Librarian's Office
This site is a collection of sites and online resources for librarians, especially school librarians.
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General Resources |
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- Awesome Library - Education Directory for Librarians A variety of links for librarians can be found here.
- Center for the Study of the Public Domain Explores the works that have entered public domain due to the expiration of their copyrights.
- Ideas & Inspiration from DEMCO Provides ideas, webinars, blog about trends in libraries, book repair, technology, and more from DEMCO.
- Internet Library for Librarians A portal designed for librarians to locate Internet resources related to their profession.
- Library & Information Science Resources on the Web Quick Base provides a listing of helpful websites about libraries and the information sciences.
- Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science Defines terms and acronyms used in the library and information science fields.
- The Researching Librarian Lists websites, journals, free databases, and more to assist with library research.
- Resources for School Librarians Assembles information on collection development policies, learning standards, program evaluation, technology, continuing education, and more.
- Teen Librarian Toolbox A valuable resource for teen librarians including book reviews, resources on teen issues, program ideas, professional resources, and more.
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Professional Associations |
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- American Association of School Librarians
- American Booksellers Association
- American Library Association
- Association for Library Service to Children
- Association of Illinois School Library Educators Formerly Illinois School Library Media Association.
- Catholic Library Association
- Children's Book Council A non-profit organization dedicated to encourage literacy and the enjoyment of children's and young adult literature.
- Illinois Heartland Library System
- Illinois Library Association
- Illinois Literacy Foundation
- Illinois Reading Council
- Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
- Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
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Professional Journals |
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- American Libraries Published by the American Library Association, this magazine reports on the latest library news, issues, trends, and events.
- Book Links
- Booklist Online Search and view book reviews here.
- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
- Catholic Library World
- Computers in Libraries
- The Horn Book
- The Horn Book Guide
- The Informed Librarian Online A database of over 36,600 articles from library journals, newsletters, magazines, and webzines to help librarians keep up with their professional reading.
- Library Journal
- The New York Review of Books
- The New York Times Book Review Critiques the newest books being published.
- School Library Journal
- Technicalities Reports on the timely topics in collection development and management in the Technical Services department in libraries.
- The Times Literary Supplement British publication that reviews books, profiles authors, and more.
- Video Librarian
- VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates Contains book reviews, author interviews, booklists, and more.
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Professional Blogs |
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- Awful Library Books Showcases library books that are now outdated and should be weeded.
- Book Loaner A teen librarian blogs about YA literature, teen programming, displays, and more.
- The Blue Skunk Blog Minnesota school librarian and writer Doug Johnson writes this blog about school technology and library issues.
- Create, Collaborate, Innovate Colleen Graves explores Maker Spaces, technology, and innovation in the school library.
- 5 Min Librarian
- Fluxing Well School librarian Lisa Mitchell writes this blog that focuses on tech tools, current library trends, as well as gardening tips and simple recipes.
- The Graphic Library Teacher Librarian Sara Smith reviews graphic novels on this blog.
- Library Linsey's Teen Books and Baubles Blog with book reviews and programming ideas.
- Never Ending Search Joyce Valenza blogs about technology, library trends, issues, and more.
- School Librarian Leadership Dr. Judi Moreillon shares "research and musings, news and views with the hopes of prompting critical thinking regarding coteaching and collaboration between school librarians, classroom teachers, specialists, school administrators, and others involved in future ready learning."
- Teen Librarian Blog written by Matt Imrie, a Youth Services librarian who has also worked in the UK and South Africa.
- Use a Bookmark Please Blog by Todd Burleson, the Resource Center director at the Skokie School in Winnetka, Illinois.
- YA Book Blog Directory Lists blogs about YA literature.
- YA Books and More Naomi Bates is a young adult librarian in Texas who reviews books and discusses new digital resources and tools.
- YALSA Blog Provides the latest news, best practices, and more relating to library services for young adults.
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Other Libraries and Catalogs |
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- Chicago Public Library
- Elmhurst College A. C. Buehler Library
- Elmhurst Public Library
- Find More Illinois Here you can search multiple of Illinois libraries at once.
- Illinois State Library
- Library of Congress
- OAIster
- World Cat
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