Finding the "right" information on the Internet can be a challenge. Choosing the right tools is the first step for successful searching. Some of the following may be useful as you search:
Subject Guides
The librarians at the Hamersly Library have selected various resources (print and electronic) and have grouped them together by subject. Many guides are still being developed. |
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AltaVista
AltaVista provides advanced searching options, allowing you to limit to a specific format, domain or by using boolean terms. |
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Noodle Tools
Gives a quick description and grouping by potential use of several search engines. |
Google
Google provides a quick list of results. The results are ranked by the search engine, so you are likely to find your subject in the first few hits. |
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Search Engine Watch
Provides insight into how different search engines work and provides reviews and statistics for some of the major search engines. |
Infomine
A directory of scholarly Internet resources that are reviewed and grouped by topic by librarians. |
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Internet
Search Engines (University at Albany Libraries)
Provides links to search engines and a good listing of search engines broken down by type. |
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Other Search Engines:
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Evaluating Your Results - Not all of the information you find on the Internet is reliable. These resources will help you determine whether your information is reliable or not.
Learning about the Internet - Want to know more? Check out these resources selected by librarians at the Hamersly Library. |
