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Interview
Resources
Nicholson, Carole. Rubber Rainbow Condom Company
owner. Interview by authors, 4 February 2003, Vancouver. Note taking.
Rubber Rainbow Condom Company, Vancouver.
The interview with Vancouver’s
Rubber Rainbow Condom Company owner Carole Nicholson provided
the group with an overview of the different types of contraception.
Nicholson noted various types of condoms and their properties.
Although she was unable to provide us with a list of the store’s
stock, she was an excellent source of natural indexing language
and indicated what terms were used in the ‘industry’
to refer to various condoms (i.e. ‘snug’ not ‘small’).
Print
Based Resources
Barber, Katherine. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary.
Toronto : Oxford University Press, 2001.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary
provides the standard upon which spelling of the terms used in
the Raincoast Rubbers Thesaurus is based. It is important the
spelling used in the Thesaurus reflects the environment for which
it was intended (Canadian store staff).
Bao, Daniel, and Beowulf Thorne. The Condom Educator's Guide.
Oakland: Condom Resource Center, 1994.
An easy-understood guidebook
for condom educators, this resource discusses condom materials,
techniques of using condoms and other related topics. A table
organizing condoms by property type (i.e. texture, size etc.)
provided the group with an understanding of how to build the relationships
between the terms used in the Thesaurus and potential node labels.
Bromwich, Peter, and Tony Parsons. Contraception : The Facts,
2d ed. Oxford Medical Publications. Oxford [England]: Oxford University
Press, 1990.
This book is a general introduction
to contraception and features a brief history of the male condom.
The chapter “Barrier methods of contraception” provides
a thorough explanation of the parts of a condom, the different
types available and how they function. The group found the book's
many illustrations useful for identifying condom-related terms
they were not familiar with (i.e. 'reservoir'). Additionally,
the book's index was helpful for organizing the terms of the Thesaurus.
Crooks, Robert, and Karla Baur. Our Sexuality, 7th ed.
Toronto: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., 1999.
This family science text
integrates the psychological, social and biological components
of human sexuality. Within the chapter on contraception, the advantages
and disadvantages – including materials, design, texture
and synonyms (i.e. prophylactics) – of condoms are discussed.
The index and glossary are a good source of terms and definitions,
and it provides access to a natural indexing language. There are
no graphics.
Everett, Jane, Walter D. Glanze, and Kenneth H. Mayer. The Condom
Book: The Essential Guide for Men and Women. New York: New
American Library, 1987.
In addition to introducing
condoms and offering answers to many general questions, this book
includes an annotated survey of condoms that covers 101 specific
brands. Package information, description and personal experience
are provided for each condom product mentioned. It is a good source
of natural indexing language.
Filshie, Marcus, and John Guillebaud. Contraception : Science
and Practice. London: Butterworths, 1989.
This book is an edited collection
of scholastic articles on the topic of contraception. Many of
the articles are too academic to be used in the creation of the
Thesaurus. However, both the book's index and a table in the article
“Male and female barrier contraception methods” identifies
different types of male condoms and proved to be a source of many
terms for the Raincoast Rubbers Thesaurus. Unfortunately, the
table does not categorize the terms in any way and, as a result,
it is not a good resource for determining the relationship between
the terms.
Hill, D. M. , S.J. Larque, A.D.L.
Lyszkowski, M. Porter, W.D. Potter, S.L. Solanski, N.D. White, and
T.H. Williams. "Condoms in the Age of Aids." Materials
World May (1996): 255-258.
A good source of historical terms
for condoms, the article discusses the history of condoms from
its origins through the Renaissance and onwards. The article also
looks at the production and testing of condoms which provides
access to a raw vocabulary not usually seen in materials aimed
at consumers.
Speroff, Leon , and Philip D. Darney. A Clinical Guide for Contraception.
Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1992.
The target audience of this comprehensive
book on contraception is medical professionals. It focuses on
clinical information, such as the practice and the rate of efficiency
of condoms in terms of contraception. As a result, it is not useful
source of thesaurus terms.
Thorne, Beowulf. Condom Primer. California: Condom Resource
Centre, 1990.
This brochure provides a concise
and comprehensive overview of the structural composition of a
condom and is a good source of preferred terms for condom structure.
Useful diagrams outlining the major features of condoms help to
identify the relationships between condom structure terms. This
educational brochure is aimed at a high-school aged audience and
provides a great deal of raw vocabulary.
Web-based Resources
B-Free Condoms. “History of
the Condom.” In HIV AIDS Disease Condom History.
2001, <http://www.b-free-condoms.com/condoms-history.htm>
(2 February 2003).
As title of the article suggests,
this website offers some general information about the history
of the condom. Information about the predecessors of the latex
condom can be found here, as well as some accompanying facts about
the early use of condoms. The article also mentions the effectiveness
of condoms against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Condom Country. “Condoms by
Type.” In Condom Country. 2003, <http://www.condom.
com/condomsbytype.html> (2 February 2003).
This web-based condom store is
a great source of information on types of male protection available
on the market. Although the primary focus of this website is commercial,
this site nevertheless proves to be useful for outlining various
types of condoms, dependent on: size, texture, lubrication, contour,
colour, latex/non-latex, flavour, and more. Additional information
is given on proper use of condoms.
Consumers Union of U.S., Inc. “Consumer Reports: How Reliable
are Condoms?” In Consumer Reports Ratings. May 1995,
<http://sqzm14.ust.hk/condom-ratings-95.HTML>
(2 February 2003).
This consumer report takes a look
at the reliability of the various types of condoms, along with
ratings on their effectiveness, their reliability and protection
from sexually transmitted diseases. The report recommends how
to maximize the effectiveness of condoms and also discusses condom
failure. “Consumer Reports: How Reliable are Condoms?”
recommends two non-latex barrier options, approved by Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) and available for purchase. Easy to
read, with practical comparative tables, the report is an excellent
source.
Dr. Joseph F. Smith Medical Library. “Condom.” In Health
Encyclopedia. 2003, <http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00043480.html>
(2 February 2003).
The Health Encyclopedia entry ‘condom’
has many definitions which can be used for scope notes in the
Thesaurus. Since the article focuses on the barrier method from
the medical standpoint, it is quite authoritative and straightforward
in its presentation of the information.
Hatcher, Robert MD. “Contraceptive Quick Facts: Condoms”.
In About Sexuality. 2003, <http://sexuality.about.com/library/weekly/aa090699.htm?once=true&iam
=mt&terms= +Condoms> (2 February 2003).
This website offers a quick overview
of male condoms and facts about condom usage. It provides a description
of the male condom as well as additional information about condom
effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, usage and where to get
these barrier products.
Nordenberg, Tamar. “Protecting
Against Unintended Pregnancy: A Guide to Contraceptive Choices.”
In FDA Consumer. June 1997, <http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/397_baby.html>
(2 February 2003).
This electronic version of FDA
Consumer article is an excellent overview of contraceptive methods
available on the market. All of the products outlined in this
article have been approved by the U.S. FDA, and are therefore
considered effective barrier methods. The article breaks down
the various contraceptive options into several categories, one
of which is a male condom. Easy to read, and understand, this
editorial accompanies the text with effective images, which clearly
illustrate points being made in its textual content.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. “Condoms and
Condom Use: A Resource List.” In KDM Library Resource
Guide. February 1998, <http://www.plannedparenthood.
org/library/resources/condoms.html> (2 February 2003).
This website is a very comprehensive
bibliography of books, periodical articles and videos, compiled
for the National Condom Week in February 1998. This is an example
of an annotated bibliography, especially helpful for terminology
used in academic literature. The featured annotations help in
choosing additional terminology associated with condoms and their
use.
Rubber Rainbow. “Condoms.” In Rubber Rainbow Condom
Company: Order/Product Info. May 2001, <http://www.rubberrainbow.com>
(2 February 2003).
This website provides valuable
information on almost anything one needs to know about condoms,
including material, design, size, texture, and strength/sensitivity.
It is designed for online consumers, and provides images of the
products. This website's condom Q & A answered many questions
regarding types of condoms available for purchase, in addition
to proper condom usage. It is valuable for checking the usage
of terms, and consists of a mix of natural and controlled indexing
languages.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
(SIECUS). The Truth about Condoms: A SIECUS Fact Sheet.
November 2002, <http://www.siecus.org/pubs
/fact/FS_truth_condoms_02.pdf> (6 February 2003).
The Sexuality Information and
Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) is a national, non-profit
organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy
part of living. Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects,
and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education
about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make
responsible sexual choices. This fact sheet provides factual health
information on the use of condoms, concentrating on disease and
pregnancy prevention. It also offers statistics and outlines the
correct use of condoms. This site provides good definitions of
terms for possible scope notes, and access to a natural indexing
language. There are no diagrams.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. Sexualityandu.ca:
Your Link to Sexual Wellbeing. 2002, <http://www.sexualityandu.ca/eng/index.cfm>
(6 February 2003).
This is the ultimate Canadian
web site devoted to sexuality education and information, offering
guidance and advice to help people develop and maintain a healthy
sexuality. This web site is made possible with the guidance and
collaboration of a team of Canadian medical organizations and
is administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
of Canada. It offers basic facts and advice about condoms for
teens, adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals. This
site provides access to a natural indexing language.
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