Public

Links

ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services

http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm

Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations.

Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HALPR)

http://www.haplr-index.com/

This site rates public libraries in the United States using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service.

Libraries - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/USLibraryProgram

Information on US public library programs, including news items and information on grant applications. Site is devoted to donating computers and improving access to information technology.

Public Libraries

http://www.publiclibraries.com/

Offers information and links to the public libraries by American state. Also has details on how to add or edit a library in the directory.

Public Libraries & the Internet - Information Use Management & Policy Institute

http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet_reports.cfm

PDF-format documents. Provides longitudinal data regarding public library Internet connectivity and public access computing services and resources, but also explores the impacts and benefits that communities derive from public library connectivity.

Public Libraries International Network

http://www.public-libraries.net/

International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management.

Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)

http://www.sol-plus.net/plus/home.htm

Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons.

Public Library Association

http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/pla.htm

Information and services for public librarians and staff.

Public Library Locator

http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch/

Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it.

Security Issues in Ohio Public Libraries

http://www.uncoverthenet.com/articles/listing/9305.php

Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries.

The Role of Libraries in Literacy Education

http://www.libraryinstruction.com/literacy-education.html

Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education.