Internet Resources
Databases/Directories/Consortia
DoIS (Documents in Information)- bibliographic database of articles and conference proceedings published in electronic format in the area of Library and Information Science
Librarians' Index to the Internet
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Subject Catalogue
Center for Research Libraries - an international not-for-profit consortium of colleges, universities and libraries that makes available scholarly research resources to users everywhere.
Electronic Serials/Periodicals
Ariadne - Library and Information Science Journal - "aimed primarily at subject/academic librarians, it evaluates relevant internet based sources/services, and reports to the LIS field on progress within the Electronic Libraries Programme."(Yahoo! Inc.)
Choice - "Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries reviews significant current books and electronic media of interest to persons in higher education." (Choice)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
CNET - information about computers, digital technologies, and the Internet.
D-lib magazine: The Magazine of Digital Library Research - forum for researchers and developers of advanced digital libraries.
Information research: an electronic journal - "the house journal of the Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield. Plans to develop as an 'open' electronic journal."
Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship - "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." (ISTL)
Library Reference Center - EBSCO Publishing - "... contains indexing and abstracts from over 30 of the most popular library trade journals including School Library Journal, American Libraries and T H E Journal." (EBSCO Publishing) Scroll down the "Quick Links" menu or click on "Free Resources."
School Library Journal Online - for Children's, Young Adults & School Librarians
School Library Media Research - A Refereed Electronic Research Journal of the American Association of School Librarians; in addition to the various articles, includes information on How to Cite Electronic Sources
Electronic Text
Mannheimer Texte online Alte Drucke aus der Universitatsbibliothek Mannheim; excellent source for those interested in the history of print, books, and illustrated manuscripts (English verison available).
Employment and Salaries
Get a Job! (ALA) The "Getting a Job in a Tough Economy" toolkit is an interactive website with tips, narrative and suggested links and readings, a blog, podcasts, timelines and activities/checklists for new librarians and support staff, those looking to change position, people who have been laid off, and others who are having difficulty finding the right position.
LISJOBS.com Since 1996, LISjobs.com has provided career information for librarians and information professionals.
USA Jobs (Office of Personnel Management) - federal jobs site; simply scroll down to "ARCHIVES, LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS."
Organizations at Large
AASL - American Association of School Librarians
ACRL - Association of College & Research Libraries
ALA - American Library Association
ALISE - Association for Library and Information Science Education
ARL - Association of Research Libraries
IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Institute of Museum and Library Services - can subscribe to its free monthly newsletter that showcases how museums and libraries use IMLS grants.
LLA - Louisiana Library Association
LOUIS - Louisiana Library Network
MLANET - Medical Library Association Network of Health Information Professionals
NASIG - North American Serials Interest Group - "... an independent organization that promotes communication and sharing of ideas among all members of the serials information chain - anyone working with or concerned about serial publications. (North American Serials Interest Group, Inc.)
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