Librarians' Resource Center:
A selective collection of resources compiled to facilitate
information search and retrieval. Organized in three categories:
public service (pointers to search engines, topical guides, ready
reference and databases on the net), professional development
(knowledge management, library literature, employment resources, and
library associations), and technical resources (cataloguing,
internet/intranet development tools, and acquisitions sourcing).
Provided by the Toronto chapter of the Special Libraries
Association.
http://www.sla.org/chapter/ctor/toolbox/resource/index.html
LibraryHQ.com:
Current information for library professionals including book and
media reviews, cataloged websites, news, and hundreds of hotlinks.
http://www.libraryhq.com/
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science:
An independent agency of the US federal government charged with
advising the executive and legislative branches on national library
and information policies and plans.
http://www.nclis.gov/
Library Support Staff Resource Center:
Links for education, employment, classifications and wages
statistics, organizations and events, e-mail lists, and other
resources for library paraprofessionals.
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/ssp/default.htm
Infolibrarian.com:
Indian site that covers list of forthcoming training programs,
workshops, conferences, and seminars. It provides a variety of
useful resources for library professionals.
http://www.infolibrarian.com
Iran Library and Information Science:
Provides linkings to most of the Iranian libraries, journals, and
librarian websites.
http://www.geocities.com/iranlibrary/
Documents in Information Science:
Database of articles and conference proceedings published in
electronic format in the area of library and information Science.
Contains articles and papers some of which are full-text.
http://dois.mimas.ac.uk/
LibrarySupportStaff.com:
Resources and links for paraprofessionals working in libraries.
http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/
Fast Forward: Science, Technology & the Communications Revolution:
National community viewing and discussion initiative based on
six-week public library programs of scholar-led lectures,
documentary film screenings and discussions on the impact of the
following communications technologies: telephone, radio, film, TV
and the Internet. Includes information on participating libraries.
http://www.fastforwardproject.org/
UKOLN Public Library Networking Focus:
Contributes to strategic, policy-making, awareness raising and
development activities in the area of public library networking and
lifelong learning. Previous projects, resources for public
librarians, current initiatives, publications and presentations,
hosted resources, links to related materials, and contact
information.
http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/public/
The Libraries FAQ:
A collection of basic information regarding libraries and
librarianship, and an introductory guide to library resources on the
Internet.
http://www.ibiblio.org/librariesfaq/
Steven Bell's Keeping Up Page:
Categorized and annotated list of information sources useful for
librarians' professional development.
http://staff.philau.edu/bells/keepup/
Library and Information Science: Finding Resources in this Subject
Area:
List of primary, original, individual resources in the subject area
of librarianship. Also gives advice and pointers to sites which
allow the discovery of more resources.
http://www.lub.lu.se/netlab/documents/lisres.html
Library and Information Studies Resources:
Created by Rutgers Libraries, this site offers a useful overview of
library and information studies resources on the Internet. Although
some information is directly related to the School of Communication,
Information and Library Studies at Rutgers, there is substantial
content of interest to all. There are extensive lists of electronic
journals and newsletters, and electronic texts relating to the
profession, as well as Internet subject guides, links to library
schools in the U.S. and Canada, to a variety of listservs, and to
libraries, consortia and professional organizations. There are also
significant resources in three specific subject areas: digital
library projects, copyright, and young adult and children's
literature.
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/lib_info/lib_info.shtml
Library Link:
United Kingdom discussion and information forum for librarianship
and information management.
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarylink/
ODLIS: Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science:
Glossary of library terminology designed as a reference resource for
library and information science professionals, university students
and faculty, and the general reader and library user.
http://vax.wcsu.edu/library/odlis.html
What is the Future of the Book in the Digital Era?:
Transcript of a round table discussing different concerns such as
shortage of paper, distribution, penetration of audiovisual media,
literacy, and the new form this durable medium may take.
http://www.honco.net/9809/roundtable.html
Planning and Building Libraries:
Information and resources for architects, librarians, design
consultants, and students interested in planning and building
libraries.
http://www.slais.ubc.ca/resources/architecture/index3.html
Top Technology Trends for Libraries:
A dozen leading members of the Library and Information Technology
Association discuss the technological issues that have a good chance
of affecting libraries in the next few years.
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/LITA/LITA_Resources_and_Services/Top_Technology_Trends/Midwinter_2000.htm
