Reference

Based on Jacques Bertin's image-matrix work, this software proposes a variety of solutions for clustering and seriation of data tables. Especially useful for micro-array analysis.

Interactive visualization and exploration platform for all kinds of networks and complex systems, dynamic and hierarchical graphs.

Provides analytics and reporting using a software-as-service model, as well as customization, training and consulting services.

Creates online collaborative environments that integrate data sources with structured conversations for action, allowing people to work together online as they do face-to-face. Features overviews and contact information.

Web-based groupware and collaboration environment for virtual projects and teamwork. Features pricing and download. [English/German]

An ontology inference engine for OWL, using Flora-2, an object-oriented knowledge base language and application development platform.

Archives of TopicMaps.Org mailing list, starting March 2000. Includes debates of XTM 1.0 Authoring Group.

TopicMaps.Org consortium has developed XTM, the XML Topic Maps specification, during the year 2000.

Includes information on seminars, databases, and library services.

Includes details on the Old Book Sale, membership, and the Bookworm newsletter.

Promotes use of the library, furnishes equipment and materials and provides cultural enrichment programs. Includes membership information, programs and groups.

English version of the Association of Italian Libraries site with partial English translations. Includes news, organizational information, and publications.

Annual series of conferences organized by Information Today in California, designed for information professionals who are using, developing, and embracing Internet technologies.

Essay by Suzanne Fisher Staples on censorship in American school libraries.

Directory of Web and print censorship resources with detailed descriptions of each link.

IFLA collection of library humour. Includes such categories as Library Laws (with apologies to Murphy), Lightbulb Jokes, and Perfect Excuses.

Story by Paul Ford about the portrayal of librarians.

List of sources compiled by Steven M. Bergson.

Report on professional librarian duties and salaries. [The Toronto Sun]

Site exploring images of libraries and librarians in film and literature.

A short assortment of questions about librarianship and hot topics related to it. [Bookslut]

Wikipedia entry overview of his life and contributions.

Emporia State University course on online research, Internet communication, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and HTML.

Information on the academic programme, career planning, research, distance and continuing education, and upcoming events.

Product information on the Z39.50 search engine from OCLC PICA.

A database of library professionals who are authors of published, forthcoming, and not-yet-published books for children and young adults.

Cataloging tool which generates LC main entry and geographic Cutter numbers. It also finds MARC tags, language codes, geographic area codes, publication country codes, fixed field elements for books and serials, and AACR2 abbreviations.

International subscription agency that provides a serial guides listing nearly 20,000 titles.

Processes used at the Library of Congress. Includes technical information, procedures and programmes.

This article discusses the information-seeking behavior of students in a large urban university and the impact that behavior can have on the development and delivery of instructional and reference services.

Multimedia resource for educators, that promises to make a significant contribution to enhancing the teaching of information literacy skills to children.

Commentary about libraries, library instruction, and information literacy by Michael Lorenzen at Central Michigan University.

Ongoing Kent State project to create a standardized test that measures students' information literacy skills and serves as an assessment tool for Information Literacy programs. Related bibliographies and web resources are included.

The goal of Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence continues to be improving the overall quality of reference service, which includes the reference interview, print and electronic sources, and Readers' Advisory.

Duke University tutorial on finding research in the library and on the Web.

University of Minnesota resource that educates patrons about how to use the library, how to evaluate sources, and how find information on the Internet.

Tutorial from Mississippi State University on using library resources in print and electronic form.

Annotated list.

Book news and information from the staff of the Chicago Ridge Public Library.

Journal of the Addison (IL) Public Library's system migration.

Expert consultation in knowledge management, strategic planning, and professional recruitment.

Searchable index of physics preprints available for download in PDF format.

News, databases, and e-prints related to high energy physics.

Recent publications, links, and a bibliography of Korean works. Collections are particularly strong in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and southeast Asian materials.

Contains details on the services, staff, and collections of this Rutgers library.

U.S. Department of Labor library dedicated to labor related materials. Includes holdings and hours of operation.

Public access portal giving information on major exhibitions in European museums. Search by topic, city or country, and take a virtual tour. [French and English]

A complete listing of art museums in Finland. In English and Finnish.

Features archaeological, historical, ethnological and art history exhibitions. Includes history of the building, photos, hours, entrance fees and directions. Located in Slovenia.

Archives of NPR, CPB, PBS and National Educational Television held at the University of Maryland's College Park site. Free to visit.