Research Beyond Google: 119 Authoritative, Invisible, and Comprehensive Resources

Got a research paper or thesis to write for school Want to research using the Internet? Good luck. There's a lot of junk out there — outdated pages, broken links, and inaccurate information. Using Google or the Wikipedia may lead you to some results, but you can rarely be sure of accuracy. And what's more, you'll only be searching a fraction of all of the resources available to you.




Google, the largest search database on the planet, currently has around eight billion web pages indexed. That's a lot of information. But it's nothing compared to what else is out there. Google can only index the visible web, or searchable web. But the invisible web, or deep web, is estimated to be 500 times bigger than the searchable web. The invisible web comprises databases and results of specialty search engines that the popular search engines simply are not able to index.



Do you think your local or university librarian uses Google? Sure, but certainly not exclusively. In order to start researching like a librarian, you'll need to explore more authoritative resources, many of which are invisible. Note: Although some of the following resources are visible and indexed, they have all been included here because of their authoritative nature.

Digital Handbook

The National Endowment for the Humanities, an independent grantmaking


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The Seven Steps of the Research Process

STEP 1: IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP YOUR TOPIC




SUMMARY: State your topic as a question. For example, if you are interested in finding out about use of alcoholic beverages by college students, you might pose the question, "What effect does use of alcoholic beverages have on the health of college students?" Identify the main concepts or keywords in your question.



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STEP 2: FIND BACKGROUND INFORMATION



SUMMARY: Look up your keywords in the indexes to subject encyclopedias. Read articles in these encyclopedias to set the context for your research. Note any relevant items in the bibliographies at the end of the encyclopedia articles. Additional background information may be found in your lecture notes, textbooks, and reserve readings.



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STEP 3: USE CATALOGS TO FIND BOOKS AND MEDIA



SUMMARY: Use guided keyword searching to find materials by topic or subject. Print or write down the citation (author, title,etc.) and the location information (call number and library). Note the circulation status. When you pull the book from the shelf, scan the bibliography for additional sources. Watch for book-length bibliographies and annual reviews on your subject; they list citations to hundreds of books and articles in one subject area. Check the standard subject subheading "--BIBLIOGRAPHIES," or titles beginning with Annual Review of... in the Cornell Library Classic Catalog.



More detailed instructions for using catalogs to find books.



Finding media (audio and video) titles.



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STEP 4: USE INDEXES TO FIND PERIODICAL ARTICLES



SUMMARY: Use periodical indexes and abstracts to find citations to articles. The indexes and abstracts may be in print or computer-based formats or both. Choose the indexes and format best suited to your particular topic; ask at the reference desk if you need help figuring out which index and format will be best. You can find periodical articles by the article author, title, or keyword by using the periodical indexes in the Library home page. If the full text is not linked in the index you are using, write down the citation from the index and search for the title of the periodical in the Cornell Library Classic Catalog. The catalog lists the print, microform, and electronic versions of periodicals at Cornell.



How to find and use periodical indexes at Cornell.



Watch on YouTube: How to read citations





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STEP 5: FIND INTERNET RESOURCES



SUMMARY: Use search engines. Check to see if your class has a bibliography or research guide created by librarians.



Finding Information on the Internet: A thorough tutorial from UC Berkeley.







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STEP 6: EVALUATE WHAT YOU FIND



SUMMARY: See How to Critically Analyze Information Sources and Distinguishing Scholarly from Non-Scholarly Periodicals: A Checklist of Criteria for suggestions on evaluating the authority and quality of the books and articles you located.

Watch on YouTube: Identifying scholarly journals Identifying substantive news sources



If you have found too many or too few sources, you may need to narrow or broaden your topic. Check with a reference librarian or your instructor.



When you're ready to write, here is an annotated list of books to help you organize, format, and write your paper.







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STEP 7: CITE WHAT YOU FIND USING A STANDARD FORMAT



Give credit where credit is due; cite your sources.



Citing or documenting the sources used in your research serves two purposes, it gives proper credit to the authors of the materials used, and it allows those who are reading your work to duplicate your research and locate the sources that you have listed as references.



Knowingly representing the work of others as your own is plagarism. (See Cornell's Code of Academic Integrity). Use one of the styles listed below or another style approved by your instructor. Handouts summarizing the APA and MLA styles are available at Uris and Olin Reference.

Silverfish and Books

How to Protect Books & Papers From Silverfish- By Deanne Lachner,




Silverfish are small insects, about 1/2-inch long, that are silver in color and have flat bodies. The three long "bristles" at the rear of their bodies and their two long antennae at the front make them easily recognizable. These critters love damp, warm places, so you'll often see them in sinks, around plumbing fixtures, in closets, on bookshelves, in bathtubs and in attics and basements. Silverfish pose no threat to humans, but they are pests in the house. Silverfish can damage books and papers by eating small holes in them or by leaving light yellow stains.

Needed: Vacuum , Boric acid , Chemical insecticides (optional) , Non-Chemical Protection

Step 1Eliminate the places silverfish like to live by removing sources of moisture. Check plumbing, eliminate leaks, and run your air conditioner or a dehumidifier to lower the level of humidity in the home. Do not store books or papers in humid areas of your home.


Step 2Silverfish like bookshelves and boxes with papers in them because they eat the glue that binds books and seals boxes. Vacuum bookshelves to remove silverfish. Attics where boxes of papers are often stored are also ideal habitats for silverfish. Vacuum often in these areas and store papers in airtight containers.



Step 3Silverfish like to consume foods such cereal, oats and flour, so keep these items in tightly enclosed containers. Keep your books and papers far from silverfish food sources.



Step 4Store books in plastic containers with tight lids, and place important papers inside sealed plastic bags before putting the papers in boxes for storage.



Step 5If you still see silverfish or the damage they cause (holes or stains in books or on papers, fabric or wallpaper), consider a chemical extermination of these pests.



Chemical Removal

Step 1Various insecticides can rid your home of silverfish. Learn as much as you can about the insecticides first so you can make an informed choice before adding chemicals to your home. You need to be especially sure that the insecticides will not damage your books or papers.



Step 2First, try sprinkling boric acid in the crevices and cracks where silverfish are living. Boric acid can be used around bookshelves and in attics or basements near paper storage boxes as well.



Step 3If you wish to try an insecticide spray, apply only a light coat in areas where silverfish are present. Avoid spraying books or papers.



Step 4Consider various stronger chemical insecticides if the silverfish problem does not subside. Sprays, dusts, liquids and station baits are available by searching "silverfish insecticide" on the Internet or asking a pest control professional at places such as Terminix or Orkin. To be 100 percent sure your books or papers won't be damaged, remove them from the home before treating the home with chemicals.

ISST-Journal of Advances in Librarianship IJALIB

A bi-annually on behalf of the Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST)

The IJALIB is an outcome of the vision of its Chief Editor Dr. M. Koganuramath and committed support of Associate Editors Dr. Ashu Shokeen, Dr. Rishi Tiwari & Mr. Pavan Agarwal and Internationally well known Editorial Board members. The salient features of the journal are:




(i). IJALIB publishes Original research work,


(ii) Its Editorial Board has internationally acclaimed as well as promising academicians and researchers from around the world,



(iii) Each issue of IJALIB will include research contributions from well known, as well as promising young researchers and academicians from India and abroad.



(iv) IJALIB will be published bi-annually –JUNE and DECEMBER each year- at par with international standards,



(v)It will be very useful to postgraduates, researchers and academicians in field of Mathematics & Computer Science.







We believe that the contents of IJALIB would be of interest to you, your colleagues and students. Kindly circulate among your Colleagues to inform them about IJALIB’s availability. It would be our pleasure if IJALIB is recommended by you and your colleagues for their contribution.

American Library Association Courses

These library courses are all offered online, and are a great way to gain basic library reference and adult services skills. Many of them are also asynchronous, which means they do not have scheduled meeting times—so you can complete coursework from anywhere in the world! Click on the course titles below for more information about the class learning objectives, or go to the online registration page and sign up today!



Genealogy 101, May 17 - June 18

This new course is designed for reference staff with little to no experience in genealogy. Using a case study to frame the coursework, participants will learn about tools and techniques they can use to confidently assist patrons with family history research. A review of archival material, print reference tools and online sources is included in the curriculum.



Business Reference 101, May 10 - June 4

Appropriate for librarians and library staff of all types who wish to acquire business reference expertise. You will gain an understanding of the business reference process as well as an overview of business reference sources. Students will also have access to such proprietary business reference databases as Standard & Poor’s Net Advantage and Gale Cengage’s Business & Company Resource Center.



The Reference Interview, April 19 - May 21

This comprehensive course covers such reference interview topics as cultivating an approachable reference environment, successful questioning and listening techniques and appropriate follow-up methods. Staff of all levels at all types of libraries will find this content, presented in a multi-media format, helpful in their day-to-day engagement with library patrons.



Readers' Advisory 101, June 28 - Aug. 14

Through practice sessions, participants learn how to use RA tools, craft annotations, read in genres, articulate appeal and experiment with methods to offer RA services. Readers' Advisory 101 is tailored for those at all types of libraries—support staff, library technicians, newly hired reference librarians and those librarians who want to brush up on their skills. The topics covered are introductory in nature.



RUSA members receive the best rates on course registration rates, so if you are not a RUSA member, I invite you to join us. For $60 plus the cost of ALA membership, you’ll receive discounts on classes plus many other benefits. Visit www.ala.org/ membership, or phone us at 01-312-944-6780 and join the premiere organization of reference and user services professionals.

Lingaya,s Journal of Professional Studies

 The journal aims at disseminating the knowledge in the field of various streams of Engineering Computer Applications, Science, Technology, Education, Literature & Management and provides a forum for deliberations and exchange of knowledge among Scientist, Academicians, Researchers, Professionals, Industries and practitioners. The journal encourages submission of theoretical and empirical result-based papers, case studies, research papers and notes, executive experience, sharing articles in the different domains of science, technology and management related disciplines. The faculty members and researchers ar requested to contribute original research papers, articles and case studies to the Journal and also spread the message to their colleague  and friends to do the same. All papers received and submitted to Chief Editor will go through a double - blind reviewing process as per the standard procedures of well known refereed Journals. However the review process could be as fast as a fortnight in some typical cases. Outstanding research paper and work on current analysis is published on priority basis.

Lingaya’s University, Pachauli, Old Faridabad - Jasana Road, Faridabad, 121 002 (Haryana) is emerging as leading University committed to achieving excellence in education. SPAN The Lingaya,s University publishers – Annual research Journal, “LINGAYA’S JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES.


Contact : lingas.journal@gmail.com

Journal of Electronic Publishing

The Short-Term Influence of Free Digital Versions of Books on Print Sales


John Hilton III and David Wiley

Increasingly, authors and publishers are freely distributing their books electronically to increase the visibility of their work. A vital question for those with a commercial stake in selling books is, “What happens to book sales if digital versions are given away?” We used BookScan sales data for four categories of books (a total of 41 books) for which we could identify the date when the free digital versions of the books were made available to determine whether the free version affected print sales. We analyzed the data on book sales for the eight weeks before and after the free versions were available. Three of the four categories of books had increased sales after the free books were distributed. We discuss the implications and limitations of these results.
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Does India need a super regulatory body for higher education?

New Delhi: The National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) Bill is all set to be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval next month. If approved, the much discussed proposed legislation will clear the first step towards the centralisation of higher education in India.  Although the bill would have to clear many legal and constitutional hurdles before it becomes a full-fledged law, it has already sparked a debate across the country on the merits and de-merits of centralising higher education. The NCHER is the outcome of recommendations made by the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) and the Prof Yash Pal Committee. While the NKC suggested the dissolution of all the regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education, the Medical Council of India and the Bar Council of India; the Yash Pal  Committee recommended that all regulatory bodies be brought under the purview of the NCHER. Although the government says that the proposed bill was aimed at improving the standards of higher education in the country, experts fear that it would only create a super-powerful regulatory body called the NCHER. It will have a chairman and six members, supported by a collegium. Many academecians expressed fear that the entire higher education system will come under the control of these seven individuals. Right from seeking approval to set up a college to the release of grants, every single process will have to pass through the NCHER. Some experts even apprehended that the proposed commission would be an isolated organisation with no democracy. India is the third largest higher secondary education system in the world with 480 universities including 25 Central Universities, 231 state universities, five institutions established through state legislation, 100 deemed universities,  31 Institutes of 'National Importance' and 22,000 colleges. Once the bill is cleared, all these institutions may come under the control of NCHER. Experts argue that centralisation of all these institutions would only complicate the higher education system in the country. Due to their size and nature, the NCHER will have to focus more on administrative matters than raising the academic standards. For instance, presently the UGC allocates funds and give academic directives to the all universities in the country. While the AICTE oversee the technical education, especially the engineering, the MCI regulates the medical education in India. Later, the NCHER alone will have to address to all these areas. The NCHER will also play a crucial role in the appointment of vice-chancellors for different universities in the country. The state governments will be forced to appoint a vice-chancellor from the list of five individuals proposed by the NCHER. Experts say that this may lead to political interference and favoritism. Experts fear that through the NCHER, the  higher education system in India would be centralised to the extent that even the state governments will have no control on important matters. Now the big question arises -- In a democratic set up like ours, can we afford to have a super-powerful body regulatory body like the NCHER in the name of improving the quality of higher education? Or, should we empower the existing regulatory bodies? Source: Hyderabad News Syndicate

Malaysian Temple Libraries for Indian Culture

Hindu temples throughout Malaysia should set up libraries to allow devotees to gain knowledge of Indian customs and traditions, an ethnic Indian minister has said. Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister M. Saravanan has been quoted in Makkal Osai, a Tamil newspaper, as saying that temple committees should also look into conducting religious and moral classes for youngsters. He said parents must encourage their children to attend these classes so that they could be well-versed in Indian practices and traditions, The Daily Star reported. After attending a donation drive for the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Serdang, Kedah state, Sarvanan said many youngsters face social problems as they lack proper guidance from their parents and teachers. Malaysia's nearly two million ethnic Indian community, a bulk of them Tamils who came here during the British era, face socio-economic problems like high incidence of divorce, crime rate and destitution, media reports have said.

INDIAN CULTURAL PORTALS TO THE WORLD

INDIAN This pathfinder includes information about culture in India. Created and maintained by the Asian DivisionCollections and Services Directorate Art India (http://www.artindia.co.in/)Online version of the quarterly magazine dedicated to art and aesthetics of India mainly focusing on the visual arts. Includes contents and select articles from current issue. Print version available. Art India Net (http://www.artindia.net/index1.html)Directory of online information on various arts of India. Lists dance (Bharata Natyam, Odissi, kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohinniattam, chau), music (Carnatic and Hindustani), yoga, therapy, counseling site, and performance aspects sites. Provides links to photography, video, puppetry, and arts-oriented businesses. Birla Academy of Art & Culture (http://www.birlaacademy.com/)The Birla Academy of Art and Culture is involved in "collecting, preserving and displaying museum objects, holding exhibitions of Indian and international art objects, organizing cultural performances and educational programmes of varied nature." To encourage and help young artists, the Academy organises the All India Annual Exhibitions, one man shows, group shows and kala melas. The museum includes ancient terracottas, Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan sculpture, illuminated manuscripts in palm-leaf and paper from western India, Rajasthan, Orissa, Nepal and Tibet, miniature paintings from Rajasthani, Mughal and Pahari schools, Tibetian and Nepalese thankas, and textiles. The Web site features events calendar, sample images from collections, promotional video, discussion forums and online gallery. Buddhist women across cultures (http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=5635)Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-306) and index. Center for Cultural Resources and Training (http://ccrtindia.org/)Agency under the Department of Culture that continues the work of an earlier program at the University of Delhi to propagate culture and the arts among college and school students. Primarily serves as a teacher-training facility with headquarters in New Delhi and regional centers in Udaipur and Hyderabad. The Web site provides information on scholarships, the audio and video resources produced under its auspicies, and annual reports (1999-2000). Children's Book Trust (http://www.childrensbooktrust.com/)India's largest children's publisher, Children's Book Trust of India was founded in 1957 in Delhi. CBT also operates a library, the Indraprastha Press, a doll museum, a children's center, sponsors international writing and painting contests for children, and publishes a children's magazine, "Children's World." The site describes their operations with photos and pictures of book covers along with ordering information. Some of the titles are in Hindi. Cooking for the Gods (http://www.arth.upenn.edu/nalin/nalin.html)Presents information on the "Cooking for the Gods" museum exhibition, a project of the History of Art Department at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Explains that the exhibit displays implements and images used for home worship into their ritual setting in Bengal. Features images of objects in the exhibition, including shrines, implements, utensils, ritual instruments, architecture and ornaments, and votive objects and toys. Notes that a major contribution of the exhibition is the context of ritual into which the objects have been reestablished. Highlights a sampling of ethnographic images. Department of Culture (http://www.indiaculture.org/)Agency responsible for the promotion and support of India's cultural heritage, including promotion of literary, visual and performing arts, and administration of libraries. Includes extensive organization information, activities, database of grant recipients, web newsletter "Sanchari," and annual reports since 1998 (in PDF format). India - A Country Study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html)Presents information on India, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on India's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces. India - Countrywatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=78)General informaton on India. India Cultural Information (http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/%7Eagenhtml/agenmc/india/culture.html)Highlights details on the culture of India, created by Shashi Mohan and Navulur Kumar. Includes information on Indian classical music, literature, cooking, film songs, and the national anthem and flag. India Development Information Network (http://www.indev.nic.in/)Information resource for social and cultural development issues in India. Offers a comprehensive database on major and minor development work carried out by NGOs and governmental agencies with links to 2,500 organizations in India. Includes four databases focusing on organizations, projects, documents, and statistics. Features biweekly news on topics such as aged, agriculture, children, development, education, environment, health, human rights, media, population, poverty, science and technology, water, and women (archived since March 1999). The India resources page (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/ind/index.htm)Title from web page (viewed on July 2, 1998). India--Culture (http://www.accessasia.com/xroad/xrincul.html)Offers a collection of Internet resources on culture in India, provided by Access East, LLC. Covers such topics as Indian art, classical arts, classical dance, Vedic culture, languages of India, Indian music, and Indian recipes. IndiaConnect (http://www.indiaconnect.com)Contains information and links to Indian politics, civilization, and culture. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (http://members.tripod.com/)Contains material produced by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, the apex cultural body of India with the mandate of cultural diplomacy. Provides links to web resources on arts and art forms of India. Archived from January 1998. Indian Culture (http://www.indianchild.com/culture%20%5F1.htm)Indianchild.com offers a collection of Web sites featuring information about the culture of India. Categories include monuments, festivals, temples, religions, languages, and more. This information is intended to provide homework assistance to students of all grade levels. There is a brief description of each site. Indian History Sourcebook: Sir Monier Monier-Williams: The Towers of Silence, 1870. (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/1870-monier-parsees.html)Presents "The Towers of Silence," written by Monier Monier-Williams (1819-1899) in 1870 and published online by Paul Halsall as part of the Internet Indian History Sourcebook. Examines Muslim culture in India. Indian Museum, Kolkata (http://www.indianmuseum-calcutta.org/)The Indian Museum, founded in 1814 in Calcutta, is the oldest institution of its kind in the Asia Pacific region and repository of the largest collections of museum objects in India. The Web site features a history of the museum and overviews of the galleries in archeaology, anthropology, music, Egyptian, art, zoology and coins. The Web site gives basic information on the conservation program, library, lectures, events and calendar of activities. International development and the social sciences (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=41865)Includes bibliographical references and index. Internet Movie Database: India (http://indie.imdb.com/Sections/Countries/India/)Your IMDb guide for India. This area contains a list of interesting reports based around the 15,188 titles in the IMDb from India (including international co-productions). In English. Reports on more than 15,000 movies from India, old and new, including international co-productions. Jammu and Kashmir: Cultural Heritage (http://jammukashmir.nic.in/culture/)The Directorate of Information of the Jammu and Kashmir government offers information on the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, a state in northern India that is also claimed by Pakistan. The topics covered include the cultural background, handicrafts and textiles, people and life style, fine arts, dance and music, and fairs and festivals of the area. Lalit Kala Akademi (http://www.lalitkala.org.in/intromer.htm)Founded in 1953 by the Department of Culture, Government of India as an autonomous body, the Akademi promotes and coordinates study and research in the fields of creative visual arts. Includes brief descriptions of the Akademi and its regional centres, lists of publications with abstracts, and a searchable database of artists. Several of the pages were under construction when reviewed. Literary India (http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=6272)Includes bibliographical references and index. National Gallery of Modern Art (http://www.ngma-india.com/)Inaugurated in 1954, the National Gallery of Modern Art collects works representing changing art forms over the last century and a half and features Bengali artists and styles. In addition to exhibition activities, the gallery organizes exhibitions abroad, lectures and conferences on modern art, and maintains a library of books, periodicals, photographs and audiovisual materials. The Web site includes a history of the gallery, biographical sketches of several prominent artists (Nandalal Bose, Amrita Sher Gill, Jamani Roy, Abanindranath Tagore, and Rabindranath Tagore) and the names and addresses of 100 eminent artists. National Museum of India, New Delhi (India) (http://www.nationalmuseumindia.org/)Presents information on India's largest museum including extensive descriptions with sample images from the collections in archaeology, anthropology, Central Asian antiquities, decorative arts, manuscripts, and paintings. Includes administrative departments (conservation laboratory, exhibition cell, library, modelling, photography, public relations, and publications), and the National Museum Institute. Nineteenth Century London Stage: An Exploration. (http://artsci.washington.edu/drama-phd/19title.html)Presents information about drama and the theater in nineteenth century London, England, compiled by the School of Drama at the University of Washington. Discusses how daily life in Great Britain, women, and economics were portrayed in plays. Examines life in and around the Royal City of London Theatre. Provides information about the representation of India and Indian culture, landscape, and theatre interiors in engravings. Lists nineteenth century playwrights, performers, artists, and engravers. Contains a bibliography and links to related Web sites. Outlook India.com (http://www.outlookindia.com/)On-line version of Indian news weekly magazine consists of articles, essays, and feature stories on politics, economy, culture, literature, art, cinema, sports, etc. Archived from October 1995. Prachina Bikaner Cultural Center and Museum (http://www.prachina-museum.com/about.htm)Cultural center and museum founded in 2000 that works to revive the folk performing arts and oral traditions of the Bīkāner region. Initial activity has concentrated upon the documentation of the Bikaner Museum in the Junagarh Fort, a former residence of several rajahs of Bīkāner. Contains royal costumes and textiles, family portraits of the former rulers, and the legacy of their patronage which survives in Bīkāner's contemporary arts and crafts. The site gives the historical overview of Bīkāner and selected photos of the museum. Rhetoric and ritual in colonial India (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=10025)Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-356) and index. Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad, India (http://www.salarjungmuseum.com/)The Salar Jung Museum originated from the 40,000 Indian, European, and Asian objects collected by Salar Jung, a Prime Minister of the Nizams of Hyderabad. It now serves as the state museum of Andhra Pradesh. The museum also has a rich collection of printed books and manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, a children's section, library and rare manuscripts collection. The Web site presents basic overviews of the collections, a calendar of events, and basic information about visiting the museum. Surabhi (http://www.indiasurabhi.com/)Popular television program on the state-run Doordarshan channel that explores the culture of India. The site includes information resources and previews episodes featuring Indic art, craft, performing arts, religion, cuisine, monuments, etc. Some pages not available or under construction when reviewed. Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (http://tibetanarts.org)Web site of the cultural and academic school in Dharamsāla, India, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan song, dance, opera, music, painting, carpentry, and crafts. Provides general information on history, staff, and departments. Profiles ongoing and past projects. Includes video tour (.ra) and photo gallery of the Institute; news and tour information. Unpacking culture (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=6921)Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-406) and index. The children of India (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=49525)Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels. soc.culture.indian.karnataka. (news:soc.culture.indian.karnataka)The Usenet newsgroup soc.culture.indian.karnataka is in the general topic area of society and covers the specific topic of Karnataka's culture, history, and present society. This group is an open forum.

Library Catalogues KLAS

Library Catalogues KLAS Libraries' On-Line Public Access Catalogues This is a page of links to libraries currently using the KLAS® on-line catalogue. Libraries using WebOPAC Version 3 - KLAS Version 7 Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Arizona Braille & Talking Book Library Braille Institute Library Services Broyhill Center for Learning Resources (Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute) California State Library - Braille and Talking Book Library Catalog Colorado Talking Book Library Delaware Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Florida Braille and Talking Book Libraries Georgia Library for Accessible Services Idaho Talking Book Library Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service Indiana State Library - Talking Book and Braille Library Kansas Instructional Resource Center Kansas Talking Book Library Catalog - A service of the State Library of Kansas Long Island Talking Book Library (Suffolk & Nassau County, NY) Louisiana Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library Mississippi Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Montana Talking Book Library Nevada Talking Book Services New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped New York Public Library - Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Ohio Braille and Talking Book Libraries Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Oregon Talking Book & Braille Services Perkins Secondary Program Library Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library (Massachusetts) Rhode Island Talking Books Plus San Francisco Public Library - Library for the Blind and Print Disabled South Carolina State Library - Talking Book Services for People with Disabilities South Dakota Braille & Talking Book Library Utah Library for the Blind Vermont Department of Libraries, Special Services Unit Washington Talking Book & Braille Library Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (Missouri) Keystone Systems, Inc. - (Keystone) provides library automation software to libraries, businesses, and institutions with complex demands. Products and ServicesKLAS®, the Keystone Library Automation System - offers a flexible and reliable automation solution to libraries, businesses, and institutions. Keystone's staff provides all training and support for KLAS. Keystone programmers have designed KLAS to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. KLAS is written in Progress, a fourth generation language with a relational database management system. The combination of Keystone's experienced programmers and Progress makes KLAS an easy to use, flexible, reliable library automation system. KLAS v 7.0 combines the functionality of version 5.0 with the ease of use of a graphical user interface (GUI) based format. KLAS programmers designed v 7.0's workflow to be more streamlined leading to increased efficiency and productivity. Primary KLAS Modules: Each KLAS module is designed to be easy to use, yet provide all the functionality needed to efficiently operate your library. KLAS' modules are integrated: every function is available from every screen no matter what module you are working in. Command lines and quick access keys allow users to jump quickly from one function to another with the touch of a key or click of a mouse. You may examine more detailed information about the primary KLAS modules: Catalogue Management Module Circulation Control Module Patron Services Module OPAC Module Serials Control Module Keystone's Primary Services To make the transition to KLAS seamless, Keystone Systems offers a full range of services in data systems design and implementation, including: Consultation Planning Implementation On-Going Support Data Conversion Data Enhancement Custom Programming System Integration MARC Import Networking Communications Outsourcing Main Computer Operations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------