NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2011

Google: Tips and Tricks

Recording Link: Click Here

Basics of Google Searching Video from Common Craft Choose descriptive words

Think of what words will be on the page Defaults:

Every word mattersCase insensitiveANDSynonyms

Google Tips and Tricks!

Search shortcuts“”OR- *+

Google Tips and Tricks!

Special SearchesDefineSite:ConvertTimeWeatherMap Translate Earthquakes Movies

Google Tips and Tricks! More Special Searches

Books aboutFiletype:pdfFor market data search ticker symbolFor $ conversion search 25 dollars to eurosFor Math equations search 16/24=

More!!! http://www.google.com/landing/searchtips/#

helpcenter http://

www.google.com/intl/en/help/features_list.html

What’s on the Web?

Evaluate! C.R.A.P.

CurrencyReliabilityAuthorityPurpose

Beyond the Web

Online LibraryCurrentReliableAuthoritativePurchased for your research needs!

Other Research Questions? Ask your Librarian