The HSDL Weblog (On the HomeFront) Help
What is "On the HomeFront"?
Why should I look there?
What kind of information will I find there?
Can I search the HSDL Weblog for blogs posted on my topic?
Can I write & post a blog myself?
How do I create an HSDL Blog account?
How do I post to the HSDL Blog?
What are the posting policies?
Is the HSDL Blog moderated?
"On the Homefront" is the HSDL's Blog. The Homeland Security Blog's mission is to give up-to-date information to assist the Homeland Security community in fulfilling its efforts. Information such as advancements and innovations in detecting and combating threats and keeping the nation safe will be featured. Additionally, newly released books, reports and papers addressing current regulations, proposed law and homeland security policy will be featured. It provides quick, easy access to current and important information related to homeland security issues. New information is posted daily by the HSDL staff.
If you are doing research on homeland security and want to be fully informed of:
- recently released reports,
- the creation of new websites or agencies,
- new technologies,
- significant announcements or press releases,
- upcoming conferences & events,
- book reviews
- and more.
...then it is a good idea to regularly check the HSDL's "On the HomeFront."
What kind of information will I find there?
There are blogs posted on a variety of subjects.
Users can easily navigate the HSDL Weblog by using the navigation section located on the left side (see screenshot left) of the HSDL Weblog (http://www.hsdl.org/hslog/).
Users may view:
- "Items of Interest" (which includes book reviews, events & conferences, new reports, online/interactive sites, training, TV programs, and more.)
- a wide range of "Subject Categories" (including border security, emergency preparedness & response, homeland security, intelligence, law & justice, public health, infrastructure, technology, transportation, terrorism & threats, weapons & weapon systems, and more.)
- the most recent blogs posted (arranged in chronological order).
Can I search the HSDL Weblog for blogs posted on my topic?
Yes, you can! To search for blogs on a particular topic, go to the "Search" box located in the upper right-hand corner of the HSDL Weblog (http://www.hsdl.org/hslog/).
Enter your search term(s) and click the "search" button.Below is an example of search results for the word "airline."
Search term(s) will be bolded in the body of the blog.
Can I write & post a blog myself?
How Do I create an account?Yes, all HSDL users are able to contribute to the HSDL Blog.
How do I post to the HSDL Blog?
To create an HSDL Blog account, go to the "User login" section in the lower left side of the main Weblog page and click on "Create new account."
You will be taken to a "user account" form where you must enter your "username" & "e-mail address."
An email will be sent to you with an activation link. To activate your account, click on the link.
What are the posting policies?Learn how to post to the HSDL Blog.
Is the HSDL Blog moderated?Learn about the HSDL Weblog Policy & Procedure.
Yes, the HSDL Blog is moderated from 8am-5pm (PST) business days, not holidays or weekends.