PowerSearch.2
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Instructor: Joe Barker
PowerSearch 2
How do I know...
- When to use a search engine and when to use a directory?
- When to invoke advanced searching techniques and when basic ones are sufficient?
- If I should try to find a specialized Invisible Web database?
How do I find...
- Elusive answers when too many search results keep appearing?
- In-depth resources on a topic?
- A database on plane crashes, antique prices, pediatrics, or other specialized subjects?
Workshop Description: An intermediate/advanced workshop on Web searching techniques using search engines and directories to locate information and specialized databases on the Web.
Highlights: The course includes instruction and exercises giving practical techniques in the following areas:
Analyzing Topics to Decide Where To Begin
- Choosing simple vs. advanced searching techniques
- Best search engines and how to get the most out of them
In Depth Probing
- Advanced search engine techniques
- Advanced meta-Searching
- Using directories and "Invisible Web" databases for a topic
Answer Quality Factors
- Quick critical evaluation of what you find
Search Strategies to Put It All Together
- Question triage: Routing your questions to the best answers
Who Should Attend: Reference staff and others working in California libraries who use the Web to answer questions or for research. All who are interested in improving and expanding their Web searching techniques.
Prerequisites: PowerSearch.1 or the equivalent experience with basic Web search engines and directories, and critical evaluation methods.
Please Note: There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop. Infopeople does not provide parking passes, lunch or refreshments.
Check-in: 8:30 to 9 AM Instruction: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
