The methods of citing Internet source material have yet to be standardized. Standardization represents a worthy goal because it expedites greater ease in identifying key information about a particular document. Librarians in particular have much to gain from standardization as web cataloging increases in popularity. The significant differences from print resources (e.g., an online source can be relocated or its content can be significantly changed) complicate efforts at achieving a universally agreed down approach. Furthermore, noting a specific location within an online document precludes reference to page numbers.

In the meantime, some degree of support exists for the following approach:

Author/editor. (Year). Title (edition), [medium]. Available: Web Page Address [Access date].

Example Lyons, Daniel. (No date). The Ancient Astronomers, [online]. Available: http://icg.fas.harvard.edu/~scial7Mosaic/mosaic1.html [May 29, 1998].

For more on the subject, check out the following Web sites:

Tips for Citing Internet Sources. www.library.carleton.edu/instruction/ecing.html

Citation Guides for Electronic Documents. www.nlc-bnc.ca/ifla/I/training/citation/citing.htm