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Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HALPR)  - http://www.haplr-index.com/  This site rates public libraries in the United States using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service.  Impacts of the Internet on Public Library Use  - http://www.urbanlibraries.org/Internet%20Study%20Fact%20Sheet.html  Results of a spring of 2000 study conducted by the Urban Libraries Council, and conducted in English and Spanish.  Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)  - http://www.sol-plus.net/plus/home.htm  Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons.  Starting a Book Club in a Mid-sized Public Library: A Practical Guide  - http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeI/issue1/starting.html  Offers tips for creating and running book clubs in public libraries.  Libraries - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation  - http://gatesfoundation.org/libraries/  Information on US public library programs, including news items and information on grant applications. Site is devoted to donating computers and improving access to information technology.  Public Libraries  - http://www.publiclibraries.com/  Offers information and links to the public libraries by American state. Also has details on how to add or edit a library in the directory.  The Role of Libraries in Literacy Education  - http://www.libraryinstruction.com/literacy-education.html  Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education.  ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services  - http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm  Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations.  Public Library Association  - http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/pla.htm  Information and services for public librarians and staff.  Security Issues in Ohio Public Libraries  - http://www.uncoverthenet.com/articles/listing/9305.php  Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries.  Public Library Locator  - http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch/  Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it.  Public Libraries International Network  - http://www.public-libraries.net/  International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management.