Thursday, February 09, 2006

New Links on our web for the week of February 9, 2006 Black History and African American Resources Coretta Scott King Biographical information about Coretta Scott King, founding president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. Includes details about her involvement in the causes of her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. and her activities after his assassination in 1968. Also find essays on Martin Luther King Jr., nonviolence, and related topics. From the Martin Luther King Papers Project, Stanford University. (LII) Colleges and Careers American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Careers Brochures on careers in the field of veterinary medicine, including veterinarians, veterinary hospital teams, and veterinary technicians. Includes statistics on veterinary education and employment and earnings, a list of veterinary specialty organizations, and links to related material. Some material available in Spanish. The AVMA is a nonprofit organization representing veterinarians. (LII) Writers and Editors This Occupational Outlook Handbook entry describes the nature of the work of writing and editing professionals, such as creative writers (including bloggers), book and news editors, technical writers, and science and medical writers. Discusses working conditions, training requirements, job outlook, and earnings. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). (LII) Reference Desk Coretta Scott King Biographical information about Coretta Scott King, founding president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. Includes details about her involvement in the causes of her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. and her activities after his assassination in 1968. Also find essays on Martin Luther King Jr., nonviolence, and related topics. From the Martin Luther King Papers Project, Stanford University. (LII) 10:46:18 AM

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