Thursday, March 18, 2004

Computer and Internet terms have you baffled? Ever seen and wondered what these terms mean: Ethernet, LAN, Wi-Fi, Cookie, RSS, TCP/IP - Find their definitions using Webopedia.

Webopedia is an online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology definitions.
RDN Virtual Training Suite is a set of free online tutorials designed to help students, lecturers and researchers improve their Internet information literacy and IT skills. Work in your own time at your own pace - no one is monitoring you! There are quizzes and interactive exercises to lighten the learning experience.

Monday, March 15, 2004

The Librarians' Index to the Internet: The lii.org Mission Statement: The mission of Librarians' Index to the Internet is to provide a well-organized point of access for reliable, trustworthy, librarian-selected Internet resources, serving California, the nation, and the world.

Search lii.org With Confidence

Librarians' Index motto: "Information You Can Trust." The Librarians' Index to the Internet (lii.org) is a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 12,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. lii.org is used by both librarians and the general public as a reliable and efficient guide to Internet resources.

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

How much is that worth today? Compare the Purchasing Power of Money in the United States (or Colonies) from 1665 to 2002.

Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Vivisimo a must use search engine. Vivisimo automatically categorizes search results on-the-fly into meaningful hierarchical folders. Do a search on "Martha Stewart" and the results are clustered into groups in the following catagories: Martha Stewart Living, Jurors, Probation, Courts, Scandals, etc.

Thursday, March 04, 2004

A new release from the U.S. Census Bureau has statistics on the voting-age population by citizenship for each state and county in the country.
Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2000
Detailed Tables for Current Population Report is just one set of tables that are available.

Tuesday, March 02, 2004

No Train, No Gain web site offers training tips and handouts on writing, editing, reporting, newsroom management skills, recruitment and retention, diversity, technology and newsroom surveys.