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Slavic and East European Resources
BusinessURL: http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/busres.htm The search function on this site will allow you to search by country or keyword. There are also country lists, newspaper lists, links to journals and a variety of other sources listed at this site maintained by Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research. The site has been in existence since 1995 and is updated frequently. The links are annotated. URL: http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/subjects/stats/offstats/ "OFFSTATS lists web sites offering free and easily accessible social, economic and general data from official or similar "quotable" sources, especially those that provide both current data and time series. The site is organized by country, but also has a list of topics and a list of resources by Subject. While there are annotations, they are minimal and do not indicate the language of the data you will find at the link. The site has been maintained since 1998 by Rainer Wolcke of the Business and Economics Library at the University of Auckland Library.
CultureURL: http://www.wwar.com This site lists links to visual and performing arts and. The site includes a search engine. Linking to the individual pages on specific categories of art, such as "Art around the World" or "Art History", will supply a list of geographically arranged links. Clicking on the geographical links gives choices of cities or regions within a country. After selecting a particular area or city, you will get links to galleries, specific artists, etc. The site is not comprehensive but does provide a good starting point. It was created in 1995 and is maintained by a company called World Wide Art Resources. Every site submitted is reviewed and their compilers claim to only include qualitative sites. URL: http://adam.ac.uk Adam, the Art, Design, Architecture and Media
Information Gateway, is "a searchable catalogue of
2546 Internet resources that have been carefully selected
and catalogued by professional librarians for the benefit
of the UK Higher Education community" (Adam, Home
Page). The site has a search engine that yields extensive
descriptions of each link. It is not in any way comprehensive,
but reflects a great deal of selectivity on the part of
the librarians. URL: http://www.sil.org/ethnologue/ This is a good introductory site for information on most any ethnic group in the world. It is the online version of a publication of the same title. The source was originally designed for linguists and was produced at Indiana University. A search on a term will bring up a brief ethnographic sketch on the peoples in a region.
DictionariesURL: http://www.yourdictionary.com/ This is a site maintained by Bucknell University. There are links here to over 800 dictionaries of some 180 languages. The site is easy to navigate. There is an alphabetical chart of languages on the top page. Clicking on any entry will give you a list of dictionary choices for that language. The links do not include any annotation. The compilers do note that they give preference to free online sources.
Educational InstitutionsURL: http://www.galilei.com.ar/europa/ieuropa.html At first glance this is simply a list of links to some
3,000 universities around the world, organized by country.
If you go to the search page, you can search by country
or by type of institution. The listing includes
universities, colleges, polytechnics, technical colleges
and other academic institutions. There is also on this
page a list of White and Yellow Pages available online,
as well as newpapers of the world. This site is
updated frequently and has been in existence since 1996.
It is not, strictly speaking, a commercial site as the
creators do not allow any advertising on the site. URL: http://wsdo.sao.uwf.edu/~geo This is a list maintained by the University of West
Florida. It is organized by country and includes
active links to a large number of college and university
sites. "GEO provides a free listing of approximately
6400 educational sites located around the world.
The purpose of this listing is to provide students with
links to web sites of educational facilities worldwide."
(General Education Online Page, Disclaimer Page).
This site is updated frequently. URL: http://www.collegenight.com/ This site is rich in information of all kinds on colleges and universities in the United States. When we checked the site, 06/06/00, the link to International colleges was not functioning. There is no search engine built into this system, but the organization makes the site easy to navigate. While this site was devised for those seeking information on college entry, it does contain data of a more general nature on college education and can be useful for those seeking international programs run from U.S. institutions.
Fonts and KeyboardsURL: http://nl.ijs.si/gnusl/cee/iso8859-2.html This site has been the clearing house for information on Central European fonts and keyboards since 1996. The site includes general information on fonts as well as information for fonts for specific languages. The site is updated frequently. However, the compilers of this site do have a disclaimer that they cannot be responsible for the veracity of the information on any of the links they list. URL: http://www.hermessoft.com/newproject/lang.html One of the most annoying problems about some of the
fonts that are loaded on computers is that is difficult
to predict where any letter will appear on the keyboard.
This site is a commercial vendor selling a set of fonts
and keyboards. However, they have keyboard "maps"
for all East European languages that can be printed, making
it much easier to find your way around the keyboard.
We are not advocating the use of the product being sold
here. Indeed, none of us have used it. However,
if you need a printout of a keyboard, this is one of the
most convenient places to get it. URL: http://www.siber.com/sib/russify/ This is one of two sites that we regularly recommend to people looking for information on Russifying their computers. The site has information for all platforms (Mac, Windows, UNIX, etc.). The explanations are clear for the most part. The only difficulty we have run into has to do with Windows98. If you are working on a computer that has this operating system, you will need to look at Paul Gorodynsky's site (see Russian section) for help with your keyboards. URL: http://www.sil.org/computing/fonts/ This is a guide to finding fonts on the internet. it is produced by SIL international and has links to 408 sources for 126 languages.
GenealogyURL: http://www.genhomepage.com/full.html URL: http://www.worldgenweb.org URL: http://feefhs.org This site is maintained by the Federation of East European Family History Societies located in Salt Lake City. The main page includes links to reviews of the best genealogy search engines, an ethnic/religious/national index and a web portal index. The latter is an extremely effective keyword search of the site. A search on the term Bessarabia brought some 73 matches of links to everything from an article on "Common topographical terms used in standard Imperial Russian Gazetteers of Bessarabia" by Thomas Edlund, to links to the site's excellent "Map room". For anyone doing research on genealogy of the region this site is essential. URL: http://www.heraldica.org/topics/national/index.html This site is maintained by Francois Velde, a lecturer in economics at the University of Chicago and an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It has been maintained since 1995. Every topic is introduced with an explanation of the contents. The topics covered include National Heraldry, Ecclesiastical Heraldry, Academic Heraldry, Literary Heraldry. The site is well organized and easy to navigate.
Government and LawURL: http://www.gksoft.com/govt "Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multi-governmental institutions etc. Includes also political parties. Online since June 1995. Contains more than 15000 entries from more than 220 countries and territories as of April 2000. Frequently updated. The site can be searched in English or German. There are links by region or institution. The public can submit websites, however, they must meet the criteria of the webmaster, Gunnar Anzinger. The site is updated frequently and there is a link of materials updated in the last 30 days. Each country's links are grouped by type of institution. Most have the following types: multi-governmental, heads of state, parliaments, law courts, political parties, representations in foreign countries. URL: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/foreign.html This site is maintained by the University of Michigan and contains a variety of informational sources on foreign governments. Most countries have a link to the main government page. But the coverage under individual countries is uneven. For example, under Bulgaria, only the National Statistical Institute is linked. Croatia has links to the Central Bureau of Statistics, the Central Government, the Croatian Institute for Culture and Information, the National Bank, Parliament and the President. It is difficult to know what causes the inconsistency in coverage. The site also has extensive links to foreign news resources, links to embassy pages and some statistical resources. URL: www.washlaw.edu/forint/alpha/i/internetlaw.htm This site is maintained by Washburn University School of Law. It is an attempt to provide links to primary foreign and international legal resources, research aids, and sites. The links are arranged alphabetically by subject, author, country and occasionally by title. There is a site search engine as well. The site has been maintained since 1996 and is updated regularly. URL: http://dodgson.ucsd.edu/lij/index.html Lijphart Elections Archive is housed at the University of California, San Diego in California. This is a research collection of district-level election results for some 350 national legislative elections in 26 countries. Only a limited number of countries in our region are listed here. For those that are, the data can be printed or displayed by clicking on the region and country name. URL: http://www.ipu.org/english/home.htm This site lists links to international parliament sites and several databases. The Parline database contains brief descriptions of each country's parliament and often a legislative body, along with the link to the parliamentary site for that country. The descriptions list the generic name of the parliament, its structure, its president, its secretary, the number of members, proportion of women in the body, length of term, address and URL. There is also a link explaining the electoral system, the last elections, with background and a breakdown of the vote, while another explains the parliamentary mandate of the country. There are two bibliographic databases: "Parlit" which contians citations to books and articles about parliment activities and "Women in Politics" which indexes books and articles dealing with women in politics. Both databases are searchable by country or region. The IPU is a world organization of parliaments of sovereign States founded in 1889. URL: http://www.ifes.org/eguide/elecguide.htm
Language and LiteratureURL: http://www.languages-on-the-web.com Description: This site was started by Crystal Jones and Robert Behar Casiraghi. It is organized by language. Under each entry are a wide range of links on all subjects related to language: online bilingual training, online courses, online grammars, online dictionaries, online newspapers, online radio/TV, online culture, religion, literature, software, books, translators, schools, courses. The scope is extremely broad, giving the site a broader range of uses than just those concerning language. Certainly anyone looking for current events could check here for online newspapers or radio. URL: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/index.html Description: This site has been in existence since 1993 and is maintained by the University of Pennsylvania. It is updated frequently. Among its many special features is a link to Foreign Language literary indexes. There are also special links on "Banned Books On-line". URL: http://carla.acad.umn.edu/lctl/db/index.html Description: This site provides a searchable database of North American universities, distance programs and K-12 programs that teach less commonly taught languages. The database can be searched by language, state or educational institution.
Libraries and ArchivesURL: http://library.usask.ca/hytelnet If you are planning to do a great deal of library research, this site and webCats will be invaluable tools in locating materials. Hytelnet is a list of library catalogs. The links at this site are to those library catalogs that are in a "text only" format. For some years, all catalogs available through the internet were in this format. To access them requires the use of a telnet program. This usually comes as a part of Windows. This site has been in existence since 1990. Unfortunately, it has not been updated since 1997. The person responsible for the site is Peter Scott. The site is organized geographically and by type of library catalog (Innovativ, DRA, etc.). There are a great number of useful links on this site that can be helpful for the uninitiated user. URL: http://www.libdex.com/ This site is a sort of counterpart to Hytelnet. This is a list of links to all the web-based library catalogs available nationally and internationally. The site has a geographical index, an index by library type, a vendor index and a list of Z39.50 resources. Like Hytelnet, there are many useful links here for those who will be focusing on library research. URL: http:www.theeuropeanlibrary.org This site is more than just a list of links to Europe's
National Library catalogs. There is a wealth of
information about each collection and its services at
this site. The site provides a list of links to the
online services of each library, the information pages
of the national libraries, exhibitions and many other
options. There is also a search utility that will
allow you to search by keyword. Gabriel has
been in existence since 1995. It is overseen by
Conference of European National Libraries. URL: www.ifla.org/II/natlibs.htm This site compliments Gabriel in that it is a list of links to all National libraries in the World and not limited to Europe. This is an alphabetical list arranged by country name. The site also includes a list of addresses, with fax and phone numbers for all libraries listed. The site is maintained by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions). URL: http://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats This site provides a convenient method for searching for library catalogs. It is quick and allows you enter keywords to get results. The results of a search will provide you with the web address or telnet link to a library and a link to something called "details". This is a brief profile of the library catalog, the type of library, its address, etc. URL: http://www.uidaho.edu/special-collections/Other.Repositories.html A listing of over 5000 websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar. All links have been tested for correctness and appropriateness. Those added within the last thirty days or so are marked {New}. The site is organized regionally. There is a set of broad regional designations on the home page, listing areas of the world. There is also a country/state/province list which pinpoints the websites of archival collections in specific countries, states, etc. This site was launched in 1995 and is updated frequently. It is maintained by the University of Idaho. URL: http://www.archiefnet.nl/ This site seeks to compile links to the national archives around the world. Archiefnet is the oldest links-services for archives in the Netherlands. The site webmasters describe the site thus: [ince 1995], "we offer links with archives in the Netherlands and abroad and also with a large number of other organisations in the historical field. Archiefnet is maintained on a daily basis and is being used by many private individuals and organizations." Those nations whose national archives do not presently have a central site are not represented here. The site is organized; geographically by continent. It is updated frequently and is maintained by the Dutch National Archives. Only other national archives may submit sites. The site also has a genealogy link, but all the information is in Dutch.
MapsFor historical maps of the Slavic region see the page at FEEFHS http://www.feefhs.org/maps/indexmap.htmlURL: http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/tgn/index.html This site is an excellent place to get basic information on the location of a city, changes in place names, etc. All sources used at the site are listed with each entry. There is information beyond the place name and location listed. There are some peculiarities, such as the listing of St. Petersburg as being in Asia. However, as a source for general information and for leads to other sources it is a well documented site. URL: http://gheos.com/atlas/index.php An excellent source for current maps of the world. There are a large number of special features on this site, such as statistical data, anthems, flags, and brief political data. There are political, physical and topographic maps. There is also data on world climate and environmental regions. There are two major problems immediately apparent with this site. The first is that is unclear what is the source of information used for statistics or for the maps. It is also unclear exactly who is responsible for the site. MediaURL: http://pppp.net/links/news/ Links by country to online versions of newspapers and magazines. Includes links by country to the websites of many East European, Russian and Central Asian publications (many in English). One of the most useful types of links on this site is the directory of specific language papers listed under individual countries. URL: http://www.kidon.com/media-link Links by country to online English and non-English language publications, news sources, television stations, radio websites. The site has a variety of uses particularly for language training as well as for keeping up with current events. URL: http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/ A list of links to newspapers from all over the world. The search structure consists of a group of pull- down regional lists. Each is a list of countries in the region; these bring up a very lengthy list of papers. The site is commercial. It is updated frequently and presently has over 10,000 newspapers from around the world. URL: http://www.ilgradio.com/ibwd/ Description: This site contains links to some 9000 radio stations world wide. In some cases, there are only frequencies listed. The page has links to satellite links and radio services. The home services are organized by region and country. The page is sponsored by ILG, a software company specializing in radio software, has been in existence since 1995. URL: http://radiofreeworld.com This is another useful access point for online radio and television. "RADIOFREEWORLD.COM is a BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and RIAA licensed Web broadcaster and media guide dedicated to the idea that people deserve to experience many alternatives when it comes to entertainment and information. All sites are reviewed and the stated goal is to maximize access to cultural diversity. The access points for the radio stations are particularly easy to use. URL: http://www.tvshow.com/tv/scheds An international listing of information on television. The site has a geographic listing of television information by region and country. For Russia, for example, there is a link to an online listing of the television schedule "Iskra". The site has some 2000 links. It is sponsored by a commercial firm Buttle and Tuttle Ltd. and has been in operation since 1995. Entries are reviewed by the company and rated. URL: http://www.tvradioworld.com/ A listing of radio and television stations and related sites organized geographically.
Phone and E-Mail DirectoriesURL: http://www.infobel.com/World/ This is a commercial site for identifying email and phone listings in over 185 countries. A drop-down list allows the selection of a country. Once it is selected it, another list will appear which will allow further specification in the search, such as white page, email, yellow pages, etc. A window then opens, displaying the search on that resource. There is unfortunately, no information as to who is maintaining this site. It does claim to have been in existence since 1995. URL: http://www.worldpages.com This is a commercial site maintained by a company that also publishes printed directories. The site has over 350 international directories. The site has been in existence since 1996. A pull down menu allows the selection of a country. The resources it lists are directories on servers in the country. There is little information supplied about the sites. The user will have no information about the language of the site. URL: http://www.infospace.com/email1.htm This is an email search that allows you to search the name and exact address of the person you are seeking. This is a commercial site, regularly updated.
Political PartiesURL: http://www.politicalresources.net "Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world" (Political Resources on the Net, Homepage). The site has a clickable map that grants access to each country's resources. It is also possible to select by region or by country initial. The links are user added. The site has been online since 1995 and is updated regularly.
PublishingURL: http://www.literarymarketplace.com/ This site provides access to an international list of publishers compiled by R.R. Bowker the publishers of what has been traditionally the main printed source for information on international publishers. The only difficulty with the site is that it requires that the user go through a free registration to view the brief publisher information. A subscription is required for complete information. There are also free resources that will allow the user to select a list of publishers for reference books. This feature does not require registration. The site is not exhaustive, but is a useful starting point. Nevertheless, it does provide a convenient list of publishers from around the world with their addresses. URL: http://www.lights.com/publisher This is one of the most heavily linked pages for publishers addresses. While in no way comprehensive, it is one more starting point. It is searchable by city or by country or name of publisher. The search by city does have one noticeable quirk. There has been no standardization in the city names used. Thus a search using "Prague" brings up only one match, while a search using "Praha" will result in several. The subject search is more difficult to use than that available in the Literary Market Place. This is a commercial site that has been set up to accommodate those interested in purchasing books. ReligionURL: http://www.academicinfo.net/religindex.html This site lists a variety of web resources on religious studies: meta-indexes, libraries, academic departments, societies, associations, reference sources, etc. The site is really a collection of annotated links compiled by a graduate of the Religious Studies program of the University of Washington. The site is not affiliated with the University of Washington. The links are very well described and the compiler has included a strategy for approaching the search. He divides his sources from general to specific, directing the user where to continue with their research. URL: http://religion.rutgers.edu/vri/index.html This site is maintained by the Rutgers University. It is a little difficult to navigate. However, there is a wealth of material here for anyone looking for religious information on the web. The subject areas covered include Academic Sites: Ancient Near East, Anthropology and Sociology, Art and Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Philosophy and many others. The orientation seems to be to traditional religions and the coverage of foreign language sources is limited. Search Engines and DirectoriesThis section will list guides to a variety of different search mechanisms, engines, directories, portals, gateways. We have tried to select only those directories that have an international component.URL: www.beaucoup.com This site was formerly known as Beaucoup Search Engines. It has long been a central site for a list of various search mechanisms. Its coverage is somewhat uneven in the category of International Engines. Thus 11 sites are listed for Czechoslovakia and only one for Russia. This seems to clearly be a limitation by language. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a subject search mechanism, this is a good starting point. URL: http://www.searchenginecolossus.com/ This is possibly the best one-stop site for getting an overview of foreign search engines. You simply click on the country name to view a list of links to search engines. The information on the sites is color-coded to reflect the type of search engine. Searchable directories which gather and list information via human effort have a neon typeface. Search engines that gather information via a "spider-robot" have a white typeface. Search engines with unique or unusual features have a brown typeface. The page is maintained and updated on a regular basis. URL: www.ku.edu/~herron/ This is one of the best area subject directories currently available, well organized, with a huge number of annotated links. The site is hosted by the University of Kansas Center for Russian and East European Studies. The links are divided into general, regional and country specific resources and are further divided by subject within each geographic region. Resources included in the guide focus on the areas of government, politics, news and media and search engines, but include other information as well. Links are to English and vernacular language sites. Women's IssuesURL: http://www.neww.org/ This is an excellent site for identifying links to pages on issues of interest to women in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. Along with the numerous general links with international information on the status of women, there are country pages with specific resources for each region. There is information on jobs, conferences, international laws and a variety of other topics. There are menus with individual country names as well as regional menus, allowing one to select pages on the Baltic, Balkans, Central Asia, etc. The site is in English, however, the linked sites are usually in the vernacular language. |
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