Web4Lib is a mailing list for World Wide Web based library managers. Issues discussed include Web resource selection as it relates to overall collection development, cataloging and metadata information as it relates to Web resources, and training of staff in use and creation of Web resources. Web4Lib is not a moderated list, but only subscribers may post messages.
MEDIALIB has been formed to discuss issues surrounding audiovisual/media services in library. It serves, primarily, library professionals and paraprofessionals who provide media services in public, academic, and special libraries. These issues include the selection, acquisition, and cataloging of media software, purchase and maintenance of audiovisual equipment, distance education, instructional...
Library User Interface Issues is a new list aimed at librarians, user experience strategists, and other professionals to discuss usability issues with regard to "online subscription resources in the library environment." Launched by Liz Linton, Electronic Resources Librarian at Sweet Briar College, the goal of LUII is to improve the usability of existing and future services. List information and a...
Sponsored by the Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE, this new discussion list will explore the "Extensible Markup Language (XML) and its use in, by, and for libraries and library users." The list is aimed specifically at librarians and library staff, but all are welcome to join. Subscription information and discussion logs are provided at the site.