An attempt is made to comprehensively include all Michigan education organizations. In general, periodicals that focus exclusively on higher education are excluded. Exceptions may be made when a higher education periodical provides information that may be usefully applied to K-12 education. To be included in MTN's collection, a periodical must provide a minimum amount of free content on their web site. The site must include at least current table of content information or a subject index to articles.
Preference is given to quality periodicals that provide full text articles or abstracts.
Preference is given to online versions of established print publications, online journals sponsored by respected organizations, and to established online journals with some history of follow-through. Preference is also given to periodicals indexed in the ERIC or Uncover databases. When only table of contents is provided, preference is given to those periodicals that are more likely to be available at Michigan libraries. Preference is given to sites that focus on Michigan education positions. When national in scope, the site must include educator job openings in Michigan.