Organization | • | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library | [X] |
| | | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, the same year that President Richard Nixon signed the legislation that created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson, envisioned it as a grassroots celebration that would raise awareness of environmental issues. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of this historic event, Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library would like you to visit the following sites to learn more about it and get ideas for making Earth Day every day. | | | | Date Created: | 06 24 2005 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002123 Original UID: 2072 FIRST WORD: Celebrate | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is used in pressure-treated wood to protect it from dry rot, fungi, molds, termites, and other pests. This wood is used in decks, wooden playground equipment, picnic tables, gazebos, bridges, and other outdoor wood products. In May 2001, the Environmental Working Group petitioned the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the use of CCA-treated wood in playground equipment. This reference guide includes links to consumer information and more technical research articles which discuss the potential health and environmental impacts of CCA and arsenic, risk assessment information, and environmental cleanup alternatives. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of resources. When articles and reports are available on the web, a link is included. | | | | Date Created: | 01 15 2001 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002127 Original UID: 2070 FIRST WORD: Chromated | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Environmental education covers a broad range of topics from recycling and pollution to natural resources and wildlife. Environmental education programs target all ages from preschool children to graduate students. This guide focuses on resources for teaching K-12 students about the environmental effects of pollution and waste and strategies for improving the environment. It also includes some industrial chemistry resources. This reference guide includes links to classroom activities, background and policy information, standards, and reference sources that teachers can use to develop their own environmental education lesson plans. Because the scope of the topic is so broad, this is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Rather, it is designed to give you some places to start looking for resources. Information to help you continue your research at your local library is included at the end of the guide. | | | | Date Created: | 06 01 2001 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002128 Original UID: 2073 FIRST WORD: Environmental | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2007 March 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Links to resources discussed during a presentation on environmental libraries to a science reference class at the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science. | | | | Date Created: | 02 27 2007 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002124 Original UID: 2075 FIRST WORD: Environmental | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2006 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center links to resources discussed during a presentation on environmental libraries to a science reference class at the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science. | | | | Date Created: | 03 07 2006 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002140 Original UID: 2076 FIRST WORD: Environmental | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Environmental issues provide the backdrop for an array of novels, from suspense to romance to comedy. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library bibliography includes books for young adults and adults. | | | | Date Created: | 03 02 2007 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002138 Original UID: 2078 FIRST WORD: Environmental | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Green building and sustainable building both refer to the design and construction of buildings that have a minimal impact on the environment. Green building encompasses all phases of design, materials selection, and construction, including life-cycle analysis and energy efficiency. This reference guide includes links to both popular materials and more technical information. It is not an exhaustive list, but it includes information that will help you continue research at your local library. | | | | Date Created: | 06 25 2001 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002132 Original UID: 2081 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2005 June | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center includes sections on green cleaning, material safety data sheets, and curriculum resources related to safer alternatives to household cleaners. | | | | Date Created: | 06 24 2005 | | | | Agency ID: | EE05-001 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002136 Original UID: 2080 FIRST WORD: Household | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This is a serial record, providing access to the multiple volumes or editions of a periodically published document. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center guide gives information from environmental education resources , Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Treated Wood, Lamp recycling and Disposal to other environmental issues. | | | | Date Created: | | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002227 Original UID: NA for serial records FIRST WORD: Information | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | One of the most difficult jobs for any information professional is trying to keep up with changes in technology. Just as soon as you think you know how to apply something new in your organization, it's been replaced by something else. Change is constant and the amount of available information is astounding. The good news is that there are some simple strategies you can use to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations without being completely overwhelmed. Many thanks to Steven Bell for his very helpful article "To Keep Up, Go Beyond", which is cited in the bibliography. The tips for avoiding information overload come directly from there as does the inspiration for the title of this guide. Thanks also to Marylaine Block for her tips on staying current, as well as to the people who sent her their methods for staying conversant with technological changes. The sources listed in this guide are the ones used by the WMRC librarians. | | | | Date Created: | 05 25 2003 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002129 Original UID: 2088 FIRST WORD: Keeping | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Fluorescent, high intensity discharge, metal halide, high-pressure sodium, and neon lamps and their ballasts contain PCBs, mercury, and other toxic chemicals. In order to properly comply with federal and state regulations, these materials must be disposed of properly. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center reference guide will point you toward information sources that will help you meet the disposal requirements for these items. | | | | Date Created: | 06 25 2001 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002133 Original UID: 2082 FIRST WORD: Lamp | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Environmental information is multidisciplinary and encompasses engineering, chemistry, ecology, biology, agriculture, economics, history, and business. In the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center (WMRC) collection, the topic of waste is what links these disciplines together. The resources included here are those used most often by WMRC staff. Other environmental libraries with a different scope will collect in slightly different areas. | | | | Date Created: | 03 23 2003 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002134 Original UID: 2083 FIRST WORD: Librarian's | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Searching for environmental laws and regulations can be frustrating, especially if youre not sure where to start. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center article provides a basic guide to locating environmental laws, regulations, and policy information. | | | | Date Created: | 06 24 2005 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002139 Original UID: 2077 FIRST WORD: Locating | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Includes web sites, articles, books, reports, and organizations related to pollution prevention in the food service industry, including institutional food preparation as well as restaurants. | | | | Date Created: | 06 24 2005 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002141 Original UID: 2085 FIRST WORD: Selected | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center annotated bibliography of print and electronic resources related to alternative fuels. | | | | Date Created: | 09 28 2006 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002121 Original UID: 2069 FIRST WORD: Selected | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2006 July 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | There are two avenues to explore when researching nanotechnology and the environment. The first is the effect of nanomaterials on the environment and human health. The second is how nanomaterials can be used to benefit the environment. The Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library resources listed here cover both aspects of the topic. | | | | Date Created: | 07 19 2006 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002135 Original UID: 2084 FIRST WORD: Selected | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Sustainable product design considers the complete life cycle of the product, from creation to obsolescence and disposal. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library bibliography lists web sites, organizations, books, and articles related to sustainable product design. | | | | Date Created: | 06 24 2005 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002122 Original UID: 2087 FIRST WORD: Selected | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center guide was adapted from The Seven Commandments of Effective Web Searching, originally written by Cindy Carlson and published on LLRX.Com. As search engine technology and usability improves, people have become more and more comfortable doing their own searching. Although most people can find what they need eventually, the strategies outlined here will help improve the techniques of even the most experienced searchers. | | | | Date Created: | 06 20 2001 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002131 Original UID: 2089 FIRST WORD: Seven | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Many states use awards programs as an incentive to reward companies who adopt pollution prevention (P2) strategies. The Illinois Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center (now the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center) began giving Governor's Pollution Prevention Awards in 1987 and has the oldest continuing program. This guide provides links to existing environmental award programs in the United States. | | | | Date Created: | 05 01 2004 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002130 Original UID: 2086 FIRST WORD: State | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Waste Management and Research Center education series with topics on environmental issues and products. | | | | Date Created: | | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000002222 Original UID: NA for serial records FIRST WORD: WMRC | |
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