There are numerous ways to find information on the Internet. Here are some links to some useful subject directories, search engines, gateways, and portals. These sites all contain links to other sites on a particular topic.

For a good place to start on any topic, try the State Library of NSW”s Internet Links

Subject Directories, Search Engines, Virtual Libraries, and Reference

List of search engines from University of Albany Libraries

List of subject directories from University of Albany Libraries

List of search engines and subject indexes from State Library of NSW

State Library of NSW’s Internet Links – subject directory developed by Australian librarians!

National Library’s Electronic Australiana – an Australian subject directory from the NLA

Charles Sturt University’s Guide to Australia – an Australian subject directory

Beyond the Black Stump Australiana – another Australian subject directory

Reference Bookshelf at Victoria’s Virtual Library – a directory of web-based reference resources

Hot Topics at Victoria’s Virtual Library – a comprehensive searchable list of current information and links

The World Wide Web Virtual Library

American Library Association Best Free Reference Web-sites 1999-2004 – a combined index

Internet Public Library – a public library of and for the Internet community

Refdesk.com – indexes and reviews web-based reference resources

Directory of online reference resources from Charles Sturt University

A- Z of Internet sites from Scotch College (Melbourne) Library

NSW Ombudsman's 2005-2006 Annual Report