Library and Information Science

Jessamyn West reviews the current state of librarianship.

Site of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Includes information on conferences, publications, and membership.

An initiative to assist archives, historical societies, and libraries digitize and provide coordinated access to valuable information resources reflecting the cultural heritage of Minnesota.

DLC is a supplier of commercial consulting, project management, customization, support, maintenance and hosting services for the Greenstone digital library software suite.

Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education.

Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities.

A chart prepared by University of North Carolina law library director Laura Gasaway to help in making the determination whether a work remains copyright-protected in the US.

Harvard Law's online library of materials pertaining to intellectual property, divided into topics. Bibliographies for online and offline papers. Topics include domain names, linking, framing, and metatags.

A print based journal that explores the significance of libraries; their creation, organization and preservation in the context of cultural and social history.

IFLA collection of quotations about libraries, librarians, and books.

The life and times of a Canadian-born Web design-savvy librarian residing in Oregon.

Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.

Historical impressions from an amateur perspective and descriptions of librariana with a special focus on postal artefacts.

Research department at the University of Michigan. Includes information on: faculty and staff details; research centers and projects; research news; and details of the doctoral program.

Independent research consultancy specializing in knowledge services/enterprise content management, library design and automation, and proprietary database research and competitive intelligence

School library automation products and services. DOS-based.

Provides full service software, hardware, and support solutions for library automation. KLAS is a fully integrated solution applicable to many types of libraries, particularly those serving geographically diverse patron communities.

Provides information on the technology products, companies, and trends that impact libraries.

Listing of systems used by member libraries.

A java-based Z39.50 portal system used for libraries to build search interfaces to one or more Z39.50 targets, such as library catalogue Z39.50 servers, vendor database/ejournal Z39.50 servers, or local digital collections.

List of resources for York University Libraries. Includes general cataloguing tools, Cutter tables, MARC coding guides, and resources for acquisitions, authority control, government publications and serials.

Issues and technology related to the acquisition and cataloging of print and digital serial publications.

News, technology, services and resources of interest to engineering librarians, from Catherine Lavallée-Welch at the University of Louisville.

News and notes about libraries in rural areas.

Resource for librarians who are interested in the application of web design and technologies in libraries.

A small town West Virginia library employee's quest to remain sane while dealing with patrons who could often double as extras in a David Lynch film, not to mention dealing with life in general.

This is dedicated to discussing the future of libraries in the "digital age" and discussing printed books as a viable information technology. It is managed by Professor Richard Leiter of the University of Nebraska

Topics and issues: user education, distance education support, e-learning support, librarianship, and information access. This weblog is maintained by Teresa Hartman, MLS.

Library, technology, and information thoughts and trends (with respect to Marshall McLuhan). A weblog by Eric Schnell.

Daily library "stuff", by Steven M. Cohen.

English version of the Association of Italian Libraries site with partial English translations. Includes news, organizational information, and publications.

Annual series of conferences organized by Information Today in California, designed for information professionals who are using, developing, and embracing Internet technologies.

Essay by Suzanne Fisher Staples on censorship in American school libraries.

Directory of Web and print censorship resources with detailed descriptions of each link.

IFLA collection of library humour. Includes such categories as Library Laws (with apologies to Murphy), Lightbulb Jokes, and Perfect Excuses.

Story by Paul Ford about the portrayal of librarians.

List of sources compiled by Steven M. Bergson.

Report on professional librarian duties and salaries. [The Toronto Sun]

Site exploring images of libraries and librarians in film and literature.

A short assortment of questions about librarianship and hot topics related to it. [Bookslut]

Wikipedia entry overview of his life and contributions.

Emporia State University course on online research, Internet communication, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and HTML.

Information on the academic programme, career planning, research, distance and continuing education, and upcoming events.

Product information on the Z39.50 search engine from OCLC PICA.

A database of library professionals who are authors of published, forthcoming, and not-yet-published books for children and young adults.

Cataloging tool which generates LC main entry and geographic Cutter numbers. It also finds MARC tags, language codes, geographic area codes, publication country codes, fixed field elements for books and serials, and AACR2 abbreviations.

International subscription agency that provides a serial guides listing nearly 20,000 titles.

Processes used at the Library of Congress. Includes technical information, procedures and programmes.

This article discusses the information-seeking behavior of students in a large urban university and the impact that behavior can have on the development and delivery of instructional and reference services.

Multimedia resource for educators, that promises to make a significant contribution to enhancing the teaching of information literacy skills to children.