Search engines: Tools for library

Balwan Singh     (CCS Haryana Agricultural University)   P.C. Kapila     (CCS Haryana Agricultural University)

Annals of Library and Information Studies ( web site) 2004 51 (3)93-98
(ReLIS:igi:annals:v:51:y:2004:i:3:93-98)

Abstract:

Discusses search engines giving definitions taken from different sources like dictionaries, etc. Explains the working of search engines and their effective use in searching information on Internet on the basis of boolean operators_ AND, OR, NOT and NEAR. Highlights the role of search engines in libraries in locating pin pointed information. Suggests that library' staff should have sufficient knowledge of search engines to make maximum use of Internet. Lists some of the general and specialised national and international search engines, which are frequently used to access information on Internet.

Pages: 93-98
Volume: 51
Month: September
Year: 2004
Issue: 3

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