Manual of Online Search Strategies

Manual of Online Search Strategies
Author: C.J. Armstrong
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2018-12-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429834233

Published in 1992, like the first, this second edition is not intended as introductory textbook command-driven, Boolean searching. It is targeted at online searchers who already have some knowledge of command languages and may be proficient searchers on databases in one or two subject areas, but when required to venture into new and less familiar territory still need guidance. It is also offered to end users who possess the subject expertise but lack of information retrieval know-how. The Manual is offered as a guide to database selection and a navigational aid through the twists and turns of the retrieval maze; at least some of the dead ends and backtracking may thereby be avoided. This volume, written by experts in their various fields, deals with the subject coverage and record structures of specific databases, offers comparisons between databases (context, indexing procedures, updating policies, etc.), discusses the choice between online and CD-ROM sources (and between hosts if online is selected), and illustrates strategies with numerous search extracts.

Online Search Strategies

Online Search Strategies
Author: Ryan E. Hoover
Publisher: White Plains, NY : Knowledge Industry Publications
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1982
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

U.S. Government information; Chemical information; Energy and the environment; Social and behavioral sciences; Patents; Legal research; Health sciences; Newsbanks and news data bases; Business and economics; Directory of selected data base producers and online services.

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

The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web
Author: Ernest Ackermann
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2014-06-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1135966982

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.

Web Search Savvy

Web Search Savvy
Author: Barbara G. Friedman
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2004-09-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1135647593

Web Search Savvy: Strategies and Shortcuts for Online Research provides readers of all skill levels with efficient search strategies for locating, retrieving, and evaluating information on the Internet. Utilizing her experience as a reporter working on deadline, author Barbara G. Friedman offers the most effective methods for finding useful and trustworthy data online, and presents these techniques in a straightforward, user-friendly manner. Anyone who uses the Internet for research will find much of value here, including techniques that harness the power of advanced searches to optimize search results, avoid advertising clutter, and locate low- or no-cost databases. Screen captures and diagrams illustrate the steps, rationale, and results to accompany various search strategies. This book emphasizes techniques that make the Web work for individuals rather than for advertisers, such as choosing the most appropriate search engine for the job and tweaking its advanced options to narrow a search and optimize results; identifying cost-free sources of online data; using creative approaches to locate information; evaluating the integrity of online data; and protecting the privacy of the researchers and the researched. Web Search Savvy is an essential resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in journalism and mass communications, and it offers practical and useful guidance for anyone researching information online.

Improving Students' Web Use and Information Literacy

Improving Students' Web Use and Information Literacy
Author: James E. Herring
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1856047431

Offers advice, strategies, and tips to help school library personnel evaluate, use, teach, and develop Internet resources more effectively.

The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory

The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory
Author: Ronald A. Landskroner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2002-05-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471273325

A newly revised and updated edition of the ultimate resource for nonprofit managers If you're a nonprofit manager, you probably spend a good deal of your time tracking down hard-to-find answers to complicated questions. The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition provides instant answers to all your questions concerning nonprofit-oriented product and service providers, Internet sites, funding sources, publications, support and advocacy groups, and much more. If you need help finding volunteers, understanding new legislation, or writing grant proposals, help has arrived. This new, updated edition features expanded coverage of important issues and even more answers to all your nonprofit questions. Revised to keep vital information up to the minute, The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition: * Contains more than 2,000 detailed listings of both nonprofit and for-profit resources, products, and services * Supplies complete details on everything from assistance and support groups to software vendors and Internet servers, management consultants to list marketers * Provides information on all kinds of free and low-cost products available to nonprofits * Features an entirely new section on international issues * Plus: 10 bonus sections available only on CD-ROM The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition has the information you need to keep your nonprofit alive and well in these challenging times. Topics include: * Accountability and Ethics * Assessment and Evaluation * Financial Management * General Management * Governance * Human Resource Management * Information Technology * International Third Sector * Leadership * Legal Issues * Marketing and Communications * Nonprofit Sector Overview * Organizational Dynamics and Design * Philanthropy * Professional Development * Resource Development * Social Entrepreneurship * Strategic Planning * Volunteerism