ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services
   Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations.
   http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm

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.
   http://www.haplr-index.com/

Impacts of the Internet on Public Library Use
   Results of a spring of 2000 study conducted by the Urban Libraries Council, and conducted in English and Spanish.
   http://www.urbanlibraries.org/Internet%20Study%20Fact%20Sheet.html

International Network of Public Libraries
   International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management.
   http://www.internationales-netzwerk.de/en/index.htm

Libraries - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
   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.
   http://gatesfoundation.org/libraries/

Public Libraries
   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.
   http://www.publiclibraries.com/

Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)
   Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons.
   http://www.sol-plus.net/plus/home.htm

Public Library Association
   Information and services for public librarians and staff.
   http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/pla.htm

Public Library Locator
   Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it.
   http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/liblocator/

Security Issues in Ohio Public Libraries
   Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries.
   http://www.uncoverthenet.com/articles/listing/9305.php

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

The Role of Libraries in Literacy Education
   Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education.
   http://www.libraryinstruction.com/literacy-education.html