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Resource: Americans and the World Digest
Access: http://www.americans-world.org/
Description: A site from the makers of the World Public Opinion website. It is a resource for "in-depth information on US public opinion on international issues. The site includes The Digest, which provides comprehensive analyses of polling on various international topics." A search feature is provided or users may browse by issues.
Resource: 50 States - Virginia
Access: http://www.50states.com/virginia.htm
Description: The 50 States website is a simple place to find quick answers to questions about any state. The Virginia area provides fast facts such as the state bird, the flag, the state flower, etc. See the main website (http://www.50states.com/) to access information on another State.
Resource: AARP
Access: http://www.aarp.org/
Description: "AARP is a membership organization dedicated to enhancing the experience of aging through advocacy, information, and services." The website provides information about the organization, its stand on various issues, and the benefits of membership. The site also provides articles and information on topics of interest to seniors such as driver safety, older workers, health, etc. In addition the site has disussion groups and gaming sections. Some areas of the site may be restricted to members only.
Resource: Abbreviatiions
Access: http://www.abbreviations.com/
Description: "...the largest human-edited abbreviations directory of the web." In addition to the abbreviations page there is a conversions page, an expressions page, a zip code directory, and a web directory.
Resource: AbiWord
Access: http://www.abiword.com/
Description: A free word processing software for downloading.
Resource: ABU: La Bibliotheque Universelle
Access: http://abu.cnam.fr/index.html
Description: Provides a collection of full-text e-books written by French authors.
Resource: Academy Awards (The Oscars)
Access: http://www.oscar.com/
Description: The Oscars are the Academy of Motion Pictures awards. The website provides information and clips for the nominees. Find past winners, check out the FAQ, see fashion highlights and even play some games.
Resource: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards (The Emmy's)
Access: http://www.emmys.com/
Description: The Emmy Awards are the TV version of the Oscars. Look at articles from emmy Magazine. Find information on the awards, including the history, the Emmy Hall of Fame, the rules, and see the winners.
Resource: Access to Archival Databases
Access: http://aad.archives.gov/aad/
Description: Designed to provide access to some of the information in the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. The system gives online access to nearly 50 million historic electronic records from over 20 federal agencies. It is recommended that first time users consult the Getting Started page.
Resource: Accreditation Database
Access: http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Description: From the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education this database lists over 6,000 postsecondary institutions and programs. Each of these are "accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. The database does not include a number of postsecondary educational institutions and programs that elect not to seek accreditation but nevertheless may provide a quality postsecondary education.The U.S. Department of Education recommends that the database be used as one source of qualitative information and that additional sources of qualitative information be consulted." A number of search options are provided.
Resource: AcqWeb's Directory of Book Reviews on the Web
Access: http://www.acqweb.org/bookrev.html
Description: A website designed for collection development librarians, this area of AcqWeb provides a list of links to book review websites. The sites are divided into categories.
Resource: ActionBioscience.org
Access: http://actionbioscience.org/
Description: "... is a non-commercial, educational web site created to promote bioscience literacy..." The site provides access to articles by scientists, science educators, and science students related to seven bioscience areas: environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. Also has lesson ideas and other resources to for bioscience teachers. Links to other sites are provided. Users can select one of the topics to browse articles and links or search the site for information.
Resource: Adante
Access: http://www.andante.com/
Description: "andante is a new type of classical music venture. Its aim is to document and preserve the world's recorded classical musical heritage and to become the definitive online resource for information about classical music and opera." Access to some items requires membership, while other items are provided for free. A directory of classical music related websites is available for browsing.
Resource: Administration for Children & Families
Access: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Description: ACF is a federal agency which funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations in order to provide family services and child services. The site provides information on the various programs available.
Resource: Administration on Aging
Access: http://www.aoa.gov/
Description: The AOA is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It features articles and resources of interest to the elderly and to those caring for and working with elderly populations.
Resource: Advertising World
Access: http://advertising.utexas.edu/world/
Description: From the Univeristy of Texas at Austin this site bills itself as "The Ultimate Marketing Communications Directory." It provides links to sites on a wide variety of marketing related topics.
Resource: African American History Resources - Library of Congress
Access: http://www.loc.gov/topics/africanamericans/
Description: This page is a compilation of resources available from the Library of Congress related to African American history. It highlights historical events, people, and documents and provides links to related LOC collections. It also provides a special section for teachers.
Resource: African American Mosaic
Access: http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/african/intro.html
Description: A Resource Guide for the study of Black History & Culture designed by the Library of Congress. Includes sections on Colonization, Abolition, Migration and the WPA.
Resource: African American Women Writers of the 19th Century
Access: http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/writers_aa19/
Description: "... is a digital collection of some 52 published works by 19th-century black women writers. A part of the Digital Schomburg, this collection provides access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920. A full text database of these 19th and early 20th- century titles, this digital library is key-word-searchable. Each individual title as well as the entire database can be searched to determine what these women had to say about "family", "religion", "slavery" or any other subject of interest to the researcher or casual reader."
Resource: Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch
Access: http://www.bartleby.com/bulfinch/
Description: "Written to “teach mythology not as a study but as a relaxation from study,” these ageless volumes span the ages: from the Olympus of Zeus and the Valhalla of Thor, to the Round Table of King Arthur and the escapades of Robin Hood."
Resource: AgeWork Career Center
Access: http://www.agework.com/agework/
Description: Free to those looking for jobs in the gerontology field this site provides searching options, online applications, email alerting and more. The site is provided by the Gerontological Society of America.
Resource: AgingStats
Access: http://www.agingstats.gov/
Description: This Federal Government site provides access to statistics regarding older Americans. It was created in 1986 in order to encourage cooperation among government agencies with aging related data.
Resource: Agricultural Stylebook and Guide for Journalists
Access: http://cahnrsnews.wsu.edu/reportertools/styleguide.html
Description: From Washington State University: "This stylebook is written for journalists who write about agriculture for the general public. It is intended as a supplement to the Associated Press Stylebook." Provides an alphabetical list of terms related to agriculture.
Resource: ALA Book/Media Awards
Access: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=bookmediaawards
Description: If you need to find out who won which award for what books, or if you have a book that you think should win an award this site from the American Library Association is an excellent place to start your search. The site provides descriptions of awards, criteria, applications and lists of winners (past and present for most awards.)
Resource: All Movie Guide
Access: http://www.allmovie.com/
Description: This site provides access to reviews, synopses, and general information about the film. Not all films have reviews. "Films that receive reviews tend to be of artistic or historic importance, or major box office hits." Users can browse the site by available categories or use the search option. Also provides a glossary of film related terminology. Essays are also available and discuss various film genres.
Resource: allmusic
Access: http://www.allmusic.com/
Description: "All genres and styles of music are covered here, ranging from the most commercially popular to the most obscure." Provides biographical information on some artists as well as discographies, and awards. Reviews are also available.
Resource: Alternative Medicine Foundation
Access: http://www.amfoundation.org/
Description: A nonprofit organization that was created to provide alternative medicine information to both the public and healthcare professionals. "The Alternative Medicine Foundation adheres to the HONcode principles of the Geneva-based Health On the Net Foundation." The site provides access to several useful projects concerning alternative medicine. HerbMed - "an interactive, electronic herbal database - provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an impartial, evidence-based information resource for professionals, researchers, and general public..."; resource guides; TibetMed - "dedicated to providing impartial information resources about alternative medicine and traditional systems of medicine, and to promote novel ways to blend ancient practice and modern science for the promotion of health." Other services are also provided for a fee.
Resource: Alternative Medicine Homepage
Access: http://www.pitt.edu/%7Ecbw/about.html
Description: "This page is created and maintained by a medical librarian, Charles B. Wessel, M.L.S., Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh." This website provides a large number of links to databases, internet resources, etc. that deal with alternative medicine. Most of the resources listed provide descriptions. Note: Some of the databases listed may require a subscription for access.
Resource: America in the 1930's
Access: http://xroads.virginia.edu/%7E1930s/front.html
Description: A site created by the University of Virginia. It examines the decade of the 1930's in America. The site began in 1998 and continues to be updated with new sites and resources. The site has an index and is divided into the following sections: On Film, In Print, On Display, On the Air, and Timeline.
Resource: American Anthropological Association
Access: http://www.aaanet.org/
Description: Is the "primary professional society of anthropologists in the United States..." The website contains a wide variety of information for anthropologists. It includes a student resources section (http://www.aaanet.org/students.htm), access to a jobs database, career resources, field school opportunities, etc. The AnthroLinks (http://www.aaanet.org/resinet.htm) area provides an annotated list of websites by topic area.
Resource: American Association of Community Colleges
Access: http://www.aacc.nche.edu/
Description: "... is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges." This website includes statistical information, a locator for community colleges, a job bank, and a variety of other information important to those interested in the Community College System.
Resource: American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Access: http://physanth.org/
Description: "Physical anthropology is a biological science that deals with the adaptations, variability, and evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Because it studies human biology in the context of human culture and behavior, physical anthropology is also a social science." The AAPA site provides membership and organization information. In addition student's can find information about careers, graduate programs, and funding opportunities. Some areas of the site may be limited to member access.
Resource: American Association of Teachers of French
Access: http://www.frenchteachers.org/
Description: The largest national association of French teachers. Teachers work at all levels of education. The site provides access to a variety or resources and information, some of which may be restricted to members.
Resource: American Association of Teachers of German
Access: http://www.aatg.org/
Description: An organization for the advancement and improvement of the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking countries. Teachers work at all levels of education. The site provides many resources, some of which may be restricted to members.
Resource: American Association of Teachers of Italian
Access: http://www.aati-online.org/
Description: Founded "to promote the study of Italian language, literature, and culture in schools, colleges and universities in North America." Provides access to a variety of resources, some of which may be restricted to members.
Resource: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Access: http://www.aatsp.org/ScriptContent/Index.cfm
Description: Established to promote the study and teaching of Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related languages, literatures, and cultures at all educational levels. The site provides a variety of information, some resources may only be available to members.
Resource: American Bar Association
Access: http://www.abanet.org/home.html
Description: For those considering going to law school the ABA site provides information about law school accreditation, careers in the legal profession, in addition to other information available to the public. This voluntary member organization is "the largest voluntary professional association in the world." Note: Some areas of the site may only be accessible to members.
Resource: American Cancer Society
Access: http://www.cancer.org/
Description: The American Cancer Society provides resources and information for patients, family, friends and survivors. Users can access information about cancer, treatment, clinical trials, statistical information and much more.
Resource: American Chemical Society
Access: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content
Description: "The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 159,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry." The organizations website news and resources related to chemistry. The site includes a section created for teachers and students. This section includes articles, website links, information on ACS approved chemsitry programs and much more. Chemistry.org - Kids (www.chemistry.org/kids) provides information and activities designed for younger children. Note - some areas of the site are available only to ACS members.
Resource: American Civil Liberties Union
Access: http://www.aclu.org/
Description: The ACLU works "to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor." The website provides information on a number of issues such as: criminal justice, immigrant rights, free speech, racial equality, students rights, voting rights, etc. See also the Virginia ACLU affiliate site: http://www.acluva.org/ .
Resource: American Communication Association
Access: http://www.americancomm.org/
Description: The ACA is a not-for-profit virtual professional association. Created to promote academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication.
Resource: American Council on Education
Access: http://www.acenet.edu/
Description: ACE is "the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions." It includes nearly 1800 accredited, degree granting colleges and universities and also higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations. The website provides news and information for those involved in higher education.
Resource: American Council on Education - Online Information Center
Access: http://www.acenet.edu/resources/higheredfacts/index.cfm
Description: Provides access to statistical information related to higher education arranged by subject. Topics include demographics, educational attainment, faculty, students etc.
Resource: American Council on Exercise
Access: http://www.acefitness.org/default.aspx
Description: "... is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world. Widely recognized as "America's Authority on Fitness," ACE continually sets standards and protects the public against unqualified fitness professionals and unsafe or ineffective fitness products, programs and trends." The ACE website provides information for those interested in getting fit or those interested in entering the professional field of fitness. The site includes an Exercise Library which provides explanations as well as pictures demonstrating correct exercise techniques. A recipe search is available for those interested in finding healthy, nutritious meals. Find health and fitness tips, information on finding a health club or a personal trainer.
Resource: American Diabetic Association
Access: http://www.diabetes.org/
Description: This site provides information for people who have diabetes. A section is available for those who have been recently diagnosed. It includes recipes, helpful information about weight loss and exercise, and a section designed specifically for parents and children. Also find legal resources, prevention information, and find out about the latest in research. A diabetes risk test is available for those concerned about the possibility that they may have the disease.
Resource: American FactFinder
Access: http://factfinder.census.gov
Description: This website is from the U.S. Census Bureau. It provides an "online source for population, housing, economic and geographic data that presents the results from four key data programs." Users can find informational maps, tables, and reports. It also provides links to related Census Bureau sites. Access Fact Sheet for basic demographic profiles. Use People to locate popular topics for an area such as age, income, race, etc. Housing provides information related to home buying, mortgages, home values, etc. Business and Government is where to locate data on topics such as foreign trade and government finances. Data Sets provides access to all the data available in American Fact Finder. Maps and Geography gives "access to Reference and Thematic Maps with tips on creating, using, downloading and printing maps in AFF." Includes a keyword and a geography search on the main page.
Resource: American Film Institute
Access: http://www.afi.com/
Description: The AFI is a supporter of excellence and education in the film industry. The site provides access to features such as the 100 Years Series, AFI award winners, and information on educational opportunities. Some features of the site require membership in AFI for access.
Resource: American Folklife Center
Access: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/
Description: A site designed by the Library of Congress, the center was "created in 1976 by the U.S. Congress to "preserve and present" this great heritage of American folklife through programs of research, documentation, archival preservation, reference service, live performance, exhibition, publication, and training." Folklife reflects the culturally richness of the ordinary American through everyday life. It covers things from songs and stories to crafts. The Center includes the Archive of Folk Culture, established in the Library of Congress in 1928, which is "one of the largest collections of ethnographic material from the United States and around the world." The website provides an introduction to the American Folklife Center and its Archive of Folk Culture and provides information on programs, activities, online presentations, and the variety of other resources available for folklife research.
Resource: American Heart Association
Access: http://www.americanheart.org/
Description: Concerned about the health and condition of your heart? The American Heart Association website can help you understand the factors and conditions that lead to heart disease. Warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, and cardiac arrest are discussed. Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle to improve your chances of avoiding heart disease. The site provides information on CPR, an encyclopedia, and statistical information and other resources. It includes a special section for children as well as Spanish language information.
Resource: American Heart Association - Delicious Decisions
Access: http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/
Description: Use this website to locate nutritious and delicious recipes from the American Heart Association.
Resource: American Heritage Project
Access: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/amher/
Description: From the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. The project "will investigate one of the most serious problems facing knowledge seekers everywhere, the geographic distribution of both collections of primary source material and the written guides describing and providing access to them." The site plans to solve this problem using a "virtual archive" to integrate archival finding aids to describe and provide access to primary sources "from collections documenting American culture and history held by four major academic research libraries."
Resource: American Historical Association
Access: http://www.historians.org/
Description: Founded in 1884 "for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research." The site provides a variety of features of interest to historians, some of which may be limited to members. It also provides information on a variety of prizes, fellowships, and available research grants.
Resource: American Institute of Architects
Access: http://www.aia.org/
Description: "...is the voice of the architecture profession..." The organization provides guidance, service, and standards for architects.
Resource: American Memory
Access: http://memory.loc.gov/
Description: This is an extensive collection of valuable documents and other assorted information available from the Library of Congress. It "provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience." An excellent site for locating primary source materials related to American History.
Resource: American Memory Collection - American Variety Stage 1870-1920 from the Library of Congress
Access: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshome.html
Description: A multimedia anthology that illustrates the vibrant and diverse forms of popular entertainment, especially vaudeville, that thrived from 1870-1920. Includes 334 English- and Yiddish-language playscripts, 146 theater playbills and programs, 61 motion pictures, 10 sound recordings and 143 photographs and 29 memorabilia items documenting the life and career of Harry Houdini.
Resource: American Memory Collection - Dance Manuals from the Library of Congress
Access: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml/dihome.html
Description: A collection of over 200 dance manuals. Includes dance instruction manuals, antidance manuals, histories, treaties on etiquette and other items.
Resource: American Memory Collection - Music from the Library of Congress
Access: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Performing%20Arts,+Music
Description: The American Memory Collection from the Library of Congress provides access to a wide variety of music collections including: African-American Sheet Music, 1850-1920, The Leonard Bernstein Collection, ca. 1920-1989, and Band Music from the Civil War Era among others.
Resource: American Memory Collection - The New Deal Stage from the Library of Congress
Access: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fedtp/fthome.html
Description: Includes over 13,000 images from the Federal Theater Project. In addition the site includes 68 other playscripts and 168 documents from the administrative records of the Federal Theater Project.
Resource: American Philosophical Association
Access: http://www.apa.udel.edu/apa/
Description: Founded in 1900 it is the main professional organization for philosophers in the U.S. In addition to member only information it includes some information that can be accessed by the general public. Includes a section of web resources.
Resource: American Political Science Association
Access: http://www.apsanet.org/
Description: "... is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries." The Association's web page provides access to resources designed for teachers, career information, information on grants, and opportunities for Graduate students. Some parts of the site may be limited to members.
Resource: American Presidency Project
Access: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/index.php
Description: Created in 1999 by John Woolley and Gerhard Peters at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Contains documents for the study of the U.S. Presidency. The archive contains public papers of Presidents, addresses, speeches, FDR's Fireside Chats, debates, etc. Documents can be browsed or searched. The site also provides links to Presidential Libraries, election data, and an audio/video archive.
Resource: American Psychological Association
Access: http://www.apa.org/
Description: APA "is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States." Note - Some resources on the website are restricted to members and/or require a subscription fee to access. However, other resources on the site can be accessed for free. These include selected articles from APA publications, current psychology related news items, and information on finding a job. Other resources available under the student area (http://www.apa.org/students/) of the site can also be useful such as information for graduate school, scholarship/grant information, salary surveys and career information.
Resource: American Religion Data Archive
Access: http://www.thearda.com/index.asp
Description: Funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. it "acts to preserve quantitative data on American religion, to improve access to this data, to increase the use of the data, and to allow comparisons across data files. The ARDA collection includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations)." Files can be browsed or searched. Provides religious congregation and membership maps and reports. List of other related internet sites is also available.
Resource: American Religious Experience
Access: http://are.as.wvu.edu/
Description: "The American Religious Experience Project encourages the development and publication of American religion manuscripts and images on the World Wide Web. The project directors welcome manuscript submissions from instructors, students, and av