All libraries have their "Friends."

This page provides links to another kind of library friend - organizations that provide useful services to libraries or the public.

We've listed these organizations to help you learn about them because it is sometimes hard to find good, reliable service providers. We believe you can count on each of these groups to provide excellent service.

Feel free to contact us with suggestions of other organizations you think should be listed here.

The Infopeople Project
The Infopeople Project improves the quality of information access to the people of California by upgrading the skills, resources, and tools available through libraries.

Librarians' Index to the Internet
A searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 10,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. lii.org is used by both librarians and the general public as a reliable and efficient guide to Internet resources.

CommunityServers
CommunityServers is dedicated to the design, development and support of a web/database application (CS) that promotes the use of the web in building interactive online communities. CS can be used to build a wide range of applications. The CS environment comes standard with content management, web publishing, user authentication, email forums, calendars and numerous form applications.

TeamSoftware Solutions
TeamSoftware Solutions creates and distributes Public Web Browser, a version of Internet Explorer designed for use on public access computers.

Offshoot Systems
Offshoot Systems is the maker of the Axis Card, a smart card that can be used by patrons to save bookmarks and personal information from web forms. Everything stays encrypted on this little credit card sized card for use on any pubic access computer equipped with a smart card reader.

Library Booksales
LibraryBookSales.org matches you with rare, collectible and quality books that have been donated to public libraries. The money you spend goes directly to the library that sells you the book. You benefit because you can find quality books at great prices. Everyone Wins!

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