American Sign Language (ASL)/Deafness/Hard of Hearing Resources

This is a selective list of American Sign Language (ASL)/Deaf/Hard of Hearing resources in the UCC libraries and on the World Wide Web.

The WWW contains many useful sites, but because not all are equally credible and accurate, their evaluation becomes an important part of the research process. Many of the same methods used to evaluate print sources should also be used to evaluate WWW sites. Just as you can t believe everything you see in print, so it goes with the WWW-- seeing a site online, doesn t mean it s a good source. It is your job as a World Wide Web user to evaluate a site s quality and relevance. Please refer to WEB SITE EVALUATION for helpful tips.

If you have any questions about a site you re exploring, ASK A LIBRARIAN (link to bruguiere@ucc.edu).

WEB SITE EVALUATION
The following sites explain how to evaluate what you find on the Web:

Thinking Critically About World Wide Web Resources
http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm

Thinking Critically About Discipline-Based World Wide Web Resources
http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/discipline.htm

Evaluating Internet Resources/MCC
http://www.middlesexcc.edu/library/control.cfm?ID=775

ASL and FINGERSPELLING

ASL Browser
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm

Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms
http://www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html

American Sign Language Dictionary -Handspeak.com
http://www.handspeak.com/sign.html

American Sign Language Dictionary
http://www.bomis.com/rings/Mdictionaries-sign_language-reference/4

INTERNATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGES

Sign Languages of the World
http://www.rit.edu/~dabdis/indj/dcoew.html

ORGANIZATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

American Sign Language Teachers Association
http://www.aslta.org

Association of Late Deafened Adults
http://www.alda.org

Children of Deaf Adults
http://www.coda-international.org

Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government
http://www.dhhig.org/

Links to International Deaf Organizations
http://members.aol.com/DrDaveLink/org.htm#inter

National Association of the Deaf
http://www.nad.org

World Federation of the Deaf
http://www.hearinglossweb.com/res/hlorg/wfd.htm

EDUCATION

Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges for Deaf Students
http://www.gallaudet.edu/deafconnection_colleges.htm

CONFERENCES/RESEARCH

American Sign Language Linguistic Research Project
http://www.bu.edu/asllrp/

Deaf Way II Conference, 2002
http://www.deafway.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

ONLINE JOURNALS

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
http://www.deafed.oupjournals.org/

Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/Odyssey/index.html

Sign Language & Linguistics 
http://www.ingentaconnect.com (Subscription; full text access only for UCC community)

LISTSERVS/DISCUSSION GROUPS

Listservs and discussion groups are other important sources of information that complement more traditional sources (books or journals, magazines, etc.). Listservs are e-mail group messaging systems relating to a specific topic or subject-- listservs route e-mail messages to all subscribers or members of the list. There are no costs for subscribing. Though there are listservs and discussion groups on many topics, listed below are a few on the subjects of ASL, Signing, Deafness. Joining a listserv gives you an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in your field because it can provide cutting edge discussions on theories and developments within your area of interest or expertise.

Though most lists are open to the general public, there are highly specialized lists that have restricted access regarding participation. CAUTION: listservs can generate a great deal of e-mail activity; be selective in subscribing. It is advisable initially to join one or two to monitor the number of messages and activity generated daily. This will minimize the risk of disabling your e-mail system due to high volume.

Once a list receives your request to join, instructions will be sent to your e-mail account explaining the list s rules and policies.

ASL, Deafness, Interpreters listservs:

TeachASL

A list designed to provide on-going communication for teachers of ASL.

To subscribe, send message to: LISTSERV@ADMIN.HUMBERC.ON.CA
Leave the subject field empty.
Text field: SUB TeachASL YourFirstName YourLastName

TERPS-L

A discussion list for interpreters whose working languages include a signed language.

To subscribe, send a message to: LISTSERV@ADMIN.HUMBREC.ON.CA.
Leave the subject field empty.
Text field: subscribe terps-l firstname lastname

DEAF-L

A discussion of questions, topics, and concerns related to deafness.

To subscribe, send a message to: LISTSERV@SIUCVMB.SIU.EDU. Leave the subject field empty.
Text field: subscribe deaf-l firstname lastname

SLLING-L

This list is about sign language linguistics.

To subscribe, send a message to: LISTSERV@YALEVM.YCC.YALE.EDU
Leave the subject field empty
Text field: subscribe slling-l firstname lastname

DEAFBLIND

A discussion of deaf/blind issues

To subscribe, send a message to: LISTSERV@UKCC.UKY.EDU
Leave the subject field empty
Text field: subscribe deafblind firstname lastname

DATABASES

(Available through the UCC Libraries website. Remote access [off-campus access] to Library databases is limited by licensing restrictions to the UCC community. Ask a Librarian for usernames/passwords for remote access to databases.)

Academic Search Premier (remote access available)

Academic Universe (no remote access)

Ethnic Newswatch (no remote access)

GenderWatch (no remote access)

ingenta (http://www.ingenta.com/ remote access available)

Health & Wellness (remote access available)

Health Reference Center (remote access available)

ONLINE CATALOG

Search the online catalog for books, journals, CDs, DVDs, videos owned by the UCC Libraries. It is possible to search by author, title, subject, keyword (and more). The holdings of all UCC Libraries are in the catalog, so you have access to materials from all three campus libraries.

CALL NUMBER AREAS TO BROWSE

016: Bibliography
300: Social sciences
340: Law
360: Social services; associations
400: Language
419: Sign Language

REFERENCE BOOKS

Bibliography

Annotated bibliography on interpretation . Patrie, C. Gallaudet University, 1997.
362.4283Pa275 (Plainfield)

International bibliography of sign language. Joachim, G. Hamburg, Germany: Signum, 1993.
REF 016.419Jo57 (Plainfield)

Dictionaries

American Sign Language dictionary. Sternberg, M. Harper & Row, 1987.
REF 001.56St45a (Plainfield, Elizabeth, Cranford)

American Sign Language: a comprehensive dictionary. Sternberg, M.
Harper & Row, 1981.
REF 001.56St45 (Cranford)

NTC's multilingual dictionary of American Sign Language. Proctor, C.
National Textbook Co., 1998.
REF 419.03Pr942 (Elizabeth)

The Perigee visual dictionary of signing : an A-to-Z guide to over 1,350 signs of American Sign. Butterworth, R. Berkley Pub. Group, 1983, 1995.
REF 419Bu982e3 (Plainfield, Cranford)

Random House American Sign Language dictionary. Costello, E.
Random House, 1994.
REF 419Co823 (Plainfield, Cranford)

Handbooks/Manuals

The American Sign Language phrase book. Fant, L. Contemporary Books, 1994.
REF 419Fa217 (Plainfield)

The joy of signing: the illustrated guide for mastering sign language and the manual alphabet. Riekehof, L. Gospel Pub. House, 1987.
REF 419Ri444 (Plainfield)

Linguistics of American Sign Language: an introduction. Valli, C.
Gallaudet University Press, 1995.
REF 419Va243e2 (Plainfield)

Religious signing. Costello, E. Bantam Books, 1986.
REF 200.14Co824 (Plainfield, Cranford)

Encyclopedias

The encyclopedia of deafness and hearing disorders. Turkington, C. Facts On File, 2000.
REF 617.8003Tu847e2 (Elizabeth)

Gallaudet encyclopedia of deaf people and deafness. Van Cleve, J. McGraw-Hill, 1987.
REF 362.4Ga135 v.1-v.3 (Plainfield)

PERIODICALS

The following journals and magazines are in the UCC libraries. Note: many additional periodicals relating to ASL, deafness, interpreting are available through the online databases.

American Annals of the Deaf

Deaf Life

Gallaudet Today

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research

Sign Language & Linguistics

Sign Language Studies

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

If the UCC Libraries do not own a book or journal that you need, you may request an inter-library loan. The UCC Libraries will obtain a copy of the book, or journal article at no cost to you. It can take approximately 2 weeks to obtain these materials. This service is limited to students, staff, and faculty.

INTRALIBRARY LOAN

The UCC libraries operate as one system. Therefore, you have access to all of the materials in each of the College libraries. UCC library materials held on a campus other than the one you are on, will be delivered to you on whichever campus library you designate for pick-up. Allow 2-3 days for delivery.

ACCESS TO OTHER LIBRARIES

Current UCC students, staff, and faculty may borrow materials from:

Kean University, Nancy Thompson Library -- http://library.kean.edu/

Seton Hall University Libraries -- http://library.shu.edu/

You will need a consortium card in order use these libraries; please see a UCC librarian to obtain one.