Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1996. The service sends a list of the best ten to twenty Web sites added to the Librarian's Index to the Internet each week. Another great resource that reviews web sites is the Scout Report available for subscription at this web site. Reference collections rely upon many selection factors . The electronic world is another way to provide a reference collection to customers.
Librarians already possess the skills to select and evaluate resources regardless of the format.
Collecting electronic resources should follow the same criteria as print tools although special attention may need to be paid to access, copyright, and licensing issues. Don't assume that web pages, once mounted, are maintained at regular intervals. Be sure to check for currency as you would with print tools. Many traditional print tools, such as the Kelley Blue Book and the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers are now available on the Internet for free and may help you cut costs when considering these titles in print. The Thomas Register is a multiple volume tool which you may use only occasionally.