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CONSERline
http://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/conser/
"CONSERline (ISSN 1072-611X) is published at least semiannually by the Library of Congress, Serial Record Division, and is a continuation of CONSER, a newsletter issued only in paper format. CONSERline is a cooperative effort with contributions from program members consisting of news of the CONSER Program and information of interest to the serials cataloging community. " -- About page
Informed Librarian Online
http://www.informedlibrarian.com/
"THE INFORMED LIBRARIAN ONLINE is a monthly compilation of the most recent tables of contents from over 275 titles - valuable domestic and foreign library and information-related journals, e-journals, magazines, e-magazines, newsletters and e-newsletters." -- Title
page
Information Today NewsBreaks
http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/breaks.htm
"Print publishing schedules don't
always accommodate the FLASH! of breaking news, something we at
Information Today, Searcher, and the other ITI publications struggle
with as we try to keep you up-to-date on library and information
industry news. That's why we've decided to post NewsBreaks here on the
ITI Web site." -- Title page
Jinfo (formerly Free Pint)
https://www.jinfo.com/
"Jinfo supports your organisation's information strategy
through unique and practical content, community and consulting on information sources, technology and value."
-- "Homepage" page
Keeping Up With...
http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with
"Keeping Up With� is an online current awareness publication from the Association of College and Research
Libraries (ACRL) featuring concise briefs on trends in academic librarianship and higher education. Each edition focuses on a single issue including
an introduction to the topic and summaries of key points, including implications for academic libraries." -- Homepage
librarian.net
http://www.librarian.net/
"[T]his is a lot more about
Librarian Media Culture since it's mainly links and a lot of what you
can find to link to is the media." -- "About" page
Library Assessment
http://www.libraryassessment.info/
"Library Assessment is a blog for and by librarians interested in defining library values
and impact, library assessment, evaluation, and improvement, supported by the Association of Research Libraries. " -- About page
Library Research Round Table (ALA)
http://www.ala.org/lrrt/
"LRRT was founded in 1968 to
contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to
provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating
library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to
inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their
usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative
decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the
field. To serve as a forum for discussion and action on issues related
to the literature and information needs for the field of library and
information science." -- Title page
Library Science List
http://librarysciencelist.com/
"A new social community for librarians worldwide.
" -- Title page
Library Weblogs
https://liswiki.org/wiki/Weblogs
This is a list of library-related
weblogs (blogs)." -- Title page
LISNews
http://lisnews.org/
"LISNews is the site for
everyone with an interest in Library and Information Science. LISNews is
loaded with relevant and interesting news and features. LISNews is not
another huge collection of links to everything librarian on the internet
This is a place to check up on the news that relates to library and
information science." -- "About" page
NewPages Weblog
http://www.newpages.com/blog
"The Alternative Guide to New
Books, Magazines & Music along with News from the Net of Interest to
Booksellers, Publishers, Librarians, Writers & Readers." --
Title page
PapersINVITED.com
http://www.papersinvited.com/
(Users who become members receive the
most benefits; membership is free. The site does include a section for
library and information science. The book as an entity receives
attention under "Knowledge.")
"PapersINVITED.com was conceived
and developed to assist those numerous scientists, professors and
student researchers who have had a difficult time in tracking the Calls
for Papers from various universities and professional bodies.
PapersINVITED.com brings an exhaustive list of Calls for Papers in all
areas of specialization to your fingertips." -- Title page
Peter Scott's Library Blog
http://xrefer.blogspot.com/
Formerly Library News Daily. "The latest news on databases,
conferences, services, software, vendors, and more." -- Library News Daily Title page
ResearchBuzz
http://researchbuzz.me
"ResearchBuzz is designed to cover
the world of Internet research. To that end this site provides almost
daily updates on search engines, new data managing software, browser
technology, large compendiums of information, Web directories --
whatever. If in doubt, the final question is, 'Would a reference
librarian find it useful?' If the answer's yes, in it goes!" --
"About" page
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
"A daily newsletter with resources of interest to information professionals, educators and journalists." -- Title page
Scout Report
https://scout.wisc.edu/report/current
"The Scout Report is the flagship
publication of the Internet Scout Project. Published every Friday both
on the web and by email, it provides a fast, convenient way to stay
informed of valuable resources on the Internet. Our team of professional
librarians and subject matter experts select, research, and annotate
each resource." -- "About" page
Search Engine Watch
https://searchenginewatch.com/
Reports developments in the world of
search engines.
The Signal
https://blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/
From the Library of Congress - "�The Signal� is meant to elicit two images.
The name sounds a bit like a town newspaper, one that has timely information that people can put to practical use.
That is our basic intent�discuss digital stewardship in a way that is informative and appealing. �Signal� also
associates with computer technology, most especially management, transmission and use of data. Technology is moving fast,
and we cover exciting new developments that have an impact on digital preservation and access. - About page
Steven Bell's Keeping Up Web Site
http://stevenbell.info/
"The Keeping Up Web Site is designed
to help library and information science professionals, information
technologists, instructional technologists, and other academic technology
support professionals develop and maintain a program of self-guided
professional development. " -- Title page
The Virtual Chase: Legal Research on the Internet Alert
https://virtualchase.justia.com//
"TVC Alert, a free weekday research news bulletin distributed by listserv�, notifies subscribers about: information industry news affecting library and legal professionals who conduct research on the Internet, research strategies for finding information of potential interest to library and legal professionals, quality Web sites, and substantive changes to The Virtual Chase." -- Title page
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