This list of links has many great sites for library media specialists. In addition to literature centered sites, there are online encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference tools. There are also links to professional organizations, online databases and local programs. The links are divided into three sections: National & Global, Nevada, and Local. If you find a dead link on this page or have a submission, please e-mail the web master.

National & Global Links

• The Internet Public Library is a wonderful electronic reference center. One can instantly access dozens of free dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, directories of kid's organizations, lists of kid's magazine sites and so much more. This is a great site for kids and adults!
  Connect to the Internet Public Library.

• The American Library Association has created a fabulous site for children. There are over 700+ great sites for kids!!!
  Connect to 700+ Sites for Kids

• The Caldecott Medal is the highest honor that a picture book can receive. There is a Caldecott Award Home Page that tells about the winning books.
  Connect to the Caldecott Home Page

• The Newbery Medal the one of the highest honors that a children's chapter book can receive. There is a Newbery Award Home Page.
  Connect to the Newbery Home page

• Do you have the need to weed? Sunlink has created a site to guide the librarian on making good choices about removing outdated library books.
  Connect to Weed of the Month Club

• Hands down, one of the coolest web pages out there for the elementary library media specialist is Jan Brett's site. The site features great activity pages that can be printed for free! There are sheets that pertain to the fine arts aspect of her books, counting and the alphabet. Biographical information is accessible and one can even send e-postcards.
  Take me to Jan Brett's site now!

• The American Library Association (ALA) has been a long time supporter of library rights and intellectual freedom.
  Connect to the ALA home page

• The ALA generally focuses on academic and public libraries. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the branch of the American Library Association that focuses on schools.
  Connect to the American Association of School Librarians

• Here is an incredible list of links. It has everything a librarian would want. This SIRS site has a comprehensive list of national and international library related web sites. There is a list of large online libraries. There are connections to web sites dedicated to writing policy statements and library related songs. There are also links to online reference tools and so much more.
  Connect to SIRS

• Here's a good general purpose web site for librarians. It contains links to countless librarian related topics. It has online historical documents, various online exhibits that constantly change, the top 100 library books, online books, journals, newspapers, magazines and speeches. In addition, it has site has maps, encyclopedias, dictionaries, genealogical info and so much more!
  Connect to the Library Spot

• Here's the ultimate site for Dr. Seuss. It offers Seuss merchandise, games, tests, cross word puzzles, CD-ROM reviews and everything else one can imagine.
  Connect to Cyber-Seuss

• What does the research tell us about the measurable value of a Library Media Specialist to the school as-a-whole? Here's a local site that summarizes the current research in an easily digestible format, with documentation. This is something every teacher, administrator and parent should read!
  Connect to Library Research

• The Library Research Service makes available contemporary information on the benefits of school library media programs.
  Connect to the University of Denver Library Research Service

• The Library of Congress site is so large that they have trained CCSD Librarians on how to use it! Indeed, it is one of the most extensive web sites that you will visit. It is a wealth of resources to educators and students alike for primary source photographs, movies, and documents.
  Visit the Library of Congress

• The Big6 web site is a resource to the research model developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz.
  Connect to the Big Six

• Would you like to visit school library web pages? Perhaps you're thinking of using the CCSLA's online HTML tutorial to make a library site? Visit these sites to get some ideas as there are library web pages from all over the world.
  Browse School Library Web Sites

  
  

  Nevada Links

• The State of Nevada subscribes to various databases so residents can use high quality expensive databases with no out of pocket costs. Since the subscriptions are in flux, Ms. Rathburn has created one stop shopping. Some databases require logins and passwords. Librarians can access these logins and passwords by going through Interact: library services > database info. Non-librarians can contact their local school librarian or e-mail Ms. Rathburn or the webmaster.

  Connect to Nevada Databases
  

• Each year in Nevada, thousands of school children vote for their favorite recently published books. The books that receive the most votes earn the Nevada Young Readers' Award. Visit the official Nevada Library Association site to learn more about this program.
  Connect to the Nevada Young Readers' Award
  

• Visit the Nevada Kids Page courtesy of the Nevada State Library and Archives. This site provides links to Nevada facts along with some fun and interesting projects. Explore, learn and have fun with Nevada symbols, officials, old photos, virtual tours of the state, a list of children's books on Nevada and so much more.
  Connect to the Nevada Kids Page

• The Cooperative Libraries Automated Network is a giant database of online bibliographic data. Through this site, the visitor can search for available books through cooperating libraries all over Nevada. Through the web browser, a visitor can instantly discover which Nevada library has a specific title and members can place orders. Detailed MARC information is also provided.
  Connect to the Cooperative Libraries Automated Network

• Nevada Reading Week is one of the largest literature based programs in Clark County Schools. Here is a great web site with Nevada Reading Week activities from past years, info on book talks, across the curriculum concepts and family activities. The site even has printable handouts.
  Connect to the new Nevada Reading Week page
  Connect to the old Nevada Reading Week page

• The Nevada Library Association (NLA) is a strong supporter of libraries in the Silver State.
  Connect to the Nevada Library Association

  
  

  Local Links

• Library Services coordinates and supports the Clark County School District's school libraries. Library Services is currently located at the Curriculum and Professional Development Center, 3950 South Pecos-McLeod, #131 Suite 2b, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-4396. While the phone number is 799-8451, the fax number is 799-8499. With e-mail, you can contact Ritalot@interact.ccsd.net.
  Connect to Library Services

• Clark County Reads promotes literacy in Southern Nevada. The program gives thousands of books to needy school libraries, teachers and students. Clark County Reads also trains hundreds of volunteers to work with struggling readers.
  Connect to Clark County Reads

• The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) is a non-profit organization that provides support to all educators in Clark County. More than 12,000 educators in Clark County belong to the CCEA. The CCEA works to protect your rights, promote improved working conditions and many other essential services. Membership has its benefits!
  Learn more about the Clark County Education Association

• The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Homework Help web site offers a wealth of information for kids in elementary, middle and high school. The Teachers' Lounge is filled with great resources for teachers, including an assignment alert interface for communicating homework assignments to the branch library nearest you, and a Parents' Corner offers information just for parents about District library services.
  Visit Homework Help

• Kids to Kids puts books into the homes of youngsters and gives them the opportunity to develop their own personal library collections for use at home. The program provides new and gently used books to pre-kindergarten through middle school children attending at-risk schools.
  Connect to Kids to Kids

• Students who use their school libraries are more likely to use public libraries! There are three public library districts in Clark County. While you can visit the North Las Vegas Library District or the Henderson Library, click the below icon to visit the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

  

All links on this page worked as of 8/30/05. If you find a dead link on this page or have a submission, please e-mail the web master.

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