Chats and Forums

Web4Lib - Discussion of issues relating to the creation and management of library-based Web servers and clients. Includes subscription information and a searchable archive.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/

NEWLIB-L - A discussion list for new librarians who wish to share experiences and discuss ideas, issues, and trends.
http://www.lahacal.org/newlib/

Stealth Librarian - Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
http://members.tripod.com/stealthlibrarian/StealthLibrarian.htm

ExLibris - A mailing list for rare book and manuscript librarianship, including special collections and related issues. Archives and subscription information.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/exlibris/

Liblicense-L - Electronic content licensing for academic and research libraries.
http://www.library.yale.edu/~llicense/ListArchives/

H-LIS - History of library and information science discussion group for historical and current interdisciplinary study of literacy and reading, print culture, libraries and archives, computerization and automation, information retrieval and documentation, and electronic information and communication. Archives, search, reviews, related resources, and subscription details.
http://www.h-net.org/~lis/

PUBLIB - An electronic discussion for public librarians and those interested in public libraries. Archive, FAQ, history, policies, and subscription information.
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/

Library Listservs'n'More - Offers a list of library related listservs with directions for subscribing.
http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/4subscribe.html

LIBREF-L - Moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship. With online archives and guide.
http://www.library.kent.edu/libref-l/

LM_NET - Discussion group open to school library media specialists worldwide, and to people involved with the school library media field.
http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/

TAGAD-L - Discussion forum for the advisors of any public library teen advisory group or board.
http://lists.topica.com/lists/tagad-l/

Library-Oriented Lists and Electronic Serials - A compilation of electronic discussion lists, distribution lists and serials which are of interest to library professionals and staff.
http://www.aladin.wrlc.org/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=liblists

PACS-L - Public-Access Computer Systems Forum, dealing with end-user computer systems in libraries.
http://info.lib.uh.edu/pacsl.html

LIBJOBS - Library job postings, updated daily. Sponsored by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
http://www.ifla.org/II/lists/libjobs.htm

PublibCT - For those who work in public libraries and find themselves teaching computer skills. Primarily an idea and resource exchange.
http://lists.topica.com/lists/publibct/