[Web4lib] list of all libraries in world

[David Friggens]

> Using Norwegian libraries as an example
> I would have to say that WorldCat is the only remotely useful

New Zealand libraries seem to back this up. The National Library of New
Zealand's comprehensive directory - http://directory.natlib.govt.nz/ -
lists 404 libraries.
Libweb: 34
Lib-web-cats: 145
WorldCat: 492

There are differences in whether public library systems have a single
entry, or whether each branch library (up to 20) is listed. Also I
noticed some duplication and at least one bookshop in WorldCat.

Cheers
David

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