Resources for Information Skills

Section contents page Introduction Choosing the right tool for the job Search engines When to use information gateways and specialist databases Google Access to the invisible web Google development How to get the best out of Google Why not always Google? Other search engines Meta-search engines Why use a directory? Overview Summary
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  • Explain the difference between a search engine, a meta-search engine, an information gateway or directory and a specialist database.
  • Help decide which to use for different types of searches
  • Assist to choose right tool for the job
  • Perform effective searches using examples of these tools

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