The list of links on this page in the Internet Portals sections have been primarily
compiled from URLs listed in the text of the articles listed in my Critical
Bibliography - Library Internet Portals section. Some changes have been
made to URLs where dead links were encountered in my checking of website locations
referred to in the source articles.
Dewey Decimal system is used here to organize the index of websites. Access
to topics is by Dewey classification or by keyword. The second article by Falk
(see link above) discusses the research guides and bibliographies for parents
on topics of potential interest available at this website, and the FAQ section.
Clearwater (FL)
Public Library see also article by Falk (1999a)
The above link is to the music page, which includes a display of an old music
score, text, photo of the score cover, and capacity to download & play an
audio version of the music.
Salem (Oregon) Public Library see also article by Falk (1999a) Features a Book Club which displays summaries of books each month and encourages members to carry on book discussions by e-mail.
Whelden Memorial (Massachusetts) Library see also article by Falk (1999a) As an original money-raising activity, runs an online photo contest with each entrant paying a small fees, and winning photos posted on the site.
Dayton and Montgomery County (Ohio) Library see also article by Falk (1999a) Includes a "New Items" feature with new books arranged into genre categories, and lists for new audio-visual material only. Also displays status of items, and allows reserve of items.
Brooklyn (NY) Public Library see also article by Falk (1999a) Includes well-designed FAQs with questions divided topically. Click on "About BPL" to access this feature.
The "Genealogy Resources" page lists some library holdings along with links
to genealogy websites. Also provides an online version of documents on local
cemetaries held by the library.
Links to displays headstone inscriptions for five local cemetaries. Lots of links to local webpages and genealogy sites.
New Orleans (Louisiana) Public Library
see also article by Falk (1999b)
Extensive resources provided include a description of the library's genealogy
books and local newspaper clippings, online local death and marriage indexes,
searchable census records, and a web page on African-American genealogy sources.
Has about 50 links to other genealogy websites.
Aimed at users both inside and outside the university, and allows users to customize
their own portal page to reflect their interests in areas of the library's electronic
resources.
Users can add or delete entire categories of resources using a "Category Manager"
from personal pages, and can create their own categories and enter URLs of their
choice. UW is willing to share their code.
New users are led through a configuration process, where they select items to
display in certain categories; articles, monographs, web sites, research databases,
and personal web links. Once the page is set up, categories can still be easily
changed. There is no easy way to "test-drive" this system.
Well documented, offers a highly configurable entry point to library services
and collections, and even allows user control of banners and background colours.
Able to login as guest user. Willing to share their code.
Simple in presentation and structure. Initial user setup with editing allowable
later. Good capability for "test-drive" of system. Willing to share their code.
LibraryHQ.com see also article by
Breeding (2000)
Includes searchable database of 6,000 web-based resources, library news, classifieds
section, new books information with reviews, message forum, and humour section.
Internet Public Library see also articles
by O'Leary (1999) or Rosenthal
(1999)
A major librarian's portal with thousands of selected and arranged reference
sources, and a strong subcollections of resources of interest to the library
profession.
LibrarySpot see also article by
O'Leary (1999)
A smaller portal with links to libraries and sites of interest to librarians,
a basic reference section with a focus on precision rather than recall, and
an electronic texts section (Reading Room).
Queensland University of Technology
(QUT) eLibrary
Includes online catalogue with html or telnet interface options, links to
databases, and a broad range of training and guidance information on using
the eLibrary.
Brisbane
City Council Library Service
Site features includes a link to the telnet interface library catalogue, an
"eRefDesk" with access to online databases and a facility to e-mail reference
queries, a list of branch
library locations, and an overview of library services.
State Library of Queensland
Also incorporating the John Oxley Library and the James Hardie Library of
Australian Fine Arts. Includes link to online catalogues.
The
World Wide Web Library Directory- Australia
This directory currently indexes over 6000 libraries and library-related Web
sites in 102 countries; the link above takes you to the lists of Australian
libraries.
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
"The professional organisation for the Australian library and information
services sector. It seeks to empower the profession in the development, promotion
and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through
leadership, advocacy and mutual support." A well laid out site with plenty
of information on ALIA, library news, and library and library organization
related links.
Council of Australian University Librarians "Improving access by the staff and students of Australian universities to the scholarly information resources that are fundamental to the advancement of teaching, learning and research." Includes plenty of resources, links, and news on Australian University libraries.
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