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Works Cited


Bopp, Richard and Linda Smilth. Reference and Information Services: An Introduction. 2nd Ed. Libraries Unlimited, 1995.

Nielsen, Jakob. "Search and You *May* Find." Alertbox. 15 July 1997. 21 Apr. 2002 <http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9707b.html>.



More Information on the Web

Boolean Searching on the Internet: A Primer in Boolean Logic
Learn more about refining search queries using Boolean operators.

Now That We‘ve Found the ‘Hidden Web,‘ What Do We Do With It?
This srticle discusses an initiative that is attempting to build a search engine that will provide access to the hidden web.

On the Net: Toward More Comprehensive Web Searching: Single Searching Versus Megasearching
Greg R. Notess explores the advantages and disadvantages of using multiple engine search tools and databases.

Search Strategies: Search with peripheral vision
UC Berkeley offers these techniques for analyzing your topic and preparing a searxh strategy.

Search Tools Chart
Use this chart to compare the features of various search engines and directories.

Those Dark Hiding Places:  The Invisible Web Revealed
This article provides an introduction ot the hidden web.

Types of Search Tools
Learn more about the differences between search engines and directories, and about other types of search tools available to Web users.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  This module written by Craig A. Cunningham with assistance from Christie Thomas, Sharon Comstock, Connie Amon, and Bill Geraci. Copyright 2006.