Links: Related resources and other great sites!

http://www.ala.org
This is the home page of the major organization of librarians of all types. See the membership division AASL (American Association for School Librarians) for information directly of interest to school libraries and school librarians.

http://www.ala.org/aasl/index.html
The American Association of School Librarians is interested in the general improvement and extension of library media services for children and young people.

http://www.ipl.org
The Internet Public Library

http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/
A portal designed for librarians to locate internet resources related to their profession.

http://www.sla.org/chapter/ctor/toolbox/resource/index.html
A multitude of great resources and tools for librarian's

http://www.libraryhq.com
A wide range of information for library professionals, library-oriented organizations, the latest conferences and seminars on library technology, and plenty of great hotlinks.

http://www.libraryspot.com/
A free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.

http://www.school-libraries.org
A website for school librarians and school libraries to locate selected online resources, tools, support and plain old good stuff!

http://www.slu.edu/departments/english/research
A students guide to research using the world wide web.

http://www.powa.org/thesfrms.htm
A paradigm online writing assistant.

http://merriam-webster.com
Merriam-Webster dictionary website.

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