The aim of Internet Medical is to provide direct access to quality sites, reducing the need for users to undertake individual searches via many search engines and resource sites. The Index is updated on a daily basis. The author is Sheelagh Noonan BA DipLib, an experienced medical librarian and former Director of the Canberra Hospital Library, Canberra, Australia. Criteria for Inclusion of Sites The most important criteria for inclusion are Validity of source of the site, Reliability of updating of the site and Relevance of the site to user s needs. International coverage of sites is emphasised to ensure maximum access to the Internet s full potential.
Every site is edited to improve retrieval.
Core peer-reviewed medical and health journals. Professional Societies, Colleges, and Organisations. Professional Discussion Lists on the Internet. Accredited Educational Institutions. All of these criteria are supplemented by the author's experience in developing medical library collections.