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

Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)

Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons.
http://www.sol-plus.net/plus/home.htm

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

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/

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

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

Public Library Association

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

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

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/librarysearch/