Introduction to Search Engines

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Search Engines

Search Engines: A Definition

Search Engine Types

Search Engines: Pros & Cons

Search Engine Ranking

When to Use Search Engines

Some Well-Known Search Engines

Some Well-Known Meta- Search Engines

Subject Directories: A Definition

Subject Directories: Pros & Cons

When to use Subject Directories

Some Well-Known Subject Directories

Library Gateways

Library Gateways

When to use Library Gateways

Some Well-Known Library Gateways

Searching with Boolean Logic

Implied Boolean Operators

Implied Boolean Operators

Implied Boolean Operators

Implied Boolean Operators

Basic Searching Tips

Basic Searching Tips

Creating a Search Strategy

Creating a Search Strategy

Creating a Search Strategy

New Canaan Library Web Site

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Author: Jeffrey Zaino

Email: jzaino@newcanaanlibrary.org

Home Page: http://www.newcanaanlibrary.org

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