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October 1, 1997
On-line Resources for Librarians
by Roger Gottlieb
The Internet may be the world's largest library someday. And librarians
and media specialists are already our guides through much of this information. Here are
web sites for librarians and media specialists and for anyone who helps people find their
way through the web's on-line resources.
The
Librarians Guide to Cyberspace For Parents & Kids
Librarians are experts at selecting, organizing and categorizing information so that
it is easy to find and use. Today, we are applying those same skills to cyberspace, which
some have called "a library with all the books spilled out onto the floor." The
goal is that parents and children may take best advantage of the vast resources it offers.
Digital
Librarian: a librarian's choice of the best of the web
This site is maintained by Margaret Vail Anderson, a librarian in Cortland NY.
Brigham Young University
Libraries Information Network
The Subject Research Resources page provides access to electronic resources in a wide
range of subject areas, including business/economics, european studies, and government
information. It also contains a searchable directory of Library Subject Specialists.
Librarians' Index
to the Internet
The Librarians' Index to the Internet is a searchable, annotated, subject directory of
close to 3,000 Internet resources chosen for their usefulness to the public library user's
information needs.
LION - Librarians
information Online Network
Sponsored by Library Services of the School District of Philadelphia as an information
resource for school librarians in Philadelphia and throughout the nation. The LION Site Map outlines the more
than 50 pages available there
Alex:
A Catalog of Electronic Texts on the Internet
Alex is an informal research project whose purpose is to explore the possibilities of
creating catalogs of Internet-based electronic texts. Originally conceived by Hunter
Monroe in 1993-4, the catalog contains roughly 2,000 entries mostly on gopher servers.
Where The Wild
Things Are
This is a Librarian's Guide to the best information on the Net for librarians.
Great Librarians
on the Web
This is a who's who of librarians working to catalog the web and teach others how to use
it.
The Human-languages Page
"The Human-Languages Page is a comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet
resources. The over 1,400 in the HLP database have been hand-reviewed to bring you the
best language links the Web has to offer. Whether you're looking for online language
lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software,
language schools, or just a little information on a language you've heard about, the HLP
probably has something to suit your needs."
Ann
Prestamo's Homepage - Resources for Librarians
". . . an ever-changing selection of World Wide Web resources of potential interest
to librarians. It is in no way complete-- just things that I've found interesting or
useful. Watch for new additions. Resources are divided into nine general categories."
Net Resources to
Help Persuade Your Board of Trustees
"Public library budgets everywhere are shrinking, so trying to get an Internet
connection or funding for a library Web site from your board of trustees can be worse than
pulling teeth (believe me, I've done both). So here are some Internet resources that can
help with the presentation."
Nueva Library On-line guide to teach research skills to students.
Goal: "To develop independent, self-motivated, disciplined learners who can recognize
problems, formulate hypotheses, ask important questions, locate, analyze and evaluate
information and reach valid conclusions and creative synthesis. The research process is
integrated into curriculum design and taught flexibly based on student and program
needs."
Librarian-Built
Subject Guides
What library you would call or visit for a particular question? An academic library would
be your choice if you were researching the history of automobiles, but if you wanted a
current car-buying guide, you'd call a public library. Having said that--part of the
convenience of these resources is that you can visit many collections without leaving your
desk.
The Internet Scout Project
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, this project strives to provide timely
Internet-resource information to the education community. Professional librarians,
educators, and content specialists produce The Scout Report, a weekly,
and Net-happenings, a daily.
Online Computer
Library Center, Inc.
OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, library computer service and research organization is
dedicated to furthering access to information and reducing information costs.
SIRIS - Smithsonian Institute
Research Information System
This interactive system can help a user discover which books, periodicals, pamphlets,
monographs, and other research resources are available in the Smithsonian Institution's
various libraries, archives, and research units.
Library of Congress - Research and
Reference
Although The Library of Congress was mandated to provide research and reference services
to the U.S. Congress, it also serves its owners, the taxpaying public, in person, by
telephone or mail, electronically, and through many published bibliographies and guides.
Visit any of the 20 public Reading
Rooms on the Web or read the many publications describing the Library's unique
collections.
Quick
Reference
A feature of the University of Texas Library Online. A great place to start looking for
any kind of reference
INFOMINE - Scholarly Internet Resource
Collections
This is an information goldmine, featuring resources such as: online library catalogs,
databases, bulletin boards, listservs, electronic journals, electronic books, articles,
and directories of researchers.
Accessing
Scientific Databases at Harvard
This site explains how to reach the vast storehouse of scientific knowledge maintained in
Harvard University's databases. Each description includes: type of information stored,
range of coverage of each database, and ways to access the database.
Z39.50 Resources
at the Library of Congress.
This page is a reference point for resources related to the Information Retrieval Service
and Protocol standard, ANSI/NISO Z39.50. Because the Library of Congress is the official
maintenance agency for Z39.50 they are the ideal source of current legal information
related to this standard.
InterNIC Information and
Education Services
The InterNIC seeks to provide support in the form of tools, information, and services
to the research and education communities as well as the local Internet community.
Beyond
General Web Searching
This site provides a fascinating alternative to keyword searches via the common search
engines. From here you may reach compendia, or "webliographies," of sites on a
specific topic, specialized searchable databases, online full text of books and
publications, and even ways to locate discussion groups on various topics.
Cataloger's
Reference Desk
The Cataloger's Reference Shelf provides the following resources: general information
about USMARC formats, reference manuals, and other subject cataloging manuals.
Internet and
Computer-Mediated Communication and Internet Tools
Thanks to John December's recent redesign of the hypertext interfaces for both lists,
users are now able to retrieve information by using tables of contents.
TeacherLINK
Library and Reference Resources
This valuable resource is produced by Utah State University's Department of Education
Internet Costs and
Cost Models for Public Libraries
For those libraries struggling with the budget demands of Internet connectivity, this
report provides cost models, worksheets, and cost categories. It is a product of the
National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences (NCLIS).
Email: Roger Gottlieb
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