Online searching in the age of the information explosion -- Accessing quality information at the library website -- The reference interview -- Selecting a relevant database -- Presearch preparation -- Controlled vocabulary for precision in subject searches of boolean systems -- Free text for recall in subject searches of boolean systems -- Free text for recall in subject searches of extended-boolean systems -- Known-item searching -- Assessing research impact -- Search strategies -- Displaying and assessing retrievals and responding tactically to the search system -- Performing a technical reading of a database's search system -- Interacting with library users -- Online searching now and in the future.
Summary:
"Contains numerous illustrations and sample searches to explain complex concepts, questions and answers to reinforce key ideas, a sample database to show how online searching works, a technical reading to quickly master new search systems and databases, and a glossary to facilitate fast look-ups... Your go-to guidebook for becoming an expert searcher"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.