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Monday, 17th May 2010

Resources of the Week: Five Niche Databases and Directories

Resources of the Week: Five Niche Databases and Directories
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor

Here's a roundup of interesting sites I've seen lately which may or may not be useful to you, but what are most certainly unique and interesting.

+ Child Welfare Information Gateway: Related Organizations Search (Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

The Related Organizations database contains information for organizations with a primary focus on adoption, child abuse and neglect, child welfare, or related issues. If you do not want to conduct your own search for an organization by topic, the Related Organizations page provides selected predefined groups of organizations by frequently requested topics.

Search by organization name/acronym, subject area, type of organization/location. If you'd like to suggest an organization to be included in this database, an e-mail address is available on the page.

+ Directory of State Medical Boards (Federation of State Medical Boards)
Simple alphabetical directory includes full addresses, phone/fax numbers and direct links to websites. Check out doctors and other medical professionals, depending on what a particular state makes available.

+ Gov2Social (Microsoft)
Search for your city, county, state, or elected official and see what social networks and Web 2.0 sites they are using. Includes Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, RSS feeds, Flickr and more. You can click straight through to the relevant pages.

+ NFL Arrests Database (San Diego Union-Tribune)

These are arrests and citations involving NFL players since 2000 that were more serious than speeding tickets. The San Diego Union-Tribune reviewed hundreds of news reports and public records in compiling it. The list cannot be considered comprehensive in part because some incidents may not have been reported and some public records proved to be elusive. Increased media coverage of incidents also probably accounts for more incidents listed in recent years.

Serch by name, team, position, or browse the complete list.

+ Statistics Explained, your guide to European statistics (Eurostat)

Statistics Explained is an official Eurostat website presenting all possible statistical topics in an easily understandable way. Together, the articles make up everyone's encyclopedia of European statistics, completed by a statistical glossary clarifying all terms used and by numerous links to further information and the very latest data and metadata, a portal for occasional and regular users alike.

Statistics Explained currently features 812 articles. To find the information you need, use the hierarchical theme tree, the categories or the search function (alt-f).

A very helpful starting point for a ginormous website that can be somewhat confusing and overwhelming.


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