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McGovern, Francis and Linda. (1998-2008). //LiteraryTraveler.com.// Retrieved February 17, 2010, from [] //LiteraryTraveler.com //is an online reference resource with a twist. The website provides readers with informative and creative articles about writers and artists and about the places they lived and traveled. The website was created in 1998 by a husband and wife team, Linda and Francis McGovern. The two web designers met while studying English at Suffolk University. Prior to the creation of LiteraryTraveler.com, both worked for travel magazines. The two collaborated and through their love and passion of literature and travel, they began the creation of LiteraryTraveler.com. The website offers an interesting mix of great literature and offers readers an insight into traveling to the places where these writers lived and wrote. Users must first sign up for a free database subscription. There are upgrades available for small fees. The webpage loads quickly and without distractions. There are advertisements but they are not popups. The homepage offers readers with recent and featured articles. New authors that have been added to the database are also listed. Users have several options for searching. There is a simple keyword search, an article search, and a literary tour (very cool). Once users have chosen their topic of choice, several full text articles are presented. There are even some full length books and excerpts from books. Some additions to the webpage include links to book reviews and links for travel information. This was one of my favorite reference resources that I have reviewed. I stumble upon it at the Internet Public Library website. Although little information was listed about the authority of the submissions, I assumed that it must be a reputable and reliable resource if it is listed in the same category as Gale at the Internet Public Library website. I really liked the personal feel. I felt connected through the inclusion of images and colorful photos that were provided for each article. I think that middle and high school students would prefer this type of resource for reviewing literary criticisms rather than looking at a book that was published in the late 1800’s. __Grade Level __: Middle, High School and beyond __Subject Areas __: Literature, Travel, History, Geography __Overall Rating: __ 10 ||  ||< //Tiffany's// comment :
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//Kristie's// comment : Nigel, you always find such interesting sites. I really liked viewing this site because it was easy to navigate and it provided me a plethora of information about travel which is something that I love to do. I really like the bood excerpts! Great find! || //Citation in APA format goes here.//
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Swartout, K. A. (Ed.). (2008). //Encyclopedia of Associations An Associations Unlimited Reference (45th ed.) Vol. 1 National Organizations of the U.S. part 2 ( sections 7-18)Entries 10980-24421.// Detroit: The Gale Group.

This very descriptive source that provides information to more than 24,000 National and International Organizations from trade, business, and commercial organizations to Greek letter and fan clubs. This encyclopedia consists of seven categories including National, non profit membership associations, international associations, non-membership organizations, for-profit organizations, defunct associations, and untraceable associations. For the compilation of this yearly edition, the information included is assumed to be accurate as it was thoroughly researched and organizations were asked to supply updated information**.** This source contains 24,421 pages with each entry numbered based on its entry into an association. A user’s guide is provided in order to explain how to effectively utilize the book. A key word list is provided for a quick reference to locate subjects and the keyword appears in bold. Additionally, underneath and on the left hand side is the entry number when it became an association, the associations’ name is written, then the acronym. Directions to locate and contact the association via email lists the URLweb address contact name and title of that person, the year founded, total members, membership dues, staff, budget, regional state and local groups, a brief description of the group, information about the type of library collections maintained by the group, any awards they may have received. If the association offers computer services, affiliations, alternate names or listings, if name has been changed or merged with another group, any publications by that group are listed in alphabetical order, circulations, if offered on online publication, lists additional names for the publications, and any conventional meetings. The potential use of this source would allow it to be browsed for specialized interests in locating organizations that have common interests of the reader. As an SLM, I would not purchase this source because this source is available in electronic format. The overall rating for this source is 6.

Grades: //High school and beyond.// Subject(s): Business and Social Sciences Rating: //6// ||  ||<  //Nigel's// comment : Did you have a difficult time reviewing these types of resources? I did! I am still wondering why a middle or high school media center would purchase these.

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