Discusses library Web sites and explains some of the benefits when libraries make their sites into reference portals, linking them to other useful Web sites. Topics include print versus Web information sources; limitations of search engines; what Web sites to include, including criteria for inclusions; and organizing the sites. (LRW)

Presents a selective annotated list of environment-related Web sites for reference use. The term "environment" has been considered both broadly and traditionally in compiling this list of useful content-based and linking sites. (Author)

Describes several omnibus social work/human services Web sites with "social problems" links. Strategies are also suggested, and examples provided, for identifying additional Internet resources by framing the search in the context of lifespan development and in terms of institutional stakeholders. (Author)

When called upon to aid in filtering through finance and investment information on the Internet, the business librarian is also faced with knowing what is available and how to find it. Web sites are identified that provide information about stocks and their exchanges, mutual funds, bonds, company annual reports, and taxes. (Author/AEF)

Provides an overview of Internet resources relevant to reference work in world history. It also presents URLs to select sites representing different uses of the World Wide Web in presenting information for the subject of World History. (Author)

Gives a general overview of selected reference resources dealing with ethnic and gender studies available on the Web and presents an annotated list of sources. Studies are broken into African and African American Studies; Asian and Asian American Studies; Latino/Chicano Studies; Native American Studies; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Studies; Men's…

Presents a selection of Web-based reference resources in the earth and physical sciences, focusing in particular on geology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and weather. Sites listed are those likely to be of broad interest, and most or all of the contents of the resources listed are available for free. (Author)

There are a number of Web-based Internet resources available in the performance arts, created by hobbyists, amateurs, professionals, and corporations for commercial and recreational purposes. Collected here are Internet sites in the areas of music, dance, film/cinema, and theater/drama that are useful when answering typical reference questions in…

Presents an annotated list of career and employment Web sites to assist librarians and job seekers with locating information on all aspects of career and job searching. Provides general indexes and sites specializing in career fairs, resume services, relocation, and newsgroups. (AEF)

Highlights Web sites of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Well-known government publications, which are found in any traditional government documents reference collection, are noted and recommended for both bookmarking and local Web site development. Disadvantages of electronic access are also discussed. (Author/AEF)

Many Web sites are useful in helping answer reference questions in geography and international studies. This paper describes Web sites which provide maps, gazetteers, and country information. Also included are Web guides which collect and organize numerous links to geographical and international sites. (Author)

Discussion of electronic access to information focuses on a study conducted at the library of the College of William and Mary that used 40 reference desk questions to assess the value of printed sources, CD-ROMs, databases, and the World Wide Web. Also discusses the reference librarian as omnipaedia. (LRW)

Access to relevant materials on the Internet has been improved by subject-organized online indexes of resources. The following resources for educational information are listed: federal or federally funded Web sites; companies and organizations; classified lists of resources (hotlists); and hotlist directories of K-12 schools, colleges, and…

This volume's topics include librarian role and ethical issues in Internet searching, strategies for locating career resources on the Internet and World Wide Web, career information for "Generation X" and for alumni, collaboration between libraries and university career services, career information gophers, and electronic privacy and…