Open Directory - Reference: Libraries: Library and Information Science: Weblogs
See also: This category in other languages: - Book news from Stephanie Davidson, law librarian. - News for information science education and mentoring for library school graduates. - Links weblog covering the topics of law, libraries, reference and fun. - Library news from the Pacific Northwest and tidbits about Darci Chapman's adventures in grad school. - Knowledge management and information architecture topics covered by Anders Jacobsen. - An annoyed librarian rants about the state of librarianship. - Weblog dedicated to archiving. Also available in Dutch and German. - Comments and links from Betsy Vera. - Joshua Allen's weblog, covering issues such as the semantic web and Internet programming. - Chronicle of a freshly-minted MLS learning the ropes at a tiny West Texas college library. - Watching libraries evolve: comments on technology, copyright, privacy and information science. - Bookslut's editor-in-chief, Jessa Crispin, provides links and commentary for those who love to read. - Susan Herzog, university librarian, provides a scholarly introduction to weblogs and assembles an annotated bibliography of articles, essays, books, presentations and studies about them. - News from Lou Rosenfeld, pioneer of information architecture. - Breaking book news from the BookBitch. - News and links focused on books, bookbinding, and the future of reading technology. - Links and moments from the life of Jennifer, a young information specialist. - Library cataloging issues and related topics. - A miscellany of links, library news and observations, such as interesting names, unusual titles and quotations. Accompanied by some original articles on books and reading. - Librarian has lots to say. - Saving the world daily through information. - Christina Pikas, a sci/tech librarian, discusses topics of interest to the library world. - Stories of unintelligent people in the public library. - Weblog addressing LIS issues by a soon-to-graduate LIS student. - York University's John Dupuis provides links and information of interest to academic science librarians. - News and notes about libraries in rural areas. - RAHarris' journal of library school, digital libraries, and related issues. - Links, commentary, and other musings by a serials cataloger. - News, technology, services and resources of interest to engineering librarians, from Catherine Lavallée-Welch at the University of Louisville. - Morgan Wilson, academic law librarian, covers information overload, disintermediation, preserving analog information rights and search techniques. - A cross of libraries, culture, law, politics and the internet. - A foxy public librarian blogs about life in a large urban city by the bay. - Karen Schneider's meditations about librarianship and any other issue that interests her. - News, views and updates on the UK Freedom of Information Act and FOI overseas from Steve Wood, Lecturer in Information Management at Liverpool John Moores University. - Book format news from Gary Frost. - Moderate conservative writes about politics, librarianship, and other topics of interest. - Explores the world of information architecture, library science and technology. - A weblog about information, libraries, and technology by a school library system director from New York State. - Topics of LIS interest from Kristina Spurgin. - An exploration of Information Literacy Instruction theory and practices. - Thoughts on journalism, librarianship and blogging from a news librarian at a prestigious American university. - Central Ohio Reference Librarian Jay Kegley shares his web findings. - Books and more for kids and teens from Wisconsin's Tasha Saecker. - Insights and essays from a medical librarian for a hospital in the USA. - Information and news for the law librarian. - Legal news and commentary by Leah Sandwell-Weiss, reference librarian at the University of Arizona Law Library. - A weblog covering law, librarianship, research, and technology. - "Inspiration for library communicators." Thoughts on public relations, communications, and marketing. - Melissa Zogby's political and research observations. - Thoughts about library science, information science and the web revolution by an academic systems librarian. - Links to pertinent alternative web sites of interest, presented by Jessamyn West. - News stories for technology-minded librarians. - Personal weblog which covers library issues and life at home. - A forum for media specialists and librarians in the school and public libraries featuring discussion, stories and information. - Thoughts of Dan Greene on Library and Information Science, Information Technology, web design, life, religion and perhaps monks. - Journal of Sarah Mae, UCLA library school student. - Daily library "stuff" dedicated to resources for keeping current and professional development, by Steven M. Cohen. - Lori provides hopes, dreams, wild ideas and practical solutions for libraries. - Resource for librarians who are interested in the application of web design and technologies in libraries. - Source to help librarians identify publishing and presentation opportunities in library and information science, as well as other related fields. - Mary Minow writes about issues concerning libraries and the law - with latitude to discuss any other interesting issues. - Seattle's Michael Porter, librarian superhero, narrates the world "where libraries and Pez collide." - This is dedicated to discussing the future of libraries in the "digital age" and discussing printed books as a viable information technology. It is managed by Professor Richard Leiter of the University of Nebraska - Weblog of a systems librarian at a small public library in a large town in Massachusetts. - The adventures and misadventures of Jess Webb. - Chronicling the reference situations presented during an internship at NPR. - Medical library links. - Ben Toth, Head of Knowledge Management at the National Health Service Information Authority, discusses digital libraries in the NHS. - Weekly reviews of new sites by Marylaine Block, a former librarian and self-described "Librarian Without Walls". Usually includes new issues-related resources. - Alternative guide to new books, magazines, and music. - Thoughts on being a new librarian by Erica Olsen at Cornell University. - Weblog of Lynette Reville, a new librarian in Australia, who is on a library-like quest to find One New Thing to learn every day. - News from the free online scholarship movement. - Weblog of a compiler of the first hypertext index of Internet resources-Hytelnet and librarian stuff. - Links and news for librarians and people interested in search engines, searching the net, design issues and general whitterings and rants. - Weblog of librarian Ivan Chew who works in Singapore. - Public librarian from a small coastal community in Australia shares thoughts and ideas about public libraries. - Highlights and lowlights of days working at the Reference Desk, split into morning and afternoon sections. Archives available. - News and information about search engines, databases, and various info-piles, provided by Tara Calishain. - A weblog containing the musings of a serials cataloguer on technology and management as well as serials cataloguing, metadata, and the future of the profession. [Atom] - News links and musings about school library media centers, information literacy, reading, and technology in education. - Issues and technology related to the acquisition and cataloging of print and digital serial publications. - The author's experiences in library school, and the public and university libraries where she works. - A select survey of readings for librarians and information specialists. - A small town West Virginia library employee's quest to remain sane while dealing with patrons who could often double as extras in a David Lynch film, not to mention dealing with life in general. - Michael Stephens presents news on current technology uses in libraries. - Ambivalent librarian writes mostly about her work. - Maintained by an information services librarian in an academic library who shares thoughts on how to make the most of educational opportunities with students. - News and commentary from a digital libraries advocacy site. - Diary of a librarian fashionista. - Commentary about digital services to bring people to digital libraries. - Comments on the world of distance librarianship. - Providing information about resources and news by and for Christian Librarians, primarily those in Christian academic institutions. - Yazdan Mansourian discusses everything about the Invisible Web and Information Invisibility on the Web. - Steven Bell helps academic librarians "keep up" with news and developments in higher education. - Links, news and humor from Brian Smith. - A weblog dedicated to the library assistant, the librarian's overworked apprentice. - Offers a collection of resources and information for readers of all ages, featuring in-depth book reviews, commentaries, book discussion, book recommendations, book lists and literary criticism. - Library, technology, and information thoughts and trends (with respect to Marshall McLuhan). A weblog by Eric Schnell [Atom] - Library, technology, and information thoughts and trends (with respect to Marshall McLuhan). A weblog by Eric Schnell. - The weblog of Wendy, a mild-mannered, Midwestern public librarian and fervent book junkie. - Explores children's literature, printing and paper history, rare books, and related topics. - Frequent news, search tips, and new resources for information professionals. By Gary Price. - Randy Reichardt at the University of Alberta posts items of interest to engineering and scitech librarians. - Library weblog intent on "making librarians more portable" from Jenny Levine - Weblog of archivist David Mattison. - Celebrity librarian-at-large offers advice and commentary on etiquette, fashion, and the proper behavior of librarians and their customers. - Chronicles of a recent MLIS graduate seeking employment. [Atom] - Tracking the current state of copyright and related issues. - Rochelle the librarian writes a bit about herself and other topics of interest to her. - Musings and stories from an inner-city children's librarian. - A weblog on librarianship, among other things, by a UK medical/veterinary librarian. - Looks at librarians and libraries from a conservative viewpoint. - Journal of Colorado librarian, trainer and writer Michael Sauers. - Topics and issues: user education, distance education support, e-learning support, librarianship, and information access. This weblog is maintained by Teresa Hartman, MLS. - Points of interest to the West Coast law librarian. Highlighted sources on KM, web development, and law library management. - Chronicles of a recent MLIS graduate seeking employment. - A continually updated look at what libraries are doing with blogs. - Journal of a subversive librarian in training. - Mentor Cana offers analysis of the relationship between information technology and human social structures. - Defines weblog, gives examples of libraries publishing them, and gives guidelines and checklists for those contemplating doing the same. Offers a few links for further reading. (November 01, 2003) XML Feeds: - Library news from the Pacific Northwest and tidbits about Darci Chapman's adventures in grad school. [RSS] - Daily library "stuff", by Steven M. Cohen. [RSS] - Commentary from Horst Prillinger, librarian at the Vienna University Library. [RSS]
