From Library Journal
Yet another print directory has been published containing web site addresses, in this case more than 7100. Arranged alphabetically and followed by a classified section organized in over 50 broad subject categories, the entries give full contact information for each company or organization, including address, telephone number, FAX number, toll-free number, web site address (URL), and e-mail address. The contact information adds great value to the book, which can double as a directory for quick ready-reference questions even when a URL is not needed. The problem with any print directory of web sites is twofold?lack of currency and incompleteness. Because URLs are constantly changing and hundreds of new web sites are created daily, searching online classified directories of web sites may be a more efficient way to find an address. For those willing to skip the print directories and jump online to search, try Point (http://www.pointcom.com/), MagellanDirectory (http://www.mckinley.com/) or Yahoo (http://www.yahoo.com/). But the print directories serve a useful purpose for people boggled by the vastness of the information on the Internet. The directories work as a bridge from the world of print to the information superhighway so that people can read about what is available before actually crossing to the web. Other valuable print directiries worth noting are New Rider's Official Internet Yellow Pages (New Rider's, 1996), Eric Braun's The Internet Directory (Fawcett Columbine, 1996), Mecklermedia's Official Internet World Wide Web Yellow Pages (IDG Books, 1996), and Harley Hahn's The Internet Yellow Pages (Osborne McGraw Hill, 1996). Recommended for public libraries.?Ann Babits Grice, East Brunswick P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
The number of general Internet directories has increased so rapidly recently that we have stopped reviewing them. Many of them emphasize the compiler's idea of "hot" or "cool" sites and are really more appropriate for the home computer user than the reference desk. This new title from Omnigraphics will be useful in libraries, however. It's a directory of Web pages (and e-mail addresses, phone and fax numbers) for businesses, media, associations, government offices, embassies of foreign countries in the U.S., retailers, recreation organizations (the Green Bay Packers home page), and many other concerns. While not all the lists are complete (the one for libraries isn't), this book provides access to 6,500 Web sites. They are listed in two sections: alphabetically and by type of organization. The high-school student who wants to visit the home pages of colleges that he or she is interested in, the adult who saw a URL for an advertiser flash by on the TV screen too quickly to write it down, the voter who wants to send e-mail to his senator, or the researcher who wants to compile a list of magazines with home pages will find this book very useful. Sandy Whiteley
