100 Best Blogs for Library Science Students

August 11th, 2009

By Rose Jensen

If you’re studying library science online, you’re in luck. There is a world of information available to you online, much of it in blogs. Follow this list, and you’ll find 100 of the best blogs a library science student can read. These blogs are written by students and educators.

1. InfoMuse: Kristina M. Spurgin from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill writes this blog about libraries and information science.
2. InfoEdiface: A Wayne State University student writes this blog about information architecture, library science, and technology.
3. CAS Library Blog: Here you’ll find Penn State’s blog for library resources in the communication arts and sciences discipline.
4. Librarian Way: This blog is written by Heather Ebey, a Master of Library and Information Science student at San Jose State University.
5. Libraries & Learning: This blog is written by Martha Whitehead of University of British Columbia Library for academic information specialists.
6. Librarian Web Chic: Karen Coombs is an Informational Technology and Instruction library at SUNY Cortland.
7. Confessions of a Mad Librarian: This blog is written by a soon-to-graduate LIS student.
8. Library Cog: Art Rhyno from the University of Windsor discusses library systems and more on this blog.
9. Library Automation: Read this project blog about library automation from the School of Library and Information Science at Indiana University.

Information Science & Systems Check out these blogs to learn about information science and systems.

1. LibInfoSpace: Follow LibInfoSpace to get updated on library information systems and services.
2. Library Monk: Dan Greene shares his thoughts on library and information science and beyond on this blog.
3. Catalogablog: Read Catalogablog for issues in cataloging and more.
4. Serials Scene: Serials Scene discusses the acquisition and cataloging of print and digital serial publications.
5. Christina’s LIS Rant: Check out this blog about library and information science.
6. 025.431: The Dewey Blog: Get a look into the Dewey Decimal Classifaction system on this blog.
7. Future4catalogers: This blog will help you understand what’s coming in cataloging.
8. Hey Jude: Judy O’Connell writes this blog about information science in the world of learning.
9. Metalogue: Follow this blog to learn about dew directions in cataloguing and metadata.
10. Online IT Degrees: This blog discusses the latest in library IT and integration.
11. Bibliographic Wilderness: Use this blog to learn about helping people navigate the information wilderness.
12. Z666.7.B39: Jennifer Bax’s blog is all about metadata and cataloging in the library.
13. Information Research: This publication offers ideas and debate on the information world.
14. Cataloging Futures: This blog discusses the future of cataloging and metadata in libraries.
15. Outgoing: Read Outgoing for library metadata techniques and trends.
16. The FRBR Blog: The FRBR Blog shares developments in functional requirements for bibliographic records.
17. Catalogue & Index Blog: Find news, events, and more for cataloguers on this blog.
18. Planet Cataloging: This blog offers an aggregation of key cataloging blogs.
19. WorldCat: Get a look into WorldCat with this blog.
20. The Serials Cataloger: This blog offers information of interest to serials catalogers.
21. oss4lib: Check out this blog, and you’ll get a look into open source systems for libraries.
22. The Cataloguing Librarian: Read The Cataloguing Librarian to find resources and information for cataloguers.
23. ASC Online: On this blog, you’ll find posts about information science and technology education.
24. Catalogue Blog: Read the Catalogue Blog for links, news, and information on cataloging, including unusual titles and quotations.

Librarian 2.0 Get a look into the next generation of librarians with these blogs.

1. Librarian.net: Jessamyn West shares her thoughts on the growing field of library science technology on this blog.
2. NexGen Librarian: On NexGen, you’ll find a forum for librarian and information professionals with a fresh perspective.
3. Alliance Virtual Library: Check out this blog to learn about libraries on Second Life.
4. Life of Books: This blog is dedicated to the future of libraries in the digital age.
5. iLibrarian: iLibrarian shares news and resources on Library 2.0 and the information revolution.
6. David Lee King: David Lee King blogs about the future of digital technology in library science.
7. University Online: Adrienne discusses library technological innovation.
8. Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0: Read about the intersection of Library 2.0 and information literacy on this blog.
9. Transforming Scholarly Communication: Find resources about scholarly electronic publishing efforts online on this blog.
10. Thing-ology Blog: LibraryThing’s blog discusses tags, libraries, and related issues.
11. The Search Lounge: In this librarian’s blog, you’ll find helpful information about the search engine industry.
12. Exploded Library: Check out this blog for information overload, search techniques, and more.
13. Michael E. Casey: Michael Casey offers a library 2.0 perspective for the next generation library.
14. InfoTangle: Read InfoTangle to get a look into Web 2.0 for librarians.
15. Lorcan Dempsey’s Weblog: Lorcan Dempsey discusses libraries, services, and networks.
16. blogwithoutalibrary: Amanda’s blog focuses on user experience in libraries.
17. Libraries Interact: This blog focuses on making libraries more interactive.
18. Pop Goes the Library: This blog discusses pop culture and libraries.
19. The Shifted Librarian: The Shifted Librarian writes to make librarians more portable.
20. Bibliotheke: This blog allows you to watch libraries evolve.
21. Annoyed Librarian: The Annoyed Librarian offers rants about the state of librarianship.

Information Literacy These blogs will educate you in information literacy.

1. Formist Informations: Here you’ll find a French-speaking blog about libraries and information literacy.
2. Information Literacy Weblog: Read this blog to find relevant information and resources for information literacy worldwide.
3. Information Literacy Librarian: This blog offers an exploration of information literacy instruction theory and practices.
4. The Information Literacy Land of Confusion: Learn about the confusion in information literacy from this blog.
5. Open Stacks: Open Stacks promotes information access and literacy for all.
6. Information Literacy Weblog: Written by three professors, this blog shares news about information literacy worldwide.
7. The Lateral Literal Librarian: Get a look into topics including information literacy, technoliteracy, and biblioliteracy on this blog.

Technology Learn about the latest library science technology with these blogs.

1. The Digital Librarian: This blog offers commentary about digital services through digital libraries.
2. Connecting Librarian: This librarian connects new ideas and technologies with library service.
3. Libraries and Their Impact on the Digital Divide: Read this blog to find out how libraries have an impact on the digital divide.
4. Tame The Web: Read about current technology uses in libraries from this blog.
5. Blyberg: Blyberg is written by and for library geeks.
6. Weibel Lines: This blogger shares thoughts on libraries and Internet standards.
7. Information Wants To Be Free: Read Meredith Farkas’ blog to learn about social software in libraries.
8. Inquiring Librarian: Inquiring Librarian shares thoughts on librarianship, technology, and how they come together.
9. VALIS: This blog focuses on search, Web 2.0, and online information tools.
10. Phil Bradley’s Blog: On Phil Bradley’s blog, you’ll find links and news for librarians about search engines, design, and more.
11. Schooliblit: Schooliblit offers links and information about media centers, information literacy, technology in education, and beyond.
12. Closed Stacks: This blog shares writings on the state of information in the age of technology.
13. Librarian in Black: Find the latest news for tech savvy librarians on this blog.
14. Digital Reference: This teaching librarian blog discusses communication reference in the digital age.
15. The Invisible Web Weblog: Learn about information on the invisible web from this blog.
16. InSilico: This blog from Princeton is about digital libraries and metadata.
17. Library Technology Musings: Read this blog about ideas and solutions in technology for libraries.
18. Loomware: On this blog, you’ll learn about information and technology in academic libraries and beyond.
19. Library Web Chic: Library Web Chic offers a resources for librarians in web design and technology.

Resources These blogs will connect you with useful resources.

1. Librarian Activist: On this blog, you’ll find resources for becoming active in issues surrounding libraries.
2. Keeping Legal: This blog offers resources for legal issues affecting the information profession.
3. Library Juice: Library Juice discusses the intersection of libraries, politics, and culture.
4. Stephen Gallant Review: Stephen Gallant offers a look at reading for librarians and information specialists.
5. Cataloguing Aids: With this blog, you’ll be able to find cataloguing aids, reminders, and links.
6. AbsTracked: AbsTracked offers links in law, libraries, reference, and more, which are immensely useful for university students.
7. Threnody for the Public Domain: On this blog, you’ll learn about the current state of copyright and other related issues.
8. A Librarian’s Guide to Etiquette: Find out how to be a polite librarian on this blog.
9. The Resource Shelf: Check out the Resource Shelf for news, search tips, and more for information professionals.
10. banned librarian: The banned librarian blog is written for librarians who support social justice.
11. A Librarian at the Kitchen Table: On this blog, you’ll find out how librarians can build community as advocates.
12. Union Librarian: Read this blog to stay on top of news about library unions.
13. Cybrarians: Find information about resources related to library and information science on this blog.

News Read these blogs to stay up to date on news that matters for library science students.

1. Information Community News: Stay aware of current events in the information community on this blog.
2. It’s all good: Find out about things that impact libraries and their users on this group blog.
3. Library Bytes: Get bits and pieces of news about libraries and new technologies from Library Bytes.
4. Unshelved: Unshelved offers news and comic strip entertainment for librarians.
5. Library Stuff: Use this blog to stay on top of important resources for professional development as a librarian.
6. LISNews: On this collaborative blog, you’ll learn about current events and news in library and information science.
7. LIScareer News: Find news about careers in library information science on this blog.

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