database searching

Describes the difference between the "Visible" and "Invisible" Web, explains how to access the Invisible Web, and presents a directory of more than one thousand Invisible Web sites on such topics as business, education, health, legal resources, and public records.

Guides working librarians, teachers, and trainers through the process of teaching others how to access and use electronic information resources, discussing how to introduce new users to Internet culture, how to design effective written guides, and how to coordinate a successful workshop.

A guide to improving Internet search skills and using search engines that discusses characteristics of the invisible Web, research strategies, tools, and other related topics.

A guide to using the Internet to conduct on-line searches that includes information on using Boolean logic, finding the right search terms, and developing a searching strategy.

Introduces the resource tool of online searching into the school library for accessing accurate and up-to-date information.

Uses illustrations and text to introduce the concept of search engines and how they work, covering the use of keywords and offering general tips and techniques; reviews six of the most popular Web search engines; and discusses some of the best specialized search engines.

Explains how to conduct successful searches using electronic resources, and provides lists of keywords, names, organizations, and Web sites related to 144 different research topics.

"Google is certainly a useful Internet search tool for general topics, but most of the information available on the Invisible Web can't be found through Google. This book explains the value of the Invisible Web and how to access it"--.