» 'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive'
Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century.
http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/record/r199901/kerslak.html
» Archives of lis-libhist
Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription information.
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-libhist.html
» CILIP Library History Group
Details of the activities and publications of this section of the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/lhg/welcome.html
» Celebrating a Century of Service to Children
Illinois Libraries article examines the history of the Children's Services Department at the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/2000/il000109.html
» Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980
Memoirs of a period of change in United States libraries and the American Library Association against a background of social upheaval.
http://www.bloomington.in.us/~jhurd/rain.html
» Illinois State Library: 1818-1870
Article from Illinois Libraries details the history of the State Library in the 19th Century.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1999/il990133.html
» Infography about Library Instruction -- History
Sources recommended by a librarian whose research specialty is the history of library instruction.
http://www.infography.com/content/442526523229.html
» Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress
Official guide to the development of its role as a national library, with descriptions of its buildings, a timeline of acquisitions and a list of Librarians of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/
» Libraries & Culture
Refereed journal devoted to the history of 'collections of recorded knowledge'. Full text of several issues, index and editorial information. Previously the Journal of Library History.
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~landc/
» Libraries Today
History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and biographies of librarians.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~lbruce/
» Library History
Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and abstracts.
http://www.maney.co.uk/search?fwaction=show&fwid=184
» Littlehampton Library Past and Present
Illustrated history of this Carnegie library in Sussex, England, through the 20th century.
http://www.btinternet.com/~h.kendall/
» Over 100 Years of Progress
Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2000/january001/over100years.htm
» Public Library History London 1850-1900
The history of public libraries in London in the 19th Century compared with other cities.
http://www.derekjones.org/LonPLHist.htm
» Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools
Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz, California.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/libsch/libsch.shtml
» South Carolina Library History Project
All aspects of librarianship in the state, including histories of public, private and academic institutions, biographies and recollections, and special exhibits.
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/
» Survivor: The History of the Library
Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.
http://www.history-magazine.com/libraries.html
» The Georgia Library History Project
Bibliographic directory with some full-text articles on the history of libraries in the state. Searchable by city, county or institution.
http://www.georgialibraryhistoryproject.org/
» The Library History Buff
Historical impressions from an amateur perspective and descriptions of librariana with a special focus on postal artefacts.
http://www.libraryhistorybuff.com/
» The Order of Books
Facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's manuscript prescribing the arrangement of his personal library, later to form the nucleus of a Library of Congress classified according to his scheme.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm027.html
» Theological Libraries: Historical Sources
Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian tradition.
http://www.ptsem.edu/grow/library/nyatla/sources.htm
» Vanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria
Tells of the myth and history of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and also covers the topics of the mystery of destruction and the new library. Also quiz, personal presentation outline, and sources/links.
http://geocities.com/vanishedlibrary/
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