The web sites listed in this category pertain to libraries and contain sites which are about libraries in general, directories of libraries, organizations, and online reference materials and online collections of books and other materials. Individual libraries which do not have such resources online are found in the appropriate Regional categories.
Regular Websites
The American Association of Law Libraries website has information on this nation wide organization that supports lawyers, law students, scholars and others interested in legal information. The site has listings of the association's various chapters and job listings for law librarians. - AALL Net
http://www.aallnet.org
Looking for quality resources at a the library, then try this search service. It has more than thirty two million articles on everything from personal finance to health and consumer news. You can also browse through Gale publications and encyclopedias at this website. - AccessMyLibrary
http://www.accessmylibrary.com
The official website of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum provides information on this important US president. You can access the museum's brochure as well as admission and ticket information here. You can also find out about volunteer opportunities at the museum and library. - ALPLM
http://www.alplm.org/
An independent research library and organization that promotes a better understanding of US history and culture. You can visit this Massachusetts based library in person, or browse their online catalogue via their website. The website also offers a list of AAS seminars, academic programs and public programs. - American Antiquarian Society
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
ALA represents the interests of America's libraries and librarians. This organization also has job listings for librarian positions across the US. You can learn about the ALA's efforts to promote literacy and other important social causes. - American Library Association
http://www.ala.org/
A publication in Britain published by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). You can find articles on search engines, systems administration, archiving, humanities research and more. Readers can access back issues of the magazine. - Ariadne Magazine
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/
The Art Libraries Society of North America is a professional organization of librarians who manage art and images. You can find career resources to find out how to get established in the profession. The website also has information about the society's annual conference. - ARLISNA
http://www.arlisna.org/
This website, provided by the Colorado libraries provides online information service and offers four service sites that includes general questions site, college research site, kids and teens site and a Spanish site. The website also provides references and resources that will help you find the information you are looking for. You can also chat live with a librarian in any given time or find a local library. - AskColorado
http://www.askcolorado.org
Association for Library and Information Science Education
The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) is an organization for university faculty who teach in the library and information schools. The site has grants, awards and honors to support and recognize the achievements of these scholars. - Association for Library and Information Science Education
http://www.alise.org
Association of Architecture School Librarians
This Association is an organization that supports librarians based at architecture programs. You can also sign up for the AASL email listserv here so you can discuss issues of architectural issues with other professionals. - Association of Architecture School Librarians
http://www.architecturelibrarians.org/
Association of Jewish Libraries
The Association of Jewish Libraries is an American organization based in New Jeresy to dedicated to Jewish libraries and which that promotes Jewish literacy and librarians. You can find informaton about the association's scholarships from this site and listen to the Book of Life podcast here. - Association of Jewish Libraries
http://www.jewishlibraries.org
Association of Research Libraries
ARL is an organization that represents North American libraries that focus on supporting research. ARL also publishes publications and reports on the state of the field of librarianship. You can find career development resources on the ARL website. - Association of Research Libraries
http://www.arl.org/
Association of UK Media Librarians
The Association of UK Media Librarians is a professional organization based in the United Kingdom for librarians working in the media industry. The site has information on how to join the organization and details on its annual conference. You can also join the association's email discussion groups here. - Association of UK Media Librarians
http://www.aukml.org.uk
The Auburn University Libraries' official website provides information on the three libraries at AU University: Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Charles Allen Cary Veterinary Medical Library and the Library of Architecture, Design and Construction. The website also provides detailed information on the libraries' policies and services that includes borrowing and requesting materials and other. The website also features library hours, a calendar of events, photo gallery and the library publications. - Auburn University Libraries
http://www.lib.auburn.edu
The Bancroft library is an academic library based at the University of California at Berkeley. You can find out about the libraries reference and access services from this website. If you're interested in supporting the library, you can join the friends of the Bancroft Library group. - Bancroft Library
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
The British Library website is the best place to find books and other resources published in and about Britain. You can search through a catalogue of more than ten million items to help you find the item you want. You can also read important historical books such as the Lindisfarne Gospels - in digital form. - British Library
http://www.bl.uk/
Access resources and downloadable media from the Brooklyn Public Library. Includes events calendar, online library catalogs, library card online application, and branch information with neighborhood map, location and operation hours. - Brooklyn Public Library
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
Library resources that supports scholarship and learning in California. Two particularly valuable projects available here are: the Mark Twain Project and the Online Archive of California. - California Digital Library
http://www.cdlib.org
California Library Association
This library organization brings people together to work on library issues. You can use this website to find out about the Association's annual conference. The Association also offers scholarships to support students in their library studies. - California Library Association
http://www.cla-net.org
The Cambridge University Library is one of the world's foremost academic libraries. You can use this website to conduct research in science, medicine and other topics. You can also find ebooks and ejounals through the University's Library. You can also find jobs at the Library here. - Cambridge University Library
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk
Canadian Center for Architecture
Educational programs, collection, library, bookstore. - Canadian Center for Architecture
http://www.cca.qc.ca/
The Canadian Library Association is an organization that advocates for the importance of libraries and librarians in Canadian society. You can find information on library careers through this site. There is also information on the Association's lobbying efforts and library news from around the world. - Canadian Library Association
http://www.cla.ca
This Canadian library organization supports academic and research libraries. You can access the Association's views on information literacy, access to research materials and briefs it has submitted to government. - CARL - ABRC
http://www.carl-abrc.ca/
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website offers information on this network of four museums. You can find information here on how to obtain museum membership. You can also find out about the museums' educational programs so that you can plan a school visit. - Carnegie Museums
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org
A major art library based in Dublin, Ireland. The website provides information on the library's collections and exhibitions, and how to plan a visit to the library. There is also an interesting image gallery of Islamic and East Asian art. - Chester Beatty Library
http://www.cbl.ie/
The website of the Chicago Public Library provides information about the many different programs provided by this institution. You can also find out about the library's hours and its locations across the city. You can also download audio books from the Library website. - Chicago Public Library
http://www.chipublib.org/
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a professional organization that represents British librarians. You can find out details about library employment and get advice on how to get the best pay. The CILIP website also has a section dedicated to library training. - CILIP
http://www.cilip.org.uk/
Collect Britain is a cultural website provided by the British Library. The site showcases thousands of interesting items from the Library's broad collections. The site also has medieval maps and plans. The site also has a collection on British accents and dialects. - Collect Britain
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/
Provides searchable library catalogs, a virtual reference collection and access to various library services. Includes program and events schedule, operating hours, and location maps with driving directions to every library in this system. - Columbus Metropolitan Library
http://www.columbuslibrary.org
Consortium of Research Libraries (CURL)
A British organization representing research libraries across the UK. Learn how CURL is supporting greater cooperation in research. You can also find a list of CURL's projects and services. - Consortium of Research Libraries (CURL)
http://www.curl.ac.uk/
A British library service that provides access to all of Britain's library catalogues, including material from academic libraries and museums. The Copac website has a complete list of all the institutions covered. You can also get help if you have trouble using the service. - Copac
http://copac.ac.uk/
D-Lib Magazine is a publication dedicated to digital library research and development. The website has articles on current research and news on digital libraries and digitization projects. You can also access articles from previous issues from the site's archive. - D-Lib Magazine
http://www.dlib.org
The University Libraries of the University of Nevada at Reno is a major academic library in Nevada. The site provides information on the libraries extensive research resources on chemistry, geography, mining, engineering and other scientific subjects. One can also submit questions to the university's librarians here. - Delamare
http://www.delamare.unr.edu/
Delos is a network of digital libraries that seeks to promote excellence and research in this field. You can find a description of the network's projects, including a digital library reference model and management system. The website will be particularly useful for librarians. - DELOS Association
http://www.delos.info/
Digital Collections - University of Washington
The Digital Collections of the University of Washington Libraries is an academic research resource. Most of the collections on this website involve pictures; there are also newspapers, pamphlets, posters, maps and other materials. A you can also find exhibits of the Digital collections here assemble the materials in themes such as the Pacific Northwest. - Digital Collections - University of Washington
http://content.lib.washington.edu/
The Digital Gallery of the New York Public Library brings the resources of this noted public library to the Internet. The site provides access to over a half a million images from primary sources and rare sources. You can also purchase prints of the images you view through this website. - Digital Gallery
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/
The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative is an open organization that seeks to make it easier to organize and retrieve information. You can find information about the initiative's upcoming projects and its standards here. The site also has a bibliography about the Initiative to help you learn more about it. - Dublin Core
http://www.dublincore.org
This website provides information on the manuscripts, archives and rare books held by the library system of Emory University. You can find out about past, current and upcoming exhibitions of these fascinating materials here. There is also information on how you can request materials for research use. - Emory Libraries
http://marbl.library.emory.edu/
This Canadian organization supports retired librarians and library staff. You can become a member of the Association at this website. You can also access the Association's publications, including a history of the Canadian Library Association through this website. - Ex Libris Association
http://exlibris.fis.utoronto.ca/
Friends of Libraries USA is an American organization that promotes the importance of American libraries. The site has information on how to donate books to libraries. You can also find information on how to advocate for libraries and encourage other people to make use of this resource. - Friends of Libraries USA
http://www.folusa.org
Dealing with books in an increasingly digital world - what the effect of the computer revolution will be on books and literature. - Future of the Book
http://www.futureofthebook.org/
The Galaxy of Knowledge is the library service of the Smithsonian Institution. You can find books, images and search the Institution's large website. The website also has considerable scientific education resources and information on American history as well. - Galaxy of Knowledge
http://www.sil.si.edu/
Provides podcasts from the Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Recent podcasts include information policy, human information interaction, academic libraries, international librarianship, special libraries, LIS careers and related subjects. - GSLIScast
http://gslis.simmons.edu/podcasts/
The Harry Ransom Center is an academic center dedicated to study and research in the arts and humanities. Based at the University of Texas at Austin, the center has a variety of rare books, film, art and other artistic materials. You can also find out about exhibitions is being mounted by the Center from this website. - Harry Ransom Center
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/
The official website of Harvard University’s library provides information on this institution's knowledge resources. The library boasts of a strong collection of e-resources including collections on 19th century America. You can also find out how to use the Chicago Manual of Style here. - Harvard Library
http://lib.harvard.edu/
The Hawaii Medical Library of the Queen's Medical Center is a research website for those interested in health science. If you are having trouble conducting your research, you can use the site "Ask A Librarian" function to get answers. The site provides access to Pub Med and other research databases. - Hawaii Medical Library
http://www.hml.org
The Henry Miller Library is dedicated to informing people about the life and artistic works of Henry Miller. You can find details about the Library's short film screen series; "Binta and the Great Idea" and "Eramos Pocos" were some previously featured films. You can also find directions to the Library here. - Henry Miller Library
http://www.henrymiller.org
Ibiblio is an Internet library and digital archive. The site has plenty of ebooks, journals and archives of email groups and newsgroups. You can also access collections on literature, foreign languages, the social sciences, mathematics and more here. You can also get updates on what is new on the site via RSS feeds. - Ibiblio
http://www.ibiblio.org
This international library organization is an organization that supports library service around the world. You can access IFLA's publications through this website. You can also find library success stories here to inspire you. - IFLANET
http://www.ifla.org/
A research resource provided by the University of California, Riverside. You can access ebooks, ejournals and articles on subjects such as medical science, business, humanities, visual arts and many other subjects. The website also provides powerful searching features. - Infomine
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
The Innovative Interfaces company helps libraries implement library automation. The company's main products include the Millennium integrated library system, digital asset management, and services for K-12 schools. The company can also provide information solutions to law schools. - Innovative Interfaces
http://www.iii.com
Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an American organization that provides information and grants for those who work in museums and libraries. You can also find out who has won grants previously from the Institute here. The site also has publications on the current state of the museum and library sector. - Institute of Museum and Library Services
http://www.imls.gov
Issues standard numbers to books around the world. Find a list of national organizations that issue ISBNs. You can also access a users' manual here to help make the best use of ISBNs in book cataloging. - International ISBN Agency
http://www.isbn-international.org
The IPL features a searchable database of online texts; including newspapers, magazines and other reference materials, which may be found by category or search term. - Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a collection of resources that can help people who manage and administer IT systems. The website also addresses the IT problem of security and risk. The website also has information on service level agreements which describe a commonly used contracts. - IT Infrastructure Library
http://www.itil-itsm-world.com
The James Ford Bell library is based at the University of Minnesota. You can find out about the institution's special collections including the history of international trade: the Library's collections are especially good at showing the impact of European trade on the world. You can also find the library's hours from this site. - James Ford Bell Library
http://bell.lib.umn.edu/
Jeff Line is an academic library research resource based at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. The site provides access to e-journals, e-books, and a variety of research databases. You can also find medical resources through this website, including MD Consult. - Jeff Line
http://jeffline.tju.edu/
The website of the King County Library system provides information about this public library system. You can search for books and other materials in the library's catalog. You can also get help with research or homework by contacting a librarian on the site. One can also find out about the library's ESL and literacy programs through this site. - King County Library System
http://kcls.org/
The National Church Library Association is an American association that advocates for having libraries in churches. You can find local chapters of the organization across the US here. The site also has web resources useful for church librarians. You can also find out how to join the organization here. - LCLAHQ
http://www.lclahq.org
Legacy Tobacco Documents Library
The Legacy Tobacco Documents Library is a research resource based at the University of California at San Francisco. The library provides access to more than seven million documents created by major American tobacco companies, including documents regarding their marketing and research activities. - Legacy Tobacco Documents Library
http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/
A directory of the world's libraries, bringing together more than 18,000 libraries. You add your local library to the list or search for libraries by key word. LibDex also has an index of OPACs, web accessible library catalogues that help you find the item you need. - LibDex
http://www.libdex.com/
Libr is a website of publications that support progressive librarians. The site's content is mainly oriented toward American librarians, with a number of links to the American Library Association. You can also find issues of Library Juice and the Progressive Librarian here. Any librarians interested in promoting social change will find this site of interest. - Libr
http://www.libr.org
This Librarian website is a basic blog dedicated to library news in the United States. The site is updated several times a week with news and commentary. The site is basic in design but is very easy to use and navigate. You can also leave comments on blog posts to share your opinion. - Librarian.net
http://www.librarian.net
Libraries for the Future is a non-profit organization that supports investment and innovation in American libraries. The organization's programs including programs on reading, health information and families. The website also has a large section on how to advocate for the importance of libraries. - Libraries for the Future
http://www.lff.org
Website for librarians created by Brian L. Smith. You can purchase a variety of interesting librarian themed t-shirts and other merchandise here. The site also has some interesting library related websites and blogs that you can visit. - Librarism
http://www.librarism.com
Official site of the National Library of Canada. Extensive information about collections and services. Digital collections. Numerous on-line research tools include AMICUS and ArchiviaNet. - Library and Archives Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/
Library and Information Technology Association
The Library and Information Technology Association is an American organization for those who use IT in libraries. The site has information on the organization's interest groups, task forces and committees so that you can see what it is up to. You can also join the association from this website. - Library and Information Technology Association
http://www.lita.org
The Library Success Wiki is a collective of best practices to support librarians in providing high quality services. Whether you need to learn about library management, readers' advisory, resource sharing, training and development for librarians or selling your library, you can find it here. You can also contribute your own thoughts to the Wiki. - Library Success Wiki
http://www.libsuccess.org
Started by a librarian this website gives tons of information geared to librarians on how to make their job, themselves and their workplace a better place. View librarian journals, references sites, education, and a photo album. - Library Support Staff
http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/
Library Technology Guides is an information website designed for Americans interested in library automation. You can read about current news in this field from this site. The site's GuidePosts feature is probably its most useful feature – quality commentary which helps you to understand the latest library technology trends. - Library Technology
http://www.librarytechnology.org
Library Thing is a social cataloguing website that makes it easy to catalogue and organize your books. Once you add your books in, this website provides a great recommendation service to help you more good books. You can also request to sign up as an Early Reviewer to get free books to review. The genius of Library Thing is that it combines your descriptions (tags, reviews, ratings) with official cataloguing information (e.g. Library of Congress catalogue entry). - Library Thing
http://www.librarything.com/
The Lipstick Librarian is a blog that covers library and information issues. You can also purchase Lipstick librarian merchandise from this site. The blog goes back to 2003 and is fully searchable. Most of the postings cover events in the United States. - Lipstick Librarian
http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com
LISNews collects together news articles relating to libraries and information science from a variety of sources. You can find out what's happening in the library sector, and listen to podcasts on LIS issues. The website's content is also available via RSS feed and email notice. - LIS News
http://lisnews.org/
Online collection of children's literature. Texts c. 1850-present; largely American and British works. Full pages (and full covers) scanned in. - Literature for Children
http://susdl.fcla.edu/juv/
The official website of the Los Angeles Public Library provides information about this major, urban library system. You can send questions to the city's librarians and browse the library's catalogue. The website also has information on the library's location and hours of service. - Los Angeles Public Library
http://www.lapl.org/
This Library of Congress website provides information on the MARC Standards, used by librarians to manage their collections. You can read a general introduction to the standard, and find information on how to use MARC in the XML format. - MARC Standards
http://www.loc.gov/marc/
The Medical Library Association is a professional organization made up of more than four thousand professionals working in health related libraries. The site has information on career development resources for librarians looking for work and continuing education for those already in the field. - Medical Library Association
http://www.mlanet.org
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System
The Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) is a library organization that serves the needs of Los Angeles area libraries. You can find out about the System's workshops and events from this website. There is also a list of the libraries that participate in the system. - Metropolitan Cooperative Library System
http://mlc.lib.mi.us/cms/sitem.cfm
The Michigan eLibrary is a comprehensive learning website that helps you find books, historical information and many other things. You can also use this website to find out about the jobs and employment possibilities available in Michigan. The website also has resources for educators in Michigan. - Michigan eLibrary
http://www.mel.org/
The Mount Pleasant Public Library is an American library based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. You can find information on how to get a library card and where to find branches of the library here. There is also information on upcoming events at the library. You can also read about the library's history here. - Mount Pleasant Public Library
http://www.mppl.org
The Music Library Association is an American association for those who work in musical libraries. The site has extensive information on the career prospects of this specialized field of librarianship and the education needed to pursue it. You can also find information on the association's grants here. - Music Library Association
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org
The website provides information regarding the Naperville Public Library such as the library services and on how to access the library. The website also provides research tools such as the library catalog, NPL's best seller list and a virtual library. - Naperville Public Library
http://www.naperville-lib.org
The North American Serials Interest Group is an organization concerned with serial publications and scholarly publications. There is extensive information here about the group's conference including photos and a conference blog. You can also find jobs involving serials here. - NASIG
http://www.nasig.org
The National Agricultural Library is an information service provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. Whether you are interested in livestock, marketing and trade, agricultural laws and regulations, or other subjects, you can find an answer here. You can also submit your questions to a librarian, to help you find the resources you want. - National Agricultural Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov/
National First Ladies' Library
The National First Ladies' Library has a wealth of information on the wives of American presidents. One of the site's most useful features are the biographies of all these women. You can find a bibliography on these famous women to continue your research once you have exhausted the website. - National First Ladies' Library
http://www.firstladies.org
National Gallery of the Spoken Word
Learn about the NGSW’s project to maintain a large collection of 20th century audio recordings. You can find out details about how the project has been organized. You can access radio recordings, interviews, political speeches and more. The site is focused on American recordings but it has other information as well. - National Gallery of the Spoken Word
http://www.ngsw.org/
The website of the National Library of Australia provides information about this major Australian cultural institution. You can contact a librarian at the institution to get help with your research. The website also has a catalogue that helps you find Australian books. - National Library of Australia
http://www.nla.gov.au/
The electronic collection of the National Library of Canada provides access to a variety of cultural resources about Canada. Available in English and French, you can search the collections in a number of different ways. The site also has advice on how to archive online publications. - National Library of Canada
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/
The National Library of Medicine is a major scientific reference institution based at the US National Institutes of Health. The website has sections designed for the general public, librarians, health care professionals and researchers. You can find information on the human genome, health information technology and many other medical subjects here. - National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
National Library of New Zealand
The National Library of New Zealand website provides information about all the books published in this pacific country. The site has special sections to meet the interests of librarians, publishers, researchers, school staff and students. You can also access the library's catalog from this site. - National Library of New Zealand
http://natlib.govt.nz
The National Library of Scotland is a cultural organization based in Edinburgh that collects books and other cultural items created in Scotland. You can search the Library's catalogue or get expert help from one of the institution's librarians. The website also has a section to help people with disabilities get the most out of the library. - National Library of Scotland
http://www.nls.uk
The National Library of Wales is a major cultural institution that preserves Welsh culture. You can search for Welsh books using the Library's catalogue. If you are interested in searching for your Welsh ancestors, you may want to make use of the website's family history section. You can also buy fine prints and other items from the Library's online store. - National Library of Wales
http://www.llgc.org.uk
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations is a research organization that provides access to graduate level university work. You can find out how to locate electronic theses and dissertations here and browse the library's holdings. You can also find out about the library's research projects. - Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
http://www.ndltd.org/
The website of the New York Public Library provides information on one of America's largest public library systems. There is a list of all the branches (and hours of operation) for every branch in the system. You can also access interesting digital collections from here. You can also search the library catalogue from here. - New York Public Library
http://www.nypl.org/
The New Zealand Digital Library is a research resource based at the University of Walkato. The site has a number of sub-libraries: human development, critical global issues, the environment, east African development and more. You can also find information on the UN's development activities here. - New Zealand Digital Library
http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/
This Web directory helps you find resources about New Zealand and the Pacific islands. The site is organized by subject. You can also look for resources using the alphabetical list. For Pacific Islands, the site has information on Palau, Fiji, the Easter Island and many other territories in this region. The site is provided as a free service of the National Library of New Zealand. - New Zealand Directory
http://webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz/
The Newberry Library is a noted American scholarly library, known for its excellent collections concerning the literature and civilization of Western Europe and the Americas. The Library also has a section dedicated to genealogy, for those interested in family history research. You can find details on how to plan your visit to the Newberry Library, which is located in Chicago, Illinois. - Newberry Library
http://www.newberry.org/
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is an organization that supports medical research and study in the United States. You can find out about how the network provides resource sharing and document delivery services from this website. You can find local medical resources throughout the US by using this website. - NNLM
http://nnlm.gov/
The Ohio Library Council is an American organization that represents the interests of libraries in the state of Ohio. The site had information on libraries across Ohio, including relevant state legislation. You can also out about jobs in Ohio libraries here. The site also has a store of library related books. - Ohio Library Council
http://www.olc.org
Online Computer Library Center
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is a major library think-tank that provides advice to libraries around the world. You can read interesting commentaries on library issues here. The website also provides the WorldCat service, which lets you search the many different library catalogues from around the world at one. - Online Computer Library Center
http://www.oclc.org/