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www.ok.gov (Oklahoma's Official Web Site) Social Media

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

Twitter feeds and Facebook on www.ok.gov (special run)

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Working Knowledge

Collected by: Harvard Business School

Archived since: Mar, 2016

Description:

HBS Working Knowledge is a forum for innovation in business practice, offering readers a first look at cutting-edge thinking from HBS faculty. Every day, HBSWK features new work from among the more than 200 HBS faculty at the forefront of their diverse fields of expertise.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  News Web sites,  Case method,  Research,  Harvard University. Graduate School of Business Administration -- Faculty

Workers' Compensation Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2014

Description:

The Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission is the agency responsible for handling claims of injured workers. Oklahoma workers whose claims are in dispute with their employer file a claim with the commission in order to get the case resolved in a timely manner.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Workers Compensation Court of Existing Claims, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Sep, 2010

Description:

Official Site of the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court. Providing information on the Oklahoma worker's Compensation Court as well as court forms and publications.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Government

Women, Oklahoma Commission on the Status of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women in 1994 to act as an advisory entity on equity issues relating to gender bias; monitor legislation to determine whether it is discriminatory toward one gender or the other; act as a resource and a clearinghouse for research on issues related to women and gender bias; report annually to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding its activities; and make recommendations concerning needed legislation or regulatory changes relating to equity and gender bias.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Will Rogers Memorial Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

To collect, preserve, and share the life, wisdom, and humor of Will Rogers for all generations.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Society & Culture

Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma Department of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the state agency responsible for managing fish and wildlife, The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported by hunting and fishing license fees and federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Wheat Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

In 1965, the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act established the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and with it a framework for Oklahoma wheat producers to invest in the promotion of their product, Hard Red Winter wheat. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is entirely producer-controlled. Oklahoma wheat producers elect their fellow producers to serve as commissioners in district elections. Each district has an opportunity to elect a commissioner every 5 years. Once selected, commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve a 5-year term. Five Oklahoma wheat producers make up the board of commissioners.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Water Resources Board, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board is to manage, protect and improve the water resources of the state and plan for Oklahoma's long-range water needs in a responsive, innovative and professional manner.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Visual & Performing Arts, Oklahoma School for the

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jul, 2014

Description:

HB1737 created the school in 2009. And Oklahoma State University is OKArts academic partner, so the school will be able to ensure excellence in both arts and academics. While it educates and encourages the state's most accomplished artistic young people, OKArts also will serve Oklahoma as a shining example of the benefits of public- and private-sector partnerships.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities,  Government,  Government - US States

Virginia's Political Landscape, 2009

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Jan, 2009

Description:

This collection preserves the Web sites that document Virginia's 2009 statewide and Virginia House of Delegates elections (primary and general). All 3 statewide offices (Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General) as well as all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates are up for election in 2009. Included are campaign Web sites for candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General and the House of Delegates, official sites for Virginia’s Congressional delegation, the state Virginia Democratic and Republican Party Web sites, as well as Web sites for members of the Virginia General Assembly. Also included are Web sites for the Political Action Committees of Governor Tim Kaine and former Governor George Allen.. The primary election was held on 9 June 2009 and the general election on 3 November 2009.

Subject:   Government - US Federal,  Politics & Elections,  Government - US States,  Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates.,  Republican Party (Va.),  United States. Congress. Senate.,  United States. Congress. House.,  Elections - Virginia.,  Attorneys general - Virginia - Election.,  Lieutenant governors - Virginia - Election.,  Governor

Virginia's Political Landscape, 2008

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Dec, 2007

Description:

This collection preserves the Web sites that document Virginia's 2008 Congressional elections (primary and general). All 11 members of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation as well as one U.S. Senate seat are up for election in 2008. Included are campaign Web sites for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, official sites for Virginia’s Congressional delegation, the state Virginia Democratic and Republican Party Web sites, as well as Web sites for members of the Virginia General Assembly. Also included are Web sites for the Political Action Committees of Governor Tim Kaine and former Governor George Allen, the personal Web sites of Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bob McDonnell and former Governor (and U.S. Senate candidate) James S. Gilmore, and two political sunshine Web sites: Virginia Public Access Project and Richmond Sunlight. The general election was 4 November 2008.

Subject:   Government - US Federal,  Politics & Elections,  Government - US States,  Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates.,  Republican Party (Va.),  United States. Congress. Senate.,  United States. Congress. House.,  Virginia. General Assembly. Senate.,  Democratic Party (Va.),  United States. Congress Elections, 2008.

Virginia Statewide Election Campaign Websites, 2006

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Oct, 2006

Description:

This collection was created to capture the websites of candidates for the Virginia race for U.S. Senate 2006 November. Included are the websites for George Allen (Republican Party), Gail Parker (Independent Green Party), and Jim Webb (Democratic Party). The websites were crawled daily throughout the last three weeks of the election.

Subject:   Government - US States

Virginia State Government Web Sites Collection

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Jun, 2006

Description:

This collection preserves the web sites of Virginia state agencies.

Subject:   Government - US States

Veterinary Medical Examiners, Oklahoma board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

This website offers various items of information for the Pet Owners and Veterinary Professionals.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Department of`

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

The state veterans program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, under the direction of the War Veterans Commission as the controlling board, provides a complete service to the State's veterans. This service includes nursing and domiciliary care, financial assistance in emergencies, and field service counseling in the filing of claims for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state benefits.

Oklahoma is one of the top two states in the nation with seven veterans centers providing intermediate to skilled nursing care and domiciliary care for its wartime veterans. These centers are located in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton, Norman, Sulphur, and Talihina.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

University Hospitals Authority and Trust, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The University Hospitals Authority and Trust was formed as part of an historic agreement that united the state, a private corporation and the University of Oklahoma in a partnership many credit with moving health care in Oklahoma toward world-class status. The University Hospitals Authority and Trust devotes its resources to a variety of projects on campus. Its mission is to be a catalyst for medical excellence, to support medical education and research, and to help assure quality health care for all Oklahomans.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Uniform Building Code Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Mission of the Uniform Building Code Commission is to establish the minimum construction codes to protect life and property through the review and establishment of a set of state adopted codes to be utilized in each respective trade throughout the State of Oklahoma to insure the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Under-represented Communities

Collected by: Northeastern University

Archived since: Jan, 2010

Description:

Websites of Boston social justice organizations that serve under-represented communities.

Subject:   Society & Culture,  Arts & Humanities,  Universities & Libraries,  Social justice -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Nonprofit organizations -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  African American -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  African Americans -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Asian Americans -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Asian Americans -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Bisexuals -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Bisexuals -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Gays -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Gays -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Hispanic Americans -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Hispanic Americans -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Lesbians -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Lesbians -- Services for -- Massachusetts -- Boston,  Transgender people --Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social conditions,  Transgender people -- Services for --Massachusetts -- Boston

Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (formerly the Oklahoma Transportation Authority) is an instrumentality of the State of Oklahoma (the State) and a body corporate and politic created by statute in 1947. The Authority is authorized to construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects at locations authorized by the Legislature of the State of Oklahoma and approved by the State Department of Transportation.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority, City of, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is one of the largest, most inland river-ports in the United States! Located at the head of navigation for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Northeast Oklahoma, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa offers year round, ice-free barge service with river flow levels controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. And with worldwide access capabilities, your products can travel easily and efficiently from America's heartland to the rest of the globe.

Subject:   Government,  Government - Cities,  Government - US States

Treasurer, Oklahoma State

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Sep, 2010

Description:

Our goal is to promote accountability and fiscal integrity in state and local government. Maintaining our independence as we provide this service to the taxpayers of Oklahoma is of utmost importance.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Government

Transportation, Oklahoma Department of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is to provide a safe, economical, and effective transportation network for the people, commerce and communities of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Tragedy at Virginia Tech

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Apr, 2007

Description:

This collection captures Virginia Government Web sites related to the shooting at Virginia Tech on Monday, April 16, 2007. This collection includes audio excerpts from press conferences held on Tuesday, April 17, audio excerpts from the Convocation ceremony held on Tuesday, April 17, and a video stream of the entire Convocation. Also included is a list of the victims.

Subject:   Spontaneous Events,  Virginia Tech Shootings, Blacksburg, Va., 2007.,  Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University.

Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The Department of Tourism and Recreation operates under the general supervision of the Executive Director and in accordance with policies formulated by a nine member Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission. The Department is organized into four divisions: Administration, Oklahoma Today Magazine, Parks, Resorts & Golf, and Travel & Tourism.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust was established through a constitutional amendment approved by Oklahoma voters in November 2000. While most state governments have failed to keep their promise to use tobacco settlement funds for tobacco prevention and other programs to improve health, Oklahomans have created an endowment to assure that funds will be available for these purposes for generations to come.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Textbook Committee, Oklahoma State

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

Each year, instructional materials for a different content area are reviewed and considered for adoption. Publishers are required to submit bids which identify every student title, teacher edition, free item, and supplementary item that will be made available. Publishers are also required to provide samples of new materials for review by the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee. The Oklahoma State Textbook Committee is comprised of parents, teachers, and community members who have been appointed by the Governor. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Teacher's Retirement System of Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

It is the mission of the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System to provide outstanding customer service to all of our active and retired Clients.

Mission Plan Provide excellent communication and education to our Clients. Protect and promote the financial interest of our Clients. Consistently improve performance. Pursue pro-active solutions and innovation. Promote an environment of trust and cooperation where colleagues are encouraged to reach their potential.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Teacher Preparation, Oklahoma Commission for

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

In May 1995, House Bill 1549 established the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation for the express purpose of developing and implementing a new competency-based teacher preparation, candidate assessment, and professional development system.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Tax Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The Oklahoma Tax Commission's purpose is to facilitate the administration, enforcement, and collection of taxes and other levies enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature for the general maintenance and welfare of the State of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Student Loan Authority, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Student Loan Authority (OSLA) was established on August 2, 1972, making it one of the earliest student loan organizations in the United States. OSLA is a public trust governed by a board of trustees. We are a loan servicer working under the trade name OSLA Student Loan Servicing™. OSLA receives no appropriated funds from the State of Oklahoma for our operating expenses. All expenses are paid from revenues derived from trust operations in the administration of our various loan programs. Bonds and notes are issued by OSLA to finance our loan activities. The debts are not general obligations but are limited revenue obligations, payable solely from the assets of the trust estates created for particular financings by various bond resolutions.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

State Courts Network, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jul, 2013

Description:

The Oklahoma Court System is made up of the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court of Civil Appeals, and 77 District Courts. Administrative services for the Court System are provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Government - Counties

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Oklahoma Board of Examiners for

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is the only agency in the state regulating health care services in the area of communicative disorders of the speech, language and hearing mechanisms. The mission of the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is to regulate the practices of speech-language pathology and audiology in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to support practitioners in their professional endeavors.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Science & Health

Space Industry Development Authority, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Spaceport Specializes in horizontal take-off and landing for Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs). The Oklahoma Spaceport received its Launch Site Operators License from the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) on June 12, 2006, becoming only the sixth recipient to receive a Launch Site Operators License from AST. The Oklahoma Spaceport became the first inland spaceport to establish a flight corridor for space operations in the national airspace system clear of military operating areas or restricted airspace. This arrangement means that space vehicles will not need military permission to operate because the spaceport will have its own airspace.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA), headquartered in Burns Flat, was created in 1971 in a joint effort by municipalities, counties and conservation districts in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties. From these governmental units and from other population segments in the region, 30 representatives are elected to serve on SWODA's governing board. The board of trustees determines policy for SWODA. Leaders in these communities recognized that some problems shared by many of these governments could be better solved if they worked together.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Government - Counties

South Carolina Redistricting Websites, 2001-2011

Collected by: South Carolina Department of Archives and History

Archived since: May, 2016

Description:

Websites created by the Senate and House Judiciary Committees of South Carolina to document the redistricting process after the 2000 and 2010 federal censuses.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Politics & Elections,  Redistricting,  Elections,  Population

Sorghum Commission

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Nov, 2012

Description:

The purpose of the Oklahoma Sorghum Commission is to develop, carry out and participate in programs of research in grain sorghum production, disease and insect control. The Commission is also dedicated to development and participation in programs of education and promotion designed to encourage the production, marketing and use of the commodity.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Social Workers, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

To safeguard the welfare of the public of the State of Oklahoma by establishing, promoting and enforcing high standards of practice for licensed social workers.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Senate, Oklahoma State

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Sep, 2010

Description:

Welcome to the Oklahoma State Senate’s official website. Here you will find information about the 48 members of the Senate and the business each of us conducts at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Government

Securities Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The activities of the Department of Securities consist of receiving and processing applications for registration or exemption of securities, business opportunities, takeovers and subdivided land offered in and/or from the state of Oklahoma, including reviewing the offering documents and sales material to be used; receiving and processing applications for registration of broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives; periodic on-site examining of registrants for compliance with the applicable acts; disseminating information through public lectures, programs, correspondence, and the press, so that professional groups and the public at large may become better acquainted with the requirements and provisions of the acts subject to the jurisdiction of the Department; investigating complaints concerning the offer and/or sale of securities, business opportunities, and subdivided land; taking administrative actions upon notice of violations of the acts; taking civil action where necessary; making criminal referrals to appropriate law enforcement officials, and/or by assisting in such prosecutions. The Department also receives filings of the final documents for bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any public trust.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Secretary of State, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Sep, 2010

Description:

The mission of the Secretary of State’s office is to provide an exceptional standard of service to the public, business community and governmental agencies, through a registry of Oklahoma’s official documents and through the delivery of services designed to improve public access and public awareness.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Government

Science and Technology, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

Oklahomans have thousands of great ideas. Like a geologist sifting through rocks, OCAST carefully examines these brilliant ideas to find the ones with the most potential for economic benefit to our state.

Many Oklahomans would be surprised to hear about some of the groundbreaking, globally-recognized work being done in Oklahoma. Cures and treatments for dreaded diseases, processes to improve the efficiency of energy production and technology innovations to help the military ensure our safety are all being developed by Oklahomans. But even the best ideas can struggle when they first begin. That is where OCAST comes into the picture.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Science and Mathematics, Oklahoma School of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is a two-year public residential high school created and funded by the Oklahoma legislature. The school is open to all students across the state who wish to apply during their sophomore year. OSSM is categorized as a state agency.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Scenic Rivers Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) is a state agency established in 1977 in accordance with the Scenic Rivers Act. The Commission is invested with the power to establish minimum standards for planning and other ordinances necessary to carry out the provisions of the Scenic Rivers Act. The primary emphasis of the Commission is to preserve and protect the aesthetic, scenic, historic, archaeological and scientific features of the Illinois River and its tributaries (Lee Creek, Little Lee Creek, Barren (Baron) Fork Creek, Flint Creek and (Upper) Mountain Fork). Click here to see the Illinois River Management Plan summary.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

This website is dedicated to the Natural History of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Safety, Oklahoma Department of Public

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to save lives and protect the public property by enforcing the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Department also provides information programs to schools and organizations concerning drug abuse and traffic safety.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Retired HBS Websites

Collected by: Harvard Business School

Archived since: Jun, 2016

Description:

This is a loose collection of HBS websites that were either redesigned or permanently retired.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Education, Higher,  Research

Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma Department of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Regional University System of Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Board is specifically to provide higher education programs and service to eligible students in the university service areas and generally to insure educational opportunities in the preparation of students to succeed in a global society. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges was created on July 6, 1948 to govern the six regional universities: East Central University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma. On July 1, 2006, the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges changed its name to Regional University System of Oklahoma. The Board consists of nine (9) members, eight (8) appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of the Senate, for nine-year staggered terms which expire on the 10th day of June. The ninth member is the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Universities & Libraries

Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma State

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Nov, 2010

Description:

The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education was created in 1941 by a vote of the people that amended the state's constitution to provide for such a system.

The state system is comprised of 25 colleges and universities – including two research universities, 11 regional universities and 12 community colleges – and 11 constituent agencies and one higher education center. The State System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and each institution is governed by a board of regents.

The State Regents prescribe academic standards of higher education, determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, and approve each public college's and university's allocations, as well as tuition and fees within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature.

The State Regents also manage scholarships and special programs. In addition, in cooperation with the Office of State Finance, the State Regents operate OneNet, the state's information and telecommunications network for education and government. The Regents also operate the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program, which guarantees loans made to students by the private sector.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Universities & Libraries

Real Estate Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission is to safeguard the public interest and provide quality services by assisting and providing resources; encouraging and requiring high standards of knowledge and ethical practices of licensees; investigating and sanctioning licensed activities; and through the prosecution of any unlicensed person who violates the Oklahoma License Code and Rules.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Ransom Myers

Collected by: Dalhousie University Libraries

Archived since: Dec, 2015

Description:

Dr. Ransom Aldrich Myers Jr. also known as RAM and Randy completed a B.A. in physics at Rice University in Houston in 1974, defended his M.Sc. in mathematics at Dalhousie in 1980 and completed his doctorate degree there in 1983. At the conclusion of his education in 1983, Myers was hired as a research scientist by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in St. John’s Newfoundland. Following a co-authored publication on the collapse of Atlantic cod in 1993, Myers became one of many scientists to raise public awareness of the government’s suppression of scientific work. At this time Myers left DFO, taking appoint as the inaugural Dalhousie Killam Chair of Ocean Studies in 1997 at the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He created an online database that included maps, plots, and numerical data relating to over 600 fish populations (over 100 species) from all over the world that are downloadable for researchers to use. Through his lab website he shared projects and resources that sought to understand of the changes in marine biodiversity since the advent of industrial fishing. Following his death a legacy website was created to continue the work that he started with scientific contributions to the field of ecology. Access to his textual records and digital files is available through Dalhousie University Archives.

Subject:   fish stock assessment,  marine conservation,  Future of Marine Animal Populations,  Global shark assessment

Public Employees Retirement System, Oklahoma (OPERS)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Dec, 2010

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System is to provide and promote accountable and financially sound retirement programs for its members.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Psychologists, Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is to protect the public by regulating the practice of psychology in Oklahoma to ensure that only properly qualified psychologists practice psychology in the state and that the psychology profession as a whole is conducted in the public's best interest.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Police Pension and Retirement System, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System is a defined benefit plan, and qualifies under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. As of June 30, 2010, the System covered 4,926 active members; 2,241 retirees; 616 beneficiaries; 136 disabled members; 50 deferred option members and 111 vested members.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Podiatric Medical Examiners, Oklahoma State Board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Examiners Board is happy to welcome you to their new website. We hope you find much useful information. We are grateful to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the support of this site.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Physician Manpower Training Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Physician Manpower Training Commission is to enhance medical care in rural and underserved areas of the state by administering residency, internship and scholarship incentive programs that encourage medical and nursing personnel to practice in rural and underserved areas. Further, PMTC is to upgrade the availability of health care services by increasing the number of practicing physicians, nurses and physician assistants in rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Physical Fitness and Sports, Oklahoma Governor's Council on

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The OGCPFS is your one-stop source of information about increasing physical activity in Oklahoma. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and state leaders on issues related to physical activity. Its main purpose is to motivate all Oklahomans to become and stay physically active by promoting the benefits of physical activity through sports and fitness programs.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Pharmacy, Oklahoma Board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma by regulating and enforcing the laws regarding the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, sales, distribution and storage of drugs, medicines, chemicals and poisons.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Personnel Management, Oklahoma Office of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

As of 1 Jan 2012,the Office of Personnel Management is now under the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). OMES was created by House Bill 2140, Government Modernization Bill. This Bill consolidated several separate agencies into smaller divisions of OMES. Office of Personnel Management provides comprehensive human resource services to all state agencies and employees (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as information for individuals interested in state service careers. Whether you are currently Working for Oklahoma or interested in Working for Oklahoma, I believe you will find this website to be extremely useful for obtaining information about career opportunities, the employment process, training and development programs, Merit Rules and statutes, OPM publications, the State Employee Assistance Program (EAP), OPM and Governor's advisory entities, CORE Oklahoma PeopleSoft, and many other OPM service areas.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Perfusionists, Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Perfusionist is a highly trained member of the cardiothoracic surgical team whose main responsibility is to support the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgery patient.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Pension Commission, Oklahoma State

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma State Pension Commission was formed to provide guidance to public officials, legislators and administrators in developing public retirement objectives and principles, identifying problems and areas of abuse, projecting costs of existing systems and modifications to those systems, and recommending pension reform programs.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Pardon and Parole Board, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Pardon and Parole Board as a vital part of the criminal justice system is to determine the best possible decision, through a case-by-case investigative process and to protect the public while recommending the supervised released of adult felons. Although, in recent years the Board has been mandated to assist with alleviating prison overcrowding, it remains our goal to maintain a low revocation & recidivism rate for the State of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Pacific - Fiji

Collected by: University of Hawaii

Archived since: Nov, 2008

Description:

Web resources for information about society, history, culture, science, statistics, and government of the Republic of Fiji. This collection includes Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, the Lau group, and Rotuma.

Subject:   Society & Culture,  Fiji,  Melanesia,  Oceania

Osteopathic Examiners, Oklahoma State Board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

To protect the public by regulating the practice of osteopathic medicine in the State of Oklahoma through education and licensing requirements and to ensure that each licensee practices osteopathic medicine within the provisions of the Osteopathic Medicine Act.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Optometry, Oklahoma Board of Examiners in

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public by regulating the practice of Optometry in the state of Oklahoma through education and licensing, and to insure that optometrists practice within the provisions of the law.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Oklahoma Governor Elect Mary Fallin

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Nov, 2010

Description:

"My administration will bring together the most qualified individuals from the public and private sector, and that starts with the transition team," said Fallin. "Larry Nichols is one of the most innovative and successful executives in the business world, and Senator Glenn Coffee has an excellent record of leadership in the Oklahoma State Senate." Nichols and Coffee will also assist Fallin in the hiring process. The Republican Congresswoman defeated Democratic Lt. Governor Jari Askins in the November 2, 2010 election. She will be Oklahoma's first woman governor when she takes office in January.

Subject:   Government - US States,  Government,  Politics & Elections

Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

A Trust Authority of Local Governments Representing: Beaver, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods, and Woodward counties.

Subject:   Government,  Government - Counties,  Government - US States

Oilseed Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jul, 2014

Description:

The purpose ofthe Oklahoma Oilseed Resources Act shall be to develop programs that will enhance oilseed production, oliseed research, promoting market development and education, and improving profitability of Oklahoma oilseed producers.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Science & Health

Oil and Gas Wells, Oklahoma Commission on Marginally Producing

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

With the recent passage of Senate Bill 767, the duties of the Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells have been transferred to the Committee for Sustaining Oklahoma’s Energy Resources (SOER) under the authority of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB). The Oklahoma Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells (MWC) was created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1992 with the following mandates: * To define and identify appropriate categories that may be used to characterize marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To research and collect information on the number, location, and operational conditions of marginally producing oil and gas wells in the State of Oklahoma; * To identify and evaluate the economic and operational factors that may extend the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To propose legislative, regulatory and operational remedies that will extend the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To collect data and make available to the public any information on the contributions of marginally producing oil and gas wells to the local economies of the State of Oklahoma; * To interact with national and regional organizations to ensure recognition of the importance of marginally producing oil and gas wells to the current and future domestic production of oil and gas; * To make an annual report to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on those methodologies and procedures that may aid in preserving the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To investigate any additional issues that may have any effect on the preservation of marginally producing oil and gas wells; and * To promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this act.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Oil and Gas Compact Commission, Interstate, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission is a multi-state government agency that is passionate about advancing the quality of life for all Americans. However, without energy, the quality of life we enjoy today would not exist. That's why the Commission works to ensure our nation's oil and natural gas resources are conserved and maximized while protecting health, safety and the environment.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Occupy Eugene

Collected by: University of Oregon

Archived since: Dec, 2011

Description:

This collection contains the official website of the Occupy Eugene (Oregon) movement. The website includes meeting minutes, announcements, a blog, and other material related to Occupy Eugene.

Subject:   Spontaneous Events,  Politics & Elections,  Universities & Libraries,  Eugene, OR,  Occupy Eugene,  Occupy Wall Street

OMES (Office of Management and Enterprise Services)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Nov, 2012

Description:

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services was created by House Bill 2140, Government Modernization Bill. This Bill consolidated several separate agencies into smaller divisions of OMES.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Nursing, Oklahoma Board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

The Board's purpose is to safeguard the public's health by ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice. The web site supports the Board's purpose by providing information concerning the Board's functions.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: May, 2011

Description:

NODA is an association of local governments voluntarily joining together to work with common interests for greater economy of each entity and the benefit of all. Authority membership is available to the counties of Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble and all public agencies having some jurisdiction within the eight listed counties. This may include cities and towns, soil and water conservation districts, school districts, authorities or political subdivisions. Associate membership is available to unincorporated rural areas, businesses and industries.

Subject:   Government,  Government - Counties,  Government - US States

Northern Illinois University

Collected by: Northern Illinois University

Archived since: Oct, 2015

Description:

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university located in DeKalb, Illinois, United States, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon, Illinois. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895, by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld as part of an expansion of the state's system for producing college educated teachers. Douglas Baker was named the university's twelfth president in May 2013. The university is composed of seven degree-granting colleges and has a student body of 25,000 with over 225,000 alumni. Many of NIU's programs are nationally accredited for meeting high standards of academic quality, including business, engineering, nursing, visual and performing arts, and all teacher certification programs. It is one of only two public universities in Illinois that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the highest levels of all sports, Division I. NIU's athletic teams are known as the Huskies and compete in the Mid-American Conference.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Education,  Illinois

Native American Cultural and Educational Authority, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

In 1994, the Oklahoma Legislature created the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority, a state agency authorized to construct and operate a Cultural Center and Museum for the purpose of generating awareness and understanding of the history of tribes and their relationship to Oklahoma today. The NACEA has made tremendous progress toward realization of the American Indian Cultural Center. Phase 1 construction is complete, an institutional and implementation plan have commenced.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, State bureau of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

Welcome to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD). The mission of the OBNDD is to enforce the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act as outlined in the Oklahoma Statute Title 63, train and assist local law enforcement agencies, and compile drug related statistics. OBNDD provides a leadership role for law enforcement throughout the state for the investigative effort directed toward the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control is a law enforcement agency with a goal of minimizing the abuse of controlled substances through law enforcement measures directed primarily at drug trafficking, illicit drug manufacturing, and major suppliers of illicit drugs.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Muskogee, Port of, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

The Port of Muskogee is a full-service facility that offers easy access to rail, truck, and barge transportation. Its inland location along the McClelland-Kerr Navigational system allows freight to be transported to the Gulf Coast and around the world via the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Music Hall of Fame, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

Oklahoma State Legislature’s passage of a concurrent resolution, authored by Representative Barbara Staggs and Senator Ben Robinson, which designated Muskogee as the site of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Representative Bill Settle continued to champion the cause by securing legislative appropriations that served to further promote the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert at the Muskogee Civic Assembly Center.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Arts & Humanities

Municipal Power Authority, Oklahoma (OMPA)

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

OMPA was created with the purpose of providing adequate, reliable and economic sources of electric power and energy to Oklahoma municipalities and public trusts operating municipal electric systems on June 2, 1981. This would allow members the financial benefits of a large utility while maintaining control of their electric utility.

Subject:   Government,  Government - Cities,  Government - US States

Motor Vehicle Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission (OMVC) was established by the Legislature in 1953 for the purpose of licensing and regulating the new motor vehicle industry to benefit the people of Oklahoma.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Mines, Oklahoma Department of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

The Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODM) is the state agency responsible for ensuring the reclamation of land disturbed by mining operations. The Department regulates the production of coal and non-fuel minerals. The Department is committed to protecting the rights of citizens and to promotion of mining.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Military Department, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

Welcome to the Oklahoma National Guard website. The Army National Guard exists in all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia. The state, territory or district leadership are the Commanders in Chief for each Guard. Their Adjutants General are answerable to them for the training and readiness of the units. At the state level, the governors reserve the ability, under the Constitution of the United States, to call up members of the National Guard in time of domestic emergencies or need.The Army National Guard's state mission is perhaps the most visible and well known.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States,  Government - US Federal

MidAmerica Industrial Park, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

Founded in 1960, MidAmerica Industrial Park has evolved into one of the leading centers for manufacturing, processing and distribution in the United States. Often described as the nation's largest rural industrial park, MidAmerica is located between Pryor Creek and Chouteau in northeast Oklahoma just about 38 miles east of Tulsa. The development has been recognized by leading economic development publications as a top-ranked expansion or relocation site for growing companies and has been named as a Certified Industrial Park by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Merit Protection Commission, Oklahoma

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

Thank you for visiting the Merit Protection Commission's web site. On these pages, you will find all of the information necessary to conduct business with our agency, to learn about the state Merit System, and to gain a better understanding of the role and services provided by the Commission. Our primary goal is to protect the integrity of the State of Oklahoma's Merit System. As such, we continually are looking for ways to improve our processes. We believe this web site, a major component in our overall communication and service strategy, is an excellent tool.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma Department of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Oct, 2010

Description:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is responsible for providing services to Oklahomans who are affected by mental illness and substance abuse.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Medical Licensure and Supervision, Oklahoma State Board of

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Jan, 2011

Description:

To promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications, standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints, conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law. To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

Medical Examiner, Oklahoma Chief

Collected by: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Archived since: Apr, 2011

Description:

The mission of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is to protect the public health and safety of Oklahomans through the scientific investigation of deaths as defined by state statutes. This process involves scene investigation and medicolegal autopsy (including radiology, toxicology, histology, and microbiology) complementing the activities of law enforcement agencies, district attorneys and public health officials.

Subject:   Government,  Government - US States

MSU Topical Events and Subjects Web Sites Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

This collection consists of web pages related to special topics and events that influence the population of the university. Includes the February 1 and 2 2011 snow storm that closed the MSU campus,removal of the iconic MSC smokestack and Cherry Lane Apartments, and campus ghosts and hauntings.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Society & Culture,  Spontaneous Events,  Michigan State University,  Web archives,  Michigan State University. Buildings. Morrill Hall,  Michigan State University. Buildings. Cherry Lane Apartments,  Ghosts,  Folklore--Michigan,  Snow,  Zombies,  Michigan State University. Buildings. Smoke Stack

MSU Sponsored Projects Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Jan, 2013

Description:

A collection of web sites related to projects associated with or sponsored by Michigan State University.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Society & Culture,  Michigan State University,  Web archives

MSU Social Media Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Feb, 2012

Description:

This collection will include Facebook and YouTube pages related to Michigan State University.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Blogs & Social Media,  Society & Culture,  Web archives

MSU Related News Publications Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Mar, 2011

Description:

Collection of websites associated with news related publications about Michigan State University.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  The State News,  ing Magazine,  Web archives

MSU Libraries Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Dec, 2012

Description:

A collection of websites related to the MSU Libraries.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Arts & Humanities,  Michigan State University,  Web archives

MSU Employee Unions Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Jan, 2013

Description:

A collection of website for the MSU-related labor unions.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Society & Culture,  Web archives,  Labor union locals

MSU Economic Development Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Sep, 2015

Description:

A collection of websites grouped under Engagement > Economic Development on the MSU main website.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Michigan State University

MSU Decommissioned Web Sites

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Feb, 2011

Description:

Crawls of msu web sites before they get replaced with new versions. Will not be necessary once a regular crawl schedule is implemented.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Michigan State University

MSU Athletics Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Jan, 2013

Description:

This is a collection of web sites related to sports and athletics at MSU. This includes sites related to the coaches and the athletes/students.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Michigan State University,  Michigan State University. Athletics,  Web archives

MSU Arts and Culture Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Jan, 2013

Description:

This collection is for all the websites related to MSU arts and culture.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Society & Culture,  Michigan State University,  Michigan State University. Museum,  Michigan State University. University Archives and Historical Collections,  Web archives

MSU Alumni and Fan Sites Collection

Collected by: Michigan State University

Archived since: Apr, 2012

Description:

This collection includes web sites created by fans of MSU about MSU.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Michigan State University,  Web archives