Forwarded by Jeremy Butler. ------------------------original message------------------------ NARA LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE RESOURCES The National Archives and Records Administration has released two new public access services and a new agency homepage that allow, for the first time, the public to search NARA databases over the Internet. *** NARA AUDIOVISUAL INFORMATION LOCATOR (NAIL) DATABASE**** The NAIL database contains 81,000 series and item-level descriptions of material held by the Still Picture Branch and the Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Branch , as well as information about ordering copies. Data come from existing databases and from card catalog scanning projects, and will continue to grow. Address: http://www.nara.gov/nara/nail.html **** GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LOCATOR SERVICE (GILS) DATABASE**** The GILS database is NARA's response to OMB Circular 96-01 that mandates that all Federal Agencies make available online information about automated information systems and a catalog of information products by January 1, 1996. Address: http://www.nara.gov/gils/gils.html or Z39.50:[log in to unmask] **** NARA HOMEPAGE **** The existing gopher-based homepage has been replaced with a new front end that utilizes World Wide Web technology. Address: http://www.nara.gov/ Comments, suggestions, and criticisms are encouraged and needed. Thank you. Debra Wall Policy & IRM Services National Archives and Records Administration ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]