The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook [electronic resource] : a Guide for the Serious Searcher.

ISBN:

9781937290344

9781937290351

Title:

The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook [electronic resource] : a Guide for the Serious Searcher.

Author:

Hock, Randolph, 1944-

Personal Author:

Hock, Randolph, 1944-

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

Chicago : Information Today, Inc., 2013.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (345 pages)

Contents:

COVER; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; ABOUT THE EXTREME SEARCHER'S WEB PAGE; Chapter 1: BASICS FOR THE SERIOUS SEARCHER; THE PIECES OF THE INTERNET; A VERY BRIEF HISTORY; SEARCHING THE INTERNET: WEB "FINDING TOOLS"; GENERAL STRATEGIES; CONTENT ON THE INTERNET; CONTENT-THE DEEP WEB; COPYRIGHT; CITING INTERNET RESOURCES; KEEPING UP-TO-DATE ON INTERNET RESOURCES AND TOOLS; Chapter 2: DIRECTORIES AND PORTALS; GENERAL WEB DIRECTORIES; CLASSIFICATION OF SITES IN GENERAL WEB DIRECTORIES; SEARCHABILITY OF GENERAL WEB DIRECTORIES; WHEN TO USE A GENERAL WEB DIRECTORY

THE MAJOR GENERAL WEB DIRECTORIESOTHER GENERAL WEB DIRECTORIES; SPECIALIZED DIRECTORIES; HOW TO FIND SPECIALIZED DIRECTORIES; WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SPECIALIZED DIRECTORIES AND HOW THEY DIFFER; SOME PROMINENT EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZED DIRECTORIES; GENERAL WEB PORTALS; SUMMARY; Chapter 3: SEARCH ENGINES: THE BASICS; HOW SEARCH ENGINES ARE PUT TOGETHER; HOW SEARCH OPTIONS ARE PRESENTED; TYPICAL SEARCH OPTIONS; SEARCH ENGINE OVERLAP; RESULTS PAGES; SEARCH ENGINE ACCOUNTS; SPECIALTY SEARCH ENGINES; METASEARCH ENGINES; SEARCH ENGINE SHORTCUTS; KEEPING UP-TO-DATE ON WEB SEARCH ENGINES

Chapter 4: SEARCH ENGINES: THE SPECIFICSGOOGLE; BING; YAHOO!; ASK.COM; ADDITIONAL GENERAL WEB SEARCH ENGINES; VISUALIZATION SEARCH ENGINES; SEARCH ENGINE COMPARISON SEARCHES; Chapter 5: DISCUSSION GROUPS, FORUMS, NEWSGROUPS, AND THEIR RELATIVES; GROUPS OF GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL GROUPS; GROUPS SEARCH ENGINES; MAILING LISTS; INSTANT MESSAGING; NETIQUETTE POINTS RELATING TO GROUPS AND MAILING LISTS; Chapter 6: AN INTERNET REFERENCE SHELF; THINKING OF THE INTERNET AS A REFERENCE COLLECTION; CRITERIA USED FOR SELECTING THE TOOLS COVERED; TRADITIONAL TOOLS ONLINE; ENCYCLOPEDIAS; DICTIONARIES

COMBINED REFERENCE TOOLS AND ALMANACSADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS; QUOTATIONS; FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES/CURRENCY CONVERTERS; WEATHER; MAPS; GAZETTEERS; ZIP CODES; STOCK QUOTES; STATISTICS; BOOKS; HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS; GOVERNMENT AND COUNTRY GUIDES; COMPANY INFORMATION; ASSOCIATIONS; PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORIES; OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE; LITERATURE DATABASES; COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; FACT-CHECKING SITES; TRAVEL; FILM; REFERENCE RESOURCE GUIDES; Chapter 7: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: FINDING IMAGES, AUDIO, AND VIDEO; THE COPYRIGHT ISSUE; IMAGES; AUDIO AND VIDEO; Chapter 8: NEWS RESOURCES

TYPES OF NEWS SITES ON THE INTERNETFINDING NEWS-A GENERAL STRATEGY; NEWS RESOURCE GUIDES; MAJOR NEWS NETWORKS AND NEWSWIRES; NEWSPAPERS; RADIO AND TV; AGGREGATION SITES; SPECIALIZED NEWS SERVICES; BLOGS; RSS; ALERT SERVICES; Chapter 9: FINDING PRODUCTS ONLINE; CATEGORIES OF SHOPPING SITES ON THE INTERNET; LOOKING FOR PRODUCTS-A GENERAL STRATEGY; COMPANY/PRODUCT CATALOGS; SHOPPING MALLS; PRICE COMPARISON SITES; AUCTIONS; CLASSIFIEDS; PRODUCT AND MERCHANT EVALUATIONS; BUYING SAFELY; Chapter 10: YOUR OWN PLACE ON THE WEB: PARTICIPATING AND PUBLISHING; A "PLACE" ON THE WEB; WEB-BASED SOFTWARE

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Subject Term:

Internet searching -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Web search engines -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Computer network resources -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Web sites -- Directories.

Internet addresses -- Directories.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

Chicago : Information Today, Inc., 2013.

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Shelf Number	Material Type	Copy	Shelf Location	Status
025.04252	1:E-BOOK	1	1:ONLINE	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the internet--including librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writers--this fully revised handbook details what users must know to take full advantage of internet search tools and resources. From the latest online tools to the new and enhanced services offered by standbys such as Google, the major search engines and their myriad of possibilities are thoroughly discussed. This revamped fourth edition also features chapters on fact-checking sites and popular social networking sites as well as a collection of up-to-date screenshots for visual reference. For those with little to moderate searching experience, friendly, easy-to-follow guidelines to the world of Web research are provided, while experienced searchers will discover new perspectives on content and techniques.

Author Notes

Randolph Hock teaches customized courses on how to use the internet effectively through his company, Online Strategies. He is the author of The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines, The Traveler's Web, and Yahoo! to the Max. He lives in Vienna, Virginia.

Reviews (2)

Choice Review

This useful guide to the Internet is worthy of purchase by any type of library. The question is whether libraries with the first edition (2004) should get the second. Hock (Internet trainer, searching guru, and former reference librarian) has added 50 pages to the new edition, deleted out-of-date information, and devoted two chapters instead of one to search engines. Now goodies like Grokker, Froogle, and Google Earth are described in detail. Other second-edition enhancements include information on Web 2.0, Weblogs, RSS, and audio/video sites. The author retains his clear writing style, nice glossary, and handy surfing tips. One or two typographical errors are present. More figures are needed, especially when describing mash-ups or advanced searching features for The Internet Public Library . Minor criticisms aside, this book should be required reading for librarians, online professionals, and anyone else who wants to get the most out of the Internet. Its online equivalent, The Extreme Searcher's Web Page is handy but should be updated more frequently. Is this new edition needed yet? Yes. Is a new title needed? Definitely. This resource is really "what every searcher should know"--a valuable addition for any library. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels. K. Condic Oakland University

Library Journal Review

The Internet offers vast amounts of information from reliable to questionable, and wading through all the findings can be daunting. librarian Hock's (Yahoo! To the Max; The Traveler's Web: An Extreme Searcher's Guide to Travel Resources on the Internet) work offers readers a wealth of tips to aid in faster and more effective searching. This revised update of the popular work contains recent additions and includes information on social networking, e.g., LinkedIn and Twitter, specialized sites, and improved features. The ten chapters range from "Basics for the Serious Searcher" to "Your Own Place on the Web: Participating and Publishing." He begins with a discussion of the early Internet, including a time line and a short list of Internet-history resources. Interesting tidbits are highlighted in sidebars, while numerous screenshots add interest. A chart in Chapter 4 comparing the features of four popular search engines is more confusing than clarifying. Chapter 7 deals with the wealth of images and audio and video files available to the public. Several beneficial websites for storing and sharing are included. Chapter 9 provides "Five Tips for Buying Safely," reminding readers that if "they follow precautions online purchases should be reasonably secure." While the majority of the handbook covers using the Internet to find information, Chapter 10 focuses on providing material to others, looking at blogs, podcasting, and building your own web presence. Students will appreciate the resource's clear writing style and its practical suggestions for evaluating the quality of websites. Verdict The affordable price and straightforward content make this a worthwhile purchase for high school and college students, writers, and most circulating collections.-Bobbie Wrinkle, -McCracken Cty. P.L., Paducah, KY (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.