Virtual Library
Animation

General
Richard's Animated Divots - a very useful site with links to history of animation, Japanese animation. You will find most of what you need here
Chronology of Animation
Animation World Magazine

How to sites
Animation Lessons Main Page  - an eight-step lesson to show how to draw cartoon characters, backgrounds, and props 
Animation Nation - those interested in making animated films will want to visit here for industry information and opinion.
The Clay Animation How to Page - find out what tools are needed for sculpting oil based clay characters, the best clay to use and how to develop new colours etc
How To Make An Animated Film - step by step directions with illustrations. 
Stop Motion Works -  how-to technical tips on animated puppetry
Using EnSight's Keyframe Animation Capabilities -  detailed technical information and tips on how to make animated films
Animation tips

Movies and TV shows
Pokemon: The First Movie - the plot and production information
The Official Peanuts Website 

Technology
POV-Ray - the Persistence of Vision Raytracer
Imax Cyberworld 3D Animation
ACM SIGGRAPH
Pixar's Home Page
NASA Image eXchange (NIX) 
Film Sound

Artists and countries
Animation Artist Karen Aqua -some of her work includes segments for Sesame Street
Hayao Miyazaki, Animation Artist

Producers and studios
Aardman Animations - prolific producers of animated films including 'Chicken Run'.
Welcome to Aardman Animations
UNICEF - Cartoons for Children's Rights