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Academic and Research Libraries

Consult these sources for Information about academic libraries and related issues.

ACRL | Association of College and Research Libraries A division of the American Library Association.
ACRLog The official blog of the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Association of Research Libraries Statistics, reports, and other background information for the management of academic libraries.
CARLI – Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois News, policies, procedures, and information about the library network that serves Illinois higher education institutions.
Compare Academic Libraries Compare a library of interest to other similar libraries using data from the Library Statistics Program.
Handbook for Community College Librarians
The handbook covers all aspects of librarianship that apply to community colleges in a one-stop reference book.
SPARC “An international alliance of academic and research libraries working to correct imbalances in the scholarly publishing system.”

Information about digital libraries, and resources for building them.

Digital Libraries: Metadata Resources Created by IFLA, this page links to standards and reports for many metadata formats. Last updated in 2006.
DLF – Digital Library Federation “Provides information about the DLF community, and serves as a resource and communication hub around important ideas and trends developing throughout the broader digital library community”
HathiTrust A collaborative digital repository created by research university libraries, including the University of Illinois.
Library of Congress National Digital Library Program “The Library of Congress National Digital Library Program (NDLP) is assembling a digital library of reproductions of primary source materials to support the study of the history and culture of the United States. “

Information sources in museum studies.

Archives & Museum Informatics This site includes a searchable full-text database of papers from the “Museums & the Web” annual conferences and other resources.

Resources for public librarians.

Libraries – Government and Public From USA.gov, a set of links to federal libraries and information services and other selected resources.
PLA Blog The official blog of ALA’s Public Library Association.
PUBLIB Electronic Discussion List An email list “for public librarians and those interested in public libraries.”
Public Library Association A division of the American Library Association. Provides information about PLA’s programs, careers in public libraries, issues facing public libraries, and more.
PublicLibraries.com Extensive links to public libraries and other types of libraries, alphabetized by state. Also provides a service for authors to promote their books.
Search for Public Libraries Database maintained by the federal Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Resources for rare book, manuscript, and other special collections librarians.

DCRM-L Discussion list for the Descriptive Cataloging for Rare Materials (DCRM).
Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) that “strives to represent and promote the interests of librarians who work with rare books, manuscripts, and other types of special collections.”
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library The home page of the University’s impressive rare book library — including “Non Solus: A Blog for Book Lovers.”

Resources on assorted types of special libraries.

Art Libraries Society of North America Modeled after the Art Libraries Society in the UK and Ireland, this organization supports art and design librarianship.
Federal and Armed Forces Library Round Table Part of the American Library Association.
Libraries – Government and Public From USA.gov, a set of links to federal libraries and information services and other selected resources.
Medical Library Association The leading professional organization for libraries and librarians in the health sciences. Some content on the site is restricted to members.
Music Library Association A professional organization for librarians involved in all aspects of music librarianship in the U.S.
Special Libraries Association The leading organization for librarians who provide specialized information services in corporate, academic, and government settings. Some content on the site is restricted to members.
The American Association of Law Libraries Promotes law libraries in law firms, law schools, corporations, and the government. Some content on the site is restricted to members.

Information about libraries in K-12 education.

AASL Blog at Knowledge Quest
The official blog of ALA’s American Association of School Librarians.
American Association of School Librarians A division of the American Library Association.
Association of Illinois School Library Educators Information about AISLE’s annual conference and other activities, including its blog and wiki.
Best Websites for Teaching and Learning Wiki maintained by the American Association of School Librarians.
Resources for School Librarians Compiled by a retired school librarian, these resources cover teaching, information access, administration, and technology.
School Library Impact Studies State-by-state links to studies of the impact of school libraries. The site is maintained by the Library Research Service, a cooperative program of the Colorado State Library, Colorado Department of Education, and IS program at the University of Denver.
Spaces4Learning: Library and Media Center Space Spaces4Learning compiles information and resources regarding K-12 and Higher Education environments