Issue 23

• Editorial Introduction to Issue 23: Ariadne's Thread

  Philip Hunter introduces Ariadne issue 23.

• So You Want to Build a Union Catalogue?

  Matthew Dovey looks at various models of virtual union catalogues in addition to those adopted by the clump projects, and other models of physical catalogues.

• The World's Greatest Dictionary' Goes Online

  Juliet New explains the background to the electronic version of the Oxford English Dictionary, launched on the 14 March 2000.

• Review: The Oxford English Dictionary Online

  Pete Cliff previewed the electronic version of this standard reference, and gives a user's verdict.

• Convergence of Electronic Entertainment and Information Systems

  John Kirriemuir explores the technology and impact of expanding internet access.

• I Say What I Mean, but Do I Mean What I Say?

  Paul Miller reports on the latest MODELS workshop, and looks at the need for controlled terminologies and thesauri.

• What Have the CLUMPs Ever Done for Us?

  Peter Stubley puts the CLUMPs in perspective.

• Broadband TV

  Philip Hunter links to broadband streaming video resources now emerging on the Internet.

• EPRESS

  Stuart Peters on EPRESS text management software tools, currently in development.

• A Wired Honduran Christmas

  Eddie Young hooks up to the global network, with some improvised electrical plumbing

• The DISinHE Centre: Web CT Accessibility

  Murray Rowan examines WebCT from the point of view of accessibility.

• Search Engines: 'Ixquick', a Multi-Search Engine With a Difference

  Phil Bradley describes how Ixquick stacks up against the competition.

• Planet SOSIG

  Justine Kitchen of the Resource Discovery Network Centre reports on the recent SOSIG relaunch, and Debra Hiom explores New Learning and Teaching Support Networks in the Social Sciences

• EEVL: EMC Update

  Sheridan Dunkley on the partnership between Islington Libraries, London, and CyberSkills.

• EEVL News Nuggets

  Brian Kelly reports on the use of third-party web services.

• Railway Industry Resources on the Internet

  Review: The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization

• CLUMPS Conference at Goldsmiths College, London

  Ariadne reports on the first of two CLUMPS conferences, held on the 3rd of March.

• Web Focus: The Use of Third-Party Web Services

  Brian Kelly discusses the use of third-party web services.

• Web Watch: A Survey of Links to UK University Web Sites

  Brian Kelly reports on the number of links to University web sites.

• Catalogues for the 21st Century

  Ariadne reports on a one-day Workshop presented by the eLib Clump Projects at Goldsmiths College in London on the 3rd of March

• Review: in the Beginning... Was the Command Line

  Madeleine Shepherd reviews 'In the Beginning... was the Command Line' by Neal Stephenson.

• Review: Online Searching (Library Association)

  Pete Cliff reviews the Library Association's guide: Online Searching.

• Cartoon

  New cartoon work by Malcolm Campbell.