Welcome to Virtual Library Zine #39
Welcome to Virtual Library Zine #39 http://www.libraries.vic.gov.au
It is aimed at staff in public libraries and anyone interested in Web and electronic resources.
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Virtual Library News
The Virtual Library will be undergoing a facelift soon. There will be more web resources and links to sites and databases. Stay tuned for more details!
Hot Topics News
A couple of new topics have been added to Hot Topics including Drought and Bali Blast. You can access Hot Topics at http://libraries.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/libsonline/hottopics/index.cgi
Ask a Librarian news
Bayside Library Service have been answering the questions for the month of October. They have fielded questions about Stem Cell Research, Nailrods, Andy Griffiths and "Who is the head of all libraries?". You can ask a question at
http://www.libraries.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/libsonline/asklibrarian/question.cgi (And if you want to know what a nailrod is, email for the answer!)
Anti Virus Software
Anti Virus Software which is FREE. AVG is antivirus software which can also be purchased in the professional edition. Something to test at home. Thanks to Peter Schmidt for this tip.
"Specialized Search Engine FAQ's"
An article from Searcher magazine, written by Gary Price. It highlights the myriad of special tools that search engines offer, in much the same way as specialized reference tools exist within a print reference collection.
Google deleting controversial sites
Interesting article which discusses how the French and German Googles have quietly deleted anti-Semitic, pro-Nazi or white supremacist listings from their search result listings.
Business Plans galore
Great for libraries and organizations which need to develop a business plan. Ths site provides access to sample plans, offers tips on writing plans, as well as ideas on starting a business and marketing.
So you want to be a writer?…
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What with writer's workshops and programs such as Writers on the Road, it is no wonder that libraries are a great source of information for budding writers and aspiring authors. Blood at the Source is aimed at myastery writers, with a section devoted to libraries as information sources (see the Taming the Librarian link!). Writers monthly is a more general site with interviews, links to resources and works published. Thanks to George Eraclides for these sites.
If you're feeling like a bit of a stroll through a gallery…
The Museum of Online Museums provides access to a wide and wacky range of online exhibitions and museums. Enjoy yourself at the Gallery of "Misused" Quotation Marks, before visiting the Museum of Air Sickness Bags. If you are getting tired, refresh yourself at the Moist Towelette Online Museum. Thanks to Maryanne Gosling at ERL for the tip!
Civil Engineers Unite
The Internet for Civil Engineers is a self-described "knowledge portal" aimed at students of civil engineering and professionals. It provides information on the latest news, career developments, online tools and links to a range of web resources on civil engineering.
Australian Dance Collection
http://www.nla.gov.au/ausdance/
The Australian Dance Collection is a directory of Australian dance resources in various research collections in Australia. Access information on artistic directors, choreographers and dancers along with dance companies, dance festivals and dance productions. Each of
the entries on the list features a historical note or biography and a list of items within the entry such as film items, manuscripts or photographic materials.
The Virtual Library Zine is edited by Stephanie McGlinchey and Brendan Fitzgerald