Related Websites

The Review site is a valuable source for librarians looking for additional information about the many different subjects covered in Related Websites. When a librarian searches for this type of information, he or she must take into consideration the Subject Headings, Subject Titles, Keywords and synonyms for each category. Many libraries already have their own websites and catalogs; however, adding Related Websites to the mix is an excellent way to increase the scope of resources available to a library. Libraries have long been a vital part of society because they offer a variety of specialized learning experiences, support for children's education, and storage of academic and non-academic materials. Adding Related Websites to their existing website and cataloging system will allow them to extend their services even further. Related Websites list topics on nearly every topic under the sun. Many of these sites offer more than simply text. Some sites offer images, links, animations, video, podcasts, databases, glossaries, and thesauce (yes, that is a word). The thesaurus offered at the link below is a helpful example of how a Related Website can be used to make reference work easier for the libraries' patrons. The thesaurus was created by a professional artist who also happens to be a librarian. One of the most useful aspects of a Related Website, whether it is a public site such as the Librarians' Review or a private, membership site, is that it can help introduce people to information science majors. One of the goals of information science departments at colleges and universities is to produce highly qualified students. As a former college librarian, I know how important this goal is to the library. A Related Website could make finding and enrolling in information science programs much easier for libraries. Many college libraries also run a related Website on their website. If a college or university has a Related Website, it is a great way for librarians to share information about their holdings with the public. In addition, some government agencies run Related Websites on their government websites. For example, the National Institutes of Health runs a web site that offers descriptions of research papers about specific topics, and the FDA maintains a Catalog of Drug Products that contains data and images related to the classification and labeling of drugs. While it is important to use the data and images found on these sites for educational purposes, the librarians and professionals who operate these sites must also take care to ensure their data is free of malware and other harmful programs. Because of the nature of the Internet, viruses often get a hand early on in the game. One recent study found malware in over one hundred and fifty million credit card numbers, costing some companies over a hundred thousand dollars. Because many government and academic institutions operate information technology systems, a related site may be a very convenient way to get researchers and librarians more information about a particular computer program or software. In addition, Related Websites can be a valuable resource when it comes to copyright violations. Many universities and colleges monitor their networks for plagiarized content. When a researcher discovers a piece of content on a related website that they feel may be copied and distributed illegally, they can make a copyright request through the related websites. The website in question may deny the request outright or may refer the matter to a committee, both of which may lead to legal action. The universities and colleges that use these websites as resources will have to spend resources to provide support and guidance to their users. Finally, related websites can be used to promote a business. For example, if a business needs information about a new product, they can search for related websites on the Internet to get information from the research of others. They can learn what type of marketing campaigns are used, which ad campaigns are successful and so forth. The results from these searches may provide a business with insight into what kind of advertising is profitable, as well as useful details about demographics. This type of research is useful in many situations, and it can help any business grow. So, if you have made your living searching the Internet for information, consider making some extra money by joining the army of people who use related websites to gather information. By giving back to the community, you can continue to improve the quality of Internet information. Moreover, you can add a personal touch to your search, since you will likely be searching using the same words as others who have done so before you. By doing so, you can offer up helpful tips and ideas to others, rather than having to rely on a third-party to do all of the hard work.