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American Libraries Online view detail comment email this

Online edition of American Libraries, "the magazine of the American Library Association." Includes news, events, selected articles, job ads, monthly columns on information issues, Internet topics, and library technology. Searchable.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/index.cfm
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Sep 27, 2008


American Library Association: ALA Wikis view detail comment email this

Compilation of wikis (collaboratively produced and edited content) from American Library Association (ALA) sections and groups (such as the Association for Library Services to Children and the International Relations Round Table). Also includes wikis from ALA conferences and symposiums, exhibitions, and specific programs, and reference and background material. An RSS feed is available for recent changes to most of the wikis. From the ALA.
http://wikis.ala.org/readwriteconnect/index.php/ALA_wikis
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Jan 14, 2008


Associates: The Electronic Library Support Staff Journal view detail comment email this

This online periodical, published three times a year, "is a forum for and about library support staff issues." Topics include staff development in academic libraries, using student employees, and choosing not to get an MLS. Browse issues back to 1994 with editorials, columns, feature articles, interviews, fiction, event listings, and reviews. Also includes title and author indexes.
http://associates.ucr.edu/
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Oct 1, 2007


Biblio Tech Review view detail comment email this

A monthly newsletter devoted to "library automation and associated industries." Contains articles and reviews dating back to 1999. Also features technical briefings "designed to give the librarian enough detail of the current key technologies to be able to understand the importance of them when assessing a system" (topics include RFID, Z39.50, and barcoding).
http://www.ringgold.com/biblio-tech/si_pd.cfm
Topics: Computers, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Nov 10, 2006


Blogbib: An Annotated Bibliography on Weblogs and Blogging, With a Focus on Library/Librarian Blogs view detail comment email this

"This annotated bibliography includes definitions, articles about blogging and about library blogs, books, studies, links to samples of the myriad library blogs, tools for creating and using blogs, and links to presentations on blogging. ... While most entries are from the United States of America, BlogBib includes blogs and commentary from Canada, Europe, and Australia as well. Coverage includes academic, public, school, and special libraries." By librarian Susan Herzog.
http://blog-bib.blogspot.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Science
Last updated Feb 22, 2005


Blogging@NYPL view detail comment email this

Blog for the New York Public Library (NYPL) covering a wide range of topics such as National Poetry Month (April), dandies, author Flannery O'Conner, feminism, changing styles in children's literature, noteworthy American Irish women writers, the menu collection database, the NYPL during the Great Depression and today's economic crisis, the Reader's Den (online book club), and much more.
http://nypl.org/blog
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Mar 26, 2009


Booklist Online view detail comment email this

Online edition of print magazine of same title. Contains reviews of books and electronic media for adults, young adults, and children; interviews, bibliographies, and lists of recommeded titles; indexes to the print magazine; and more. From the American Library Association.
http://www.booklistonline.com/
Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Magazines
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


BookPage view detail comment email this

This online version of the monthly publication features brief reviews of new general interest nonfiction, fiction, science fiction, mysteries, romance, children's books, and audio books. Also includes author interviews. Aimed at librarians, booksellers, and consumers, it is archived and searchable back to January 1996.
http://www.bookpage.com/
Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Magazines, Mysteries and More
Last updated Aug 4, 2009


Catalogablog view detail comment email this

A blog (Web log) devoted to "library cataloging, classification, metadata, subject access and related topics," from David Bigwood, Assistant Manager for Library Services (and Cataloger) at the Lunar and Planetary Institute. Includes links to a list of standards and another of MARC tools.
http://catalogablog.blogspot.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 3, 2003


Cites and Insights: Crawford at Large view detail comment email this

This online publication features reviews, articles, and opinions about libraries, technology, media, and relevant content. Monthly issues are indexed and archived. This private publishing effort comes courtesy of Walt Crawford, a libraries guru and senior analyst at The Research Libraries Group in Mountain View, California.
http://citesandinsights.info/
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Jul 17, 2007


Computers in Libraries view detail comment email this

A monthly journal covering news and issues in library technology. Abstracts of many of the articles and a few full-text. Archived.
http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/ciltop.htm
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Current Cites view detail comment email this

"An annotated [monthly] bibliography of selected articles, books, and digital documents on information technology." The archives are searchable and browsable. Maintained by "a team of librarians and library staff," including überlibrarian Roy Tennant of the California Digital Library.
http://lists.webjunction.org/currentcites/
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


D-Lib Forum and D-Lib Magazine view detail comment email this

A forum for researchers and developers of advanced digital libraries. Includes a monthly electronic magazine and links to projects and collections concerning digital library research.
http://www.dlib.org/
Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Dec 22, 2003


Digital Divide Network (DDN) view detail comment email this

"An interactive online community featuring an array of interactive collaboration tools to help digital divide activists around the world to work together." Includes a blog, news and articles, events, discussion boards, and other tools. Registration (free) is required. Searchable. From the Center for Media & Community, which "promotes innovative uses of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to foster stronger communities and lifelong learning."
http://www.digitaldivide.net
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Computers, Internet, Librarianship, Technology
Last updated Dec 15, 2004


EBSCOhost Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) view detail comment email this

This database offers free abstracts (but not full text) of books, magazine articles, reports, and other resources on subjects such as "librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more." Coverage goes back to the 1910s. From EBSCO Publishing.
http://www.libraryresearch.com/
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Aug 9, 2008


Ex Libris: A Weekly E-zine for Librarians view detail comment email this

This free weekly column, by reference librarian Marylaine Block (best known for her weekly mailing of best-pick websites, "Neat New Stuff"), addresses the Internet, computers, databases, people, and current events. Service ended in 2008, but archived material is available through the subject index to past issues.
http://marylaine.com/exlibris/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet, Librarianship, Magazines, Media, Media, Social Science
Last updated Jun 16, 2009


The Financial Fiction Genre: Banking and Finance in Fiction view detail comment email this

This site looks at fictional depictions of banking, finance, and money issues from the 17th century to the present. Authors who often included financial issues in their novels are briefly discussed and categorized by the time periods in which they lived. The site is maintained by retired librarian Roy Davies.
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/bankfiction/
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Oct 9, 2009


First Monday - f ¡ ® s T - m o ñ d @ ¥ view detail comment email this

"One of the first openly accessible, peer–reviewed journals on the Internet, solely devoted to the Internet." Sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago Library.
http://www.uic.edu/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/
Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Nov 26, 2007


Google Librarian Center: Newsletter Archive view detail comment email this

A newsletter from Google for librarians, featuring "articles contributed by librarians and library supporters, links to library-related web sites, and updates on Google products and services that can help you in your work."  The Jan. 19, 2006, issue includes an article about evaluating websites by LII's own Karen G. Schneider. Published irregularly, approximately every five weeks. Free email subscription.
http://www.google.com/librariancenter/librarian_newsletter.html
Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship
Last updated Apr 30, 2006


The Handheld Librarian view detail comment email this

A blog related to the use of handheld devices in libraries. Users can contribute ideas concerning personal digital assistants (PDAs). Searchable, browsable archives.
http://www.handheldlib.blogspot.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Computers, Computers, Librarianship, Nonfiction by Genre
Last updated Nov 2, 2004


Holt Labor Library view detail comment email this

This site explores the "theoretical, historical, and experiential dimensions of the class struggle in the advanced industrialized world." The Internet Links section categorizes Web sites featuring labor-related news, law, libraries and archives, occupational health, periodicals, and the visual arts. The Monthly Feature elucidates history using biography, bibliographies, pictures, and articles. This San Francisco-based library contains an extensive reference collection. Site maintained by librarian Shannon Sheppard.
http://www.holtlaborlibrary.org/
Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Librarianship, Political Parties & Theories, United States History
Last updated May 11, 2008


iLibrarian view detail comment email this

This blog offers "[n]ews and resources on Library 2.0 and the information revolution." View posts back to early 2007 on topics such as copyright, gaming, mashups, social networking, and privacy. Written by reference librarian Ellyssa Kroski for the Online Education Database (OEDb).
http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Feb 3, 2009


The Information Architecture Library view detail comment email this

This site "is intended to provide access to an international collection of the best articles, books, blogs, guides, reports, and other resources related to the field of information architecture." Includes abstracts and links to material. Searchable, and browsable by subject, author, language, or type of resource. From the Information Architecture Institute.
http://iainstitute.org/library/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarian Specialties, Science
Last updated Mar 13, 2005


Information Research: An International Electronic Journal view detail comment email this

Scholarly journal, published four times a year, that covers "information science, information management, information systems, [and] information policy and librarianship." Includes editorials, refereed papers, working papers, and book and software reviews. Published by a professor at the University of Sheffield, England.
http://informationr.net/ir/
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Sep 7, 2006


Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship (ISTL) view detail comment email this

Quarterly publication for science and technology librarians. Issues feature articles, webliographies, and database and book reviews. Archive extends back to 1991. Searchable.
http://www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/
Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Sep 13, 2005


ITAL: Information Technology and Libraries view detail comment email this

This site provides abstracts of this journal's content and full text of many of its articles, columns, and reviews. Topics include "digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, telecommunications, distributed systems and networks, computer security and intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, desktop applications, online catalogs and bibliographic systems, optical information systems, software engineering, universal access to technology, futuristic forecasting, library consortia, vendor relations, and technology and the arts."
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/ital/italinformation.cfm
Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Journeys & Crossings view detail comment email this

This website brings "to life some of the Library [of Congress]'s most exciting and historically significant materials through Webcasts offering the personal insights of the staff who know them best." Some of the Webcast topics include school gardens, Rosie the Riveter, Pearl Harbor oral histories, and May Day. Includes video and transcripts for each session, and links to related material. More online discussions are planned for the future. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/journey/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Dec 21, 2007


Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX) view detail comment email this

This "Webzine" has a special focus on research, management, and technology topics for legal professionals, but any serious Internet researcher will benefit from checking it regularly (updated twice a month). Contains articles, Web reviews, and columns written by law librarians, attorneys, and other experts. They have a mailing list you can subscribe to for monthly updates.
http://www.llrx.com/
Topics: Law, Law, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


librarian.net view detail comment email this

A news site for and all about librarians! Maintained by "rarin librarian" Jessamyn West, this site offers links to articles about all aspects of librarians' lives from news outlets around the world. There is a searchable archive of the links, currently back to April of 1999, and links to other library related Web sites. An excellent source of information and fun for librarians of all types.
http://www.librarian.net/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship
Last updated Apr 7, 2005


Library Journals, Newsletters, and Zines view detail comment email this

Briefly annotated links to publications for and about libraries and librarians.
http://www.libdex.com/journals.html
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Media, Social Science
Last updated Dec 22, 2003


Library Juice view detail comment email this

A blog for librarians and library science students that highlights websites, brief articles, threads from electronic mailing lists, and the latest news in information science and reference. Covers topics "of interest to passionate librarians, from a political Left perspective ... linked to and implicit in the fundamental values of the profession in its modern form." Edited and published by librarian Rory Litwin.
http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Issues, Social Science
Last updated Feb 27, 2007


Library of Congress Blog view detail comment email this

Keep up with what's happening at the Library of Congress (LC) with this official blog covering LC news, events, collections, and other announcements by and about the library. Includes photos, links to exhibitions and podcasts, and related material. From the Library of Congress Director of Communications.
http://www.loc.gov/blog/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Sep 16, 2008


Library Philosophy and Practice view detail comment email this

"Peer-reviewed electronic journal that publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research." Includes a browsable archive of full-text articles. From the University of Idaho Library.
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/lp&p.htm
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Jul 27, 2003


Library Student Journal view detail comment email this

"An international, peer-reviewed, open access publication of the LIS field [seeking] to publish the best research and most original ideas coming from future LIS-professionals. ... LSJ is designed to publish serious peer-reviewed research articles alongside more informal essays, reviews, and opinion pieces." The website also includes a blog and detailed submission requirements.
http://www.librarystudentjournal.org/index.php/lsj/index
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated May 17, 2008


Library Stuff view detail comment email this

In the words of its author, law librarian Steven M. Cohen, this blog (Web log) "exists to provide readers with information on the wonderful and exciting world of librarianship through news, web sites, and sometimes rants by yours truly." The site also provides information on online reference materials, search engines, and invisible Web resources, "but the main focus is on librarianship as a general theme."
http://www.librarystuff.net/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship, Social Science
Last updated Sep 3, 2003


Library-Oriented Lists and Electronic Serials view detail comment email this

A searchable directory of subscription and Web site information on electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and electronic serials of interest to library professionals and staff. Browsable by title or subject.
http://www.aladin.wrlc.org/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=liblists
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Jul 13, 2004


LibraryJournal.com view detail comment email this

"LibraryJournal.com is an electronic offshoot of Library Journal, the oldest independent national library publication." Find late-breaking news, some of the magazine's book, audio, video, CD-ROM, and website reviews, editorials, and some feature articles.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/
Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Magazines, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Science
Last updated Dec 1, 2003


LIBRES: Library and Information Science Electronic Journal view detail comment email this

An international, refereed, electronic journal devoted to new research in Library and Information Science. Published in March and September.
http://libres.curtin.edu.au/
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Oct 13, 2002


Lipstick Librarian view detail comment email this

This site gently spoofs librarianship's stereotypes with outrageously funny fashion tips, amusing graphics, a mock bibliography, and made-up quotes. Features a blog (infrequently updated, but always worth the wait) with an RSS feed. From uber-librarian Linda Absher.
http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment
Last updated Jul 8, 2004


LIScareer.com view detail comment email this

"LIScareer offers career development resources for new librarians and information professionals, MLS students and those considering a library-related career. The site features practical articles contributed by information professionals, along with links to online and print resources." Also includes a blog. Created by librarian Priscilla Shontz.
http://www.liscareer.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Education, Jobs & Work, Librarianship, Social Science
Last updated Oct 5, 2004


Lisjobs.com: Jobs for Librarians and Information Professionals view detail comment email this

This site provides a "guide to online job resources for librarians and information professionals" in public, private, and academic libraries. Among the free resources are searchable job postings, information about posting a job and locating international library jobs, a blog, and links to related articles and sites. There is a charge to post a resume. Maintained by librarian Rachel Singer Gordon.
http://Lisjobs.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Job Listings, Librarianship
Last updated May 24, 2004


LISNews view detail comment email this

Full of relevant and interesting news for librarians and other information scientists, this site is a blog and more. Librarian Blake Carver and other LISNEWS.com assistants post excerpts from news stories relating to libraries and technology collected from the Web and from users of the site. The See Also section has links to other library-related blogs.
http://lisnews.org
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Social Science
Last updated Mar 9, 2006


Magazines and Newsletters on the Web (Women-focused) view detail comment email this

A briefly annotated, alphabetical listing of periodicals offering free online content. "Web pages of periodicals vary considerably. Most describe the publications and provide recent tables of contents, subscription information, and sample articles in full-text. Some are online 'zines with no print equivalent" and some are defunct. Maintained by the University of Wisconsin System Women's Studies Librarian.
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/mags.htm
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Media, Media, Women
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Medieval and Renaissance Gardens view detail comment email this

Discusses features of medieval and Renaissance period gardens, such as enclosures, raised and sunken beds, trellises, water features, statuary, and labyrinths. Also mentions specific types of gardens (such as peasant, abbey, and hospital gardens), and herbs, vegetables, flowers, and other plants found in these gardens. Includes a bibliography. From a class lecture by librarian Jennifer Heise at Lehigh University.
http://gallowglass.org/jadwiga/herbs/medievalgardens.htm
Topics: Gardening, History, Librarianship
Last updated Jul 23, 2005


Peter Scott's Library Blog view detail comment email this

This blog offers the latest on databases, conferences, services, software, vendors, and more. Searchable. Browsable archives go back to February 2003. From Peter Scott of the University of Saskatchewan Library in Saskatoon, Canada.
http://xrefer.blogspot.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Social Science
Last updated Feb 20, 2008


Reading and Language Arts Resources on the Internet view detail comment email this

This annotated directory of almost 200 reading and language arts online resources includes "phonics, whole language, reading research, and recommended books." It is organized in browsable, discrete categories of similar resources and is updated periodically by Montana librarian George Suttle. Additional links to miscellaneous electronic resources and instructional guides are available.
http://GeorgeSuttle.com/presentations/MSRC/index.shtml
Topics: Librarianship
Last updated Feb 20, 2001


ResourceShelf view detail comment email this

A daily blog of "Resources and News for Information Professionals and Researchers" maintained by librarian and information maven Gary Price. This site is a mixed bag of new websites (free and fee), news about search engines, announcements related to the information industry, and anything else he or his associate editors think might be of interest to librarians. Free, weekly subscription also available, or pick up the RSS feed with your favorite blog-reading software.
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Jun 6, 2006


ResourceShelf's DocuTicker view detail comment email this

This site provides "daily update of new reports from government agencies, ngo's, think tanks, and other groups. DocuTicker is compiled by the librarians who bring you ResourceShelf.com." This blog features links to the primary documents in areas such as the environment, foreign policy, health care, politics, the economy, and more. Searchable, or browsable by date back to June 2004. Compiled by librarians Gary Price, Steven M. Cohen, and Shirl Kennedy.
http://www.docuticker.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship
Last updated Nov 12, 2004


RSS(sm): Rich Site Services view detail comment email this

This "is a categorized registry of library services that are delivered or provided through RSS/XML, Atom, or other types of Web feeds. RSS is an initialism for RDF Site Summary/Rich Site Summary/Really Simple Syndication." Topics include cataloging, databases, instruction, and reference services. From Gerry McKiernan, Science and Technology Librarian and Bibliographer at Iowa State University Library.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/RSS.htm
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship
Last updated Aug 19, 2004


School Library Journal view detail comment email this

Plenty of online content from the major journal for school and childrens librarians. Has news, selected articles, columns (archived), Year's Best Books, events calendar, editorials and letters, selected CD-ROM and software reviews, and more.
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/
Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Dec 21, 2003


The September Project view detail comment email this

This project is "a grassroots effort to foster public events in all libraries in all countries in September." The site includes a list of participants, information about past events, a blog, and related information. The project is funded by the University of Washington's Walter Chapin Simpson Center for the Humanities.
http://theseptemberproject.org/
Topics: Activism, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Holidays and Observances Individually, International Governments, Librarianship, September 11 & Beyond
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


The Shifted Librarian view detail comment email this

This blog (Web log) addresses a wide range of library-oriented topics--accessibility, PDAs (personal digital assistants, or hand-held computers), copyright, and more. Includes a list of other library-oriented blogs. From techno-savvy librarian Jenny Levine.
http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Apr 22, 2007


Sites and Soundbytes view detail comment email this

This blog, which grew out of a list of "cool places online," features links to websites for and about libraries and librarians, Internet technology, and online reference sources. Searchable; or browse by subject or by date back to 2003. From Tasha Saecker, director of the Menasha Public Library, Wisconsin.
http://sites.menashalibrary.org/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Aug 12, 2008


Thomas Parry Library: Electronic Journals in Librarianship and Information Science view detail comment email this

"An annotated list of electronic journals in librarianship and information science." Provides details of serial publication and availability. Searchable, and browsable by country or region. From the library at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
http://www.inf.aber.ac.uk/academicliaison/dis/ejlib/
Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science
Last updated Feb 22, 2007




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