'An excellent guide that matches a user's information need with the search engine characteristics in a chart. Includes a tutorial for clarifying what type of information is needed. Part of the NoodleTools collection of research tools.' (Librarian's Internet Index). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A project to collect and preserve primary source material from the Internet. Features a FAQ and a list of individual projects (some with links to relevant content, such as for Hurricane Katrina and the 107th Congress).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'An excellent collection of beginners' tutorials for Internet users.' Includes Using and Searching the Web, Browsers, and Software Training. (Librarian's Internet Index). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A search engine that allows users to enter questions in plain English. Includes a helpful 'narrow your search' feature. Ask.com has significantly improved and should be high on any information seeker's list of first places to find answers and websites. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
This January 2005 Pew Internet report done jointly with the University of Toronto concludes that 'the internet and email expand and strengthen the social ties that people maintain in the offline world.' Includes the text of the report, the underlying questionnaire, and links to related reports.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A newsletter from Google for librarians, featuring 'articles contributed by librarians and library supporters, links to library-related web sites, and updates on Google products and services that can help you in your work.' Published irregularly, approximately every five weeks. Free email subscription.
Africa South of the Sahara: Internet and Computing An annotated directory of websites related to Internet and computer technology use and access in Africa. Also includes a link to resources for South Africa. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A 16-minute tutorial on how to evaluate the health information you find on the Web. It walks consumers through the process of determining who is behind a website (such as a physician or a drug company), separating noncommercial and commercial content, checking to make sure the site is current, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
An Internet search tool that 'provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature.' Search for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles, from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other scholarly organizations.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
This site 'uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.' Features online and 'offline' activities, safety pledges, news, safety tips, and statistics. Topics include social networking sites, passwords, computer viruses, email, file sharing, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Get the most from the Google search engine, including toolbars, using Google as a calculator, or looking up phone numbers. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
