With this remarkable, eye-opening book and its companion Web site, Nicholas G. (Nick) Tomaiuolo shows how anyone can create a comprehensive personal library using no-cost Web resources. And when Nick says "library," he's not talking about a dictionary and thesaurus on your desktop: he means a vast, rich collection of data, documents, and images that--if you follow his instructions to the letter--can rival the holdings of many traditional libraries. If you were to calculate the expense of purchasing the hundreds of print and fee-based electronic publications that are available for free with "The Web Library" you'd quickly recognize the potential of this book to save you thousands, if not millions of dollars (fortunately, Nick does the calculating for you!). This is an easy-to-use guide, with chapters organized into sections corresponding to departments in a physical library. "The Web Library provides a wealth of URLs and examples of free material you can start using right away, but, best of all, it offers techniques for finding and collecting new content as the Web evolves. Start building your personal Web library today!
In 1977 Nick Tomaiuolo graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science and a certificate to teach high school English. After a year of graduate study in English Literature and Education at Trinity College (Hartford, Connecticut) he earned his MLS (Master of Library Science) at Southern Connecticut State University where he was named a Scholar of the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology, inducted into Beta Phi Mu (the International Library and Information Studies Honor Society), and has been designated a Distinguished Alumnus. He teaches online research skills courses for both Central Connecticut State University and the University of Maryland University College (at the undergraduate and graduate level).
Having over 20 years of experience as a reference librarian, Mr. Tomaiuolo has worked at community colleges, medical centers, and is now at Central Connecticut State University and also teaches for the University of Maryland University College (online).
Mr. Tomaiuolo's research interests include database analysis, end-user searching, user-generated content, and free Web reference resources. His publications include numerous articles in library magazines/journals and two books: "The Web Library" and "UContent: The Information Professional's Guide to User-Generated Content." In additional to the many online information literacy classes he has taught, Nick also teaches face-to-face classes "on the ground." He is committed to fostering a practical understanding of the research process in his students.
Web Page: http://web.ccsu.edu/library/tomaiuolon/cse.htm (see also: http://web.ccsu.edu/library/tomaiuolon/theweblibrary.htm and http://web.ccsu.edu/library/tomaiuolon/UContent/toc.htm )
