SEARCH ENGINES: TOOLS FOR LIBRARY

Abstract

Discusses search engines giving definitions taken from different sources like dictionaries, etc. Explains the working of search engines & their effective use in searching information on lnternet on the basis of boolean operators - AND, OR, NOT and NEAR. Highlights the role of search engines in libraries in locating pin pointed information. Suggests that library' staff should have sufficient knowledge of search engines to make maximum use of Internet. Lists some of the general and specialised national and international search engines, which are frequently used to access information on Internet.