Libraries, the hallowed grounds where tomes lay bare a wreath of information'. Is trotting along at a brisk pace with the latest developments in the field. Here are some sites that would tell you all you want to know about the Fascinating world of Books.

Librarians index to the Internet

http://www.lii.org:
A fantastic, searchable subject guide created by the librarians. Each site that gets included is reviewed and annotated by a librarian. It really is a great tool for anyone searching for quality information on the Web.

Internet library for Librarians

http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/: A huge library portal with an excellent table of contents that allows you to find the information quickly. Divided into three sections of resources: Ready references, librarian ship, and Accessories, this site provides thorough coverage of librarianship and libraries.

Library HQ

http://www.libraryhq.com/welcome.html: find everything from general information about the profession and job- hunting resources to library automation information, and practical advice for librarians on virtually all aspects the Job. This is a comprehensive and up-to-date site.

Librarians in the 21st century

http://istweb.syr.edu/21stcenlib/index .html: A nice overview of the types of librarians careers available, future trends in librarianship, important issues, Library and information science education, and useful, topical pathfinders. This site is an excellent place to learn librarianship and its possibilities.

The teaching librarian: Digital Reference
http://www.teachinglibrarian.org:

An excellent site that not only links to different institutions providing digital reference services, but also explains the concepts involved. The services are sorted by the country, library type, software used, partnership and this is a
Superb feature.

The electronic library support staff journal

http://associates.ucr.edu/:
An electronic journal published four times a year, written for and about the library support staff. Includes regular columns, feature articles, website and book reviews, and library related events and information interest. You can subscribe to have the
e-zine delivered to you electronically.

Courtesy : The Hindu