Resources for NCLD Libraries
Pennsylvania Library Directory
The
directory is kept up-to-date throughout the year and has the same
information that is in Commonwealth Library printed directory. Libraries can be
searched by type of library, name of institution, city, and county, as well as
by names of personnel. Also, data may be downloaded for creating mailing labels
or lists.
Links Useful to Librarians in the District
- Library Book Sales (list your sale for free)
- Career Guide - (Workforce information and other official PA publications)
- Comparison Guide to Distance Ed Programs for Getting the MLS
- Commonwealth Libraries - (The Office of Commonwealth Libraries)
- GuideStar ( National Database of Nonprofit Organizations)
- Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries
- Library of Congress Online Catalog
- On-Line Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program
(Free to individuals)
- Example Mission Statement -Wording similar to this might be useful as you describe the benefits of using your library to local government officials or in press releases.
Buying Materials
- AddALL Book Search and Price Comparison. Search and compare 40+ sites, 20,000 sellers, millions of books.
- Spotcost - web site that will quickly find and compare prices on books, CDs, DVDs, games and software across the web. Just type in a title or use the subject guides. This easy site will do it all for you.
Professional Organizations
- American Library Association
- PaLA - Pennsylvania Library Association
- PANO - Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Library Association
Reference Materials
- Directory of Public Libraries in PA
- Recommended Reference Collection for Libraries
(Developed by the North Central District Library Reference Staff)
- Sample Library Job Descriptions
- Sample Public Library Policies
- WebJunction
- WebJunction is an "online community of libraries and other agencies sharing knowledge and experience to provide the broadest public access to information technology." WebJunction fosters communication and problem solving for issues specific to libraries and librarianship in the United States and Canada. The site includes sample policies and practices, technology and buying information, access to online courses and lessons, a newsletter, and related discussion forums.
Books for Board Members
Recommended books for library board members. These titles are available for your use from the North Central Library District Library (James V. Brown Library). Your library can request any of these titles to be sent to you at your library.
Books for Boards (General Topics)
Books for Board Members ( Personnel Issues)
Web Links - From the Office of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Libraries
Other Important Links
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