Beyond the one or two word Web search, this course covers details of advanced searching strategies on the major Web search engines: Google, Yahoo!, Live Search, or others with unique Web databases and features. Learn advanced techniques for language searching, unusual field search options, Boolean, adjacency, limits, truncation and customization. From link searching to cache delving to search switching, discover new ways to dig deeply into the results of the major Web databases.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for librarians and information professionals who are frequent searchers. Experience with Google and other search engines is helpful. The content is targeted at those who are already familiar with the basics of Web search and have some familiarity with advanced search pages.

Critical Learning Questions

How to expand a search to find otherwise hidden content?

What are some useful advanced search features of the search engines?

Which search strategies can find additional results?

Why do odd results sometimes appear in search results?

Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be emailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like for one low site fee so be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you!

* Note: Participants registration limited to 50

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