Information professionals grapple with a definition of quality web resources.
According to librarians and subject specialists from the Internet Scout Project team at UW Madison, the selection of web resources requires a consideration of the web-sites' content, authority, maintenance, design, availability, and cost to the user. In a medium that supports and often encourages ephemeral information, the usefulness of the World Wide Web for research requires a healthy skepticism. By utilizing a short list of selection criteria, you and your students can more confidently infuse research with high quality electronic resources. For additional information, please consult the following list of web documents. 21st Century Library System John Berens UW System has completed negotiations with Endeavor Information Systems on a final contract to provide a new library and information access system for all UW libraries.