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This category is for sites that deal with public libraries and public library librarianship. It is not for the sites of individual libraries which should be submitted to the correct Regional category. A public library is a library which offers collections and services to anyone who resides within the geographic locality the library has been designated to serve.

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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. 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. www.urbanlibraries.org/Internet%20Study%20Fact%20Sheet.html

Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS) Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm

Public Library Association Information and services for public librarians and staff. 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. 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. nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch