http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1622

As part of their Turning Points in Wisconsin History collection, staff members at the Wisconsin Historical Society have digitized a rather compelling set of folklore pamphlets. The folklore pamphlets were created by Charles E. Brown, who served as the curator of the Museum of the State Historical Society and secretary of the Wisconsin Archaeological Society. Published between 1921 and 1945, these pamphlets were originally created for the Wisconsin Folklore Society and other groups. Each pamphlet is from four to eight pages long, and they include such titles as “Moccasin Tales”, “Indian Folk Lore”, and “Lake Mendota: Prehistory, History and Legends”. As this is Wisconsin, visitors should not be surprised that there are four or five pamphlets that deal with tales of Paul Bunyan and his various adventures. [KMG]

http://www.museum-achemenet.college-de-france.fr/

Drawing on the expertise of a number of well-regarded institutions, the online Musée Achéménide will bring users into the world of the ancient worlds of Persia, Babylonia, and the Egyptian empire. While the graphic interfaces used throughout the site take some getting used to, there are a number of lovely features here. In the “Consultation” section, visitors can browse around through various collections, such as archival drawings and renderings from the various geographic areas covered here. They can also view objects from the ancient world and learn about their historical and cultural importance. Visitors can also move through the sections to create their own archive, which they can share with friends or colleagues. Finally, there is a “Help” section that explains how to effectively navigate the site’s different areas. [KMG]

http://digital.library.ucla.edu/aidsposters/

The graphic arts have been used persuasively for decades, and in the arena of public health, there have been a number of images that have stayed in the public consciousness for years. Recently, the UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library created this digital archive of 625 posters from 44 countries, including Australia, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Poland. Commenting on the collection, Professor Roger Detels remarked, “The collection provides a fascinating insight into the many approaches that have been used to try to modify risk behaviors.” Visitors can browse through the collection at their leisure, and they can do so by looking over a list of countries or a very detailed subject list. Overall, the collection is well-thought out and executed, and one that will be of interest to students of public health, graphic design, and other related fields. [KMG]

http://www.habitas.org.uk/ladybirds/index.html

When people think of Ireland, the first thing that is conjured up is probably not the image of the 10-spot ladybird, but the country certainly has them. They also happen to have 26 other species of ladybirds, all of which are documented on this site. Created by the National Museums of Northern Ireland, this site is “dedicated to the study and recording of Irish ladybirds.” A fine place to start would be the “Ladybirds of Ireland” area, which contains some basic facts about the local ladybird population, along with detailed information about each type of ladybird. The site also contains an extensive photo gallery of ladybirds, including information about the Harlequin ladybird, which has had a deleterious effect on native ladybirds. [KMG]

http://www.rsarchive.org/

Born in Croatia in 1861, Rudolf Steiner was many things throughout his life, including educator, artist, and a philosopher. He is regarded to be both the founder of the philosophical school of anthroposophy and the Waldorf education movement. While anthroposophy may not be as well known to many today, it was once quite popular and was often referred to as the “spiritual science”. For persons interested in learning more about Steiner’s life and writings, this website will be most helpful. Here they will find a number of introductory essays about Steiner, a wide selection of his writings, and events and conferences related to his work and body of thought. The site concludes with an “On This Day” feature, which allows users to learn about what Steiner was doing on any particular day of the year during his life. [KMG]

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_word.htm

With a variety of training modules designed for those in the field of medical administration and general business environments, these well-thought out educational materials will be a most welcome find. Created by the staff members at the Internet4Classrooms site, these modules address such topics as inserting images in MS Word, creating signs with MS Word, and keyboard shortcuts. Each of the modules is written with introductory users in mind, and they include helpful graphics that illustrate different actions and tools. Additionally, the site also includes a series of “Beyond the Basics” learning modules that provide guidance on how to use the mail merge function and how to create hyperlinks within MS Word. [KMG]

http://www.massagetherapy101.com

As massage therapy grows in popularity as a career choice, a number of experts and professionals in the field have created numerous web resources for current and future massage therapists. One such website is Massage 101, which is maintained by Karin Konopelky, who practices massage therapy in Ontario. Here, visitors will sections such as “Massage Techniques”, “Massage Oil”, and “Complimentary Therapies”. The “Techniques” is a great find, and it contains information on acupressure, aromatherapy, and shiatsu. The section on massage equipment provides basic information on the necessary equipment that one should have when embarking on a career in the field. A FAQ section that provides answers to such questions as “How will a massage feel?” rounds out the site. [KMG]

http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/ArtistsBks

The Kohler Art Library at University of Wisconsin-Madison presents this illustrated database that indexes roughly 760 titles from its collection of over 800 artists' books. The database can be searched by book title, creator's name, publisher, date, or subjects. Other search terms relate to types of book structures, bindings, medium/technique, and contributors. Each record in the database has either a short description of the book's contents or a complete transcription of the colophon, the short paragraph traditionally placed at the end of a book, that tells about its production. In addition, for slightly more than half the books, several images are included. For example, the colophon for From a housewife's diary, by Claire Van Vliet, states that the "covering is dish towels bound by James Bicknell", and the image included shows that the towels are red plaid. [DS]