Public Libraries

Resources in this category:

PublicLibraries.com
http://www.publiclibraries.com/

An easy-to-use and very library-friendly site offering a free searchable directory of public, state, presidential, college, and law libraries. Almost all of libraries listed are within the United States, but there is a listing of "National Libraries".

Search for Public Libraries - Institute for Museum and Library Statistics (IMLS)
http://harvester.census.gov/imls/search/index.asp

IMLS administers the Public Library Survey, formerly administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and from this information provides this excellent United States public library locator tool. There is also a link that lets you compare libraries.

Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/

A searchable directory of public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities and trade shools, and public libraries in the United States.

VOYA Online: Voice of Youth Advocates: The library magazine serving those who serve young adults
http://www.voya.com/

VOYA is "a bimonthly journal addressing librarians, educators, and other professionals who work with young adults," and the "only magazine devoted exclusively to the informational needs of teenagers." Its website offers highlights of articles from its current issue and web-only features like the Teen Pop Culture Quiz and other resources to help librarians keep up with teen culture.