Selection criteria

The purpose of the Information kiosk is to provide quick access to quality web tools and resources for Monash University staff and students. Content is classified in broad categories. The sites linked to are considered to be the best representatives of their type. The distinction between web and library resources may blur as some sites provide both free content and subscription only access (eg Encyclopaedia Britannica). Where the library has a subscription and the link provided is to a restricted access site this is indicated in the accompanying text.

Features sought in sites selected include:

• authoritative ie site creator evidently knows their field
• comprehensive eg good general starting point to locate specific information
• uniqueness ie no better sites covering the same topics
• stability or durability eg long standing web presence
• freshness eg content maintained and updated regularly
• relevance ie likely to be of use to our client base
• non commercial ie information rich rather than an electronic shop front

Suggestions for amendments may be sent to the editor.

Editor: Web and Instructional Design Librarian in consultation with Library Web Manager and Library staff

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