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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)
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.
Starting a Book Club in a Mid-sized Public Library: A Practical Guide
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeI/issue1/starting.html
Offers tips for creating and running book clubs in 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.