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Cataloging

Children's Subject Headings
Library of Congress subject headings for children's collections.
Dewey Decimal Classification
System used by most school and public libraries.
Library of Congress Authorities
Authority headings for subject, name, title, and name/title combinations.
Library of Congress Classification Outline
System used by most academic and large public libraries.

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright & Fair Use
Stanford University Libraries site emphasizing copyright issues especially relevant to the education and library community.
LIBLICENSE: Licensing Digital Content
Licensing resource links.
Principles for Licensing Electronic Resources
Developed by the Association of Research Libraries in 1997.
United States Copyright Office
Links to forms, laws, regulations, and publications.

Intellectual Freedom, Free Expression, and Censorship

American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom
Provides resources and contact information for support for intellectual freedom in all types of libraries.
Banned Books Week
Information about Banned Books Week celebrations and challenged or banned books.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Works to preserve the user-controlled nature of the Internet and champion freedom of expression.
First Amendment Center
Provides First Amendment news and analysis.
Freedom to Read Foundation
Supports U.S. libraries and individual librarians in defending intellectual freedom. Advocates for freedom of speech and access to information.
Free Expression Policy Project
Initiatives include censorship of material for children and adolescents, limitations on publicly funded expression, and digital filtering and rating systems. Fact Sheets are thorough discussions of select intellectual freedom issues.
Index on Censorship
International organizations sponsoring debates and lobbying for legal reform, digital rights, and free artistic expression. Reports include issues in individual countries.
Media Coalition
Advocates freedom of expression in all media formats: books, periodicals, movies, sound, and video. Works within the legislative and courts systems.
National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC)
Over 50 not-for-profit organizations. Provides reports and news sorted by 20 categories.
Notable First Amendment Court Cases
Lists important cases related to intellectual freedom and censorship with legal citations.
Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression
Devoted to the defense of free expression in all forms.

Library Consortia

Center for Research Libraries
An international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries to support advanced research and teaching.
Committee on Insitutional Cooperation
A consortium of the Big Ten member universities plus the University of Chicago.
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI)
Leads Illinois academic libraries to create and sustain a rich, supportive, and diverse knowledge environment.
Illinois Regional Library Systems
A multitype network of cooperative library resource sharing accessible to all Illinois residents.
International Coalition of Library Consortia
Facilitates discussion on issues of common interest among approximately 200 consortia members.
OCLC
A global network of libraries dedicated to cooperation, resource sharing, and universal access.

Library Instruction

Association of College & Research Libraries Information Literacy Introduction
Links to ACRL's Information Literacy Standards and the draft Framework for Information Literacy.
Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
American Association of School Librarians standards for school library programs.
Tips and Trends
Introduces and discusses new, emerging, or even familiar technology which can be applied in the library instruction setting.

Library Schools

ALA-Accredited Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies
Lists ALA-accredited master's programs and AASL-recognized master’s programs in school librarianship.
World List of Schools and Departments of Information Science
List of schools and departments of information science, information management and related disciplines, by country.

Professional Organizations

American Library Association
The oldest and largest library association in the world. Links to divisions, round tables, offices, publications, and related initiatives.
ARMA International
Association of Information Management Professionals, focusing on governing information as a strategic asset.
Association for Information Management
For those who manage information and knowledge in organizations.
Association for Information Science and Technology
Information professionals seeking ways to improve access to information.
Association for Library and Information Science Education
Association of university faculty in graduate programs in library and information science in North America.
Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries
State chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries.
Illinois Library Association
For all types of libraries and library employees in Illinois.
International Association of School Librarianship
An international forum for people interested in promoting effective school library programs.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users.

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