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Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1999
Describes Web versions of online systems and considers advantages and trade-offs for information professionals and other searchers. Web versions highlighted include Dow Jones Interactive; Dialog; LEXIS-NEXIS; and STN. (LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Scientists, Online Systems, Search Strategies
Smith, C. Brian – Library Journal, 2001
Discusses the portions of the World Wide Web that cannot be accessed via directories or search engines, explains why they can't be accessed, and offers suggestions for reference librarians to find these sites. Lists helpful resources and gives examples of invisible Web sites which are often databases. (LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Library Services, Reference Services, Resource Materials
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 2000
Discusses online searching and the characteristics that make librarians good searchers. Topics include curiosity; creativity; enjoying the research process; research methodology to help in decision making; information sources other than the Web, including print sources and commercial databases; Boolean logic; and job opportunities for searchers.…
Descriptors: Creativity, Curiosity, Databases, Decision Making
