Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher by Randolph Hock, Greg R. Notess (Foreword by)

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Synopsis

An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the Internet—including librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writers—this fully revised handbook details what users must know to take full advantage of Internet search tools and resources. From emerging search tools Ask.com and Windows Live to standbys Google and Yahoo!, the major search engines and their myriad of services are thoroughly discussed. Recent additions to the Internet realm—RSS feeds, podcasts, alert services, wikis, and blogs—are explained, as well as tried-and-true search tools, including web directories, newsgroups, and image resources. For those with little to moderate searching experience, friendly, easy-to-follow guidelines to the world of Web research are provided, while experienced searchers will discover new perspectives on content and techniques.

Biography

Randolph Hock is the owner of Online Strategies, a company that trains Internet researchers and creates and presents courses on searching the Web for professional associations, government agencies, schools, and businesses. He is the author of The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines and a frequent contributor and columnist for professional publications, including The CyberSkeptic's Guide to Internet Research and Online. He lives in Vienna, Virginia.