It has links to many reviews of scanners. For a good list of general scanner resources go to A few scanning tips by Wayne Fulton. This site has lots of information that will help beginners choose scanners, and learn to use them for best results. Both the basics and advanced ideas are covered. If your originals are transparencies you might need a slide scanner.
Digital cameras are now excellent ways to put work up on the web.
They output quality of all but the least expensive units exceeds the needs of a web site. Be sure to choose one that can focus closely if you do small work. Check out the Digital Camera Resource page and Steve's Digicams for great review of the latest cameras more information. In general, if you only want to put work up on the Web, you can buy a digital camera or a inexpensive flatbed scanner. If you also want to publish your work on cards or flyers, or plan to do creative work on the computer, look at the higher resolution flatbed scanners and slide scanners.