Libraries

Resources about library and information science or relevant to library professionals.

Sub-headings:

Fun Facts

Internet for Libraries

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Library Advocacy & Promotion

Library, Librarian & Library Science Blogs

Discussions of all aspects of librarianship and all types of libraries, as well as blogs written by librarians on a variety of topics.

Libraries Around The World

Libraries by Type

Library Employment

Library News

On the Job

Organizing the Web

Resources in this category:

Action for Libraries
http://www.bcr.org/publications/afl/

"The official monthly newsletter of the Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR) which contains information about BCR, its activities and its members." ISSN:0362-0250

ALAWON: The ALA Washington Office Newsline
http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/washnews/news.htm

A "free, irregular e-mail publication of the ALA Washington Office"

ALCTS Network News
http://www.ala.org/ALCTSTemplate.cfm?Section=alcts

"Articles in librarianship relating to acquisitions, collection development, serials, cataloging, and preservation. Also includes ALA conference schedules and news, as well as current legislative news."

Ariadne
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/

"A Web and print magazine of Internet issues for librarians and information specialists."

ARL: A Bimonthly Newsletter of Research Library Issues and Actions
http://www.arl.org/newsltr/index.html

"ARL is the bimonthly newsletter of the Association of Research Libraries. ARL reports on current issues of interest to academic and research library administrators, staff, and users; higher education administrators and faculty; information technologists and those who depend on networked information; as well as anyone concerned with the future of scholarly communication or information policy developments. Each issue explores a broad range of education topics of particular importance to research institutions and academic librarians. Topics regularly covered in the newsletter include current issues, copyright, collection management, federal relations, networked information, scholarly communication, management, preservation of research resources, access and delivery services, cultural diversity and minority recruitment, measurements of research libraries, and ARL activities."

ASIS Bulletin
http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/

"The American Society for Information Science's primary means of maintaining regular contact with its membership regarding ASIS activities; a vehicle for sharing news and information regarding developments in the fields of information science and technology, including policy and political developments; and an avenue for publishing opinions and quality, brief articles on timely, controversial, or non-research developments in the information science field."

Biblio Tech Review
http://www.ringgold.com/biblio-tech/si_pd.cfm

"The Biblio Tech Review aims to inform and educate all those who wish to keep abreast of the developments within the global library automation industry. Vital to the function of the Review will be the product reviews, comparisons and stories - designed to help the librarian and information worker keep aware of the key issues when automating their libraries."

BiD: textos universitaris de biblioteconomia i documentació
http://www.ub.es/biblio/bid/

"Academic journal devoted to all issues about information science, librarianship, internet information services and sources, etc."

Booklist Online
http://www.booklistonline.com/

Reviews of books for adults and youth, audiovisual materials, and reference materials.

Carnegie Magazine Online
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/

"Dedicated to the art, literature, science, and music of the Carnegie Museums and Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Magazine chronicles the people and events of Pittsburgh's most valuable cultural institutions. "

CLIR Newsletters
http://www.clir.org/pubs/issues/index.html

"The Council on Library and Information Resources (formerly the Council on Library Resources and now incorporating the Commission on Preservation and Access) publishes two newsletters from a single website and incorporates there the archives of a discontinued newsletter...Around the world, there is a growing awareness of the fragility of much of our cultural and historical record. This is especially true of the large body of information created this century, whether on paper, magnetic tape, or CD."

Current Cites
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/CurrentCites/

"An annotated monthly bibliography of selected articles, books, and electronic documents on information technology"

Cursus
http://www.ebsi.umontreal.ca/cursus/

"Né d'une initiative étudiante, Cursus est le périodique électronique étudiant de l'École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information (EBSI) de l'Université de Montréal et diffuse des textes produits dans le cadre des cours de l'École. Cursus est un périodique spécialisé en sciences de l'information publié deux fois par année (automne et printemps). Les principaux objectifs de Cursus sont de servir de complément aux activités pédagogiques, de permettre aux étudiantes et étudiants de l'EBSI de diffuser leurs travaux et réflexions tout en participant à un processus d'édition en soumettant leur texte et finalement d'apporter un contenu original en français sur Internet."

D-Lib Magazine
http://www.dlib.org/

"D-Lib Magazine is a monthly magazine with articles, news, and commentary on all aspects of digital library research."

E-Streams: Electronic reviews of Science & Technology References
http://www.e-streams.com/

E-STREAMS is a free, monthly electronic book review journal covering new titles in Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine and Science. Reviews are written by librarians for librarians. The reviews feature short tables of contents, a list of contributors, and bibliographic information.

Ex Libris: an E-Zine for Librarians and Other Information Junkies
http://marylaine.com/exlibris/

"A weekly e-zine for librarians." Featuring such articles as 'Applying Shopping Anthropology to Libraries' and interviews with people involved with information and library science.

Free Pint
http://www.freepint.com/

"Library and information professionals in the UK tell how and where to find the best resources on the Web."

IASL's School Libary Happenings Worldwide
http://www.iasl-slo.org/happenings.html

"The IASL Newsletter is published four times a year, and distributed free to all members of the Association. The Newsletter contains professional and news articles; reports of conferences and other Association activities; news about developments in school librarianship from around the world; news from member associations; professional reviews; announcements; and other information of interest to members of the Association. Issue average around 24 pages and can include inserts, voting information, and promotional material about the IASL annual conference and study tour. "

IFLA. Health and Biosciences Libraries Section. Newsletter
http://www.ifla.org/VII/s28/index.htm#Newsletter

Newsletter of The Section of Health and Biosciences Libraries that represents and acts as a forum for special libraries concerned with all aspects of information dissemination and services in relation to the health sciences and biological sciences.

Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
http://www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/

"ISTL publishes substantive material of interest to science and technology librarians. It serves as a vehicle for sci-tech librarians to share details of successful programs, materials for the delivery of information services, background information and opinions on topics of current interest, to publish research and bibliographies on issues in science and technology libraries, and to communicate in more depth than the STS-L mailing list."

The Journal of Library Services for Distance Education
http://www.westga.edu/~library/jlsde/

"A peer-reviewed e-journal, International in scope, publishing refereed articles focusing on the issues and challenges of providing research/information services to students enrolled in formal post-secondary distance education."

Journal of Southern Academic and Special Librarianship
http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org/

"The Journal of Southern Academic and Special Librarianship is an independent, professional, refereed electronic journal dedicated first and foremost to advancing knowledge and research in the areas of academic and special librarianship. We are committed to covering all aspects of academic and special librarianship without regard to region or country." ISSN 1525-321X.

Library and Information Update
http://www.cilip.org.uk/publications/updatemagazine/

"The monthly news-led journal for everybody who works in or is interested in the library and information field. Extensive news sections and features cover events and issues in all sectors, including public, health, academic, industry, business and the media."

Library Journal
http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp

"LJDigital is an electronic offshoot of Library Journal, the oldest independent national library publication. Founded in 1876, this 'bible' of the library world is read by over 100,000 library directors, administrators, and others in public, academic, and special (e.g., business) libraries. It combines news, features, and commentary with analyses of public policy, technology, and management developments."

Library Media and PR
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/

"A newsletter for library related communications."

Library of Congress Cataloging Newsline
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/lccn/

The online newsletter of the Bibliographic Access Directorate of the Library of Congress. Offers the newsletter in downloadable PDF format.

Library Philosophy & Practice
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/lpp.htm

"A refereed electronic journal publishing articles that demonstrate the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory which are behind it. Library Philosophy and Practice publishes reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, including both public and technical services. These reports are set in the context of applied research, with reference to current, past, and emerging theories of library practice."

LIBRES: Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal
http://libres.curtin.edu.au/

MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship
http://wings.buffalo.edu/publications/mcjrnl/

"Peer-reviewed, electronic journal covering all aspects of audiovisual and multimedia librarianship."

MSRRT Newsletter
http://www.geocities.com/msrrtnewsletter/

"MSRRT Newsletter has been, for over nine years, a source of alternative reviews, commentary, and networking info for library workers. Issued in print under the auspices of the Minnesota Library Association, the newsletter's scope includes alternative periodicals and zines covering such topics as economic justice, ethnic concerns, queer culture, feminism, sexuality and body image, environmentalism, human rights, peace, arts and labor. "

Newsletter on Serials Pricing Issues
http://www.lib.unc.edu/prices/

NYANS: Nyhetsblad från Ansvarsbiblioteket i Ekonomi
http://www.hhs.se/library/nyans/default.htm

A serial for librarians working with collections in the field of economics. Provides reference and URL tips, reports from conferences, and articles.

Primary Source
http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/new_imls.htm#ps

"The Institute of Museum and Library Services has launched a monthly e-mail newsletter, The Primary Source. The Primary Source will explore how museums and libraries across the country use IMLS awards to further their service to the public. This newsletter will provide the latest information about IMLS activities, grant programs, and publications, and showcase best practices."

School Library Journal Online
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/

This is the online edition to the print publication. School Library Journal Online, like its paper counterpart, provides information on managing libraries, "from creating high-quality collections to understanding how technology can assist -- or hinder -- learning."

School Library Media Research
http://www.ala.org/aasl/slmr/index.cfm

The AASL's refereed research journal assists school library media practitioners in integrating theory and practice, and encourages scholarship and research in the school library media field.

STS Signal
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/aboutacrl/acrlsections/sciencete...

Newsletter of the Science and Technology Section (STS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Published each spring and fall to highlight STS's activities at American Libraries Association (ALA) conferences. Issues are downloadable as PDF files.