Websites of Interest

Librarians. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004 - 2005 Edition.

This entry from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor, gives a brief yet informative summary about the nature of librarian work as well as the job outlook for the profession:

Nontraditional librarian jobs include working as information brokers and working for private corporations, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms. Many companies are turning to librarians because of their research and organizational skills and their knowledge of computer databases and library automation systems.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition, Librarians, on the Internet at: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm (visited October 07, 2004).

Librarians. Job Futures National Edition. Human Resources Development Canada

This entry, from the Canadian perspective provides information about librarians education, training and experience, work prospects and some quick facts about salaries and employment rates.

Human Resources Development Canada. Job Futures National Edition. Librarians. Retrieved online October 8, 2004 at http://jobfutures.ca/noc/5111.shtml

Ig® Nobel Awards for 2004

The Ig® Nobel Prizes are "intended to celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative -- and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology."

The American Nudist Research Library takes home the prize for Literature "for preserving nudist history so that everyone can see it."

Trade and Economic Analysis - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Canada)

This Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade website provides information, statistics and analysis related to the Canadian economy and international trade and investment.

Includes recent Trade and Investment Reports, Research and Analysis, and Statistics.

[From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Retrieved online October 8, 2004 at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/eet/menu-en.asp#trade-en]

EPIC Digital Rights Management and Privacy

This page produced by the Electronic Privacy Information Center provides links and an overview of the Digital Rights Management and Privacy issues.

Digital Rights Managment - Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic

This page from Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the University of Ottawa, gives the Canadian perspective on DRM.

Copyright Act (R.S. 1985, c. C-42)

Review the Copyright Act - made freely available online for quick reference by the Department of Justice. Federal Government of Canada.