LIS Guide Authors
Danica E. White
LIS Selector, interested in Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Librarianship
(DEW5422@psu.edu or 814-865-1030)
Dawn Amsberry
Interested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Librarianship
(DUA4@psu.edu or 814-863-5093)
Bernadette A. Lear
Interested in the History of Librarianship, and Social Sciences/Education Librarianship
(BAL19@psu.edu or 717-948-6360)
Reports and Statistics
- ACRL Value of Academic Libraries ReportWebsite with link to full report.
- ALA Research and StatisticsStatistical and informational resources to help you understand libraries and librarianship in context.
- Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher EducationIncludes accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities in the U.S..
- Center for the Book, Library of CongressPromotes reading through its annual Book Festival, research, and other activities.
- Ithaka S+RProvides strategic guidance in a range of areas.
- National Center for Education StatisticsData related to education, including libraries, in the U.S. and other nations.
- SPEC Kits (Association of Research Libraries)Survey results and documentation from ARL member institutions.
- The Researching LibrarianLinks to online databases, statistics, and other information for library science researchers.
Blogs
- American Libraries MagazineThe flagship magazine of the American Library Association.
- Free Library of PhiladelphiaPennsylvania's largest public library. FLP's blog features history minute, literacy, literary history, literature, online learning, picture book highlights, recommendations, exhibitions, and more.
- In the Library with the Lead PipeBi-monthly, digital publication to help improve our communities, our libraries, and our professional organizations.
- Librarianship Studies & Information TechnologyInternationally acclaimed LIS blog.
- Library ConnectLIS best practices, issues, technology, and trends from librarians around the world.
- Library JournalGroundbreaking features and analytical news reports covering technology, management, policy, and other professional concerns to libraries.
- No Shelf RequiredPortal on all aspects of e-books and digital content.
- LITA (Library and Information Technology Association)Features original content by LITA members on technologies and trends relevant to librarians.
- The Travelin' LibrarianThe blog of Technology Innovation Librarian and Author Michael P. Sauers.