library links
Alternatives in Print Task Force "A group of library professionals that works to promote the acquisition and use of alternative information resources in libraries."
American Indian Library Association An affiliate organization of the American Library Association that focuses on how to serve the informational needs of Native Americans.
American Library Association "Provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all."
Anarchist Librarians Web "Radical and anarchist librarians who are working towards a better world and socially responsible libraries."
Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association An affiliate of ALA that works to address the needs of Asian/Pacific American librarians and those who serve Asian/Pacific American communities.
Black Caucus of the American Library Association An organization that "serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation's African American community."
Canadian Library Association Our librarian neighbors to the north.
Civic Media Center A non-profit reading room and alternative library serving the community of Gainesville, FL.
Ex Libris "An e-zine for librarians and information junkies."
Internet Public Library "The first public library of and for the Internet community."
Librarian.net A frequently updated resource for librarians and others created by Jessamyn West.
Librarian's Index to the Internet "A searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 7,900 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries."
Library Juice "A news digest for librarians, library and information science students, and other interested people. It includes announcements, many web resources, calls for papers, and news affecting the library world. Much of the material has a social-responsibilities or intellectual freedom focus."
Library of Congress The closest we've got to a national library.
Library of Congress Subject Headings Database Become a better catalog searcher - explore the world of LC subject headings!
Library Underground My kind of librarians. Lots of links to librarian activist sites, gay and lesbian resources, library humor, and home pages of real live underground librarians!
Literacy Volunteers of America "A national network of over 350 locally based programs, supported by state and national staff. Our mission is to change lives through literacy."
NewBreed Librarian A website for librarians new to the profession.
PATRIOT Act An article by Jessamyn West on federal agents in the library, and how the PATRIOT Act affects the world of libraries.
Progressive Librarians Guild "An affiliate organization of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association...a group of librarians concerned with our profession's rapid drift into dubious alliances with business and the information industry, and into complacent acceptance of service to the political, economic and cultural status quo."
REFORMA "National association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking." Affiliate of the ALA.
Sanford Berman Website This site gathers together the majority of the material previously scattered around the Web about passionate librarian and dedicated social activist, Sanford Berman. It also includes the full text of his monumental book, Prejudices and Antipathies, some of his articles, and other writings. A good introduction to one of the most fascinating figures in librarianship.
Social Responsibilities Round Table "SRRT is a unit within the American Library Association. It works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession."