[WEB4LIB] all in one search engines and search techniques

[TMGB]

There is a chart at the bottom of the page of this URL:
http://www.library.appstate.edu/reference/internet.html#Search Engines

which is a comparison of some characteristics that few major search
engines allow.

Thomas

Andrea Mandel wrote:
> 
> At our library we are trying to assist in enabling our patrons to me
> more independent when using the computer.  We try to offer as many
> handouts as possible to enable them to reach their goals most
> effectively.  Since most of the search engines differ as to how to form
> booleans, etc (many better at differing searches!) - is there any site
> that offers characteristics of each that we may use to pass on to our
> patrons?  Also, I use both Metacrawler and Dogpile if I am having
> trouble finding something with the traditional search engines.  I have
> found them to be inconsistant often not even giving me sites remotely
> related to my search terms.  Is there better "all-in-ones"?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Andrea Mandel
> Librarian
> Marple Public Library
> Broomall, PA  19008
> 610-356-1510
> mandel at voicenet.com

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