New York State Library | Internet Bibliographies
New York State Electronic Doorway
Library Network
This site links to all New York State libraries that
have a web site including public, school, academic or research.
http://www.ny3rs.org/edl.html
LibDex
The Library Index a worldwide
directory of library home pages, web based OPACs, Friends of the Library pages,
and library e-commerce affiliate links.
http://libdex.com/
Library of Congress
This site contains information about collections and services of the Library
of Congress including legislative information, United States history and culture,
and world culture and resources. The site is updated regularly.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/
LibWeb: Library Servers via
WWW
A comprehensive list of library Web sites throughout the US and the
world. The list is arranged geographically, with libraries in the US further
subdivided by category, such as academic, public, special and school libraries.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/
National Library Service for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped
The National Library Service administers a
free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible
borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries. This site includes a list
of regional libraries where you can search for available braille and audio
books.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/
State Libraries
A list, maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, of state
libraries. The site links to state libraries, state agencies, networks and the
state library commissions.
http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/statelib.html
U.S. Depository
Libraries
Approximately 1,350 Federal depository libraries, located
throughout the United States and its territories, provide free public access to
a wide variety of Federal government information in both print and electronic
formats.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html
Eastern New York Chapter of the Association
of College and Research Libraries, Inc.(ENY/ACRL)
This association is
dedicated to college and research libraries located in Eastern New York.
The site lists information on becoming a member, current news, conferences,
documents and related library web sites.
http://www.enyacrl.org
Greater New York Metropolitan Area
Chapter
This association is dedicated to college and research libraries
in the greater New York Metropolitan area. The site lists information on
becoming a member, current news, conferences, documents and related library web
sites.
http://www.acrlny.org
Long Island School Media
Association, Inc. (LISMA)
Long Island School Media Association is
a professional organization of school library media specialists. This
organization provides information for professionals pertaining to programs
related to the Long Island and library media specialists. The site
contains information related to current news, important dates, as well as
related library links.
http://lisma.org
New York-New Jersey Chapter
This
Medical Library Association serves New Jersey and New York counties south of
Albany, including Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess. The site includes
information pertaining to membership, education, networking and much more.
http://www.nynjmla.org/
New York Library Association (NYLA)
The New York Library Association helps to develop, promote and improve
library and information services in New York State. The site contains
information pertaining to committees, roundtables, legislation, conferences,
workshops, job information and scholarships.
http://www.nyla.org/
New York State Association of Library Boards
(NYSALB)
The New York State Association of Library Boards (NYSALB) is a
statewide organization that represents, assists and educates the public library
boards and trustees for free and universal library service. The site
includes information about news, reference materials and helpful links.
http://www.nysalb.org/
New York State Library Assistants'
Association
The association was formed for library support staff working
in New York State. The web site contains information on conferences,
scholarships, registering for the list serve and the association's history and
newsletters.
http://www.nyslaa.org/
New York's Libraries
Information Network-NYLINE [e-mail discussion list]
This email
discussion list gives up to the minute information about library developments in
New York State, news from NYLA and the New York State Library as well as
networking with your colleagues. The site includes information on how to sign up
for the discussion list.
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nyline.htm
New York Three R's Organization
The
New York Three R's Organization (NY3Rs) is composed of the nine reference and
research resources systems in New York State. Members include public,
academic and special libraries and library systems. The site includes
information pertaining to continuing education, databases, newsletters and job
listings.
http://www.ny3rs.org
Nylink - a not-for-profit membership
organization for all types of libraries and information organizations throughout
New York State and surrounding areas. The web site includes information
pertaining to training, publications, reference, national organizations, and
statewide resources/ organizations.
http://www.nylink.suny.edu/
School Library Systems Association
(SLSA) - SLSA maintains a list of their representatives by New York
region.
This association is a state-aided program sponsored by each
BOCES or 'Big 5' city school district. Important library and information
resources is provided to public and nonpublic schools throughout New York
State. The site includes information related to meetings, forms and
documents as well as professional organizations.
http://www.sctboces.org/slsa
SUNY Librarians Association (SUNYLA)
This Association is for the State University of New York Librarians. The web
page includes information about services, committees, SUNY related sites and
helpful web pages.
http://www.sunyla.org/
Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC/MLA)
of the Medical Library Association
This chapter was founded in
1964. The purpose of the chapter is to promote librarianship in the area
of health science. The site contains information pertaining to scholarships,
conferences, monthly newsletter, and helpful links.
http://unyoc.org
Western New York/Ontario
Chapter (WNY/O ACRL) of the Association of College and Research Libraries
This association is dedicated to college and research libraries located in
Western New York and Ontario. The site lists information on membership,
current news, conferences, documents and related library web sites.
http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl
American Library Association
The
American Library Association (ALA) deals with news, announcements, education,
employment as well as events and conference materials for America's libraries.
The ALA monthly magazine "American Libraries" is currently available on-line as
well as up-to-date weekly information. Special reports and archival
materials are also available.
http://www.ala.org
American Association of School
Librarians
AASL is a Division of the American Library Association.
This association is specialized for school librarians to help them in areas of
change, leadership, teaching and learning. The web site contains
information pertaining to grants/scholarships, career development, continuing
education and some publications and journals.
http://www.ala.org/aas/
Association of Specialized
and Cooperative Library Agencies -
This association helps represent
state library agencies, specialized library agencies, multitype library
cooperatives, and independent librarians. ASCLA is a Division of the American
Library Association. The web page contains information about current events,
publications, membership, awards and issues and polices dealing with the
association.
http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/ascla.htm
The International Federation of Library
Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
This association deals with the
international aspect of libraries and their institutions. The site lists
current announcements as well as activities, publications, electronic
collections, and news about membership and the annual conference.
http://www.ifla.org/
MLANET, from the Medical Library
Association.
This is a nonprofit organization that helps to educate
institutions and individuals in the health sciences. This association
helps professionals who work in the health sciences to stay informed and
up-to-date on the most current information. The site lists the "Top Ten"
useful web sites, some publications, career information, networking and helpful
resources.
http://www.mlanet.org/
Schools and Libraries Division
(SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
This was
established to administer universal service for schools and libraries. The
site provides information in reference, headlines, contact information, and
frequently asked questions.
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/
U.S. National Commission on Libraries and
Information Science
This commission is an independent agency of the
federal government which helps to advise the executive and legislative branches
as well as other public and private organizations on national library and
information policies and plans.
http://www.nclis.gov/index.cfm