database searching

"A [handbook] outlining the theory and practice of using active learning techniques in a library setting..."--amazon.com.

With computers, tablets, and smartphones offering us access to online information just about anywhere we have Wi-Fi or cell service, the next step is to make those searches as efficient as possible. Readers will get a step-by-step overview of how to make the most of their search activities so they can get the information they want and need with just a few keystrokes, swipes, or clicks. Tips and tricks will help readers get started right away. This instructive resource is a must have for teens starting to work on research papers.

"This complete guide provides librarians and students at every level of experience with proven strategies and tools for efficient online searching, covering commonly available subject databases and principles of effective searching"--.

Provides tips on how to get the most effective results from the Google search engine, discussing searching for images, news, videos, maps, and more.

A guide to improving Internet search skills and using search engines that discusses characteristics of the invisible Web, research strategies, tools, and other related topics.

Discusses how to use the World Wide Web to search the Internet for resources and information; includes software with Netscape Bookmarks and Internet Explorer sites.

Teaches skills necessary in using the Internet as an effective bibliographic tool.

Spiral binding. A manual to facilitate the management of online bibliographic services in schools.

A collection of articles about CD-ROM databases in school libraries.

Spiral bound lesson plans for teacher inservice workshops.