LSC555 IS Webliography

LSC 555 Information Systems Webliography: Digital Libraries
by
Charlotte Bonham

Journals
- D-Lib Magazine
  produced by Corporation For National Research Initiatives (CNRI)
  Electronic-only on-line journal focusing on digital library research and development. The goal of this journal is timely information. Strengths include wide range of subjects and varied links. Weakness: Links open, but not in a new window.
- Journal of Digital Information
  Editor-in-Chief Cliff McKnight, Loughborough University, UK Founding Editor
  Known as JODI, this web journal is supported by the British Computer Society and the Oxford University Press. It is very easy to navigate. Strengths: This is a peer reviewed journal that is updated on a regular basis. Weaknesses: This is a British journal, so some spelling may be different. A new window does not open when you click on link within an article.
Library Directory
- LIBWEB: Library Servers via WWW.
  by Thomas Dowling, OhioLINK
  Easy pathfinder to locate library in almost any country. Within the United States, you are able to search on a specific region or state to locate a digital library. Weakness: In some cases, you may have to register as a library user in order to access information.
- Kid's Web
  Maintained by DR, Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
  Easy to navigate tool for students in grades K - 12. Stregths: Search by subject in order to find varied information. Weaknesses: Clicking on a link does not open a new window,
- Digital Library Federation
  Copyright 2004, Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
  Site provides a collection of links to various libraries and other agencies (Consortium) Strengths: Many interesting links, such as Los Alamos National Research Library. Weaknesses: New window does not open when link is clicked.
- Digital Libraries: Metadata Resources
  Copyright © International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
  Provides information about libraries and links to aspects and definitions of librarianship, to include links to conferences and note from those conferences. Strengths: Easy to navigate, multitude of information available. Weaknesses: Font is small, apparently to have more information in a smaller space.
Specialtiy Libraries
- California Digital Library.
  Copyright © 2004 The Regents of the University of California
  Library run by the University of California for University branches and communities. Strengths: Possible to search without being a student at some of the Universities. Weaknesses: Confusing path to catalogue.
- Historical Directories
  A University of Leicester Project
  Local and trade directory from England and Wales for the years 1750 to 1919. Strengths: Explicit directions how to use this site. Weaknesses: Some of the Old English penmanship is difficult to read.
- Perseus Digital Library
  Gregory Crane, editor-in-chief, Tufts University
  Website with information on the classics: Greek, Latin, Renaissance, etc.. Strengths: Maps and timelines available. This really can put things in perspective for students. Weaknesses: Takes some time to figure out how to navigate, but once that is understood, it is informative.
- NCSU Libraries: Digital Library Initiatives
  by North Carolina State Universities
  Site with two main sections. Video, audio and computer data is collected by the Usability Research Lab section to help teach the benefits of user-center approach to design and to support the usability testing. The digital media lab creates digital formats by converting all types of media. Strengths: New technology constantly used in classes. Weaknesses: Not all information is available to those not in classes.
- Virtual Hospital: A digital library of health information
  All contents copyright © 1992-2004 the Author(s) and The University of Iowa. All rights reserved
  Site with current information for health providers as well as patients. Articles written by various authors. Strengths: Easy to navigate and search by alphabetical titles and subjects. Weaknesses: Drug interaction tables require a download of Plucker, an free, open source application.
- Digital Library of Mathematical Functions Mockup
  Dan Lozier, General Editor
  Site is a Mockup of information from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Editors request feedback in order to make the site a viable and usable one. They are attempting to update a handbook first published in 1964. Strengths: Innovative idea with a plan for the best possible result. Weaknesses: Still a mockup.
Full Text Libraries
- American Memory Collection.
  by Library of Congress
  Collections from the Library of Congress and other institutions. These collections include sound (word and music), images (still and moving), as well as sheet music, prints, and maps. Strengths: Free and open access.
- The Online Books Page
  Edited by John Mark Ockerbloom
  Copies of books on the web. This is a free site. Strengths: Updated frequently, this site has many books that might otherwise be out of print. Weaknesses: Not easy to browse, easier to find by author or title.
- International Children's Digital Library
  A project of the University of Maryland and Internet Archive
  Easy for parents and children ages 3 - 13 to navigate. 545 books available. Strengths: Easy selection according to reading ability. Over twenty languages available. Weaknesses: Picture books take awhile to download.
- Internet Library of Early Journals
  by Thaddeus Lipinski
  Images of digitised 18th and 19th century journals. This was a joint project by the Universities of Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Oxford. Strengths: Includes associeated bibliographic data. Weaknesses: No additional material will be added as this project was finished in 1999.
- ACM Portal: ACM Digital Library
  by the Association for Computing Machinery
  This site offers the full text of every article published by the Association for Computing Machinery. This includes journals, magazines, and newsletters. Strengths: Cross reference search is available as a pilot program Weaknesses: Some sections may need a sign in and password.
Abstract and Citation Libraries
- Database of Award Winning Children's Literature.
  by Lisa Bartle
  Easy to navigate list of award-winning children's books. Search any age, time period, gender, ethnicity, genre and year for books relating to a specific subject. Gives list of possible places to purchase individual books. Strengths: Great searching tool, with short descriptions. Gives descriptions of various awards from different countries. Weaknesses: Does not have text of books, but a great searching tool.