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Links to libraries, resources for librarians, library organizations, and more.

NARA Library Resources

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The Archives Library and Information Center home page.
Book Catalog
ALIC's Online Public Access Catalog
Quarterly Compilation of Periodical Literature
Bibliography of articles from scholarly journals that cite NARA records.

Searchable Catalogs

This is a database of student research theses and dissertations, with full text available online.
Searchable catalog of the Library of Congress's holdings.
World's largest network of library content and services, allowing users to search the collections of libraries globally.

Selected University and Academic Libraries

This site is easy to navigate and incorporates subject and course guides as well as social media features.
The library at Hendrix College was chosen as a Web Site of the Month by the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) because of its layout, quick links, and clear wording.
Searchable catalogs, databases for electronic journals, and internet resources. Well-organized with extensive options available.
Selected as the Top Academic Library Website of 2012 by Emily Singley, the cloudy librarian, because of the help and guides it offers users, its use of clear language, and its well-organized design.
This library web site offers interesting features such as online chat; how to print, copy, and scan; and where to find places to study.
Library catalog for the University of Maryland library system, research tools, computing assistance, and access to library services..
USM libraries' catalog, articles and databases, research guides, and faculty and Ask-A-Librarian.

Selected Public Libraries

Federal Depository Libraries are libraries that house and maintain publications distributed by the Government Printing Office (GPO). This site locates federal depository libraries by state.
Emily Singley's (the cloudy librarian) pick for best public library web site for 2012.
In addition tothe 威尼斯人娱乐场 Catalog and guidelines for using the library, this web site includes booklists, information about exhibits and events, and videos.
This Indiana library's web site provides extensive genealogy resources.
The public library in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, was Emily Singley's choice for Best Small City Website of 2012 because of its easy to use site and the use of mouse-over drop downs on top menus.

Librarians' Resources

Portal to the Library of Congress's information for librarians and archivists.
This is a breakdown of the classification system used by the Library of Congress.
This site contains a grant-supported catalog of a consortium of colleges, universities and public libraries, making research information and catalogs readily available.
An extensive list of links to a large number of subjects of interest to librarians.
A "project of the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC) Education Working Group. Committee members are primarily a group of federal librarians with a few federal employees who hold positions in federal libraries and information centers."
A worldwide directory of library home pages.
"Over 8000 pages from libraries in 146 countries."

Discussion Groups and Forums for Librarians

Portal where users can subscribe to the American Library Association's electronic discussion lists.
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) provides "two-day, moderated, electronic discussion forums that provide an opportunity for librarians to discuss matters of interest on an ALCTS discussion list." Past topics have included "Public Services for Technical Services Librarians" and "Collection Evaluation and Assessment."
"This network is for librarians and others interested in Library 2.0."
A reference source for frequently asked questions. This site took the place of Stumpers listserv.

Online Reference Desks and Materials

This site provides online information on a variety of subjects useful to reference librarians.
Martindale's has information on an extensive amount of material, from world reports in over 270 countries to new developments in the Information Sciences.
This site contains a collection of online almanacs and maps, dictionaries, directories, as well as general reference materials.
Selected online resources for research from the Library of Congress.

Library-Related Organizations

This organization provides information and services to university faculty in graduate programs in library and information science in North America.
This official ALA site provides "association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users".
ARL focuses on "issues of concern to the library, research, higher education, and scholarly communities."
ACRL is associated with ALA and ARL, but addresses the concerns of university and college libraries.
A well-established organization whose mission is to "advance the information sciences and related applications of information technology."
BCALA was established to promote library and information science development for African Americans and others of African descent.
An organization interested in preservation, awareness, digital libraries, scholarship, and other areas.
Established by the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC) to provide information and resources for federal libraries and librarians.
This list was compiled by the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science. It provides links to sites of library and information sciences organizations across the United States and around the world.
An organization interested in the creation, maintenance and expansion of digital materials.
An organization devoted to strengthening museums and libraries.
This division of ALA supports and promotes information literacy and equity of information access among traditionally underserved populations.
REFORMA actively seeks to promote the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community.
An organization interested in the promotion of libraries internationally.

Technology

An article from American Libraries.
Journal of the Library & Information Technology Association (LITA). Full text articles are available online.
Information from ILoveLibraries.org.
Recognition of libraries "serving their communities with novel and innovative methods." Links provide the library community with examples of best library practices using cutting-edge technology.
"The Edge Initiative was developed by a national coalition of leading library and local government organizations, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and led by the Urban Libraries Council. It was created with the vision that all people should have opportunities to enrich and improve their lives through open access to information, communication, and technology services provided by public libraries."

Library Schools

U.S. News & World Report's ranking of library and information sciences graduate programs.
"The future of information is happening right now. At the College of Information Studies, Maryland’s iSchool, our renowned faculty and inquisitive and passionate graduate students are exploring how information profoundly touches our lives: in government, education, health care, employment and more."
"LIS transforms the role of libraries and information in society globally and locally, through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service by engaging with the rich resources of our region and beyond, for the betterment of humanity."
"At GSLIS, excellent faculty educate the men and women who will become leaders in the information professions, shaping the way information is produced, analyzed, and preserved. "
"Located in the heart of the beautiful UNC at Chapel Hill campus, the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) prides itself on providing high quality educational and research opportunities in a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment."
"The UW iSchool's approach to information instruction and scholarship builds on the traditional roles filled by information professionals and infuses this with a strong emphasis on the technologies through which information is increasingly delivered."

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