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Public
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Articles and Studies Related to Library Value (Return on Investment) 
 This 2005 bibliography lists articles, books, studies, and presentations about the economic benefit of libraries. Most listings concern public libraries, and include both completed reports and tools for libraries for gauging effectiveness. Includes links to many of the documents. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/research/librarystats/roi/index.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 23, 2009 Carlyle, Panizzi, and the Public Library Ideal
This essay describes how "19th century Scottish essayist, Thomas Carlyle, founded the London Library as a model for an egalitarian institution serving the common man. Carlyle disagreed vehemently with the British Museum's Librarian, Antonio Panizzi, about the role of the library in society and the need for a quiet reading room." Includes a short bibliography. From Library Student Journal, a peer-reviewed student publication. http://www.librarystudentjournal.org/index.php/lsj/article/view/41/50 Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 17, 2008 Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HALPR)
"This site rates public libraries in the United States" using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service. HALPR is as current as the data it uses, which is usually provided by the National Center for Educational Statistics within two years of the data-gathering. http://www.haplr-index.com/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 27, 2001 If a Library Is Bookless, What's In It?
This 2006 radio program looks at the role of public libraries in the 21st century, given the advances in information technology. The program focuses on these questions: "What is the library's role -- and who should pay for it?" Includes links to opinions about "bookless libraries" and public library services of the future. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5235518 Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Feb 28, 2006 James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center
"The James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center is the gateway to collections documenting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) history and culture, with a special emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to books, periodical, and archival collections, the Center sponsors changing exhibitions and public programs." Includes resource links on GLBT demographics, book lists, and local and national sites. Part of the San Francisco Public Library. http://sfpl4.sfpl.org/librarylocations/main/glc/glc.htm Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Libraries & Archives by Type, Notable People, Social Science Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Libraries for the Future
National organization that gives voice to the interests of current and potential users of America's public libraries. http://www.lff.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 1, 2001 Libraries for the Future (LFF): Publications
Compilation of reports concerning libraries and society, including economic valuation, health information services in public libraries, libraries and productive aging, and planning and implementing an intergenerational and intercultural reading and discussion program. LFF, formerly known as Americans for Libraries Council, is "a nonprofit organization that supports innovation and investment in America's libraries ... [by transforming them] into 21st century community centers for information and education." http://www.lff.org/LFF_Resources_P.html Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 18, 2009 Library Card Sign-up Month
Brief details about Library Card Sign-up Month, observed in September, "a time to remind parents and kids that a library card is the most important school supply of all." Includes downloadable print and radio PSAs, sample press release and letter-to-the-editor, "52 Ways to Use Your Library Card," and related resources for libraries. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/publicawareness/alainitiatives/otherinitiatives/card/librarycard.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 1, 2009 The Library Journal Index of Public Library Service
This national index, introduced by Library Journal in 2009, rates public libraries, identifying "star libraries" by circulation, visits, program attendance, Internet use, and Library Journal's index rating. Accompanied by a map showing star libraries by state, a fact sheet and other publications about using the index. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6629180.html Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 16, 2009 Library Links @ libraryman.com
Entertaining links and travelogs from "Library Man," also known as Michael Porter, a librarian who in his work as a "Public Access Computing Trainer with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation" has visited hundreds of public libraries. The section gates foundation and me includes a state-by-state history of Library Man's activities. http://www.libraryman.com/librarylinks.htm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Library Statistics Program: Public Libraries
Annual and historical reports about public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. "Statistics are collected from more than 9,000 public libraries. ... [Data] are available for individual public libraries and are also aggregated to state and national levels." Find data about service measures such as reference transactions, public service hours, interlibrary loans, circulation, library visits, children's program attendance, circulation of children's materials, and more. From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/public.asp Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Statistics Last updated May 17, 2004 Library Use Value Calculator
Use this online form to estimate the value of the library services you use each month. Services listed include materials borrowed (books, movies, audio books, museum passes), magazines used in library, interlibrary loan, children's programs attended, computer use, reference questions, and more. From the Maine State Library. http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 3, 2007 Live From the NYPL
Website for a series of "conversations, debates & performances" held at the New York Public Library (NYPL). Learn about upcoming events and find transcripts and audio/video files for selected past programs such as Toni Morrison in conversation with Fran Lebowitz, a conversation on the 2008 election, "Dead from the NYPL" on obituaries, and a tribute to John Updike. Archive goes back to 2005. From the NYPL. http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/pep/peplist.cfm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Aug 24, 2009 National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES): Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Database of public schools, private schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries in the United States and its territories. Searchable by name of institution, city, or zip code. Clicking on an institution's name in the search results brings up statistical and other information about the institution. http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 23, 2004 New York Public Library
Can connect to CATNYP, the Research Libraries catalog via Web and LEO, the Branch Libraries catalog via telnet. http://www.nypl.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jun 28, 2003 Newberry Library
An independent research library open to the public, the Newberry Library in Chicago is known for its extensive genealogy materials, as well as its history and literature collections for Western Europe and the Americas. Visit the Web site to search the online catalog; learn which services are available by mail or in person; and check current schedules for programs and exhibits. http://www.newberry.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Apr 18, 2003 NYPL Digital Gallery
This site "provides access to over 275,000 images digitized from primary sources and printed rarities in the collections of The New York Public Library [NYPL], including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, illustrated books, printed ephemera, and more." Searchable, or browsable by collection, such as art and literature, cities and buildings, industry and technology, and nature and science. http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Mar 9, 2005 Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
The mission of OPLIN "is to ensure that all Ohio residents have fast, free public Internet access throughout the state, as well as the use of high-quality research databases not freely available on the World Wide Web. We [ Ohio's 251 independent local public libraries. The site provides contact information for over 250 Ohio public libraries served by OPLIN; resources for identifying snakes, flint artificats, and common trees of Ohio; and related links. http://www.oplin.org/ Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 5, 2004 On-Lion For Kids
The New York Public Library Web portal for children. It features links to sites by subject area (including reading and book lists) and about places to go and things to do in New York City. Also provides links to resources for parents and teachers, and book, movie, and music reviews written by children. http://kids.nypl.org Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 7, 2004 PUBLIB Electronic Discussion List
An "electronic discussion list for public librarians and those interested in public libraries." Includes subscription information, and archive dating back to 1993. http://lists.webjunction.org/publib/ Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 24, 2005 Public Libraries & the Internet
This study tracks "the level of involvement, key issues, trends, and other aspects of public library Internet use." The website includes the full text of these studies that started in 1997, covering topics such as public Internet access, Internet connectivity and networked services, public libraries and the 2006 hurricanes, and wireless access. From the Information Use Management & Policy Institute, part of the College of Information at Florida State University. http://www.ii.fsu.edu/Solutions/Public-Libraries-The-Internet Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
Compilation of publications for "a three-year project that builds on the longest-running and largest study of Internet connectivity in public libraries. The study will assess public access to computers, the Internet and Internet-related services in U.S. public libraries, as well as the impact of library funding changes on connectivity, technology deployment and sustainability in FY2007-2009." Includes reports, questionnaires, press materials, and more. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/plftas/pullibfunandtechaccstudy.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 6, 2008 PUBYAC
Archives, subscription instructions, and other information about PUBYAC, "an Internet discussion list concerned with the practical aspects of Children and Young Adult Services in Public Libraries, focusing on programming ideas, outreach and literacy programs for children and caregivers, censorship and policy issues, collection development, administrative considerations, puppetry, job openings, professional development and other pertinent services and issues." http://www.pubyac.org/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Senior Health, Social Issues Last updated Mar 1, 2005 Purchase of Blocking Software by Public Libraries is Unconstitutional
Analysis "intended for use by free speech advocates to oppose the installation of blocking software such as Cyberpatrol, Surfwatch, NetNanny or Cybersitter in public libraries." Written by an attorney, and "revised November 9, 1997." From the Ethical Spectacle. http://www.spectacle.org/cs/library.html Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Issues Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Rebuild New Orleans Public Library
This website for the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) provides information about recovery efforts following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The site features information about current services, photographs and damage assessments for libraries, weekly progress reports, and opportunities for donating to the rebuilding efforts. Includes links to related information about Hurricane Katrina recovery. http://nutrias.org Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Dec 21, 2005 Search for Public Libraries
A directory of public libraries in the United States, Guam, Northern Mariana, Palau, and the Virgin Islands. Entries feature "identifying information, organizational characteristics, staff, income and expenditures, size of library collection, library services offered, and electronic measures." Includes bookmobiles, books-by-mail programs, and library branches. Searchable and browsable. From the Library Statistics Program (LSP), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 24, 2004 Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library's colorful Web site greets the viewer in one of many languages. Most information on the Web site is easy to find; however, some links that should appear on the front page (such as library use policies, employment, the mission statement, Center for the Book) are buried on internal pages. Browse the information through the site index or search the library's catalog. Includes news, event listings, and extensive contact information. http://www.spl.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Dec 11, 2003 Taxpayer Return-on-Investment (ROI) in Pennsylvania Public Libraries
This 2006 report studied the economic benefit to taxpayers of Pennsylvania public libraries, looking at factors such as recreation and entertainment services, personal and family information needs, education, and job-related services. The report concludes that the "Pennsylvania taxpayer return on investment (ROI) in public library is 5.5 to 1." Includes survey data. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science, prepared for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Libraries. http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/lib/libraries/PAROIreportFINAL7.pdf Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 22, 2007 Tech Notes
Tech Notes are "publications introducing specific technologies for public librarians," starting in 2003. Topics include virtual reference, RFID technology, filtering, library portals, and mobile computer devices; articles are updated occasionally. From the Public Library Association (PLA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plapublications/platechnotes/index.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Science Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Transforming Life After 50 Institute
Website for a California "statewide initiative to inspire library innovation in redefining, engaging, creating and delivering services to our state's growing population of baby boomers." Some of the presentation and handout topics include aging, understanding the baby boom generation, lifelong learning, and innovative library programs aimed at baby boomers. Provides assessment tools, bibliography and links, and other background material. From the California State Library. http://transforminglifeafter50.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 29, 2009 The Travelin' Librarian: The Great Library Card Collection
Images of a collection of dozens of valid library cards, most from the U.S. From Michael P. Sauers, a librarian from Nebraska. http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/libcards/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 29, 2007 The UK Public Libraries Page
This Web site lists and links to public libraries in the United Kingdom that have Web pages. It also has links to national libraries, other resource and information services, professional associations, and other sites useful to librarians. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/ac940/ukpublib.html Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jun 28, 2003 Welcome, Stranger: Public Libraries and the Global Village
This 2008 report presents findings from 2007 surveys "gathering data on the ways in which urban public libraries are involved with the transition of immigrants into American life. ... [The findings] show that urban public libraries are in the forefront of the effort to make their cities stronger by welcoming and integrating new residents from all over the world." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Urban Libraries Council (ULC). http://www.hypersimulation.com/ulc/ULC_WS.pdf Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Apr 9, 2008 The YA Librarians' Homepage
A site "designed to gather resources on and off the Web to help librarians serving teens." Includes a list of public libraries with web pages for teens; and links to related websites (graphic novels, journals, organizations, publishers, and more). Maintained by Tracey Firestone, the Young Adult Specialist at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, New York. http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Literature: Fiction Last updated Sep 4, 2005 |
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