Introduction:  Internet Searches
Which do you need?

      Subject directories and search engines are similar but not exactly the same.

Subject Directories    
They are:
     assembled by humans
     organized by subject topics and subtopics, like the   branches of a tree 
     better for broad topic searches, then narrowing the   search, as climbing a tree branch to a leaf

Search Engines
They are:
    compiled with computer programs (robots or spiders), not human eyes
    accessed with keywords and Boolean terms
    better for precise information searches

Meta Search Engines

Magazine/Newspaper Searches

EBSCO databases ( NYS NOVEL)

The Gale Group databases (NYS NOVEL)

Internet Public Library Newspapers

Online Newspapers.com

              Web Site Evaluation
       When you find a site, it is helpful to apply some evaluation criteria.  No one should use an unreliable, poorly constructed web site for information.

                      Search Tips
        Practice may not make it perfect but with internet searches, practice is the best way to improve your skills.  Here are suggested search tips that can help you be successful.