About the Library
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Internet Library for Librarians has been one of the most popular information resource sites for librarians since 1994. It is an information portal specifically designed for librarians to locate Internet resources related to their profession. It has received many awards, including SUNLINK Link of the Week, Digital Librarian Award from Argus Clearinghouse, the Best Library and Reference Site from LibrarySpot, and Five Stars from Anbar Cool Sites, et al. It has been recommended by many professional magazines. Internet Library for Librarians is featured on hundreds of websites and recommended by hundreds of libraries and library related organizations, including the Library of Congress and OCLC.
Internet Library for Librarians provides links to more than 4,000 resources. All the resources are recommended, selected, and reviewed by librarians. Each entry has a full description of the goals and /or scope of the resource, as well as the contact information if provided. Internet Library for Librarians is a handy and useful tool for both novices and experienced library staff.
This site was originally created by Vianne Sha, a librarian, in 1994. InfoWorks Technology Company then published it to the library community in 1996. Vianne Sha, as the chief editor, maintained the site until June 2001. In January 2002, InfoWorks Technology Company redeveloped the site. Currently, it is maintained by Internet Library for Librarians Editorial Team. The current executive editor is Yongmei Gu.
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