Guidelines for selection of websites | State Library of NSW

The websites included in our eresources have been identified and evaluated by our librarians to help you find quality information sources on the internet. The links are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis. We cannot guarantee the availability or the accuracy of these websites.

Selection criteria

We consider the following when adding websites to our eresources list:

Content

high-demand ready reference content
reliable and authoritative
adds significance and value to the Library's existing collection
functions as a key gateway to other sites
includes date of creation or last update

Credibility

clear and reputable authorship or editorship
purpose of information is clearly explained
reviewed favourably by professional sources

Access

consistently available over a period of time
free and uncomplicated access
can send feedback to creator or editor
links on the site are maintained

Design

organised layout and easy to navigate
user-friendly help information
internal search engine
no excessive advertising