1. Do you know who is the creator/author of the information? Is it an individual or a group? Is the creator an authority on the subject?

2. Is the information current? Can you tell if the website has been updated? Does your research project depend on up-to-date information?

3. Is the information accurate? Can you verify it? Does the information agree with other research you have found? Is the information free from bias? Is this "real" information or an advertisement?

4. Is the information unique or can you find the same information many other places? How valuable is the information?

5. How comprehensive is the information? Are there links to more information?

6. Is the site recommended by a reputable (knowledgeable) person/publication/institution?

1. Is the information arranged in a useful manner? Is the site easy to navigate?

2. Are the graphics useful or decorative?

3. Are the title and headings descriptive?

4. Is the site easy to use? Are there instructions on the use of the web

5. If there are links, do they all work?

6. Can the information be accessed by people with non-graphical browsers?

7. Does the site load quickly? Are there unnecessary graphics that slow it down?

8. Is the site easy to locate? If you can't find it you can't use it!

• http://www.tiac.net/users/hope/findqual.html

• http://gemini.lib.purdue.edu/instruction/evaluation.html

• http://www.umsl.edu/~libweb/guides/internet.htm#EVALUATING

• http://www.onlineinc.com/onlinemag/SeptOL/rettig9.html

• http://www2.widener.edu/Wolfgram-Memorial-Library/webeval.htm

Some information for this handout came from: Esther Grassian from UCLA College Library, Boyd R. Collins, Library Journal, v. 121 (February 1, 1996) p. 32+, Paul Nichols and Jacquline Ridley, Computers in Libraries, (April 1996)pp. 34-39. and Kirk Doran Computers in Libraries, v. 15 (June, 1995) p. 22+.