Part VI

From Web Management Committee Policies and Procedures

Part VI: Guidelines for Subject Databases

A. Core Databases

• Databases that are essential to research in a particular subject area may be designated as core.
• Core databases will sort at the top of each subject database list so users see them first without further scrolling.
• Subject specialists should assign no more than five core databases to a subject area.  If the number of core databases in a subject area exceeds five, consider subdividing the subject into more usable segments by requesting one or more additional subject lists.
• Identifying a database as core for one subject database list does not impact how it displays in other lists.

B. Secondary Databases

• Secondary databases are related to a particular subject area, but are not the primary resources in that subject.
• Secondary databases will be organized by broad topic areas for display purposes.
• Subject specialists are encouraged to assign no more than 15 secondary databases to a subject area.  If the number of secondary databases in a subject area exceeds 15, consider subdividing the subject into more usable segments by requesting one or more additional subject lists.