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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
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| Reference Materials - General | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Bjorner, Susanne – Searcher, 1997
Describes the 1996 Internet World conference (New York, NY), and lists--alphabetically by company--products and services for professional online searchers offered by the selected top 40 (out of 550) exhibitors. Includes a product matrix chart for finding products that match needed applications. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Conferences, Information Services, Information Sources
Helfer, Joe – Searcher, 1997
Analyzes whether push technology is a threat or opportunity for online searchers. Outlines key functions of push technology products and defines key technology terms. Illustrates how the role of the online searcher changes with push technology. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Networks, Information Technology
Chuck, Lysbeth – Searcher, 1997
Discusses the effects of Web-based electronic commerce, or "emmerce," on online user. Defines "cookies" and Persistent Client State HTTP Cookies or "magic cookies" on Macintosh computers. Examines underlying technologies that make up "cashless" transactions; growing demand for micropayments; CyberCash,…
Descriptors: Business, Corporations, Information Industry, Information Technology
Feldman, Susan – Searcher, 1998
Presents results from a collective professional searcher evaluation of the effectiveness of Web search engines versus two traditional online services, DIALOG and Dow Jones Interactive. The conclusion outlines: searching assumptions; subjects and types of searches where DIALOG and Dow Jones Interactive showed superiority; advantages of using the…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Services, Information Sources
Wiggins, Richard – Searcher, 1997
Describes a Web-based information service, Northern Light, which demonstrates a new paradigm for serving large populations of users and delivering high-quality content on topics both general and narrow. Discusses performance of the search engine, search syntax, Northern Light's special collection, and pricing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Costs, Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Sources
Duberman, Josh – Searcher, 1999
Considers how the role of information specialists is changing and evolving due to the use of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics include the impact of new technology, knowledge of information systems and databases, the emergence of new vendors, examples of unique Web sites, and economic factors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Databases, Economic Factors
