Expert Internet searching (5th edition.)

In an environment where increasing amounts of information(and fake news) flood the internet on websites and social media, theinformation professional's job is getting harder. It is important that they areskilled at finding and using the appropriate information and assisting users inworking out what information they need and the best way of getting it. Expert Internet Searching provideslibrary and information professionals with in-depth practical information onhow to search the internet quickly and effectively to help their users and maketheir lives easier.

Now fully revised for its fifth edition, this book coversthe basics of search before going into detail on how to run advanced andcomplex searches using a variety of different search engines. This edition hasbeen updated to include current trends in search, such as social media search,fake news, and discussion of the authority and validity of search results. Itwill ensure that information professionals, whether complete beginners or moreexperienced, are able to work efficiently to obtain accurate information in atimely fashion.

Key topics covered include:

• an introduction to the internet and search engines
• the Google experience and a discussion of itsdisadvantages
• directory, clustering and similarity search engines
• visual and image search engines
• specialized search engines incorporating academic searchand services for children
• academic and other specialized search engines
• news-based search engines including traditional mediaresources and a discussion of fake news 
• social media search engines
• hints and tips on better searching.

This book will be useful reading for any informationprofessional who is seeking to gain an in-depth understanding of the searchprocess and the search industry. It provides a vital guide to the basics insearch, but will also help experienced professionals stay up to date with thelatest trends and information in the industry.