• Directories
• Virtual Libraries

• Subject Guides for Web Resources

Directories are subject catalogues which are usually arranged in a hierarchical way, from the broadest to the most specific subject category.  Some of the well-known directories include:

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Virtual Libraries

Virtual libraries have been created to give easy access to materials found on the Internet. Listed here are the general virtual libraries.

• WWW Virtual Library by CERN.

• Internet Public Library by University of Michigan.

• Carrie is a full text electronic library by University of Kansas. It has pointers to the full text of reference materials, selected books and more.

The following sites also offer a wide range of links to find information on a variety of subjects.

• Argus Clearinghouse a selective collection of topical guides. Maintained by Argus Associates and University of Michigan.

• BUBL Link has many annotated Web sites arranged by Dewey Decimal classification. Maintained by Andersonian Library, Strathclyde University.

• eBLAST is a selective collection of web sites on some topics. Maintained by Encyclopedia Britannica.

• INFOMINE is a searchable collection of 'academically valuable resources'. Maintained by University of California.

• Internet Scout Report contains evaluated resources on the Web on various topics such as Business and Economics, Science & Engineering, Social Sciences,  It also features current awareness services.  Maintained by the University of Wisconsin.

• Librarian's Index to the Internet compiles lists of annotated Internet sites when you click on a topic or your own keywords. Maintained by California State Library.

• Web Sites by Subject gives Web sites arranged in more than 50 categories with lots of linkages to other relevant categories. Maintained by University of Pennsylvania Library.

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