New York Public Library (NYPL)

The website of the NYPL allows individuals to download ebooks, audio books, music and videos. Search the Digital Library for information on humanities, performing arts, black culture, science and business. The NYPL has 87 locations, and visitors to the Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street location can enjoy the famous marble lions that stand outside the building.

http://www.nypl.org/

The Free Library

Provides online access to more than three million articles and books. The site's greatest strength is its business information, but you can also find information on the humanities, sciences and politics.

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

One of Pittsburgh's greatest public resources for books and other kinds of information. The website makes its easy to search the library catalog to find materials, or you can pose your reference questions to librarians. Maps and hours of the library can also be found here.

http://www.carnegielibrary.org/

Cleveland Public Library

The Cleveland Public Library website has great information on this municipal library. The site's extensive digital library includes material that you can access from your home. Visitors to the site can also search the library catalogue and find a schedule of upcoming literary events.

http://www.cpl.org/

Newberry.org

The Newberry Library, based in Chicago, is a special library for researchers interested in the history of Western Europe. Visitors to the site can find out about upcoming lectures and other events at the Library. The site also has a section for those interested in genealogy (family history).

http://www.newberry.org/

Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library provides access to books, digital collections and information on community events in the Chicago area. The Library provides two important online services; audiobooks available for download and an "Ask a Librarian" service. Users can also search the library catalog and view their record online.

http://www.chipublib.org/

National Library of Australia

The National Library of Australia maintains a comprehensive collection of reference materials, including books, maps, pictures and published and unpublished music scores. Visitors may search online catalogue, read education materials, browse online exhibitions, and become a volunteer at the Library.

http://www.nla.gov.au/

The European Library

A vast research resource that helps you find materials from all of Europe's libraries. You can search the collections of a particular country's libraries (e.g. Austria) or search by type of resource (e.g. maps or journals). The website is available in several languages, such as German and French, in addition to English.

http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/

American Library Association (ALA)

The ALA is the world's largest professional association promoting the interests of libraries and librarians. Librarians will find the ALA's job listings to be particularly interesting and can find out more about advocating for library issues here. The site's online store has posters, books and other materials that would be of use to any librarian.

http://www.ala.org/

Alexandria Digital Library

The Alexandria Digital Library is a distributed online library based at the University of California which specializes in geography. The library has two main features: a feature type thesaurus for looking up geographical features and a gazetteer for looking up information anywhere on the Internet.

https://alexandria.ucsb.edu/

The British Library

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and is a resource for researchers around the world. The Library's search engine lets you look through millions of books, patents, sound recordings and more. Online galleries and an impressive online shop of BL books round out this website.

http://www.bl.uk/

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

One of Pittsburgh's greatest public resources for books and other kinds of information. The website makes its easy to search the library catalog to find materials, or you can pose your reference questions to librarians. Maps and hours of the library can also be found here.

http://www.clpgh.org/

International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions

A global organization that brings together librarians and libraries to foster research and better service. The website has information on the IFLA’s conferences, publications and other matters. The site's electronic collections offer a variety of items of interest to professionals.

http://www.ifla.org/

Infomotions, Inc.

Demonstrates the value of digital library collections and computer programming to libraries and librarians. The site's notable features include the Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts, a collection of electronic serials and other materials of interest to librarians.

http://www.infomotions.com/

Internet Public Library

A collaborative educational initiative between the University of Michigan and Drexel University. The online library has an extensive Subject Collections that include computers, leisure, law and government, social science and so forth. There are also a number of special exhibits, generally on American subjects.

http://www.ipl.org/

The Library of Congress

America’s largest library, based in Washington D.C. The site has special sections for kids, librarians, researchers, teachers and publishers. You can also access the Library catalog or pose questions to a librarian. The site has excellent articles on several aspects of American history and culture.

http://www.loc.gov/

Library Research Service (LRS)

A service of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Department of Education. The site has library statistics on Colorado and the rest of America, and also has a "fast facts" site for those who want straightforward and basic library statistics.

http://www.lrs.org/

Multnomah County Library

A public library based in Oregon. The site provides access to the library's catalog where you can look up books and other items. Use the ‘Ask a Librarian’ function to get professional advice on what library items would fulfill your interests. The site also has a special section dedicated to teens.

http://www.multcolib.org/

Urban Libraries Council (ULC)

ULC is an American organization, based in Chicago, that advocates for the interests of public libraries in major cities. The site offers research resources that show what public libraries can do in major cities. Learn about the awards presented by the Council, such as the ULC Urban Player Award.

http://www.urbanlibraries.org/

Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA)

VIVA is a group of academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The site has research resources for faculty and students, and an online collection of journals, images and video presentations.

http://www.vivalib.org/

LibraryLaw Blog

A website that covers legal issues of interest to libraries. The site is maintained by Mary Minow, an American lawyer and librarian, along with three other writers. You can find articles on copyright, first amendment concerns and other legal issues. There are also a number of articles about Californian libraries and the law.

http://blog.librarylaw.com/

ARLISNA

The Art Libraries Society of North America is an organization with more than a thousand members dedicated to librarianship and image management. You can find out how to join the organization on this website. You can also find career resources if you'd like to work in this type of library.

http://www.arlisna.org/

Adriadne

Adriadne is a Web magazine for professionals working in archives, libraries and museums. You can read articles from the current issue of the journal and find back articles. The publication is particularly good at covering events in Britain.

http://www.ariadne.ac.uk

Council on Library and Information Resources

The Council on Library and Information Resources is American information that works to expand access to information. The site has awards and fellowships for those interested in pursuing library and information studies. You can read the organization's annual report here.

http://www.clir.org

CILIP.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a British organization for librarians and other who work in information organizations. The site has information on what you need to join the Institute including graduate training. You can also job and career information here.

http://www.cilip.org.uk

National Archives

The National Archives of the United Kingdom is a government agency that manages the documentary heritage of the UK. The site has articles that show you how to research your family history. Toy can also find about military history here including World One soldier records.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

OCLC.org

The Online Computer Library Center (OLOC) is a non-profit computer library service that provides access to library materials around the world. You can also access WorldCat, a global library catalog, from the site. You can also find career listings from this site if you are interested in working for the Center.

http://www.oclc.org/

LIS News

LISNews is a news website with news articles on issues of interest to librarians and other information professionals. The site is updated most dates of the week and you can comment on the stories posted. You can also suggest articles for inclusion here and subscribe to the site's RSS feed.

http://lisnews.org//

National Library of Scotland

The National Library of Scotland is a cultural institution based in Edinburgh, Scotland. If you want information about a book published in Scotland, this is the best place to search for it. You can also find information on the library's current exhibits and publications here.

http://www.nls.uk

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.

http://www.imls.gov