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Bradley, Phil – 2002
This handbook provides information on how Internet search engines and related software and utilities work and how to use them in order to improve search techniques. The book begins with an introduction to the Internet. Part 1 contains the following chapters that cover mining the Internet for information: "An Introduction to Search…
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Libraries, Information Retrieval, Information Technology
McDermott, Irene E.; Quint, Barbara, Ed. – 2002
This guide discusses the use of the World Wide Web for library reference service. Part 1, "Ready Reference on the Web: Resources for Patrons," contains chapters on searching and meta-searching the Internet, using the Web to find people, news on the Internet, quality reference resources on the Web, Internet sites for kids, free full-text…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Technology, Library Services, Reference Services
Meola, Marc; Stormont, Sam – 2002
This guide discusses the essentials of live virtual reference, preparing for virtual reference, and implementing and incorporating virtual reference. Chapter 1, "Understanding Live Virtual Reference," lays out what virtual reference is and how it compares to other forms of reference. Chapter 2, "Offering Live Virtual Reference," presents ten…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Electronic Libraries, Internet, Library Personnel
