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| Searcher | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 1998
Shares information gathered from a three-day librarian conference in Monterey, California. Compares and contrasts several search engines and offers tips for effective searching. Discusses the efficacy and legality of censorware and how to stay employed during times of cutbacks and downsizing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Conferences, Employment Qualifications, Internet
Lambert, Nancy – Searcher, 1995
Provides a novice's guide to locating and using patent resources on the Internet. The guide examines how easily a novice can find and use patent resources, and evaluates resources on their search and retrieval capability. Findings are from the author's own experiences with various online services and are presented as personal narratives. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Retrieval, Online Searching, Online Systems
Kassel, Amelia; Drebes, Karen Ann – Searcher, 1998
Discusses Dialog's recent new pricing structure and its effects on librarians and other information professionals. Presents charts that compare Dialog databases with other search services (Dow Jones Interactive, LEXIS-NEXIS, OCLC FirstSearch, Ovid, Questel-Orbit, SilverPlatter, and STN) and Dialog via other channels (DataStar, Dialog Select,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Databases
