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"Beyond the Internet: Successful Research Strategies"
Book published September 2007

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"This book was a joy to read. It is an important purchase for public, school, academic, and special libraries who wish to add a book on traditional research to the collection."

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"Consider the Source: A Critical Guide to the 100 Most Prominent News and Information Sites on the Web"
Book published August 2007

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"For a book that is some 450 pages long and whose purpose is to list and review 100 online news sites, it works surprisingly well."

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"Making Search Work"
Book published November 2006

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"Making Search Work" by Martin White is a well thought-out, well- researched read for any IT professional looking to handle enterprise searches more effectively."

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"Social Software in Libraries: Building Collaboration, Communication and Community Online"
Book published April 2007

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"This book is a great introduction to the area of social software for anyone still left wondering what on earth a wiki is or what RSS feeds do. Whilst the title indicates that it is intended for librarians, the book is perfectly suited for anyone who is after an introduction to the area of social software or even seeking to build upon basic existing knowledge."

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"Teaching Web Search Skills"
Book published October 2006

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"Teaching Web Search Skills" is a highly accessible and very useful introduction to the process of teaching these skills to students of any age, background and ability. It could be used by teachers and academics to teach students in school or college, or by librarians and other information professionals to teach skills to library users and anyone whose job requires them to make good use of the resources available on the Internet."

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"Research Methods in Information"
Book published March 2007

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"... an accessible research text that covers the diverse field of information studies, including communications, records management, knowledge management and the many related disciplines. It is so clear and straightforward to follow that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to students and colleagues in other disciplines too ..."

Title:
Google and the Myth of Universal Knowledge: A View from Europe"
Book published October 2006

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"Jeanneney explores Google's famously opaque algorithms designed to bring the web pages with the most overall hits to the top of a search result, 'a system in which success breeds success, at the expense of newcomers, minorities, marginals'"

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Real World Research Skills: An Introduction to Factual, International, Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Research
Book published September 2006

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"Her book is easy to read and uses an outline form. Icons alert the reader to features such as the search guide, research tips, information resources, a checklist and reference information. Special features include charts, graphs and illustrations of the legislative process, the judicial system and regulatory system."

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Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the E-business
Book published August 2005

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"This user-friendly format is well-designed for the book's key target audience of business systems students, but it's also useful for information systems managers who could use a refresher."

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The NextGen Librarian's Survival Guide
Book published March 2005

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"Survival Guide describes the parameters of NextGen librarianship: the unique characteristics of this demographic and its issues and opportunities. It also considers approaches to graduate school, the job hunt, entry-level positions and 'moving forward'. Overall, Gordon addresses image, stereotypes and diversity; building professional connections; work/life balance; and taking leadership in transforming the profession."

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An Introduction to Search Engines and Web Navigation
Book published September 2005

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"... does provide an easy introduction to the subject. It is the sort of book that can be read from cover to cover, or alternatively be dipped in and out of. The book also provides plenty of references for further reading ..."

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The Library and Information Professional's Internet Companion
Book published July 2005

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"This is a very wide-ranging book which touches on virtually every aspect of the Internet, from email to web page design, search engines to the Semantic Web."

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The Search
Book published September 2005

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"The book is about Internet search, tracing the story of web search from Archie -- probably the first Internet search tool back in 1990 -- to current innovators like Blinkx and Technorati. At 260 pages with decent footnotes it is a solid tome and it is an extremely interesting book ..."

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Yahoo! to the Max : An Extreme Searchers Guide
Book published September 2005

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"Hock writes that the most important step in getting the most from Yahoo! is learning which of the many parts particularly interest you. This book is well-organized and well-written for helping race up that learning curve."

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Google Legacy -- How Google's Internet Search is Transforming Application Software
Book published September 2005

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"This is not a journalistic approach to Google but the outcome of the author's lifetime involvement with search applications. The result is a level of technical detail and analysis which I cannot see ever being bettered. Equally valuable is that Steve Arnold looks at some of the issues that might yet derail the Google train."

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Enterprise Search Guidebook
Report published September 2005

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"Implementing enterprise search is not easy. People's preconceptions can hinder you from the start. It is a complex and serious business and this report clearly explains so, while at the same time giving you a practical road map to success."

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The Skeptical Business Searcher
Book published February 2004

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"The book is clearly targeted to the business searcher with a strong, but by no means exclusive, emphasis on U.S. information. However, all searchers can benefit from the tips provided, especially today in the wake of the recent scandals at the New York Times, CBS, and others"

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Knowledge Orientation of Organisations
Book published January 2004

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" ... it is a thoroughly researched work with a fascinating set of results to the hypotheses that were tested."

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The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook
Book published February 2004

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"Hock's book is a good companion if you're ready to invest some time in sharpening your search skills."

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Information First: Integrating Knowledge and Information Architecture for Business Advantage
Book published September 2003

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"author, Roger Evernden, is an acknowledged expert in techniques for the effective use of corporate information, specializing in IA and KM."

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Public Sector - Public Knowledge The KM Contribution to Better Government

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" ... its 146 pages present a well researched synthesis of the current state of KM in the public sector and its contribution to better government."

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Online Business Sourcebook 2003
Book published February 2003

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" ... it is invaluable, describing products covering most areas of interest to business information users."

Title:
Net Effects: How librarians can manage the unintended consequences of the Internet
Book published August 2003

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"This is a useful book, full of diverse ideas, fresh thinking and solutions to stimulate the mind."

Title:
Your Essential Guide to Career Success
Book published July 2003

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"I wish that I had had this book at the start of my career."

Title:
Recherche-Handbook - Wirtschafts-Informationen

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"The book, in summary, is a primer in how to go about finding the information you are looking for, where you should look, and strategies you should apply"

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Super Searchers On Competitive Intelligence: The Online And Offline Secrets Of Top CI Researchers
Book published June 2003

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"This book offers an insight into the working CI environment."

Title:
Information and IT Literacy: Enabling Learning in the 21st Century
Book published July 2003

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"... structure well conceived, the main issues largely explored, and the contents eminently readable overall."

Title:
Business Statistics on the Web: Find Them Fast - At Little or No Cost
Book published June 2003

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"... succeeds in presenting a starting point for finding business statistics on the Web."

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Super Searchers on Madison Avenue
Book published April 2003

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"... a very readable and inspiring overview of the work lives of thirteen advertising and marketing information professionals ..."

Title:
Google Hacks
Book published January 2002

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"... timely for those of us with clients grown adept at self-service Internet research."

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Naked in Cyberspace: How To Find Personal Information Online
Book published October 2002

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"This book would be most useful for an American researcher looking for information on American individuals."

Title:
Research Methods for Business - A Skill Building Approach
Book published January 2003

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"... an extremely comprehensive, yet readable (yes, really) textbook on research methods"

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The Library and Information Professional's Guide to Plug-ins and other Web Browser Tools: Selection, Installation, Troubleshooting
Book published August 2003

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"... aims to introduce and explain the main web browser plug-ins and surfing related tools."

Title:
Super Searcher, Author, Scribe
Book published April 2002

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... definitely worth a read, if only to benchmark your Internet skills against those of the writers profiled here ...

Title:
Super Searchers Make It On Their Own
Book published December 2002

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... plenty of tips, things to think about, and suggested reading ...

Title:
Super Searchers Go To The Source
Book published November 2001

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... worth reading if you want to increase your knowledge of interviewing techniques and discover how going straight to the source can improve your research results.

Title:
Super Searchers Cover the World: The Online Secrets of International Business Researchers
Book published December 1st

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... if you want to learn how other people approach international search projects then this book is for you ...

Title:
The Quintessential Searcher: The Wit and Wisdom of Barbara Quint
Book published August 2001

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... the best of Barbara Quint, in a very accessible format.

Title:
The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines (2nd Ed.)
Book published January 2002

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If you spend a lot of time searching the web ... this could be the title for you.

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Super Searchers on Wall Street - Top Investment Professionals Share Their Online Research Secrets
Book published August 2000

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This book is definitely worth getting if you regularly need to find US company and investment data ...

Title:
The Invisible Web : Uncovering Information Sources Search Engines Can't See
Book published September 2001

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... if ever there was a book that sold itself on the basis of the authors' reputation, this is it ...

Title:
Using the Internet as a Reference Tool
Book published August 2001

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... written by an experienced trainer, and contains practical advice, which I will put into practice in my library ...

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International Business Information on the Web: Searcher Magazine's Guide to Sites and Strategies for Global Business Research
Book published May 2001

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... an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to undertake international business research ...

Title:
A Guide To Finding Quality Information On The Internet: Selection And Evaluation Strategies
Book published July 2001

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... throws a lifejacket to Internet users who feel they're drowning in information ...

Title:
Statistical Methods for the Information Professional

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If asked to recommend this book, my first question would be to enquire on the reader's background ...

Title:
Searching CD-Rom and Online Information Sources

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... provides a useful overview of the information available in CD-ROM and online ...

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The Business and Economy Internet Resource Handbook
Book published October 2000

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... contributions from thirteen practicing information professionals, all of whom have fine credentials and lots of experience in the field of business information ...

Title:
Mining For Gold On The Internet: How to find investment and financial information on the Internet
Book published February 2000

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... an exhaustive source for all kinds of financial information, covering everything from saving for college to day trading ...

Title:
Super Searchers in the News - The Online Secrets of Journalists and News Researchers
Book published December 2000

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... understand what makes otherwise sane men and women so passionate about news ...

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Super Searchers on Health & Medicine: The Online Secrets of Top Health & Medical Researchers
Book published October 2000

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... each and every reader will learn something new or receive confirmation of current practices ...

Title:
Millennium Intelligence: Understanding and Conducting Competitive Intelligence in the Digital Age
Book published March 2000

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... especially for those who want or need to know more about establishing efficient and effective CI in their organisations ...

Title:
Great Scouts! Cyberguides for Subject Searching on the Web
Book published November 1999

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... can only help develop more informed and more sophisticated Internet searchers ...

Title:
Law of the super searchers
Book published December 1999

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"... most useful for those specializing in American and Canadian legal research ..." Crystal Sharp
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Researching the legal web: a guide to legal resources on the internet
Book published September 1999

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"... provides a valuable short cut to seeing some of innovative work that lawyers are doing on the Web ..." Sarah Carter
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Title:
A Guide to Finding Quality Information on the Internet - selection and evaluation strategies
Book published June 1999

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"... should find its way on to the bookshelf of all who intend to use the Internet as a credible information source ..." Mark Kerr
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Title:
Super searchers do business
Book published June 1999

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"It's always interesting to find out how other people do research ..." Phil Bradley
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Title:
Web Developer.Com Guide to Search Engines
Book published February 1998

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Extreme Seacher's Guide to Web Search Engines

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Title:
The Internet: the Rough Guide 1999
Book published October 1999

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"Compact, cheap, comprehensive and well up to the standard set by other Rough Guides" ...