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9781579582890

The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

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    9781579582890

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    1579582893

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1998-11-01
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

Written by a professor of computer science and a reference librarian, this guide covers basic browser usage, e-mail, and discussion groups; discusses such Internet staples as FTP and Usenet newsgroups; presents and compares numerous search engines; and includes models for acquiring, evaluating, and citing resources within the context of a research project. The emphasis of the book is on learning how to create search strategies and search expressions, how to evaluate information critically, and how to cite resources. All of these skills are presented as within the context of step-by-step activities designed to teach basic Internet research skills to the beginner and to hone the skills of the seasoned practitioner.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web
1(20)
About This Book
2(1)
The World Wide Web as an Information Resource
2(3)
Hypertext and Hypermedia
5(6)
First Look at Using a Web Browser to Find Information on the Web
6(5)
Key Terms and Concepts
11(5)
Information Sources Available on the Web
16(2)
Summary
18(3)
Browser Essentials
21(40)
Surveying a Browser's Features
22(1)
Starting and Stopping the Web Browser
23(1)
Exploring the Web Browser's Window
24(12)
Using the Right Mouse Button
36(2)
Getting Around a Page and the World Wide Web
38(4)
Getting Help
42(9)
Using a Search Engine
43(8)
Using Bookmarks or Favorites to Keep Track of Resources
51(7)
Working with the Netscape Navigator Bookmark List
54(4)
Summary
58(3)
Managing and Using Information from the Internet and the Web
61(22)
Common Types of Files on the Internet and the Web
62(4)
Considering Copyright Guidelines Before Sharing and Copying Information
66(1)
Capturing and Using Text, Images, and Data from the Web and the Internet
67(4)
Capturing and Downloading Statistical Tables into a Spreadsheet or Word-processing Document
71(7)
Capturing and Downloading Images into a Word-processing Document
74(4)
Procedures and Steps for Managing Internet and Web Information
78(5)
Using the World Wide Web for Research
83(35)
Browsing the World Wide Web: Using Directories
84(7)
Using a Directory to Browse for Information
86(5)
Finding Information Gems in Virtual Libraries
91(8)
Finding Resources in a Virtual Library
94(5)
Searching the World Wide Web: Using Search Engines
99(12)
Using Boolean Search Operators
102(4)
Using Phrase Searching to Find Information
106(5)
Using Several Search Engines Simultaneously: Meta-search Tools
111(5)
Using a Meta-Search Tool to Find Information
113(3)
Summary
116(2)
Directories and Virtual Libraries
118(26)
Characteristics of Directories
119(3)
Browsing and Searching Directories
122(3)
Two Major Directories and How to Use Them
125(10)
Yahoo!
125(7)
The HotBot Directory
132(3)
Virtual Libraries: Directories with a Difference
135(8)
The Argus Clearinghouse
136(4)
The Librarians' Index to the Internet
140(3)
Summary
143(1)
Search Strategies for Search Engines
144(27)
Search Engine Databases
145(1)
Search Features Common to Most Search Engines
146(5)
Output Features Common to Most Search Engines
151(1)
A Basic Search Strategy: The 10 Steps
152(17)
Search Strategies in Northern Light
153(7)
Search Strategies in Infoseek
160(4)
Search Strategies in MetaCrawler
164(5)
Summary
169(2)
Using Search Engines
171(22)
Search Strategies in HotBot
172(8)
Search Strategies in AltaVista's Simple Search Mode
180(5)
Using Search Engines for Specific Information
185(7)
Finding Specific Information in Excite
186(6)
Summary
192(1)
Specialized Databases
193(28)
Overview of Specialized Databases
194(1)
How to Find Free Specialized Databases
195(1)
Using Specialized Databases
196(24)
Searching MEDLINE
197(8)
Finding Company Information
205(10)
Searching for United States Supreme Court Opinions
215(5)
Summary
220(1)
Searching Library Catalogs
221(24)
Overview of the Development of Online Catalogs
222(1)
Characteristics of Online Library Catalogs
223(1)
Ways to Find Library Catalogs
224(20)
Using Libweb to Find a National Catalog
225(6)
Using LIBCAT to Find Special Collections
231(7)
Using webCATS to Find Special Libraries
238(6)
Summary
244(1)
FTP: Searching Archives, Downloading Files
245(26)
Understanding the URL Format for FTP
246(2)
Downloading a File by Anonymous FTP
248(5)
Retrieving a File by Anonymous FTP
250(3)
Locating FTP Archives and Other Sites for Finding Software
253(1)
Downloading and Working with Files from Software Archives
254(12)
Downloading and Installing Software from a Software Archive
259(7)
Using an FTP Client Program
266(3)
Summary
269(2)
Finding Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Maps
271(17)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using These Services
272(7)
Finding an Individual's Email Address, Mailing Address, and Phone Number
274(5)
Privacy and Ethics Issues
279(6)
Searching for a Business Address, a Phone Number, a Map, and Driving Directions
280(5)
Keeping Current: White Pages and Map Web Services
285(1)
Summary
286(2)
Searching Email Discussion Group Archives and Usenet Newsgroup Archives
288(28)
Email Discussion Groups
289(11)
Finding a Discussion Group
295(5)
Usenet Newsgroups
300(12)
Searching Usenet News Using Deja.com
307(5)
Etiquette in a Discussion Group or a Usenet Newsgroup
312(2)
Summary
314(2)
Evaluating Information Found on the WWW
316(23)
Reasons to Evaluate
317(1)
Guidelines for Evaluation
318(18)
Using a URL and Search Engines to Investigate a Resource
321(10)
Applying Guidelines to Evaluate a Resource
331(5)
Information on the World Wide Web About Evaluating Resources
336(1)
Summary
337(2)
Citing Web and Internet Resources
339(14)
URL Formats
340(2)
Styles for Citing Web Resources
342(9)
Information on the Web About Citing Electronic Resources
351(1)
Summary
352(1)
Putting It All Together: A Sample Research Project
353(28)
Finding Resources for a Research Paper
354(27)
Search a Directory to Find Resources
354(6)
Find and Search a Specialized Database
360(3)
Formulate and Submit a Search Query to a Search Engine
363(5)
Locate and Search a Library Catalog
368(4)
Search a Usenet Archive
372(2)
Evaluate the Resources Found
374(3)
Cite the Sources in a Bibliography
377(4)
Appendix A Annotated List of Selected Search Tools 381(15)
Appendix B Selected Directories 396(10)
Appendix C Virtual Libraries 406(5)
Appendix D Ways to Stay Current 411(4)
Appendix E Privacy and Security on the Internet and the Web 415(11)
Glossary 426(8)
Index 434

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