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.
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.
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.
"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.
"...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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"... 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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"... 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."
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
"... 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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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/ .
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.
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.
Provides access to statistical information related to higher education arranged by subject. Topics include demographics, educational attainment, faculty, students etc.
"... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"... 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.
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.
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.
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.
"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 avocational scholars that inform our understanding and appreciation of American Religions."
"... provides an organization and public voice for theatre scholars and promotes the cause of theatre as a field for serious scholarly study and research." Includes information on Ph.D. programs, awards, prizes and grants, and links to additional internet resources.
Established in 1919 the society promotes the study of mammals. The site provides article abstracts from ASM publications, information on obtaining slides from the image library, employment information, and information on grants and awards. The site provides a searchable directory of ASM Mammologists on e-mail. There is also a Student Affairs section with information geared towards students involved in the study of mammology.
The ASA calls itself "the largest organization of professionals in the field of aging." The Society publishes a number of resources and provides full-text access to many of the articles on the website. An article search feature is also available and provides abstracts and citations to articles related to the study of aging. Access to the full-text of many of these articles requires membership in the ASA. The site also provides access to other resources and has an information section designed for students.
The Tony Awards honor achievements on the stage. On the website users can locate past winners, find a history of the award, read acceptance speeches, play games, etc.
"... a collaborative project between the University of Michigan Humanities Text Initiative (HTI) and the University of Michigan Press." This site provides access to the full-text of volumes of American Poetry prior to 1920. Users can search or browse the materials available.
A Research Guide to American Women's History maintained at MTSU Library. Provides information on places to find both primary and secondary sources. There is an index to resources by Subject or by State.
"American Writers: Journey through history and American Writers II: The 20th Century are now available as permanent archives for educators, researchers and every one interested in the writers featured in the C-SPAN series." The first part of the series covers the period from 1600-1929. The second part covers 1901-1975. The site provides information on writers and their works. The C-SPAN series "invites experts to discuss the featured writer's background and literary significance, the time period the writer lived in and wrote about and the homes and historic sites important to the writer and the works." Also includes resources for classroom use.
Is "a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights." Find information on the site regarding current human rights abuses in the world. Also provides links to other human rights related sites via http://web.amnesty.org/links ; links can be chosen by theme or by country.
"... is maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California." It provides more than 2000 links to freely available psychology related information on the internet. Also includes links to free full-text articles and career information. There is a search function available for the site or users can browse through the available categories.
Provides access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. Search or browse the database. Searching by country is also available. Many entries include photos.
"... is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan" The site can be searched or browsed. It includes information on the animal, pictures, sounds, and classification. The site also includes resources for teachers (k-12 and College level). In addition the site has a special topics feature and an area explaining animal names.
This site provides information on endangered animals including a general profile with pictures, interesting trivia, and facts about the animal's endangered status. Includes references. The site can be searched with a general searchbox or users can access the animals using the Individual Species Index which includes common and scientific names, the Species Group Index which includes common names of species group by category or use the Country Index to find information on a specific country and the endangered animal population there. It also provides a listing of the World's Rarest Mammals and links to other sites.
"A collaborative project of the USDA National Agricultural Library and the American Society of Animal Science. " This site provides access to peer reviewed images and video for classroom and outreach learning. Be sure to review the Copyright and Use Terms for the site.
This is a free service from WILink and the Wall Street Journal. It provides access to annual reports and other information on companies. Reports can be accessed alphabetically by company name, searching by company name, or browsing by industry type.
Access a "database of summaries and excerpts of legislation, constitutions, court decisions, and other official government documents from every country in the world relating to population policies, reproductive rights and health, women's status and rights, children and adolescents, HIV/AIDS and related topics. ... Although publication of printed volumes ended in 2000, the database continues to be updated on a regular basis.."
This APA website was created to answer questions regarding locating psychological tests. There is a section available for both published and unpublished tests.
"The guide introduces educators and students to the National Archives' Archival Research Catalog (ARC). Searching in ARC to learn more about National Archives' historical documents could enrich a classroom activity, a homework assignment, or a research project." Useful for anyone who anticipates the need to use the National Archives for their research, but is not yet familiar with the best way to go about it.
A guide to the resources in the University of Akron's Archives of the History of American Psychology (AHAP), this site provides information about the collection, how to access the collection, and how to get to UA. This material is not yet available online.
A documentary source for 18th and early 19th Century America. Includes an online journal, the Early America Review. Interesting sections of the site include the Famous Obits and Portraits sections, as well as the short films of noteworthy events in American History. The site can be searched or browsed. Note: There is a great deal of advertising to aid in paying for the site which can be somewhat distracting, but if users can get past it they may be able to find useful information.
This site is designed to be a "centralised digital library, films, photographs and audio recordings of the world’s species." It is provided by Wildscreen (www.wildscreen.org.uk) a UK conservation charity. The animal profiles contain video and photos, coupled with facts which are "linked to sources of further information and relevant conservation organisations." From the main site users can also choose to enter: the main ArKive site, Planet Arkive - designed for childdren, or ARKive Education - designed for educators.
A personal, non-profit project of art historian and visual resources curator Allan T. Kohl . The purpose is to disseminate images of art and architectural works in the public domain on a free-access, free-use basis. Primarily focuses on ancient, medieval, and Renaissance European art and architecture reflecting the author's research and teaching interests.
Sponsored by the U.S. State department, the program exhibits works of art by U.S. Citizens in the public rooms of American diplomatic residences worldwide. The site allows users to choose a location and view images of the displayed works of art.
This site from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and it provides "a list of Web sites that reflect the major grant makers to the arts and culture as identified by The Foundation Center."
"... devoted to the study of ancient medicine. This page was designed to be an internet source that presents the study of ancient medicine in a manner that is both accessible and useful to the general public and to students in the history of medicine courses at Indiana University Bloomington." The site includes texts, articles, and links to other ancient world resources. Pictures of instruments are also available.
askSam provides access to a variety of digital books available for searching and downloading. Users may also need to download the free askSam viewer application. It includes literature, legislative texts, government reports, etc.
"ASL University is an online curriculum resource for American Sign Language students, instructors, interpreters, and parents of deaf children. Feel free to use the various lessons and resources for self-study. There is no need to register or pay (unless you want documentation to fulfill high school, college, or continuing education course requirements). If you are a teacher, I give you permission to use the lessons to teach your in-person classes. Enjoy! -- Dr. Bill Vicars"
"A membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging." The site provides resources on locating programs, scholarships and careers in the field of aging. Some information may require membership or a fee for access.
"The ASVAB is a nationally normed multiaptitude test battery developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. Over half of all high schools nationwide participate in ASVAB testing." It consists of 8 tests that take about 3 hours to complete. This site provides information on taking the test.
Part of the "Virtual Geology" Project at the University of North Carolina, this site is divided into four sections and provides microscopic texture photos for over 35 elements.
This site created by James J. O'Donnell, a professor of Classical Studies, provides information on Saint Augustine of Hippo. Includes links to texts, some are in Latin and others that have been translated. Also provides other research resources.
