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2. Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in the Academic Library

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Devine, Jane and Egger-Sider, Francine

Abstract

This article analyzes the concept of the Invisible Web and its implication for academic librarianship. It offers a guide to tools that can be used to mine the Invisible Web and discusses the benefits of using the Invisible Web to promote interest in library services. In addition, the article includes an expanded definition, a literature review, and suggestions for ways in which to incorporate the Invisible Web in reference work and library promotion.

Published
2004
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3. Google Going beyond again: strategies for using and teaching the Invisible Web

Author

Devine, Jane and Egger-Sider, Francine

Subjects
Internet/Web search services -- Product/service Evaluations, Text search and retrieval software, Internet search software, Internet/Web search service, Library and information science
Abstract

It seems unlikely that people will give up their reliance on general-purpose search engines or their practice of beginning a search using Google or one of its competitors. But people [...]

Published
2014

8. Google, the Invisible Web, and Librarians: Slaying the Research Goliath.

Author

Egger-Sider, Francine, Devine, Jane, Miller, William, and Pellen, Rita M.

Abstract

Effective Web research must include both Visible and Invisible Web resources and reference librarians have an important role to play in mediating the research process. The Google search engine is the public's tool of choice and dominates Web searching even though it accesses a limited portion of the Web. The Invisible Web is less well-known to the public and harder to access but contains a greater wealth of resources. Reference librarians should help guide people to the best solutions for their information needs: at times Google, at other times the diverse tools that access the Invisible Web. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005

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