| Silicon_Valley_Slang Technical terms and expressions commonly used in Silicon Valley. |
| Speleological_and_Caving_Terms Australian Speleological Federation glossary of speleological and caving terms with references to related literature. |
| Super_Gigantic_Y2K_Winegrape_Glossary Cross-referenced glossary of wine grape varieties. |
| Sushi_Vocabulary Glossary of sushi-related terms and Japanese names for common fish served as sushi. |
| Tealand_Tea_Words Glossary of tea preparation and production terminology. |
| Technical_Services_Department_Glossary Library-related terms and jargon. Based on glossary created for the Cornell University Libraries, with terms and definitions borrowed from the Anglo-American cataloguing rules and other sources. |
| Terminology_Collection Multilingual glossaries for specialized fields from the University of Vaasa, Finland. |
| Texas_Talk Collection of words, phrases and slang used in Texas. |
| Travel_Industry_Dictionary Presented by the Home-Based Travel Agent Resource Center. Over 4,000 entries: industry terms, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang used by agents, suppliers, and professionals. |
| Universal_Switching\'s_Glossary_of_Electronic_Terms Available in html or pdf formats. |
| Whisky_glossary Small glossary of whisky and general distilling terms with diagrams. |
| Alfred_University\'s_Special_Collections_and_Archives_in_Herrick_Memorial_Library The repository for official and unofficial records that document the university's history. Mission statement and description of the collections. |
| Alverno_College_(Milwaukee,_WI)_Archives Finding aids, contact information and virtual exhibits. Features a timeline of the history of the College. |
| Archives_Hub_(UK) A major national gateway to archive collections held in UK universities and colleges, forming part of the National Archives Network. |
| Archives_of_the_University_of_Notre_Dame Collection of papers of prominent Catholic institutions and individuals, as well as records of the university. |
| Auburn_University Inventories, subject-based collection lists, records management policies and forms, and an archives tutorial. Site features links to Alabama history websites, and an exhibit of photographs of and fac |
| Australian_Digital_Theses_(ADT)_Program A project to create a national collaborative distributed database of digitised theses produced at Australian universities. The ADT database provides access to PhD and Masters by Research theses only |
| Brandeis_University_(Waltham,_MA)_-_Robert_D__Farber_University_Archives_and_Special_Collections_Department Includes inventories, subject-based listings, and records management policies and schedules. Features several exhibits on the history of the University. |
| Central_Valley_Political_Archive Provides access to the papers of U.S. congressmen and state legislators. Topics include water, reclamation, crime, education, transportation, and agriculture. |
| Cornell_University_Archives Inventories, records management policies, and exhibits. Features some online archival content including digitized campus photographs, speech transcripts, and electronic records. |
| Curtin_University_of_Technology_(Australia)_Records_and_Archives_Office Policies and procedures for records management, electronic records management, and transfer to the Archives. Much of the site is restricted to internal users. |
| Drew_University_Library__Special_Collections Includes letters of the Wesley family, Methodist periodicals, Maser and Prinster prayer books, hymnology collection and 19th century pamphlets, as well as documents of Bela Kornitzer, Eliot Porter, Ge |
| Duke_University_Archives Indexes to campus publications, collection descriptions, and contact information. Features articles on Duke University history, University administration and governance, Duke athletics, and the campu |
| East_Carolina_University_-_University_Archives Includes contact and other basic information, illustrated inventories, and records management resources. Features include access to a database of university publications. |
| Gateway_to_Archives_of_Scottish_Higher_Education GASHE is a project to provide online access to collection descriptions for the archives of Scottish universities. Ten institutions are currently participating, including the Glasgow School of Art, th |
| Glasgow_University_Archive_Services Research resource centre for history of the University of Glasgow and Scottish business. Subject strengths: records management, archival training, education, science, industry, art, architecture, ban |
| Harvard_University_Archives Includes inventories, holdings summary, subject-based collection guides, access policies and procedures, and contact information. Features include a digital version of The Harvard Book--an illustrate |
| Imperial_College_of_Science,_Technology_and_Medicine_Archives Holdings the papers of some of the most significant names of the nineteenth century scientific world. Description, catalogues, publications. |
| Iowa_State_University_Archives Includes inventories, exhibits, transfer guidelines, and contact information. |
| Marquette_University_Archives Features access to finding aids, visitor information, and an electronic pathfinder for undergraduate research topics. |
| McGill_University_(Montreal,_Canada)_Archives Inventories, records management policies and retention schedules, and transfer guidelines. Features a survey on managing university web sites, and a photograph exhibit on student life. |
| Michigan_State_University_Archives_and_Historical_Collections Features instructions for the University Records Program, online exhibits, collection descriptions, and information on services for faculty and staff. |
| Northeastern_University_Libraries_Archives_and_Special_Collections Collects records from Northeastern University and from social justice organizations serving Boston's diverse, under-documented populations. Site includes information about the collections and how to u |
| Northwestern_University_Archives Includes inventories, donor instructions, exhibits, and contact information. Features biographies and photographs of notable Northwestern alumni. |
| Oberlin_College_Archives The Oberlin College Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the institution as well as those of individuals, families and organizations affiliated with Oberlin College or the town of Oberli |
| Ohio_State_University_Archives Records retention schedules, exhibits and contact information. Features inventories and exhibits from the Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program. |
| Oregon_State_University_Archives Contains retention schedule for all university records; illustrated guides to historical records, emphasizing agriculture, forestry, engineering, and marine resources; and photographic exhibits. Feat |
| Oxford_University_Archives List of collections, policies and procedures, and a history of the archives. |
| Rutgers_University_Archives Exhibits on Rutgers history, inventories, and contact information. Features collection management and development policy. |
| Scripps_Institution_of_Oceanography_(UC_San_Diego)_Archives Inventories, contact information, and access policies. Features a chronology and bibliography on the history of the Institution, and digitized photographs. |
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