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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/

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://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/USLibraryProgram

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 & the Internet - Information Use Management & Policy Institute PDF-format documents. Provides longitudinal data regarding public library Internet connectivity and public access computing services and resources, but also explores the impacts and benefits that communities derive from public library connectivity. http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet_reports.cfm

Public Libraries International Network International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management. http://www.public-libraries.net/

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/librarysearch/

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

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