Professional Reading–Taxonomies
Source: Free Pint
“Taxonomies are What?”
In the new issue of Free Pint, Liz Edols provides an excellent introductory article (with several links to high quality reports and papers) about taxonomies. Having some knowledge about this subject can go along way these days. Although taxonomies, cataloging, controlled vocabularies, etc. are “hot topics”, they are also essential topics. From the article, “As we all know, this is an age of information overload. In order to control the glut of information we need to filter, categorise and label it. Librarians have always understood this but others in the digital environment have only recently arrived at the same conclusion.” So, if you’re in need of a quick refresher or a gentle introduction this article will help.

Professional Reading–Electronic Libraries
The September Issue of Ariadne, a UK Based E-Journal, is Now Available

Web Search–Sympatico-Lycos–Canada
Info Industry–Thomson
Sympatico-Lycos, A Canadian Search Tool, Adds Multimedia Engine From SingingFish.Com
From the news release, “Singingfish uses a combination of a sophisticated, second-generation search architecture and an automated, rule-based classification system to retrieve and index the entire streaming media universe. Singingfish has by far the largest stream base of any multi-media search engine, containing data on more than 19 million streams. Version 1.5 of the Singingfish service includes new support for Apple’s QuickTime(R),…and among other enhancements, it has the unique ability to group streams by bit rate, length of song, genre and category.” On 9/25 SingingFish announced it will provide the search tool on Real Networks new RealOne player. SingingFish, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thomson.
Direct to Sympatico/Lycos (Once on the site, run your search and select the multimedia tab).

Ready Reference–Fact Sheets
Labor–United States–Statistics
Source: (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Fact Sheet: “Events of September 11, 2001 and BLS Data”

Info Industry–Gale Group
September 11, 2001–Resources
Complimentary Access to Three Gale Databases Through October 31
Gale is providing free access to the Student Resource Center and the History Resource Center. According to the Gale web site these databases have a large amount of material available to help understand the current crisis. The site has complete details along with some topics and search strategies.
See Also: CQ (Complimentary Resources)

Employment–Canada
Source: Canadian Government
New Resource: Links to Information and Tools to Assist Unemployed Individuals

Full-Text Document Shelf (5 Items)
September 11, 2001
Terrorism
Source: House of Commons Library, UK
11 September 2001: The Response
A 120 page .pdf report. VERY comprehensive.
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Parole–United States–Statistics
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Trends in State Parole, 1990-2000
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Energy–United States
Source: EIA
Energy in the United States: 1635-2000
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Alcohol Use–United States
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
Alcohol Use Among Adults: United States, 1997-98
Summary ||| Direct to Full-Text ||| Companion Tables
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Electronic Publishing–Canada
Electronic Publishing–Best Practices
Source: National Library of Canada
Guide to Best Practices for Canadian Publishers

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