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Librarians' Internet Index: New This Week
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New and newly-discovered Web sites for librarians and everyone else, updated every
Thursday morning. See more resources on our site, http://lii.org/.
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The Blurb
Explore advertising history this week, plus current issues such as zebra and quagga mussels, lame ducks and lead-tainted wildlife, and tips for a successful holiday. Bon appetit from librarians Charlotte, Jennifer, Maria, and Wendy.
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Tip of the Week
When our next newsletter comes out you will probably have your hands full. Here's a collection of Thanksgiving food sites to help you out.
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The Advertising Century
Online version of a "major project to chronicle the history of the era's advertising industry. The years from 1900 to 1999 were, in fact, when the advertising business came of age." Features an introductory essay, lists of top 100 advertising campaigns (such as Volkswagen's 1959 "Think Small" and the 1955 Marlboro Man), top 100 industry players, and top 10 jingles, slogans, and ad icons. Also includes a timeline back to the 1700s. From Advertising Age.
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google.org: Flu Trends
This tool, which "uses aggregated Google search data," claims "to estimate flu activity in your state up to two weeks faster than traditional flu surveillance systems." View data for the entire U.S. or by state, and download raw data for current and historical estimates. Provides an overview of the tool, a FAQ, and links to other flu material. From Google.
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New York Songlines: Virtual Walking Tours of Manhattan Streets
These virtual walking tours of New York City "follow a single pathway, whether it goes by one name or several," as inspired by aboriginal Australians, who "were able to navigate across their harsh and unforgiving land by memorizing and following the Songlines -- an intricate series of song cycles." View annotated online maps for tours starting at Times Square, Macy's, the Flatiron Building, Stonewall, and more. Includes links. From an enthusiast.
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