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BC Cancer Library Pathfinders for Patients

Pathfinders are curated lists of some of our books, pamphlets, support services, trusted websites, and other resources on a specific type of cancer or support topic for patients.

Inclusion & Removal Criteria

Resources found in these Guides and Patient Pathfinders have been chosen and evaluated by the librarians of BC Cancer, with input from BC Cancer staff.

Suggestions for additional resources for inclusion are welcome, however, Library staff reserves the final right on deciding which websites and resources will be included.

INCLUSION CRITERIA

REMOVAL CRITERIA

provides information that supports the mission of BC Cancer and is relevant to our clients
provides accurate and reliable information
clearly identifies the sources of information on its site
identifies its mandate, scope, and objectives
identifies its sources of funding and sponsorship
exists primarily for informational or educational purposes and not to promote a product or fee-based service
identifies the author or responsible organization and provides information about their credentials
provides a way to contact the author, organization, or webmaster
provides information that is reasonably current and is reviewed and updated regularly
is well organized and easy to use
provides unique information that is not easily found elsewhere

is out of date and is no longer maintained
contains numerous defunct links
is found to contain inaccurate or misleading information
is replaced by another site that provides superior coverage on the same topic

Resources are reviewed on a regular basis; however, the Library cannot guarantee the function, accuracy, or currency of the websites and the information contained within them.

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