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| Access to Information | 7 |
| Search Strategies | 7 |
| Online Searching | 6 |
| Information Retrieval | 5 |
| Information Seeking | 4 |
| Databases | 3 |
| World Wide Web | 3 |
| Costs | 2 |
| Information Services | 2 |
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| Coffman, Steve | 1 |
| Gordon-Murnane, Laura | 1 |
| Milstead, Jessica L. | 1 |
| Paul, Nora | 1 |
| Plosker, George R. | 1 |
| Tomaiuolo, Nicholas | 1 |
| Tomaiuolo, Nicholas G. | 1 |
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Tomaiuolo, Nicholas – Searcher, 1999
Explores metasearch engine (metasearch engines search several Web indexes and/or directories and/or Usenet and/or specific Web sites) efficiency and problems, focusing on four engines in specific: Dogpile, Cyber411, Internet Sleuth, and Metacrawler. Concludes that because no engine has precisely the same coverage as another, the searcher using a…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Internet
Milstead, Jessica L. – Searcher, 1999
Reports how a cross-section of database producers, search services, and aggregators are using vocabulary management to facilitate cross-file searching. Discusses the range of subject areas and audiences; indexing; vocabulary control within databases; machine aids to indexing; and aids to cross-file searching. A chart contains sources of files and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Indexes, Indexing
Gordon-Murnane, Laura – Searcher, 1999
Examines four tools that provide access to federal government information: FedWorld, Usgovsearch.com, Google/Unclesam, and GovBot. Compares search features, size of collection, ease of use, and cost or subscription requirements. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases
Paul, Nora – Searcher, 1998
Examines options for the researcher who wants to narrow canvassing of Web accessible material to just news-related articles. Discusses scout pages, meta-search pages, and news-only searches from World Wide Web search sites, then notes the benefits and problems for each. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Tomaiuolo, Nicholas G. – Searcher, 2000
Examines the three types of "Aska" services and reviews specific examples. The first claims a user can ask a question in natural language and receive and intelligible response. The second puts the user online with a professional searcher. The third consists of access routes to "experts." Discusses subject-specific expert…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Services
Adams, Veronica M.; Plosker, George R. – Searcher, 1997
Provides specific tips and guidelines for information professionals who are currently administering, or who plan to introduce, end-user search programs. Discusses the reference interview, evaluation of information sources, electronic database standards, pragmatics of access, electronic search strategies, and the role of the information center.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Coffman, Steve – Searcher, 1999
Examines the Amazon.com online bookstore as a blueprint for designing the world's largest library. Topics include selection; accessibility and convenience; quality of Web sites and search tools; personalized service; library collection development, including interlibrary loan; library catalogs and catalog records; a circulation system; costs;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Records, Bookstores, Costs
