Etsy
Etsy is an awesome site for artists. All goods are handmade for sale by the craftsman. Craftsmen can easily open shop by simply creating an account. The search functions are a bit organic. Buyers can search for goods by category or by color. Recent creations are displayed in large thumbnails so browsers can view items easily.
There is even a sections called Alchemy where buyers can turn their ideas into reality. Buyers post requests for custom handmade items, and then sellers bid on the opportunity to make the goods.
There are also forums, chat, online workshops, blogs and articles to help craftsmen with their creations and help answer questions from buyers.
I don't really see a direct use for libraries since it's mainly buying and selling art/goods. Librarians could gather inspiration for art programs from the site.
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