Directories Evaluation

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References Evaluation Group workDirectories

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Group (1)Francie BergerHanem IbrahimHeather Tebbs

ILS 504- Reference Materials and ServicesDr. Elsie Okobi

Fall 2009


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Evaluation Set 4 ( Directories )This paper evaluates 16 directories as reference resources. Documentationof each group members contributions follows the body of the work.1. AcqWeb's Directory of Publishers and VendorsCitation

AcqWeb's Directory of Publishers and Vendors (2004) Retrieved onNovember1, 2009. From:http://www.acqweb.org/pubr.htmlScopeThis is an international trade directory of important publishers and vendorslisted and compiled by library professionals and vendors links to publisher orvendors websites, and e- mail address of the publishers and vendors.UseThis list of publishers and vendors is useful to Acquisition librarian to make iteasy to contact with t them for collection development.With this directory we could answer questions like:

I need to find contact information for the publishing firm Peachpit Press. Dothey have an e-mail address or an 800 number?What stores in the U.S. specialize in Polish language books?Arrangement/ EntriesThe web site of this directory arranged to include these sections in the homepage

1- Publisher Email Address Directoryedited by David Marshall

2- Publisher Web Sites: Alphabetic Directory3- Publisher Web Sites: Geographic Directory

by Peter Scott

4- Publisher Web Sites: Subject Directory (which includes 17 main subjectheadings and these topic divided also to sub- headings) in the bottomof the same home page, which makes it easier to look for thosepublisher and vendor through their special subject interestslike(General and Multiple Subject Publishers, Business and Economics,Education, and more)

For each entry there are links to web page of each one the publisher orvendor included this web pages different from one to another but it helpsof the authors, new releases, upcoming books, and lots more.

CurrencyThe last update for this web site was on August 18, 2004.

Overall Evaluation or CritiqueThis is easy to use directory and some of the links to websites are dead andneed to be updated.1. American School DirectoryCitationAmerican School Directory. Retrieved on October 30, 2009 fromhttp://www.asd.com/asd/asdhome.htmScope
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This site provides information on over 105,000 primary, middle, and highschools in the U.S. It covers public, private, and Catholic schools. There aretwo choices of subscriptions; the first is payable by month or the first 500schools accessed and the second is payable per year or first 2000 schoolsaccessed.

PurposeAsd.com is an online source of information on K-12 schools in the UnitedStates. The company has been in business since 1985. ASD.com was startedin 1996.AuthorityThe publishers of the site contact schools directly to verify and updateinformation.UseThis site will be useful to anyone who would like information about public,private, and Catholic schools in the U.S. and wants to view the informationone school at a time.

Arrangement/ EntriesEach entry is divided into four parts and each part includes:

a. School Information Page- name, address, county name, ASD codenumber, and link to map

b. Contact Information- principals name, office phone number, faxnumber, e-mail address, and web address

c. School Information- number of students, number of homerooms,grade levels, type of school, mascot, school colors, computerplatform, number of internet connected computers, type ofinternet connection, and wish list items # 1, #2, #3

d. District- county school district address and phone number

Schools can be searched by school name, city, county, or zip code.CurrencyThis site is updated weekly at minimum during the school year.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueIt is impossible to critique this site as it is only accessible to subscribers.However, the sample page is well organized and provides clear and usefuldata for the entry.2. Annual Register of Grant SupportCitationMcDonough, Beverly (Ed.). (2009).Annual Register of Grant Support 2010: ADirectory ofFunding Sources (43rd ed.). New Providence, New Jersey: R.R.

Bowker.Annual Register of Grant Support 2010. Retrieved on October 30, 2009 fromhttp://infotoday.stores.yahoo.net/anregofgrans4.htmlScopeThis directory provides information on over 3200 organizations that give non-repayable funding. It includes traditional corporate, private, and publicfunding sources as well as little known non-traditional funding sources suchas educational associations and unions.
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PurposeTheAnnual Register of Grant Supportprovides broad information relating toorganizations that give non-repayable financial support to organizationsseeking funding for their programs.Use

This directory will prove a valuable resource for any organization thatdepends on grants to keep its programs running.Arrangement/ EntriesThe guide is divided into 11 major subject areas and 61 sub-categories.Information given on each grant includes:

Eligibility requirements and restriction Application procedures and deadlines Grant size or range Contact information

CurrencyThis directory is published annually.

Overall Evaluation or CritiqueThe directory provides clear concise information and is easy to search.1. D&B Companies OnlineCitation(1999). Companies Online. Waltham, MA: Lycos. Retrieved November 2,2009, from http://www.insiderinfo.com.ScopeCompanies Online is a Web directory run by Lycos.com. Its new URL ishttp://www.insiderinfo.com. Its scope is not limited, but is comprised of anycommercial Web site submitted for inclusion.Purpose

Web directories by companies such as Lycos are an alternative method ofcataloging and searching for Web sites. Rather than being crawler-based, thesights are sought or submitted by hand. This sites particular purpose is toprovide a venue for commercial products.UseThose searching for commercial products or services on the Web would usethis directory.Arrangement/ EntriesEntries are arranged topically and may be viewed via the site map.CurrencyA quick review did not reveal any broken links on the site.

Overall Evaluation or CritiqueWhile the organization of the site appears at first glance to be adequately-done, clicking on the subject links reveals sponsored links that haveabsolutely nothing to do with the subject selected. The user must scroll allthe way down the page in order to see an anemic number of results for theirselection. This format is deceptive and at first I thought perhaps no pertinentresults had been returned. I would not recommend this site, which is too badbecause Lycos used to be a reputable company.
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2. Directory of Research GrantsCitationGrants Program (Ed.). (2005). Directory of research grants. Phoenix, Arizona:Oryx Press.Scope

This directory provides information on over 5100 programs from 1880sponsors. It includes non-repayable funding information from U.S. andforeign foundations, corporation, government agencies and otherorganizations. The user can find funding amongst other things, research,equipment acquisition, building construction and renovation, and fellowships.PurposeThe Directory of Research Grants provides information about organizationsthat give non-repayable financial support to organizations seeking fundingfor their programs.

AuthorityThe editors of the directory contact the sponsoring organizations directly toverify information. Funding organizations also provide the editors withbrochures, press releases, and other mailings to ensure currency.

UseThis directory will prove a valuable resource for any organization thatdepends on grants to keep its programs running.Arrangement/ EntriesEach entry includes:

Grant title and description Requirements Amount Application deadline Contact information Internet access Sponsor name and address Samples of awarded grants (when available)

The guide also includes four indexes: Subject Sponsoring organization

Program type Geographic

The directory also includes a Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing byJeremy and Lynn Miner.CurrencyThis directory is published annually.Overall Evaluation or Critique


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The four indexes make it very easy for the user to find the best program forhis/her purposes.1. Directory of Special Libraries and Information CentersCitationMiskelly, M. & Rozsa, C. (Ed.). (2002). Directory of Special Libraries and

Information Centers. (27th

ed.). Detroit: Gale Group.Scope

Its part of Gales ready reference listing Libraries and information centers. Itprovides detailed contact and descriptive information on more than 34,000subject-specific resource collections maintained by various governmentagencies, businesses, publishers, educational and nonprofit organizations,and libraries around the worldPurpose /UseResearchers can use it to find useful information about those resource

centers, special collections and documentation centers.With this directory we could answer questions like:Where is the location of libraries with strong collections on folk dancing.Arrangement/ EntriesDirectory of Special Libraries and Information Centers is published in twovolumes (available separately): Volume 1 (in three parts) provides detailedcontact and descriptive information on subject-specific resource collectionsmaintained by various government agencies, businesses, publishers,educational and nonprofit organizations, and libraries around the world. Inaddition, Vol. 1 features seven appendixes and a comprehensive subjectindex and is available with or without an inter-edition supplement. Volume 2,

Geographic and Personnel Indexes, provides access to profiled libraries bygeographic region, as well as by the professional staff that are cited in eachlisting.CurrencyThis printed edition 27 was published in 2002The printed edition updates annually. The online edition up- to-date, andavailable for subscription only through http://www.libraries-update.com/default.aspOverall Evaluation or CritiqueIt very useful directory, and easy to use.2. Foundations On-Line

Citation(2009)..Foundations On-Line. Retrieved November 2, 2009 fromhttp://www.foundationsonline.org.ScopeFoundations On-Line is a directory of charitable grant makers.PurposeThe purpose is to provide a national directory of charitable grant makers.Use
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Those searching for charitable grants will find this site of use.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueEntries are in two major directory lists:

1. Corporate and Private Foundations, and Grantmakers Directory2. Community Foundations Directory

These two directories are arranged alphabetically by organization or grantname. Links are given to the grant makers.Scrolling to the bottom of the page shows more categories of grants in atable.Limited time grant organizations or opportunities are listed on the mainpage.CurrencyThe lists appear current. I did not find any broken links.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueThis Web site is a mess. There is little to no effective organization to itscontents. While the entries are useful, the lack of organization is

discouraging. I had to go one page deeper into the site to find the links forthe directory. This might put off a less persistent user.1. Hoovers OnlineCitationHoover: A D&B Company. (2009). Hoovers, Inc. Retrieved October 30, 2009from http://www.hoovers.com/free/.ScopeThis site provides information on 32 million public and private companiesworld-wide and 37 million key people. It covers all aspects of company,industry and market intelligence that drive business growth. There are threedifferent subscriptions available. All include information about 40,000

companies that are either large or influential in their industry. Beyond that,the choices vary in depth of information, so the user may choose theirsubscription according to their needs. The site also provides news coveragefrom over 2000 international sources.PurposeHoovers Online is an online source of business information about companiesand industries world-wide and what drives their growth.AuthorityThe information for this site is compiled by industry experts who analyze andverify the content.Use

This site would be useful for anyone doing research on a company, be it forpurposes of prospective partnerships, employment or client relationshipbuilding. It would also be helpful for a business person looking for preparingfor a meeting or doing competitive researchArrangement/ EntriesEach entry is divided into13 parts and each part includes:

Company name, address, phone and fax numbers Company record tools- links to company data and reports
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Overview- description Key information Key numbers Key people- names and contact information People profiles- provided by company employees

LinkedIn connections CEOs on camera Industry information- extensive hyperlinks Industry watch- current news links Top competitors- with hypertext links Rankings/Stock indexes

CurrencyThis site is updated daily.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueInformation on this site is easy to access using a keyword search, and ispresented in a very clear, readable format.

1. National Faculty Directory 2000CitationThe National faculty directory (2001) Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research CoScopeFind names, departmental affiliations and institutional addresses ofprofessionals of approximately 730,000 members of teaching faculties atmore than 3,600 American colleges and universities and approximately 240Canadian institutions that use instructional materials primarily in English.Each Supplement updates approximately 60,000 new entries.Purpose UseThis is an essential resource for academic and large public libraries for

locating teaching faculty at junior colleges, colleges and universities in theUnited States, with some in Canada. Primary users include students,academics, and professional researchers seeking faculty contact informationand departmental affiliations.It could be use to answer questions like:I need an address for a mathematics professor whose last name is Zorn.Arrangement/ EntriesNational Faculty Directoryarranged alphabetically by the last names offaculty members, and sub arranged by first names and initial, the collegeand universities are arranged alphabetically by the states. Each entry includealso the departmental affiliations, institutional addresses, and phone

numbers.The Supplemententries in the main body are arranged alphabetically byfaculty member name. Entries include address, phone number, anddepartmental affiliation. The roster section contains a listing of schoolsarranged alphabetically by state/province, then name of school within thestate/province.CurrencyUpdated irregularly.


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Overall Evaluation or CritiqueThe information in the directory is taken from academic catalogs publishedby institutions, so it should be accurate, published by reputable publisher.The page divided into 5 columns, the printed entries are too small.2. Petersons

Citation(2009). Petersons. Retrieved November 2, 2009, fromhttp://www.petersons.com.ScopePetersons is an education preparation and information portal for all levels ofeducation in the United States. It is owned by NeInet.PurposeThe Petersons portalAboutpage lists the following purpose and content forthe site: In addition to our core products for college search and selection,test preparation, and financial aid, Petersons offers online services for essayediting and instruction as well as resume writing.

UseStudents use the Petersons site to conduct academic test preparation, studyhelp, admissions assistance, and other information about, with informationabout colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distancelearning, executive training, private secondary schools, summeropportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and careerexploration.Arrangement/ EntriesThe site is a portal to Petersons products. A home page offers organizationby the following education levels:

Colleges and Universities

Graduate Schools Online and Continuing Education K-12 Schools and Programs

On the home page, search boxes correspond to each education level. Quicklinks are offered to frequently-sought topics for each education level.CurrencyThe site is current as of 2009.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueWhile this is primarily a site designed to sell education products and servicesto the public, it is very well organized and has a pleasing presence. It is easyto search and organized in a clear and consistent manner.

1. Publishers DirectoryCitationGagne, L. (Ed.). Publishers directory. (2008). Farmington Hills, MI, Gale.ScopeAccording to Google Books, Gale's Publishers Directorycovers approximately30,000 U.S. and Canadian publishers, distributors and wholesalers. Googlegoes on to explain:
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Organizations profiled in the Publishers Directory represent a broadspectrum of interests, including major publishing companies; smallpresses (in the traditional, literary sense); groups promoting specialinterests from ethnic heritage to alternative medical treatments;museums and societies in the arts, science, technology, history, and

genealogy; divisions within universities that issues special publicationsin such fields as business, literature and climate studies; religiousinstitutions; corporations that produce important publications relatedto their areas of specialization; government agencies; and electronicand database publishers.

PurposeThe purpose of the resources is to catalog all publishers in one directory forready reference of publisher name, address, etc.UseA person searching for contact information for a publisher, or searching for apublisher of a particular type of resource would use this directory.

Currency2008 is fairly current; however, with how quickly the publishing industrychanges, using the current years edition is advisable.2. Research Centers and Services DirectoryCitationResearch centers and services directories. (2009). Detroit, MI: Gale/ CengageLearningRetrieved November 1, 2009 fromhttp://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0115.html.ScopeThe Research Centers and Services Directory is a comprehensive source

of detailed information on over 37,000 organizations conducting researchworldwide. It corresponds to the print Research Centers Directoryfamily ofpublications: Research Centers Directory, which covers over 15,900university-based and other nonprofit research facilities in the U.S. andCanada; International Research Centers Directory, which covers over 13,160non-U.S. research organizations in approximately 160 countries; GovernmentResearch Directory, which covers more than 8,000 research units of the U.S.and Canadian federal governments. The Research Centers and ServicesDirectory database provides full contact information and descriptions ofuniversity, independent nonprofit, government, and commercial researchand development centers, institutes, laboratories, bureaus, test facilities,

experiment stations, research parks, foundations, councils, and otherorganizations that support and conduct research worldwidePurpose / UseIt is recommended to be purchased by all large public and academiclibraries. It offers information about programs, staffing, publications, andservices.It could be used to answer questions like:

1- Where are there research centers with expertise on butterflies?
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2- Where is Chulalongkorn University located? What is the size of thefaculty and student body at that institution?

3- I would like the address and phone number for Edmund Scientific Co.Arrangement/ EntriesThis Directory Arranged alphabetically in Subject categories. The research

units in nearly every field of research activity are described. Organizationsfrom Research Centers Directoryare grouped into the following generalcategories (numbers refer to corresponding section heading codes:

Agricultural, Food, and Veterinary Sciences (01) Astronomy and Space Sciences (04) Behavioral and Social Sciences (12) Biological and Environmental Sciences (02) Business and Economics (08) Computers and Mathematics (05) Education (13) Engineering and Technology (06)

Government and Public Affairs (09) Humanities and Religion (14) Law (11) Labor and Industrial Relations (10) Medical and Health Sciences (03) Multidisciplinary Programs (16) Physical and Earth Sciences (07) Regional and Area Studies (15) Research Coordinating Offices and Research Parks (17)

CurrencyCurrent file corresponds to this year's print edition of the directory File Size:

37,134 Organizations as of June 2009. Annual Reload Update Frequency, andonline for subscription only through the web siteat:http://galenet.gale.com/m/mcp/db/rcsd/Overall Evaluation or CritiqueInternational Guide to research center, published by reputable publisher,very useful for researchers, with special features includes: ERA Available,Graduate Education Program, KWIC and HILIGHT Available.1. Research Centers DirectoryCitationResearch centers directory (2001) Detroit, MI: Gale Research Co.,Scope

A directory to Research institutes, foundations, centers, bureaus,laboratories, experiment stations, and other similar nonprofit facilities,organizations, and activities in the United States and Canada.Purpose / UseIts important source for information on research centers, and universities.Useful for student researcher, and librarian.It could answer questions like:Where are there research centers with expertise on butterflies in USA?
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Arrangement/ EntriesArranged geographically: Entry gives identifying and descriptive informationof staff and work. Institutional, researchcenters, and subject indexes. 5thed., 5491 entries; 6th ed., 6268 entriesCurrency

Print edition updated irregularly. It is complemented with two other Galepublications: International Research Centers Directory Government Research Directory

Overall Evaluation or CritiquePublished by reputable publish1. Subject CollectionsCitationAsh, L. & McQuitty, B. J. (Eds.). (1993). Subject Collections: A Guide toSpecial BookCollections and Subject Emphases as Reported by University,College, Public and Special Libraries and Museums in the United States and

Canada (7th

ed.). New Providence, New Jersey; R.R. Bowker. Retrieved onOctober 30, 2009 from http://www.alibris.com/booksearch .detail?invid =9993749010&browse=1&qwork=6433926&qsort=&page=1ScopeThis directory includes reviews of more than 65,000 special library andmuseum collections held by almost 6000 in the U.S. and Canada. Of theseentries, 13,000 collections from almost 900 institutions are new since thelast edition.Catalog of Manuscript Collections revealed several omissions from SubjectCollections. Nevertheless, libraries that serve a research-oriented clientelewill want to make the seventh edition an essential purchase.

PurposeSubject Collections reviews the strengths of thousands of library collectionscovering a wide range of subject areasAuthorityThe editors contacted each library directly via mailings to verify accuracy.UseThis directory will be most useful to researchers and reference librarians andwould most likely be found in an academic setting.Arrangement/ EntriesThe entries are listed alphabetically using Library of Congress subjectheadings. Under each heading, entries are alphabetical by state, then city,

then by name of institution.Each entry includes the following information:

Name of holding institution Contact information-phone and fax numbers, e-mail General description of holdings

Collections on Eastern European nations, African American cultures, gaysand lesbians, ecology and the environment, feminism and women's rights,
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music and theater, and ethnic groups (especially Muslims) have gainedsignificantly in representation.CurrencyThe information is accurate to the date of the publication.1. Yearbook of International Organizations, 1999/2000

CitationUnion of International Associations (Eds.). (1999). Yearbook of internationalorganizations: 1999-2000 (36th ed.) (Vols. 1-4). Munich: K. G. Saur.ScopeAccording to Amazon.com, this reference work provides information on over28,000 international organizations at work in over 225 countries worldwide.PurposeThe purpose is to provide data about and contact information forinternational organizations.UseQuestions about contact information for foreign or domestic non-profits,

government organizations, and other membership entities can be found inthis four volume set.Arrangement/ EntriesAccording to the review on Amazon.com:Cross-referenced, it is organized into three volumes specifically to facilitateinformation retrieval. Volume 1 has been reorganized for greater ease of useand contains entries on over 28,000 organizations, from inter-governmentalorganizations to religious orders and non-profit bodies. Volume 2 whichcovers international organization participation provides a geographicallyarranged directory of organizations. Restructured for this edition, the volumenow contains one section which lists countries in alphabetical order. Over

10,000 secretariats and other offices of international organizations are listedplus over 70,000 membership entries. Not simply an index to descriptions inVolume 1, this directory of secretariats and membership is an independentworking tool with each entry giving the name and main address of theinternational body. Volume 3 covers global action networks. It is anorganizational directory arranged by subject, interdisciplinary subjectcombinations and regions as well as providing a subject index to Volume 1.CurrencyIt is a decade old and therefore not current.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueThe volumes appear to be well organized. One does wonder about their

completeness given the enormity of the subject.2. Telephone Directories on the WebCitation(1995-2009). Infobel.com. Retrieved on October 30, 2009 fromhttp://www.infobel.com/en/world/.Scope
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This site is a directory to international telephone directories. It covers almostevery country of the world and provides extensive listings for BusinessDirectories, White Pages, Website Directories and Yellow Pages for eachcountry.Purpose

Infobel.com is an online international telephone directory.UseThis directory would be useful for anyone who needs directory assistance(phone number, address, etc.) for the United States or any other country ofthe world.Arrangement/ EntriesThe user selects the country she wants to search from either the drop-downmenu or the six continental sub-divisions on the homepage. Choosing thecountry will lead to a number of hyperlinks that may be white pages, yellowpages, business directories, or additional web directories. The user thenchooses her preference and does the look-up.

CurrencyThis site appears to be up-to-date.Overall Evaluation or CritiqueWhile I found this site relatively easy to use, if I were looking for a phonenumber in the United States I would probably stick to www.msn.com orwww.switchboard.com for simplicitys sake; either of those sites would getme to the information I needed more efficiently. But this does appear to be ahandy site for international look-ups.
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