Libraries Around The World

Sub-headings:

State Libraries in the U.S.

Resources in this category:

Biblioteca Nacional
http://www.bne.es/

This source contains library catalogs, library information, publications, services, and contact information.

Biblioteca Nacional de la Republica Argentina
http://www.bibnal.edu.ar/

This source contains the library catalog, services, a calendar of events, and available searches.

Biblioteca Nacional de México
http://biblional.bibliog.unam.mx/bib01.html

This site includes limited information about the library, its collections, and services, as well as a connection to their online catalog.

Bibliotheque Nationale de France
http://www.bnf.fr/

French Librarianship, special collections and library contents. English language version also available.

The British Library
http://www.bl.uk/

This source has the British library catalogs, collections, reference materials and other resources available to patrons through the national library.

The Canadian Library Index
http://www.libdex.com/country/Canada.html?/

"An index of Canadian Library Home Pages and connections to telnet/web based OPACS".

lib-web-cats
http://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats/

Library Web Pages, Online Catalogs, and System Profiles. A directory of over 4,500 libraries worldwide. Searchable.

Libraries of the World and their Catalogues
http://www.sylviamilne.co.uk/libcats.htm

Links to national, academic and public libraries around the world and generally not in the United States, compiled by retired librarian Sylvia Milne who set up CHESweb at the University of Chester.

Library and Archives Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/

This site includes an online catalog, information about the library, its services, collections, and events, as well as links to sources of information about Canada.

Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/

"The Library of Congress is using the World Wide Web (WWW) to present information about and materials from its collections over the Internet." It's also possible to view Internet exhibits that cover American history, get legislative information, access resources for researchers and information professionals, and find out more about the Library of Congress and what it does. Instructions for searching the Library of Congress catalogs are available in English or Spanish.

Library of Congress Z39.50 Gateway
http://lcweb.loc.gov/z3950/

The Library of Congress Page for gateway access to LC's catalog and those at many other institutions. Using a Z39.50 client, it is currently possible to search the Library of Congress Books File and Name Authority File.

LibWeb - Library Worldwide Web Servers
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/

International library worldwide web servers, including a list of schools of library and information studies, and a list of library-related vendors.

National Diet Library, Japan
http://ndl.go.jp/en/index.html

This is the site for the National Library of Japan, and includes online catalogs and databases, online exhibitions, and information about collections, projects, and use of the library.

National Library Board of Singapore
http://www.lib.gov.sg/

Site includes access to an online catalog which shows the status of every item available in alll of Singapore's Regional Libraries, Community Libraries, Community Children's Libraries, and the National Reference Library. Also includes access to Business, Education and Learning resources.

National Library of Australia
http://www.nla.gov.au/home.html

"Welcome to the National Library of Australia. Our collections and services underpin Australian cultural life & intellectual pursuits. We are the preeminent source for the documentary record of Australia & its place in the world." This site contains information about the library's collections, with links to related sites for each collection. It also contains information about other collections in Austrlia and has links to a broad array of Internet Resources. The library's catalog can be searched from this site.

National Library of Ireland
http://www.nli.ie/

This site includes information about catalogs, collections, and services, as well as links to the National Photographic Archives, Family History, and Heraldry in Ireland.

National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

The NLM is the world's largest biomedical library. This website provides information about all of its major programs, including medical research, medical history, biotechnology, and HIV/AIDS resources. A wide variety of medical information is available for both professionals and consumers, including access to databases (e.g. MEDLINE and GenBank), fact sheets and newsletters, and toxicology and environmental health information. Searchable.

National Library of New Zealand
http://www.natlib.govt.nz/

This is the National library home page which contains online catalogs, heritage information, school information, news, and library tour information.

National Library of Poland
http://www.bn.org.pl/

This site includes catalogs and databases and information about collections, services, events, and exhibits.

National Library of Russia
http://www.nlr.ru:8101/eng/

This site includes information about services, collections, and catalogs, as well as information about the library itself and the city of Saint-Petersburg.

National Library of Scotland
http://www.nls.uk/

This site includes online catalogs, information about collections and services, news, professional information, and digital library projects.

National Library of South Africa
http://www.nlsa.ac.za/

This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, online exhibits, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.

National Library of the Czech Republic
http://www.nkp.cz/altnkeng.htm

This site includes information about collections, services, catalogs and databases, professional activities, and a "Virtual Tour."

Online Catalogues and Home Pages of NZ Libraries
http://www.vuw.ac.nz/dlis/ssbubl/opacs.htm

Links to OPACs and web sites of libraries in New Zealand.

Peter Milbury's School Librarian Web Pages
http://www.school-libraries.net/

A listing of web pages by school librarians and of school libraries.

Royal Library Albert I
http://www.kbr.be/

This source contains library information, online catalogs and links to other useful library sites.

School Libraries on the Web: A Directory
http://www.sldirectory.com/

List of library web pages maintained by K-12 school libraries in the United States and in countries around the world.

State Library Web Sites
http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/statelib.html

A listing of the home pages for the library agency in each state in the U.S. Site includes an image map.

Swiss National Library
http://www.snl.ch/

This site includes online catalogs and bibliographies, and information about the library and its collections, activities, and services.

WWW Accessible National Libraries of the World
http://www.ifla.org/II/natlibs.htm

This site provides a list of links enabling online access to the national libraries of more than 50 countries.