Web Directories/Indexes
Web directories allow you to browse hierarchical categories of information arranged by subject.
Use when:
- you need an initial starting place
- you have a broad topic you need to narrow
- you are looking current events or topics in the news
- as a complement to other forms of research
When not to use:
- if you already know the url of where you are going
- to replace other forms of research
Be aware that:
- Not every index/directory covers the same sites; you may need to use more than one to get comprehensive information about your topic
- Unless specifically stated, you have no way of knowing whether the included sites have been evaluated for quality
- There is no consistency in subject categories between the different indexes
Selected Directories/Indexes
Librarian's Index to the Internet
