Web Directory

» America Library of Geneva
   A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
   http://www.amlib.ch/

» American Antiquarian Society
   Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection.
   http://www.americanantiquarian.org/

» American Library in Angers, France
   A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English.
   http://www.ellia.org/

» American Library in Paris
   A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Information on membership, collections, services, and events.
   http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/

» Association of Independent Libraries
   Directory and guide to the history and collections of existing subscription libraries in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/

» Athenaeum of Philadelphia
   Non-profit, member-supported library founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge"; online catalog, exhibit information, and grant applicati
   http://www.philaathenaeum.org/

» Chawton House Library & Study Centre
   Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access.
   http://www.chawton.org/

» Chetham's Library
   Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.
   http://www.chethams.org.uk/

» Denver Zine Library
   Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.
   http://www.denverzinelibrary.org/

» Fendrick Library
   A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.
   http://www.fendricklibrary.com/

» J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica
   Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.
   http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html

» Jessie Street National Women's Library
   Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.
   http://203.147.135.214/

» Latse
   Introduces a Tibetan culture library featuring in excess of 10,000 books as well as additional 10,000 journals, newspapers, and magazines.
   http://www.latse.org/

» Library of the Boston Athenaeum
   A membership and research library with special collections in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American history, literature, and arts.
   http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/

» Marsh's Library
   The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
   http://www.marshlibrary.ie/

» Mechanics' Institute Library
   The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district.
   http://www.milibrary.org/

» Mercantile Library of New York
   Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
   http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/

» Montreal Association of Independent Libraries
   Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library.
   http://www.independentlibraries.org/

» Newberry Library
   Independent research library with a focus on the humanities is privately funded, but free and open to the public.
   http://www.newberry.org/

» Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island)
   An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery.
   http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/

» St Deiniol's Library
   Information on this library founded by William Ewart Gladstone in 1889 for the promotion of "Divine Learning". Includes details on programmes and access to the library catalogue.
   http://www.st-deiniols.com

» The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library
   Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map.
   http://www.bmi.org.uk/library.html

» The Folger Shakespeare Library
   Administered by the trustees of Amherst College, the Folger was a gift to the American people from Henry Clay Folger and his wife Emily Jordan Folger in 1932. Includes news on library projects and background information.
   http://www.folger.edu/

» The Indian and Colonial Research Center
   Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.
   http://www.theicrc.org

» The Linen Hall Library
   Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.
   http://www.linenhall.com/

» The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne
   History and photographs of this subscription library offering books, magazines and CDs. Programme of free events and children's page.
   http://www.litandphil.org.uk/

» The London Library
   Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue.
   http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/

» The New York Society Library
   Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Information for members and the general public.
   http://www.nysoclib.org/

» The Portico Library and Gallery
   A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery.
   http://www.theportico.org.uk/

» The Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine
   Research library in London, open to the public free of charge. Catalogues of books, archives and images.
   http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/

» The Wiener Library
   Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library.
   http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/

» Village Learning Place
   A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).
   http://villagelearningplace.org/

» Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society Library & Archive
   History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English learned society.
   http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/