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Web Directories organize and classify Internet resources by broad subject areas with varying levels of sub-categories that lead to sources of information. Although there may be some overlap between directories, no two are alike, therefore it is advisable to use more than one.
General Web Directories
Academic Info
An easy to use subject directory that covers a broad range of academic
disciplines.
BUBL Link
A catalogue of 12,000 selected Internet resources from the U.K.
Harley
Hahn's Internet Yellow Pages
A classic that was originally a book now online and easier to
use and search.
Open
Directory Project
Staffed by knowledgeable volunteers with subject expertise.
WWW Virtual
Library
From Penn State University. Very reputable source of sites.
Specialized Web Directories
Web
Search Guide from About.com
Links to general and subject-specific search engines and Web directories
compiled by an expert on the "Invisible Web" - information
stored in databases.
AmoebaWeb: Psychology on the Web
AmoebaWeb is maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D., Professor of
Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California.
E-Journal Directories
Electronic Journals : a selected resource guide
last update: 02/2012