The Course

Internet search engines change and add new capabilities frequently. Take this opportunity to spend an hour and catch up on the most important advanced features of the major engines. Rita will review the advanced features and “quick-search” answer functions embedded in major search engines, including Google (and its subsets), Yahoo, Gigablast, Teoma, Exalead, and MSN Search. You will learn how to use the advanced features, and understand how advanced features can be used in various search scenarios to improve or enhance search results.

Targeted Learners

This presentation is designed for anyone who searches the Web regularly, and who wants to keep up to date with the major features of the largest search engines. The content is targeted at the intermediate-level searcher and requires and understanding of how search engines work, and the basic features of the major search engines.

Critical Learning Questions

• What are the advanced features of the major search engines that are most relevant?
• What aspects of the business models of search engines are poised to alter their effectiveness?
• What new search engines should librarians watch and test?

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