Regular Websites
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is one of the world's leading library organizations. Librarians can make use of the OCLC's research papers on library use in developing their services. You can also download podcasts and RSS feeds from the OCLC. - Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
http://www.oclc.org
Ontario Council of University Libraries
This research library organization supports students and faculty members with excellent research resources. The website also has information on the research resource contracts that the Council has arranged for its members. - Ontario Council of University Libraries
http://www.ocul.on.ca/
A collection of academic resources made available by the University of Oxford Libraries. One can search through digital copies of early manuscripts, view printed ephemera and more. The site also provides free access to scholarly articles written by Oxford University authors. - Oxford Digital Library
http://www.odl.ox.ac.uk/
Pacific Northwest Library Association
The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) is a professional organization for libraries and librarians based in the Pacific coast of the United Sates. You can find library job listings here and details on the association's annual conference. The website also has information on the Association's email discussion list, PNLA-L. - Pacific Northwest Library Association
http://www.pnla.org/
PALnet is a non-profit library automation organization that seeks to provide library patrons with an easy and innovative way to use library services. The website provides online access to the member libraries' individual catalogs. You can also read about the policies that govern PALnet. - PALnet
http://www.falcon.edu/
The Peninsula Library System provides information on this California public library system. You can access excellent online resources and update your library account here. The website also has a "just for teens" section to help teenagers find interesting resources. - Peninsula Library System
http://www.plsinfo.org/
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with visitors from around the world and renowned art collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in-person and online. - Philadelphia Museum of Art
http://www.philamuseum.org/
The Professional Learning Centre (PLC) provides practical continuing education to library and information professionals. The Centre offers in-person courses in Toronto and Ottawa, in addition to Internet courses. If you need to learn about information management, how to advocate for libraries, you can learn how to do it here. - Professional Learning Centre
http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/
ProQuest is a noted publisher and collector of electronic information, which will be of interest to researchers. You can obtain the full text of dissertations, access digital archives, get academic journals and many other resources. ProQuest also offers customized services for the corporate and health sectors of society. - Proquest
http://www.proquest.com/
This website provides information about many different libraries around the world, with a particular focus on American institutions. You can find out about recently published books, obtain a list of US presidential libraries and more. The website also provides an easy search tool for searching the catalogues of numerous libraries at the same time. - Public Libraries
http://www.publiclibraries.com/
The Public Library Association is an American group dedicated to promoting the importance of public library services. You can find advocacy resources here to help you argue for the importance of your local library. The site also has listings of conferences and other events of interest to public librarians. - Public Library Association
http://www.pla.org
Access resources and educational databases from the Queens Borough Public Library. Includes digital media, articles, events, hours and locations, and library services index. - Queens Library
http://www.queenslibrary.org
The world's largest online library that provides 24/7 access on their vast collection of books, journals and articles on humanities and social sciences as well as their newspaper and magazine articles. The website allows you to search and read a selection of the libraries' collection and also to work on your projects. The website also contains books and articles on a wide range of academic orientations. - Questia
http://www.questia.com
The official website of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries provides the visitor with a great deal of information about the library's services. One of the website's most useful features is the local information section – you can find a list of the city's elected representatives local authors and find out how to start a business in the area. Much of the website's content is available in Spanish. - Santa Cruz Public Libraries
http://www.santacruzpl.org/
This website on school libraries provides information about school libraries through out the United States and other countries. Maintained by school librarians, it is one of the web's best directories for finding school libraries. The site is sponsored by the H.W. Wilson Company. - School Libraries
http://www.school-libraries.net
The School Library Journal is a publication that shows the importance of libraries in schools. The site's articles discuss the impact of legislation on school libraries. The site also has reviews of books appropriate for both adults and high school. You can also find articles on collections development. - School Library Journal
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com
A major academic library based at the University of London in the United Kingdom. The website has details on the library's hours and information on how to conduct research there. The website also has an interesting featured book of the month. - Senate House Library
http://www.ull.ac.uk/
The Smithsonian Institution Research Information System (SIRIS) is an educational service for those who work at and use the Smithsonian. One of the Institution’s most interesting services is the Cross-Searching Center which lets you search through over a million item descriptions of materials held at the Institution. You can also access Smithsonian libraries, archives, art databases, and more. - SIRIS
http://www.siris.si.edu/
The SirsiDynix Institute is a service that supports professional development for professionals in the library community. You can download previous Institute events through this website. Previous events have covered video on the Web, trends in e-learning, and the 21st century classroom. - SirsiDynix Institute
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/
Access reference materials from California's largest public library system. Includes library guidelines, locations and hours, events and programs, and an online library catalog. - SJLibrary.org
http://www.sjlibrary.org
This website provides resources for school libraries. The site has information on how to provide teaching in a library setting and how to make the best use of technology. You can can also find information here about jobs in libraries and education for school librarians. - SL Directory
http://www.sldirectory.com
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a large professional organization for those who work with information for a living. You can use this website to learn about new job opportunities in the information industry. The website also provides a wealth of professional development resources, including online seminars. - Special Libraries Association
http://www.sla.org
The Berkeley Digital Library SUNsite is a digital library collection operated by UC Berkeley's Library and Sun Microsystems, Inc. You can also extensive text and image collections here to facilitate your research projects. You can also access indexes and other research tools to help you find the information you are looking for. - SUNsite
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu
This reference website is provided by the Tacoma Public Library in Washington State. The site is best at providing information about the state, such as a list of Washington state place names. You can also access a photography archive with more than thirty thousand photos of Tacoma. - Tacoma Public Library
http://www.tacomapubliclibrary.org/Page.aspx?nid=7
The virtual exhibitions website of the Temple University Libraries provides historical and cultural information about a variety of subjects. Previous exhibits have considered artists' books and the history of temple college. You can also access information about the university's special collection of science fiction here. - Temple Library Exhibitions
http://exhibitions.library.temple.edu/
The Texas Library Association is a professional association for libraries in the state of Texas. The site's reading lists resource will be especially useful for librarians looking for books to recommend to elementary students. The Association website also has information on the organization's conferences and other events. - Texas Library Association
http://www.txla.org
The Text Encoding Initiative is a consortium which develops standards for digital text. The Tools section of the website has style sheets, web-based applications, publishing tools and more to help you manipulate text on the Internet. You can also find information about joining the organization here. - Text Encoding Initiative
http://www.tei-c.org
Major United Kingdom library. Website contains comprehensive information about the library, the scope of its collections and how to use its services. Gives access to journals, manuscripts, web services, virtual exhibitions, documents, images, newspapers and sound archives. - The British Library Portal
http://portico.bl.uk/
The European Library is an international research website that connects you to libraries across Europe. You can search for books, digital collections, maps, journals, children's literature and many other items. You can also save your searches or catalogue entries you find of interest. - The European Library
http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/
The Library of Congress, a cultural institution, provides resources of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts for librarians, kids and families, publishers, researchers, teachers and visitors. Read articles on highlights, news and events and view popular topics and collections. - The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Official website of the first class art gallery. Details about their collections and exhibitions. Website also contains visiting information, sells art items and press details. - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Provides information on this famous American library which is renowned for its literary, musical and artistic collections. Site contains images of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, mainly Western manuscripts and also sells books on illuminated manuscripts, architecture and books on books. - The Morgan Library and Museum
http://www.themorgan.org
The museum's official website, with calendar of events, exhibitions schedule education, research resources and more. - The Museum of Modern Art
http://www.moma.org/
The Shifted Librarian is a librarian blog. The website is updated with great frequency and covers a wide variety of library issues across the United States. This site is one of the old Internet's oldest library blog sites. You can access a RRS feed for both the blog posts and the comments. - The Shifted Librarian
http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com
This reference website has millions of articles and books on topics like communications, health, science and the humanities. You can also search for articles by author and by date as well.The Library website is particularly rich in classic literary works by Mark Twain, Jack London and other authors. - TheFreeLibrary
http://www.thefreelibrary.com
Toronto Association of Law Libraries
This is a professional organization for those who provide legal information services in the Greater Toronto Area. You can use this website to learn about TALL's upcoming events and join the TALL listserv as well. - Toronto Association of Law Libraries
http://www.law-lib.utoronto.ca/tall/index.asp
University of Michigan Documents Center
The University of Michigan Documents Center is an academic resource that provides advice on how to research government. Whether you are interested in federal government or international governments, you can get expert library advice from the librarians that maintain this website. - University of Michigan Documents Center
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
University of Virginia Library
The University of Virginia Library website hosts different libraries of different subjects. The website provides information about these libraries like their equipment and resources, policies in doing your research works, library hours and other services. You can also ask a librarian if you have some inquiries, there are four ways to do it: by chat, text message, e-mail or through telephone, you can also schedule a research tutorial here. - University of Virginia Library
http://www.lib.virginia.edu
University of Washington Library Database
This website lists the database is an index is created by the University of Washington libraries. This site has information on sheet music, agricultural drawings, photographic collections, human rights, the environment and numerous other subjects. You can also contact an academic library and if you have questions about the information here. - University of Washington Library Database
http://db.lib.washington.edu
The Urban Libraries Council is an American organization based in Chichago that advocates for the importance of public libraries in cities. In the awards section of the site, you can find out which urban libraries have been recognized for their success. You can also find out how to join the council here. - Urban Libraries
http://www.urbanlibraries.org
The Utica Public Library is a public library based in Utica, New York. This website provides access to the library's catalog so that you can search for books, movies and other items. You can also find the library's hours of operation on this site. - Utica Public Library
http://www.uticapubliclibrary.org
Washington Library Association
The official website of the Washington Library Association provides information about this professional organization. You can find out about the training provided by the Association and its publications from this website. The website also has information on association's conferences. - Washington Library Association
http://www.wla.org/
Washington Library Media Association
The Washington Library Media Association is a professional group for school libraries in the state of Washington. The site has plenty of resources on how these libraries can foster better teaching and improve reading skills. You can also find job listings here for those interested in working in school libraries. - Washington Library Media Association
http://www.wlma.org
Washington State University Libraries
The website of the Washington State University Libraries provides information on this major academic library. You can find out about the assistive technology provided by the library and the new books it has acquired. You can also get research assistance from the university's librarians. - Washington State University Libraries
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/
Web Exhibits is an educational website that prvides online exhibits on a variety of subjects. The site's current offerings include exhibits on calendars, the causes of colour and butter. You can also find out how to cite information from the website should you use it for a school project. - Web Exhibits
http://webexhibits.org/
Web Junction is an online community for library staff. The site has information on library courses you can take to improve yourself professionally. You can also find resources for libraries here, including advice on how to serve the indigenous community. The site also has a group dedicated to the challenge of Spanish Language Outreach. - Web Junction
http://webjunction.org/
West Virginia University Libraries
This website provides information and services about the libraries and collections for the students, faculty and staff of West Virginia University. The website also provides information on the operation hours, library policies and maps as well as driving directions to the libraries. The website also provides online services where you can search for a particluar book or material or even ask a librarian. - West Virginia University Libraries
http://www.libraries.wvu.edu
Offers a free library of open-content educational textbooks that anyone can edit. This website contains a multitude of textbooks on a wide range of academic and non-academic orientation that are created by volunteers. - Wikibooks
http://www.wikibooks.org
Tool to share free content for anyone to use and share. The service offers more than one hundred thousand texts including history, horror, mystery and other genres. - Wikisource
http://www.wikisource.org
Provides access on a a vast range of library content and services. Site allows users to search and find items from thousands of libraries worldwide and also to create lists, bibliographies and reviews. - WorldCat
http://www.worldcat.org
The Washington Talking Book and Braille Library is an accessibility resource offered by the Seattle Public Library. You can find out which books are available on cassette and which texts can be found in Braille here. The website also provides book recommendations. - WTBBL
http://www.wtbbl.org/
Zetoc is an electronic information service provided by the British Library. This service provides access to the tables of contents of approximately 20,000 journals and thousands of conference proceedings. The Zetoc service also makes it easier to access the full text of these resources. - Zetoc
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/