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• - Discussion of issues relating to the creation and management of library-based Web servers and clients. Includes subscription information and a searchable archive.
  
• - Discussion forum about government information and the Federal Depository Library program.
  
• - A Listserv discussion group for setting the digital reference agenda.
  
• - Offers a list of library related listservs with directions for subscribing.
  
• - Discussion group open to school library media specialists worldwide, and to people involved with the school library media field.
  
• - Public-Access Computer Systems Forum, dealing with end-user computer systems in libraries.
  
• - 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 messag
  
• - Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
  
• - Clearinghouse for mailing lists and newsgroups for the library profession.
  
• - 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 ele
  
• - Electronic content licensing for academic and research libraries.
  
• - For those who work in public libraries and find themselves teaching computer skills. Primarily an idea and resource exchange.
  
• - Moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship. With online archives and guide.
  
• - Discussion forum for the advisors of any public library teen advisory group or board.
  
• - A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff.
  
• - Information literacy instruction, including bibliographic and library instruction.
  
• - An electronic discussion for public librarians and those interested in public libraries. Archive, FAQ, history, policies, and subscription information.
  
• - Discussion of systems librarianship, with archives.
  
• - An email-based resource where reference librarians can help each other find the answers to difficult questions.
  
• - Library job postings, updated daily. Sponsored by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
  
• - A discussion list for new librarians who wish to share experiences and discuss ideas, issues, and trends.
  
• - A mailing list for rare book and manuscript librarianship, including special collections and related issues. Archives and subscription information.
  
• - A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff. Browsable by title or subject.