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Mailing Lists (6)

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ExLibris

http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/exlibris/

A mailing list for rare book and manuscript librarianship, including special collections and related issues. Archives and subscription information.

H-LIS

http://www.h-net.org/~lis/

History of library and information science discussion group for historical and current interdisciplinary study of literacy and reading, print culture, libraries and archives, computerization and automation, information retrieval and documentation, and electronic information and communication. Archives, search, reviews, related resources, and subscription details.

ILI-L

http://www.ala.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/ilil.htm

Information literacy instruction, including bibliographic and library instruction.

LIBJOBS

http://www.ifla.org/II/lists/libjobs.htm

Library job postings, updated daily. Sponsored by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).

Liblicense-L

http://www.library.yale.edu/~llicense/ListArchives/

Electronic content licensing for academic and research libraries.

Library Listservs'n'More

http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/4subscribe.html

Offers a list of library related listservs with directions for subscribing.

Library-Oriented Lists and Electronic Serials

http://www.aladin.wrlc.org/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=liblists

A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff.

LIBREF-L

http://www.library.kent.edu/libref-l/

Moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship. With online archives and guide.

LM_NET

http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/

Discussion group open to school library media specialists worldwide, and to people involved with the school library media field.

NEWLIB-L

http://www.lahacal.org/newlib/

A discussion list for new librarians who wish to share experiences and discuss ideas, issues, and trends.

PACS-L

http://info.lib.uh.edu/pacsl.html

Public-Access Computer Systems Forum, dealing with end-user computer systems in libraries.

PUBLIB

http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/

An electronic discussion for public librarians and those interested in public libraries. Archive, FAQ, history, policies, and subscription information.

PublibCT

http://lists.topica.com/lists/publibct/

For those who work in public libraries and find themselves teaching computer skills. Primarily an idea and resource exchange.

Stealth Librarian

http://members.tripod.com/stealthlibrarian/StealthLibrarian.htm

Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.

SYSLIB-L

http://listserv.buffalo.edu/archives/syslib-l.html

Discussion of systems librarianship, with archives.

TAGAD-L

http://lists.topica.com/lists/tagad-l/

Discussion forum for the advisors of any public library teen advisory group or board.

Web4Lib

http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/

Discussion of issues relating to the creation and management of library-based Web servers and clients. Includes subscription information and a searchable archive.