Power Searching: Finding Answers Online in Seconds Flat

According to a recent survey conducted by Netcraft.com, there are in excess of 644 million active websites worldwide. With this much online information at our fingertips, it is little wonder that library patrons, students, and even librarians themselves can be overwhelmed while performing a basic search using the common search engines. And while it's true that nearly everyone has experience using a search engine, the vast majority of Internet users don't know how to quickly find credible, relevant pages--the "right information."

In "Power Searching: Finding Answers Online in Seconds Flat," you'll gain the skills to be a more effective and efficient searcher by learning how to analyze the many different engines available, evaluate their site indexing and ranking methods, choose the best engine for a particular format, and create more effective search phrases and strings. Author Rita J. Gavelis also explains how to speed up searches using keyboard shortcuts, identifies methods for accessing information via the hidden web, discusses typical information seeking behavior and search misconceptions, and shares proven techniques for effectively conveying these effective search strategies to your patrons. In short, this book helps information professionals better navigate online information--and help their patrons do the same.