Guide of the Week: Immigration
Today's Guide of the Week from the ALA GODORT Handout Exchange comes to us once again from Bert Chapman: Government Documents on Immigration (Bert Chapman, Purdue University, 1999) Last updated 6/18/2008 As Bert points out in his introduction, "Immigration has been and remains an important and controversial issue in U.S. history and contemporary public policy." After pointing helpful subject headings with which to search the Purdue library catalog, he turns to highlighting a number of sources including:
- Administrative Decisions Under Employer Sanctions & Unfair Immigration Related... HSSE DOC J 1.103:
- Immigration: Analysis of the Major Provisions of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (Congressional Research Service)
- Office of Immigration Statistics
- United Nations High Commisioner for Refugees
- New Zealand Immigration Service
Studs Terkel passes
[w:Studs Terkel], one of the greatest American characters of the last 100 years, passed away today. The Chicago Tribune obituary is a moving tribute. John Stewart called Studs the "premier chronicler of American life." He gave voice to working people and he will be missed. I could spend hours listening to his stories and even longer reading his books. Please check them out! We'll miss you Studs!!
Live blogging: Ian Wilson: Digital History: Revolution or Revelation?
This week at University of Illinois has been very profitable. I'm attending a talk by Ian Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada. His talk is entitled "Digital History: Revolution or Revelation?" Let's see what he has to say! Here's the talk announcement.
Ask the State Dept. a question on YouTube
The U.S. Department of State has a channel on YouTube (youtube.com/statevideo and State Department spokesman Sean McCormack has announced a new service they are calling "Briefing 2.0" in which you can post a video to YouTube asking the State Department a question. McCormack says:
The idea is that you would be able to ask questions of me directly by posting video on YouTube.... This should be a lot of fun. I know it's going to be fun for me. I get to hear from the press corps every single day and give them answers. This is an opportunity for me to hear directly from you and for you to hear directly from me with answers to your questions, whatever happens to be on your mind. So give it a try.The Washington Post covers the story and the first few questions here: What's the Opposite of 'Mainstream'?, By Al Kamen, Washington Post, October 31, 2008; A17. Thanks and a tip of the hat to Kevin Taglang! Continue reading
McCain v. Obama: The Technology Policy Smackdown
This is being webcast right now (Oct 30, 2008, 12:30 PM EST) http://www.newamerica.net/events/2008/tech_smackdown Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Reed Hundt Debate the Candidates' Tech Agendas "Join us as two top presidential campaign advisers debate these specific issues and describe the candidates' respective visions for maximizing technological innovation and access." Due to a last-minute scheduling conflict, Douglas Holtz-Eakin is unable to participate in today's event, and the McCain campaign will not be sending an alternate spokesperson. The event will proceed as scheduled with Reed Hundt representing the Obama campaign. Continue reading