From the publisher:
Google can be an incredibly powerful tool for research, but the
top-of-the-page results are seldom the most beneficial to library users
and students, and many of the search engine’s most useful features are
hidden behind its famously simple interface. Burns and Sauers reveal the
secrets of effective Google searches in this invaluable resource
showing how to get the most out of the service, with:- An overview of all the tool’s search services, including Image, Maps, News, Blogs, Discussions, Scholar, Patents, and Books
- Ready-to-use instructions on how to go beyond the simple search box and top results to get library users the answers they need, fast
- Straightforward guidance on using filters to refine search results, with examples of common searches like images with Creative Commons licenses, news searches set for a date range or into an archive, and videos with closed captioning
- An explanation of the bibliography manager feature of Google Scholar, which allows students and researchers to build bibliographies with ease
- Tips for configuring Safe Search on workstations in children’s departments and schools
