© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University Exploring the Current Web Toolbox: Super Searcher Research Tips & Techniques July 15, 2010 Update: 10 AM to Noon © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University Overview This workshop will provide for you: Wide variety of tips & techniques… Gleaned from today’s super searcher presenters and authors… For teaching new and experienced users… To locate the best and most interesting services/tools available today on the free Web © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

U.S. Search Engine Rankings?: July 2005 (reported mid-August) Google ??.?% share of queries Yahoo! Microsoft ??.?% share of queries ??.?% share of queries © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

U.S. Search Engine Rankings?: July 2005 (reported mid-August) Google 36.5% share of queries Yahoo! Microsoft 30.5% share of queries 15.5% share of queries From comScore, Inc. “A global leader in measuring the digital world” © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

What “They” Said about “the” Search Engines, 2004-2005! “Google Spawn” “Yahoo!: Birth of a New Machine” “Gates Taking a Seat in Your Den” Note: If you are a bit nostalgic, read these 3 articles about the big 3, and check out “history” on next slide! © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Surfing down memory lane” © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 6

U.S. Search Engine Rankings?: Fast forward to May 2010 (rep. 6/11/10) Google ??.?% share of queries Yahoo! Microsoft ??.?% share of queries ??.?% share of queries © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

U.S. Search Engine Rankings?: Fast forward to May 2010 (rep. 6/11/10) Google 63.7% share of queries Yahoo! Microsoft 18.3% share of queries 12.1% share of queries From comScore, Inc. “A global leader in measuring the digital world” © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Getting More from GYM” www.googlelabs.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Getting More from GYM” www.usabilityviews.com/simply_google.htm © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Getting More from GYM” http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/search/basics/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Getting More from GYM” www.bing.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Getting More from GYM” www.whitepages.com/

© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University General Tips & Hints Get to know your search service: Read help pages/explore advanced search Examine other power searching features; e.g., try proximity searching: Google & Yahoo! have full word wildcard (three * mice) phrase Practice, practice, practice Try OTHER! special directories, engines, databases, expert charts/guides, etc. © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

Topic Features Example www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Strategies.html © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University Topic Type Example www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Clusty is still a favorite” http://clusty.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Newly redesigned Exalead” www.exalead.com/search/web/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Introducing the new ipl2” www.ipl.org/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Re-introducing Intute” www.intute.ac.uk/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Welcome to StartSpot Network” www.startspot.com/network/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Riding the Wayback Machine” www.archive.org/web/web.php © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 22

“Free on The Open Library” http://openlibrary.org/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 23

“Computing w/WolframAlpha” www.wolframalpha.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 24

© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University Keeping up-to-date A few of my favorite… Conferences Magazine sites Columns/Newsletters Reports Popular/Info sites © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

“Welcome to your Info Today” http://infotoday.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 26

“Getting Educated at MMIS” www.mmischools.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 27

“Get Updated at ONLINE” www.infotoday.com/online/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 28

“G. Notess’ search engine update” www.infotoday.com/online/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 29

“Browse and Compare w/Alexa” www.alexa.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

© Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University About.com’s Sites A to Z http://azlist.about.com/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 31

Technorati’s State of the Blog http://technorati.com/state-of-the-blogosphere/ © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 32

M.E. Bates’ Tip of the Month www.batesinfo.com/Writing/Archive/archive.html © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 33

popurls: for latest web buzz http://popurls.com/ (my homepage) © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University 34

Time, Inc.’s 50 Best Websites www.time.com/time/specials © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University

Thank you for attending! PowerPoint Presentation Slides: http://library.rider.edu/~rlackie/web2/toolboxCJRLC2010.ppt THE END Thank you for attending! © Copyright 2010, Robert J. Lackie, Rider University