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Israel, Howard A. – Reference Librarian, 1998
The discovery of the Nazi origins of the classic Pernkopf anatomy atlas is one example of scientific information obtained by doctors who violated the Hippocratic Oath. The ethical dilemmas that doctors and medical centers face as a result of this and other potentially tainted data is reviewed. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Ethics, History, Information Sources
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Gelfand, Julia – Reference Librarian, 1999
Includes citations to five articles written by Charles Bunge related to reference sources and provides an overview of his views on reference materials. Highlights include sources with the most information; images and illustrative material, especially in light of technology; and collection development, including reviewing tools. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Illustrations, Information Sources, Library Collection Development
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Mellendorf, Scott A. – Reference Librarian, 1998
Details the use of established evaluation criteria that help identify quality Internet resources. The research process involves locating information based on resource type. Although this survey focuses on the Holocaust, the process is universal. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, History, Information Services, Information Sources
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Goldberg, Martin – Reference Librarian, 1998
Reference librarians can offer much assistance for research on autobiographical accounts of the Holocaust, working in concert with faculty. This article reviews the state of Holocaust education in general, an academic reference department's role in student projects, and an overview of the wide variety of autobiographies that exist. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, History, Information Sources, Library Materials
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Menton, Linda K. – Reference Librarian, 1998
Uses the Hawaii Holocaust Project as a case study to describe the research strategies and reference sources used in conducting videotaped oral history interviews to document the World War II experiences of three groups of Hawaii residents. Discusses preinterview research strategies; the transcript review process; and reference sources used for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Information Sources, Interviews, Oral History
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Anderson, Judy – Reference Librarian, 1998
The Internet opens a wide range of possibilities for accessing materials on the Holocaust from both traditional sources and more volatile areas (personal homepages, e-mail, and discussion groups archives). Excerpts from accounts by one Hungarian and one Norwegian political prisoner are included as illustrations of material which may not have been…
Descriptors: Archives, Discussion Groups, Electronic Mail, History
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Brown, Jeanne M. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Key architecture reference sites are highlighted and discussed and grouped into the following areas: directory and biographical information, bibliographical databases, architectural education, product information, databases of buildings, and search engines. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Architecture, Buildings, Databases
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Schnell, Eric H. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Provides an annotated listing of various Internet sites, many that are starting points for exploration of specific health subject areas. Special considerations for locating and selecting health and medicine resources are also provided. (Author)
Descriptors: Directories, Health, Health Services, Information Retrieval
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Weaver, Bruce – Reference Librarian, 1997
Presents a selective annotated list of environment-related Web sites for reference use. The term "environment" has been considered both broadly and traditionally in compiling this list of useful content-based and linking sites. (Author)
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Environmental Research, Information Sources, Internet
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Mai, Brent Alan – Reference Librarian, 1997
Outlines a few of the thousands of Internet sites that are helpful in obtaining general business information and company-specific information, including company directories and homepages, telephone directories, Chambers of Commerce, marketing and advertising, agribusiness, government, cost of living, business schools, and nonprofit business.…
Descriptors: Advertising, Agribusiness, Business, Government (Administrative Body)
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Richards, Robert – Reference Librarian, 1997
Provides a list of political Internet resources that have proved to be valuable for reference in academic and public libraries. Highlights include political parties; campaigns, candidates, and election results; campaign finance; political news; incumbent voting; and interest groups and issues. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elections, Government (Administrative Body), Information Sources
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Yoshimura, Miles – Reference Librarian, 1997
Provides a guide to selective Economics reference Internet sites. Included are sections on statistical resources, international data, working papers and other sites of interest to economists. (Author)
Descriptors: Business, Economic Research, Economics, Information Services
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Landeryou, Sarah – Reference Librarian, 1997
Provides an overview of Internet resources relevant to reference work in world history. It also presents URLs to select sites representing different uses of the World Wide Web in presenting information for the subject of World History. (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, History, Information Services, Information Sources
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Cowgill, Allison – Reference Librarian, 1997
Describes 14 Internet sites on popular entertainment subjects that provide information on books and book reviews, celebrities, movies, and restaurants. These were selected because they provide a great deal of authoritative information that is easy to find. A brief summary describes the contents of each site. (Author)
Descriptors: Biographies, Book Reviews, Books, Information Sources
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Pillow, Lisa – Reference Librarian, 1997
Gives a general overview of selected reference resources dealing with ethnic and gender studies available on the Web and presents an annotated list of sources. Studies are broken into African and African American Studies; Asian and Asian American Studies; Latino/Chicano Studies; Native American Studies; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Studies; Men's…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Studies, Gender Issues, Information Sources
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