British History Online

Review of website British History Online. Access: www.british-history.ac.uk/ British History Online is the “digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles.” As a cooperative venture of the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust, the site’s purpose is to offer an alternative to paid online services and nonreviewed Internet sites by bringing relevant materials together into a single, freely accessible online collection

HistoryCentral.com

Review of website History Central. Access: previously www.multied.com is now www.historycentral.co

Australian War Memorial

Review of website Australian War Memorial. Access: www.awm.gov.au Australians participated heavily in both world wars and have fought more recently in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. The Australian War Memorial in Canberra offers a wealth of information “to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.

So You Think You Know Gettysburg? Volume 2

Review of the book "So You Think You Know Gettysburg? Volume 2.” By James and Suzanne Gindlesperger

Jamestown Rediscovery

Review of website Jamestown Rediscovery which is now Historic Jamestowne. Access: www.historicjamestowne.org The site contains a history of the Jamestown settlement with information on key figures and events, including a historical timeline

U.S. Army Center for Military History

Review of website U.S. Army Center of Military History. Access: www.history.army.mil While mainly focused toward the education of military personnel, the center provides much material ofinterest to a wider audience

Chasing Moore’s Law: Information Technology Policy in the United States

Review of book: Chasing Moore’s Law: Information Technology Policy in the United States. Moore’s Law is the name given to the historical trend that the number of switches that may be placed on a computer microchip doubles every eighteen months

Returning Classification to the Library Catalog

The concept of a classified catalog, or using classification as a form of subject access,has been almost forgotten by contemporary librarians. Recent developments indicate that this is changing as libraries seek to enhance the capabilities of their online catalogs. The Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN) has developed a “classified browse” feature for its shared online catalog that makes use of Library of Congress classification. While this feature is not expected to replace keyword searching,it offers both novice and experienced library users another way of identifying relevant materials

Department of Homeland Security

Review of website Department of Homeland Security. Access: www.dhs.gov The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has broad responsibility for overseeing national security affairs. Its official website has many resources for users including K–12 students, government officials, and average citizens

Chefs of the Mountains

Review of book "Chefs of the Mountains." By John E. Batchelor