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Biblioteca Nacional

http://www.bne.es/

This source contains library catalogs, library information, publications, services, and contact information.

Author: Biblioteca Nacional (webmaster@bne.es)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Spanish libraries; Spain; Biblioteca Nacional; libraries

Biblioteca Nacional de la Republica Argentina

http://www.bibnal.edu.ar/

This source contains the library catalog, services, a calendar of events, and available searches.

Author: Biblioteca Nacional de la Republica Argentina (webmaster@www.bibnal.edu.ar)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Argentina; Biblioteca Nacional; libraries

Biblioteca Nacional de México

http://biblional.bibliog.unam.mx/bib01.html

This site includes limited information about the library, its collections, and services, as well as a connection to their online catalog.

Author: Biblioeca National de Mexico

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--North America--Mexico

Bibliotheque Nationale de France

http://www.bnf.fr/

French Librarianship, special collections and library contents. English language version also available.

Author: Bibliothèque Nationale de France

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe--France

Keywords: France; French Libraries; International

The British Library

http://minos.bl.uk/index.html

This source has the British library catalogs, collections, reference materials and other resources available to patrons through the national library.

Author: The British Library (nbs-info@bl.uk)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom

Keywords: British; British Libraries; Britain

The Canadian Library Index

http://www.lights.com/canlib/

"An index of Canadian Library Home Pages and connections to telnet/web based OPACS".

Author: Peter Scott

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Libraries; Canadian libraries

lib-web-cats

http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/breeding/libwebcats.html

Library Web Pages, Online Catalogs, and System Profiles. A directory of over 4,500 libraries worldwide. Searchable.

Author: Marshall Breeding (breeding@library.vanderbilt.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Library of Congress

http://lcweb.loc.gov/

"The Library of Congress is using the World Wide Web (WWW) to present information about and materials from its collections over the Internet." It's also possible to view Internet exhibits that cover American history, get legislative information, access resources for researchers and information professionals, and find out more about the Library of Congress and what it does. Instructions for searching the Library of Congress catalogs are available in English or Spanish.

Author: Library of Congress (lcweb@loc.gov)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States--Historical Documents

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Law, Government & Political Science--Government--US Federal Government--Legislature

Keywords: Exhibits

Library of Congress Z39.50 Gateway

http://lcweb.loc.gov/z3950/

The Library of Congress Page for gateway access to LC's catalog and thoseat many other institutions. Using a Z39.50 client, it is currently possible to search the Library of Congress Books File and Name Authority File. 

Author: Library of Congress (lcweb@loc.gov)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Z39.50; Library Catalogs; OPACs

LibWeb - Library Worldwide Web Servers

http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/

International library worldwide web servers, including a list of schools of library and information studies, and a list of library-related vendors.

Author: Thomas Dowling (tdowling@ohiolink.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Libraries; International Libraries; Companies

National Diet Library, Japan

http://www.ndl.go.jp/e/

This is the site for the National Library of Japan, and includes online catalogs and databases, online exhibitions, and information about collections, projects, and use of the library.

Author: National Diet Library, Japan (webmaster@ndl.go.jp)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Asia--Japan

National Library Board of Singapore

http://www.lib.gov.sg/

Site includes access to an online catalog which shows the status of every item available in alll of Singapore's Regional Libraries, Community Libraries, Community Children's Libraries, and the National Reference Library. Also includes access to Business, Education and Learning resources.

Author:

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Singapore libraries; National Library of Singapore

National Library of Australia

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

"Welcome to the National Library of Australia. Our collections and services underpin Australian cultural life & intellectual pursuits. We are the preeminent source for the documentary record of Australia & its place in the world." This site contains information about the library's collections, with links to related sites for each collection. It also contains information about other collections in Austrlia and has links to a broad array of Internet Resources. The library's catalog can be searched from this site.

Author: National Library of Australia (www@nla.gov.au)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Australia

National Library of Canada

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/

This site includes an online catalog, information about the library, its services, collections, and events, as well as links to sources of information about Canada.

Author: National Library of Canada (webadmin@nlc-bnc.ca)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--North America--Canada

National Library of Ireland

http://www.nli.ie/

This site includes information about catalogs, collections, and services, as well as links to the National Photographic Archives, Family History, and Heraldry in Ireland.

Author: Ireland

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe--Ireland

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

The NLM is the world's largest biomedical library. This website provides information about all of its major programs, including medical research, medical history, biotechnology, and HIV/AIDS resources. A wide variety of medical information is available for both professionals and consumers, including access to databases (e.g. MEDLINE and GenBank), fact sheets and newsletters, and toxicology and environmental health information. Searchable.

Author: National Institutes of Health (NIHInfo@OD.NIH.GOV)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Science & Technology--Life Sciences

Keywords: Visible Human; Virtual Hospital; MEDLINE

National Library of New Zealand

http://www.natlib.govt.nz/

This is the National library home page which contains online catalogs, heritage information, school information, news, and library tour information.

Author: New Zealand Government (visitors@natlib.govt.nz)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--South Pacific

Keywords: New Zealand libraries; National libraries; New Zealand

National Library of Poland

http://www.bn.org.pl/

This site includes catalogs and databases and information about collections, services, events, and exhibits.

Author: National Library of Poland (webeditor@bn.org.pl)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe

Keywords: Poland

National Library of Russia (NLR)

http://www.nlr.ru:8101/eng/

This site includes information about services, collections, and catalogs, as well as information about the library itself and the city of Saint-Petersburg.

Author:

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe--Russia

National Library of Scotland

http://www.nls.uk/

This site includes online catalogs, information about collections and services, news, professional information, and digital library projects.

Author: National Library of Scotland (j.cromarty@nls.uk)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom

National Library of South Africa

http://aleph.salib.ac.za/

This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, online exhibits, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.

Author: National Library of South Africa (webmanager@nlsa.ac.za)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Africa

Keywords: South Africa

National Library of the Czech Republic

http://www.nkp.cz/altnkeng.htm

This site includes information about collections, services, catalogs and databases, professional activities, and a "Virtual Tour."

Author: National Library of the Czech Republic (webmaster@nkp.cz)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe

Keywords: Czech Republic

Online Catalogues and Home Pages of NZ Libraries

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/dlis/ssbubl/opacs.htm

Links to OPACs and web sites of libraries in New Zealand.

Author: Alastair Smith (Alastair.Smith@vuw.ac.nz)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Peter Milbury's School Librarian Web Pages

http://wombat.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/~pmilbury/lib.html

A listing of web pages by school librarians and of school libraries.

Author: Peter Milbury (pmilbury@cusd.chico.k12.ca.us)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: libraries; librarians; associations; schools; K-12; web pages

Public Libraries of Europe

http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/ac940/eurolib.html

Links to European libraries and important European library activities and programs.

Author: Sheila and Robert Harden (harden@dial.pipex.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: International libraries; Europe; Public Libraries

Royal Library Albert I

http://www.kbr.be/

This source contains library information, online catalogs and links to other useful library sites.

Author: Royal LIbrary (wim.devos@kbr.be)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Belgium; Royal library; libraries

School Libraries on the Web: A Directory

http://www.sldirectory.com/

List of library web pages maintained by K-12 school libraries in the United States and in countries around the world.

Author: Linda Bertland (bertland@voicenet.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: School Libraries; K-12 Libraries; Libraries Online

SJCPL's Public Library WWW Servers Database Search Form

http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/Databases/PubLibServFind.html/

Searchable database of public library web sites. Compiled by the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, Indiana.

Author: Don Napoli (donald.napoli@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Libraries; Public Libraries

The State Library Web Listing

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlcl/pld/statelib.html

A listing of state libraries that have gophers and/or Web pages.

Author: Bob Bocher, Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction (bocherf@mail.state.wi.us)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: State Libraries

Swiss National Library

http://www.snl.ch/

This site includes online catalogs and bibliographies, and information about the library and its collections, activities, and services.

Author: Swiss National Library (slb-bns@slb.admin.ch)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Regional & Country Information--Europe

Keywords: Switzerland

The UK Public Libraries Page

http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/ac940/liblinks.html

The Links for Librarians section of the UK Public Libraries home page which includes resources for professional assocations, libraries in the UK and Europe, magazines, education, conferences and connections to librarians on the web.

Author: Sheila and Robert Harden (harden@dial.pipex.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: International Libraries; United Kingdom; Europe

Webbed Catalogs

http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/webbed-catalogs/

List of library catalogs with web interfaces, intended as an informal research tool for librarians exploring the possibilities of creating World Wide Web browser-accessible online public access catalogs

Author: Eric Lease Morgan (eric_morgan@ncsu.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Library; Libraries; OPACs; Catalog; Web; Gopher; Z39.50

WWW Accessible National Libraries of the World

http://ifla.inist.fr/II/natlibs.htm

This site provides a list of links enabling online access to the national libraries of more than 50 countries.

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (ifla@nlc-bnc.ca)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Catalog; International

Yahoo Libraries Page

http://www.yahoo.com/Reference/Libraries/

The Yahoo list of library resources, with categories ranging from Archives through Presidential and University libraries.

Author: Yahoo! Inc.

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Libraries--Libraries Online

Keywords: Libraries; Library List

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