Searching the Internet
- Find web pages, and other web-based files such as sound, image, video, and PDF files.
- Enter keywords or choose advanced search for more options.
- No one search engine is comprehensive.
- Find collections of web resources.
- Resources are selected by an individual or group of people and organized by subject.
- Descriptions, reviews and evaluations are often included.
- Can provide a good overview of resources in your area.
- Do not attempt to index the web comprehensively.
Subject Search on the Internet
Search Internet Subject Guides created and maintained by the library.
- Searches a number of search engine databases at one time.
- Using one search interface for a number of search engines makes searching less precise.
- Facilitate communication between an electronic community of people.
- Search directories and email search engines to access email addresses, phone numbers or personal homepages.