The Collaborative Web

Abstract

A New World Wide Web has recently emerged. This Web is likely to change the world of organizations and of individuals every bit as much as did the original Web.     

American Sign Language on the Web

ABSTRACT

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most common language in the United States, and an increasing number of Americans are becoming aware of this important language and the Deaf culture at its core. The growth of the Internet has provided a forum for a large number of World Wide Web sites that provide information on ASL, Deaf education, and Deaf culture. We have examined a large number of World Wide Web sites, and have selected and abstracted those sites most appropriate for researching ASL or Deaf culture.     

Using the World Wide Web for Art and Humanities Reference Services

Abstract

This paper describes what the World Wide Web is and what is needed in order to access its information. It discusses the future of art and humanities reference resources and presents criteria for evaluating Web sites. A review of the literature related to “Generation X” and their information expectations was done. There is an annotated list of specific World Wide Web resources related to African Diaspora, American Poetry, Comparative Literature, Gay and Lesbian Literature, and Outsider Art. This list provides examples for evaluation and is not meant to be exhaustive.     

The Two Instructional Faces of the Web

Abstract

The World Wide Web represents the final step in the evolution of the Internet as a tool worthy for practical applications in instruction. Two particular applications for the Web are discussed in light of projects which have been undertaken in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library at the University of Southern California. First, the World Wide Web may be used as a resource in the library. The Web is a source of content which, like all library resources, must be taught. It should be presented to users along with the same information literacy skills which must accompany any resource. Second, the Web may be used as a publishing tool where the content is created according to the particular instructional need or situation. This usage involves the technology of the Web rather than the content of the Web; this technology is the interface and access capabilities, either local or on a server, provided by the Web browser.     

The Organizational Politics of the World Wide Web

Abstract

The internal conflicts within an organization may hinder the successful design and set-up of a World Wide Web site. This article looks at the three most common routes that an organization may take to get on the Web, and presents guidelines for how to overcome the organizational politics that get in the way.     

Authoring Personal Web Sites: A Description of Selected Tutorials and Beginner's Guides

ABSTRACT

People from all over the world are flocking to the Internet in record numbers. To meet the needs of this emerging population of World Wide Web users, this column identifies a select number of helpful Web sites dedicated to the creation of personal Web pages. Each site addresses the concepts of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Web page design. The needs of the novice Web page author are emphasized. The selected sites are relevant, accessible, and current.     

Web 2.0 Injection Infection Vulnerability Class

ABSTRACT

Web 2.0 defines a changing trend in the use of World Wide Web application development and web design technology. Web 2.0 design concepts have led to the evolution of a web culture that has allowed social-networking and ease of design use of non-secure component applications to enter the business domain of the enterprise. These Web 2.0 component applications are then commingled with other business legacy applications including databases. This article focuses on the taxonomy of the injection infection class of vulnerabilities associated with Web 2.0 application security issues.     

Towards a smarter directional data aggregation in VANETs

World Wide Web - In the last decade, Vehicular Ad hoc NETworks (VANETs) have attracted researchers, automotive companies and public governments, as a new communication technology to improve the...     

An Examination of Library World Wide Web Sites at Medium-Sized Universities

ABSTRACT

This article presents the results of a study of World Wide Web (Web) Sites for 133 academic libraries serving medium-sized universities. Each library Web site was examined, and all of the features were recorded. The study identified 31 core components which were present in over 50 percent of the libraries surveyed. The study indicated that: the navigational and design aspects of library Web sites should be improved; materials should be placed on the sites only if they will be accessed and utilized by the user community; and libraries could profit by making greater use of online tutorials and virtual tours to supplement regular bibliographic instruction.     

The World Wide Web

Abstract

The World Wide Web is increasingly being used by libraries as a way to extend traditional services to patrons. The Web can also be used as a tool to facilitate communications between library professionals and to deliver presentations, organize exhibits, and develop demonstration projects. The allocation of personal Web work space on a library server provides librarians with a means to experiment with using the medium and a place to publish information of interest to the library profession. This paper explores the uses of the Web to enhance communications between library professionals and addresses some of the issues associated with such uses.     

Untangling the Web of Legislative Histories

Abstract

The Government Documents department at Stony Brook was traditionally allotted only one classroom session to introduce undergraduate students to the intricacies of researching federal legislative histories. This paper describes a first attempt to create a Web page that guides students through the essential steps of a legislative history search and provides explanations of unfamiliar terms, the library location of needed items and direct links to important legislative sites (such as THOMAS and GPO Access). The article also surveys other, similar and related Web pages that have recently been developed on the World Wide Web.     

Guidelines for Creating Accessible Library Web Pages

ABSTRACT

Library Web developers can improve their Web pages and work towards accessibility by all user groups. This article describes some general accessibility guidelines to follow when creating Web pages. It discusses the recommendations of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), called the Web Accessibility Initiatives (WAI). This article focuses attention on the accessibility of Web pages to users with visual impairments, auditory impairments, and mobility impairments. Accessibility guidelines for these user groups are suggested. Another important aspect of creating accessible Web pages is to test the pages during and after development. Online products that test accessibility are discussed as well as additional test methods, such as user input.     

The Best Web Sites in Psychology and Sociology

Abstract

The World Wide Web offers a large and ever-expanding number of resources in the fields of psychology and sociology. Growth of the Web has been so fast that it has been difficult to keep track of all the new resources that are rapidly becoming available. With so many new Web sites cropping up, there is a growing need to sort through these resources and determine which sites are the most valuable for research in these subject areas. This study first discusses some criteria for assessing the quality of Web sites, and then applies these criteria to the Web sites currently available in an effort to determine which sites are the best for these two fields.     

As I Sit Studying: WWW-Based Reference Services

Abstract

This article reports on the current state of reference services on the World Wide Web (WWW). It explains what a WWW-based reference service is, describes several models of handling requests, and explores the impact of these services on traditional reference services. Based upon anecdotal information the author concludes that, to date, Web-based reference services have had little impact upon traditional reference services.     

Surviving the Attack

SUMMARY

The recent terrorist attacks have impacted, in one way or another, everyone. For some, the psychological reactions have been debilitating. For the many agencies and organizations whose mission involves helping those with emotional problems, the World Wide Web has provided a venue to communicate help information. The Web also permits those, already distraught, with a means of privately surveying the information, and a means of finding help in the privacy of their own home. The resources discussed here represent an overview of reliable information available for those seeking help.     

iPods in the Sauna or Kids These Days….

Abstract

Inter-play, an on-line index to plays in collections, anthologies and periodicals, provides easy access to the locations of printed plays by making citations for the location(s) of each play searchable by author and/or title. The process of converting the original card file play index into an electronic database available on the World Wide Web is described. The index has been designed to provide easy access to and broad coverage of available plays. New titles are added to the file on a regular basis, placing this Web publication squarely in the electronic journal arena.     

Cooperative strategy for web data mining and cleaning

While the Internet and World Wide Web have put a huge volume of low-quality information at the easy access of an information gathering system, filtering out irrelevant information has become a big challenge. In this paper, a Web data mining and cleaning strategy for information gathering is proposed. A data-mining model is presented for the data that come from multiple agents. Using the model, a data-cleaning algorithm is then presented to eliminate irrelevant data. To evaluate the data-cleaning strategy, an interpretation is given for the mining model according to evidence theory. An experiment is also conducted to evaluate the strategy using Web data. The experimental results have shown that the proposed strategy is efficient and promising.     

Sources and methods for cryptologic history: NSA.gov - a tour through its history and resources

Abstract

In 2020, the National Security Agency will celebrate 25?years of its presence on the World Wide Web at www.NSA.gov. This article will provide a brief history of its development and evolution, paying special attention to the thousands of declassified historic records which are important resources for researchers of cryptologic history.