Directories are clickable lists of subjects that lead to lists of...
related web pages. They are most useful when you are an inexperienced searcher or you are unsure of your topic. They are good when you are browsing a topic and want to move from general to more specific information. Directories are pre-screened links organized into categories by humans. We recommend the following directories:
IPL Kidspace (for lower and middle school students)
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace
Created by the group that created the Internet Public Library, Kidspace is created to educate and familiarize young children with the internet. There is some content parents may want to screen.
KidsClick (for lower and middle school students)
http://www.kidsclick.org
KidsClick was created by a group of librarians to help guide their young patrons to appropriate web sites. It is maintained by the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.
Librarians Internet Index (for high school and up)
http://www.lii.org
Librarians Internet Index is maintained by several dozen contributors from libraries in California and Washington State.
Internet Public Library (for high school and up)
http://www.ipl.org
The Internet Public Library is a public service organization founded at the University of Michigan School of Information.
