publications, meetings, conferences, courses, preprints, databases, institutions, departments and newsgroups. Physics Today A monthly trade journal for physicists, covering topics such as environmental physics, high-performance computing, and communicating physics to the public. Offers full text of selected articles and contents summaries. Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere Non-mathematical but detailed overview of space research on the Earth's environment in space. Includes a glossary of space terminology, and covers electrons, auroral acceleration and magnetic storms. Internet Chemistry: Oxidation / Reduction Guide to oxidation-reduction, including ionic compounds, electronegativity and redox reactions. Offers exercises and refers to everyday examples such as bleaching agents, photosynthesis and electrochemistry. About Water Levels, Tides and Currents Information about the history of tidal analysis and prediction, tide predicting machines and measuring water currents. Scientific Journals: Genetics and Biotechnology Set of links to journals relevant to genetics and biotechnology. Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text. Evolution at NYU Course Material Lecture notes, supplementary reading or exercises, and links to other sites or software from the course in evolution at New York University. Topics include Darwin, adaptation, evolutionary genetics, speciation, systematics and phylogeny, history of diversity and fossils, biogeography, origins of novelty, molecular evolution, coevolution, and human issues. Journey into Phylogenetic Systematics Guide to phylogenetic systematics, the study of the way that biologists reconstruct the pattern of events that have led to the distribution and diversity of life. Covers an introduction to cladistics, methodology and implications of cladistics, and the need for cladistics. Student Papers on Evolution Recent papers by students of evolution at New York University. Chemical Ecology - Student Review Articles Full text articles by students of chemical ecology at Colorado State University. Systematic Biology Systematic Biology is the quarterly journal of the Society of Systematic Biologists, offering abstracts of papers on theory, principles, and methods of systematics, as well as evolution, morphology, biogeography, paleontology, genetics, and classification. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Journal devoted to antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and anti-cancer agents and chemotherapy, aimed at microbiologists, pharmaceutical researchers, biochemists, pharmacologists, clinicians, and other specialists in infectious diseases. Abstracts and tables of contents available. Clinical Microbiology Reviews Journal that offers reviews of developments in clinical microbiology and immunology, covering the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Abstracts and tables of contents available. TIGR / ATCC Microbial Genome Special Collection ATCC is a global bioscience organisation that provides biological products, technical services and educational programs to private industry, government, and academic organizations around the world. The mission of the ATCC is to acquire, authenticate, and maintain reference cultures, related biological materials, and associated data, and to distribute these to qualified scientists in government, industry, and education. Tree Physiology Tree Physiology is a monthly refereed journal which publishes technical reviews and original research reports on all aspects of tree physiology including: responses of forest, crop and ornamental tree species to acid rain, air pollutants, ultraviolet radiation and global warming; the genetic transformation and micropropagation of trees; tree growth, reproduction, nutrition, photosynthesis, and environmental adaptation; and the relation between tree structure and function. There is unrestricted online access to a sample selection of recent articles. Trees - Structure and Function A journal featuring original articles treating physiology, biochemistry, functional anatomy, structure and ecology of trees and other woody plants. Papers and reviews concerned with pathology and technological problems relevant to the structure and function of trees are also included. Insect Behavior - Student Review Articles Full text articles on insect behaviour by students at Colorado State University Insects on WWW Offers several thousand links to Internet resources about insects and entomology. Headings include insect pests, common insects, aquatic insects, insect anatomy, biology, behaviour, ecology, physiology and taxonomy, as well as cultural and forensic entomology. Coleoptera World Wide Web Site Extensive information about the study of beetles, including a history of the National Coleoptera Collection, a searchable database of museum holdings, and detailed information about Leaf Chafers and the Elaphidionini beetle. Handbook of Palearctic Flea Beetles A guide to flea and leaf beetles including an alphabetical listing providing access to descriptions, images and statistical information for 58 Palearctic flea beetle genera. Also includes morphology and descriptions of host plants. ------------------------------------------------------------ 600 Technology (applied sciences) Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice Journal offering peer-reviewed articles on nursing topics such as domestic violence, diagnostic reasoning, patient waiting times and peripheral neuropathy. Journal of Clinical Microbiology Journal covering research on the microbiological aspects of human and animal infections and infestations, with emphasis on their etiologic agents, diagnosis, and epidemiology. Abstracts and tables of contents available. Dementia Web A source of information, advice, education, research findings and support for patients, carers, doctors and other professionals. EDINA INSPEC Database produced by the Institution of Electrical Engineers for access to scientific and technical literature in physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering, computers and computing and information technology. Subscription required. Genetically Engineered Food Discussion about the issues surrounding genetic engineering, and information on Friends of the Earth campaigns in this area, press releases, and frequently asked questions. Silva Fennica Silva Fennica is a peer-reviewed international journal of forest science. It covers all aspects of forest research, with research articles, review articles, research notes, discussion papers, book reviews, and information on forthcoming events. There are tables of contents and abstracts for issues from 1994. World Equine Veterinary Review A quarterly publication of the World Equine Veterinary Network, offering abstracts of articles on various aspects of equine health. Management Consultancies Association News and information about the association which aims to enhance the standing of the management consultancy industry. Includes the text of the MCA's annual report, an online directory of member firms, careers information and related links. ------------------------------------------------------------ 700 The arts Artlandia Software for programmable creative graphic design aimed at graphic designers, mathematical hobbyists and educators. Classical Music in Russia: Audio Recordings Real-audio recordings of Russian choral and orchestral music including works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Chesnokov, Bortnyansky and Mussorgsky. International Trumpet Guild A non-profit organisation, founded in 1974 to promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet. Offers a calendar of trumpet related events, employment opportunities, links to trumpet, brass and music related resources, news and competitions. Also includes the ITG Journal which contains music, book and record reviews and supplements and an index from 1976-1997. ------------------------------------------------------------ 800 Literature and rhetoric Burns Country Song and Poem Archive Offers the full text of over 100 of Burns' poems and songs, including Address of Beelzebub, Charlie He's My Darling, Highland Mary, My Nannie, O, and The Bonnie Wee Thing. -- Alan Dawson BUBL Information Service Web: http://bubl.ac.uk/ Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: 0141 548 4752 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%