Mailing Lists
ACQNET-L, ASIS-L, AUTOCAT, BUSLIB-L, CHMINF-L (The Chemical Information Sources Discuss, CNI-COPYRIGHT, Contrarian Librarian, CRISTAL-ED
DIG_REF
A Listserv discussion group for setting the digital reference agenda.
ExLibris
A mailing list for rare book and manuscript librarianship, including special collections and related issues. Archives and subscription information.
GOVDOC-L
Discussion forum about government information and the Federal Depository Library program.
H-LIS
History of library and information science discussion group for historical and current interdisciplinary study of literacy and reading, print culture, libraries and archives, computerization and automation, information retrieval and documentation, and electronic information and communication. Archives, search, reviews, related resources, and subscription details.
ILI-L
Information literacy instruction, including bibliographic and library instruction.
LIBJOBS
Library job postings, updated daily. Sponsored by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
Liblicense-L
Electronic content licensing for academic and research libraries.
Librarians and Their Debates
Clearinghouse for mailing lists and newsgroups for the library profession.
Library Listservs'n'More
Offers a list of library related listservs with directions for subscribing.
Library-Oriented Lists & Electronic Serials
A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff. Browsable by title or subject.
Library-Oriented Lists and Electronic Serials
A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff.
LIBREF-L
Moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship. With online archives and guide.
LM_NET
Discussion group open to school library media specialists worldwide, and to people involved with the school library media field.
NEWLIB-L
A discussion list for new librarians who wish to share experiences and discuss ideas, issues, and trends.
NEXGENLIB-L
A forum for young library and information professionals, paraprofessionals, and students to discuss the future of the profession, issues related to being a young librarian, and bring fresh perspective to all things library related. Can generate 100 messages per day at times.
PACS-L
Public-Access Computer Systems Forum, dealing with end-user computer systems in libraries.
PUBLIB
An electronic discussion for public librarians and those interested in public libraries. Archive, FAQ, history, policies, and subscription information.
PublibCT
For those who work in public libraries and find themselves teaching computer skills. Primarily an idea and resource exchange.
Stealth Librarian
Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
Stumpers-L
An email-based resource where reference librarians can help each other find the answers to difficult questions.
SYSLIB-L
Discussion of systems librarianship, with archives.
TAGAD-L
Discussion forum for the advisors of any public library teen advisory group or board.
Web4Lib
Discussion of issues relating to the creation and management of library-based Web servers and clients. Includes subscription information and a searchable archive.