| School_Libraries_on_the_Web__A_Directory A growing international directory of school library web pages. The US category also lists school library and media center pages by state and city, school district library pages, resource sharing netwo |
| UPEI_-_Building_Your_School_Library_Program Handbook designed by teacher-librarians which informs about how to evaluate, improve and develop a school library program. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Impact_of_Youth’s_Use_of_the_Internet_on_the_Public_Library Results of a 2004 study conducted by the Urban Libraries Council and SUNY at Buffalo, USA. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Public_Libraries_&_the_Internet_-_Information_Use_Management_&_Policy_Institute PDF-format documents. Provides provides longitudinal data regarding public library Internet connectivity and public access computing services and resources, but also explores the impacts and benefits |
| Public_Libraries_International_Network International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management. |
| Public_Libraries_Using_Spanish_(PLUS) Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons. |
| Public_Library_Association Information and services for public librarians and staff. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Security_Issues_in_Ohio_Public_Libraries Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries. |
| Starting_a_Book_Club_in_a_Mid-sized_Public_Library__A_Practical_Guide Offers tips for creating and running book clubs in public libraries. |
| Alaska_Museum_of_Fancy_Knots Photos of decorative knotwork from around the world. |
| Boondoggle_Man Knotwork instruction and supply information using boondoggle (another name for plastic lacing or gimp). |
| Certificate_of_Excellence_in_Handspinning_for_Chinese_Knotting Gwen Powell, in studying for her Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweavers Guild of America, analyzed techniques for creating appropriate yarns and cords for Chinese Knotting. Ma |
| Chinese_Culture__Chinese_Knotting The Overseas Chinese Associated Community (a Taiwanese organization) hosts the Global Chinese Language and Culture Center which educates the world at large about Chinese Culture. An important aspect |
| Chinese_Knotting Covers the flower knot, treasure knot, chinese button knot, and double connection knot. Photos and instructions. References to print resources. |
| Gwen\'s_Fiberarts Gwen Powell, spinner. Includes material from her Certificate of Excellence (COE) studies in spinning for Chinese knotting. |
| Japanese_Glass_Fishing_Float_Nets A diagram and photos which show how to weave rope nets for the purpose of recovering Japanese glass fishing floats. |
| Kyoto_Library__Musubi Examples of musubi (Japanese knots) tied with kumihimo (braided silk). |
| Pope\'s_Place Covers Woggles, Turk's Head knots, and other single-strand and multiple-strand braids. Diagrams and instructions. Lists materials needed. |
| The_Traditional_Handicraft_of_Korea__Macrame A description of maedup (Korean decorative knotting) that includes Korean vocabulary, some illustrations and names 2 prominent artists. |
| Willeke\'s_knotted_ideas_ Willeke van der Ham presents knotted animals, flowers, and knotboards with clear instructions and tips in English and Dutch. |
| Woggle_World How to make the Turk's Head neckerchief slide. Step by step illustrations and instructions. |
| Handy_Facts A collection of handy facts about math, words, dimensions, space, and lots of useful and hard-to-find data. |
| StarDate Plan your backyard stargazing with the celestial information gleaned from this web. |
| The_African_American_Registry Chronological narratives of black American historic achievements in education, sports, the arts, literature, and other areas of endeavor. |
| Afro_American_Almanac An on-line presentation of the historical perspective of a nation, its people, and its cultural evolution. |
| American_Almanac Excerpts from 'The New Federalist' newspaper dealing with American national historical research from the perspective of followers of Lyndon LaRouche. |
| American_Memory_from_the_Library_of_Congress Consists of primary source and archival materials relating to American culture and history. These historical collections are the key contribution of the Library of Congress to the National Digital Lib |
| CNN_Video_Almanac Provides video clips of historic highlights since 1980. |
| Daily_Almanac,_Craig_Copi\'s Historical events, birthdays, and popular songs current on a particular day. |
| Leon\'s_Political_Almanac Political historical events for each day of the year with links to supplementary information. |
| Those_Were_the_Days__Today_in_History A daily summary of news events, famous birthdays and hit music that happened on this day in history from 440 International. |
| World_Statesmen Comprehensive list of statesmen and world leaders since 1760 , arranged by region and country, with dates of birth and death, and additional information on flags, maps, anthems, and political parties. |
| Historic_Naval_Ships_Association_Visitors_Guide Promotes the preservation and exhibition of more than 100 naval ships and craft homeported around the world. |
| History_of_the_Brazilian_Air_Force Presents the history of the Brazilian Air Force, photos, hours, and directions. Located in Rio de Janeiro. |
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