Weblogs Library and Information Science Libraries

Weblogs

Submit weblogs created by librarians which deal mostly with library and information science content. Personal weblogs created by librarians should be submitted at the best category under Computers: Internet: On the Web: Weblogs: Personal.

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• - Joshua Allen's blog, covering issues such as the semantic web and Internet programming.
  
• - A foxy public librarian blogs about life in a large urban city by the bay.
  
• - Mary Minow writes about issues concerning libraries and the law - with latitude to discuss any other interesting issues.
  
• - News from the free online scholarship movement.
  
• - Central Ohio Reference Librarian Jay Kegley shares his web findings.
  
• - NYPL's Carrie Bickner provides news items and library stories.
  
• - Analysis of mass media and discussion of alternative media for librarians in all sectors.
  
• - The adventures and misadventures of Jess Webb.
  
• - Tracking the current state of copyright and related issues.
  
• - Blog of librarian Ivan Chew who works in Singapore.
  
• - Commentary on libraries and politics in America from a more conservative perspective.
  
• - Lori provides hopes, dreams, wild ideas and practical solutions for libraries.
  
• - Thoughts of Dan Greene on Library and Information Science, Information Technology, web design, life, religion and perhaps monks.
  
• - Saving the world daily through information.
  
• - "Useless miscellany" on libraries and technology from Eric Maynard.
  
• - The blog of Wendy, a mild-mannered, Midwestern public librarian and fervent book junkie.
  
• - Michael Stephens presents news on current technology uses in libraries.
  
• - The author's experiences in library school, and the public and university libraries where she works.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Information and news for the law librarian.
  
• - Covers libraries, librarianship, and other interesting web sites.
  
• - Book format news from Gary Frost.
  
• - A blog dedicated to the library assistant, the librarian's overworked apprentice.
  
• - Massachusetts author writes for the conservative librarian.
  
• - Breaking book news from the BookBitch.
  
• - Newish librarian writes about the job and related issues at a smallish public library in the northeastern United States.
  
• - Library systems and stuff from Art Rhyno, U. of Windsor Systems Librarian.
  
• - Web chronicle of Alice, a legal library assistant in Chicago.
  
• - Stories of unintelligent people in the public library.
  
• - Greg Schwartz promotes information access and literacy for all.
  
• - The place to go for what's going on with Carrie Sullivan.
  
• - Weblog of Danielle Cunniff Plumer, library graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin.
  
• - Weblog addressing LIS issues by a soon-to-graduate LIS student.
  
• - Points of interest to the West Coast law librarian. Highlighted sources on KM, web development, and law library management.
  
• - Links, news and humor from Brian Smith.
  
• - Links and moments from the life of Jennifer, a young information specialist.
  
• - Musings and stories from an inner-city children's librarian.
  
• - A blog about virtual reference, created by and for the professional librarians who work for tutor.com's "Librarians By Request" service.
  
• - Blog dedicated to archiving. Also available in Dutch and German.
  
• - Resource for librarians who are interested in the application of web design and technologies in libraries.
  
• - Karen Schneider's meditations about librarianship and any other issue that interests her.
  
• - Commentary about digital services to bring people to digital libraries.
  
• - Topics of LIS interest from Kristina Spurgin.
  
• - Rita Vine, professional librarian, helps web searchers stay up to date on key search tools and developments.
  
• - Blog of archivist David Mattison.
  
• - News and notes about libraries in rural areas.
  
• - An action figure you can have sexual fantasies about. Includes musings on library related issues.
  
• - Weekly reviews of new sites by Marylaine Block, a former librarian and self-described "Librarian Without Walls". Usually includes new issues-related resources.
  
• - Information science weblog that focuses on information visualization and human technology interfaces and a wide range of closely related subjects.
  
• - News, technology, services and resources of interest to engineering librarians, from Catherine Lavallée-Welch at the University of Louisville.
  
• - Compact shelving for library-related posts and general news from one grad student in Madison, Wisconsin.
  
• - News links and musings about school library media centers, information literacy, reading, and technology in education.
  
• - Knowledge management discussion from Gary Roberts, Information Systems Librarian at Alfred University.
  
• - Deborah's meanderings on librarianship, expecially as pertains to children's literature, academic libraries, new technology, and blogging.
  
• - Censorship news and original articles from Chris Zammarelli, the Pernicious Librarian.
  
• - A blog covering law, librarianship, research, and technology.
  
• - Books and more for kids and teens from Wisconsin's Tasha Saecker.
  
• - A continually updated look at what libraries are doing with blogs.
  
• - Detailing the glamour, fashion, and humor of the public library.
  
• - Diary of a librarian fashionista.
  
• - Defines blog, gives examples of libraries publishing them, and gives guidelines and checklists for those contemplating doing the same. Offers a few links for further reading.
  
• - Teri Vogel provides news and commentary about tools for library and information professionals.
  
• - Geoff Harder at the University of Alberta shares his librarian-friendly web findings.
  
• - News on gaining access to background information about our cities' public libraries from Boston's Don Saklad.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Alternative guide to new books, magazines, and music.
  
• - Tara Murray brings do-it-yourself and librarianship together.
  
• - News and commentary from a digital libraries advocacy site.
  
• - News with a library focus.
  
• - News links about online academic archives.
  
• - Library cataloging issues and related topics.
  
• - One woman's unusual findings in the stacks at the University of Pittsburgh.
  
• - Ben Toth, Head of Knowledge Management at the National Health Service Information Authority, discusses digital libraries in the NHS.
  
• - Chronicle of a freshly-minted MLS learning the ropes at a tiny West Texas college library.
  
• - York University's John Dupuis provides links and information of interest to academic science librarians.
  
• - Links, commentary, and other musings by a serials cataloger.
  
• - Library and technology news from Tasha Saecker, director at Caestecker Public Library in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
  
• - Eric Maynard's journal on multiple library-related topics.
  
• - Source to help librarians identify publishing and presentation opportunities in library & information science, as well as other related fields.
  
• - Links to pertinent alternative web sites of interest, presented by Jessamyn West.
  
• - A select survey of readings for librarians and information specialists.
  
• - Satirical blog about working in a library maintained by a disgruntled clerk.
  
• - Martha Whitehead's weblog for academic information specialists.
  
• - Stephen Francoeur explores the intersection of reference services, technology, and instruction.
  
• - Journal of Colorado librarian, trainer and writer Michael Sauers.
  
• - Fresh perspectives on library issues for the Gen-X and -Y crowd.
  
• - Personal journal of Jean Ferguson, student at the UNC-Chapel Hill SILS program.
  
• - Steven Bell helps academic librarians "keep up" with news and developments in higher education.
  
• - 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
  
• - Michael McGrorty writes about library-related issues and news.
  
• - Comments and links from Betsy Vera.
  
• - Christina Pikas, a sci/tech librarian, discusses topics of interest to the library world.
  
• - A hub for matters important to librarians/information scientists of today.
  
• - An aggregated list of several library news RSS feeds.
  
• - Medical library links.
  
• - Topics and issues: user education, distance education support, e-learning support, librarianship, and information access. This blog is maintained by Teresa Hartman, MLS.
  
• - News, commentary, and links on library-related topics compiled by Heather Berringer at Carleton University.
  
• - Library news from an MSIS student.
  
• - Book news from Stephanie Davidson, law librarian.
  
• - Morgan Wilson, academic law librarian, covers information overload, disintermediation, preserving analog information rights and search techniques.
  
• - Watching libraries evolve: comments on technology, copyright, privacy, information science, and computers and their accessories.
  
• - Chronicling the reference situations presented during an internship at NPR.
  
• - A forum for a collaboration of information and entertainment between school and public librarians. Topics include discussion, reviews, "ask the author" and binding news.
  
• - Susan Rosenblatt provides news and links for San Francisco Bay Area library workers.
  
• - News links with commentary.
  
• - Personal blog which covers library issues and life at home.
  
• - Journal of Sarah Mae, UCLA library school student.
  
• - News for information science education and mentoring for library school graduates.
  
• - Useful links to online reference sources.
  
• - News and information about search engines, databases, and various info-piles, provided by Tara Calishain.
  
• - Randy Reichardt at the University of Alberta posts items of interest to engineering and scitech librarians.
  
• - Devoted to the ramblings and disconjointed thoughts of a brand new academic librarian.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Explores the world of information architecture, library science and technology.
  
• - News and commentary on libraries and literature.
  
• - Matthew, a young, fabulously well-dressed MLIS student takes on the world of corporate libraries.
  
• - Perspectives from a used book store owner in Durham, North Carolina.
  
• - Grad student covers issues related to online government information transfer.
  
• - Links and news for librarians and people interested in search engines, searching the net, design issues and general whitterings and rants.
  
• - Legal news and commentary by Leah Sandwell-Weiss, reference librarian at the University of Arizona Law Library.
  
• - Knowledge management and information architecture topics covered by Anders Jacobsen.
  
• - "Inspiration for library communicators." Thoughts on public relations, communications, and marketing.
  
• - Copy editor Michael Dietsch (NYC) discusses information law and policy.
  
• - News and links from Peter Scott (no longer active, succeeded by Peter Scott's Library Blog, archives available).
  
• - Nettie Day (aka student xine) speaks her mind on library school, the reference desk, fiction and extra-curricular activities.
  
• - Commentary about libraries, library instruction, and information literacy by Michael Lorenzen at Central Michigan University.
  
• - 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.
  
• - News from Lou Rosenfeld, pioneer of information architecture.
  
• - New Zealand librarian struggles to be a part-time master's student and full-time employee.
  
• - Bookslut's editor-in-chief, Jessa Crispin, provides links and commentary for those who love to read.
  
• - Frequent news, search tips, and new resources for information professionals. By Gary Price.
  
• - Connections for librarians - Web-based technology and research resources.
  
• - Karen Burns promotes library services anyway she can.
  
• - Aggregator blog for the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science.
  
• - Looks at librarians and libraries from a conservative viewpoint.
  
• - Comments on the world of distance librarianship.
  
• - Thoughts on being a new librarian by Erica Olsen at Cornell University.
  
• - Highlights and lowlights of days working at the Reference Desk, split into morning and afternoon sections. Archives available.
  
• - UC-Berkeley librarian Lynn Jones talks about libraries, research, pedagogy, historical resources, kids, web art and funny/creative uses of the web.
  
• - Providing information about resources and news by and for Christian Librarians, primarily those in Christian academic institutions.
  
• - New electronic and printed resources about scholarly electronic publishing efforts on the Internet.
  
• - Seattle's Michael Porter, librarian superhero, narrates the world "where libraries and Pez collide."
  
• - Journal of a subversive librarian in training.
  
• - Chronicles of a recent MLIS graduate seeking employment.
  
• - The news arm of the Curmudgeony Librarian website. This blog features news and websites of interest to the author on librarians, librarianship, technology, the internet and web, and other topics.
  
• - Library weblog intent on "making librarians more portable" from Jenny Levine
  
• - Yazdan Mansourian discusses everything about the Invisible Web and Information Invisibility on the Web.
  
• - Ongoing exploration of the intersection of popular culture and libraries by Sophie Brookover.
  
• - A weblog on librarianship, among other things, by a UK medical/veterinary librarian.
  
• - From Tracey Friesen (NYC), "lapsed librarian without a library."
  
• - News and links focused on books, bookbinding, and the future of reading technology.
  
• - Library manager Susan Broman's teen literature reading log, along with links of interest to librarians and other adults working with teen literature.
  
• - News stories for technology-minded librarians.
  
• - Comments by Judith E. Bush, mostly about the RedLightGreen.com website.
  
• - Melissa Zogby's political and research observations.
  
• - Mentor Cana offers analysis of the relationship between information technology and human social structures.
  
• - Transcribed librarian-patron interactions.
  
• - Headlines covering the problems and solutions to political issues affecting libraries.
  
• - A Harvard Law School library assistant's blog about books, libraries, museums, the little known histories of places and things, and life in general.
  
• - Access librarian Anna Lewis (Madison, Wisconsin) provides news and links for educators/librarians.
  
• - Issues and technology related to the acquisition and cataloging of print and digital serial publications.
  
• - Article is subtitled, "Famous people and libraries"
  
• - Thoughts on journalism, librarianship and blogging from a news librarian at the Harvard Office of News and Public Affairs.
  
• - Covers library and information science, literature, language, culture, and the arts.
  
• - Periodic tales set in a public library.
  
  

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