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Recommended Web Finding ToolsContents
Subject DirectoriesThese sites are mostly human-generated databases of Web sites, arranged by subject. They cover fewer resources than search engines but provide more focus and guidance for the topics they cover and will usually refer you to the most reliable Web sites. Use these to start searching or browsing for broad topics, especially if you have only a general idea of what you are looking for. Librarian's Index to the Internet
The WWW Virtual Library
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Search EnginesThese sites are mostly computer-generated databases of Web sites. Most also include a subject directory. They vary according to database size and content, searching capabilities, and how they rank results. Use these to search for unique keywords and limiting searches, especially if you know exactly what you are looking for. Different search engines will give you different results, so if one does not give you the results you hoped for, try another.AlltheWebAltaVistaAsk.comGoogleWebBrain.com (requires Java)Yahoo
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Meta-Search EnginesThese sites let you search several different search engines simultaneously AND integrate the results from these search engines. Although none of these cover all of the search engines, and they may give you only a limited number of listings from each search engine, meta-search engines can be a quick, useful supplement to search engines. Use these primarily for simple searches.Excite
Ixquick
MetaCrawler
Metaeureka
MetaMission
Search.com
Top of pageCountry Search EnginesThese sites link you to country-specific search engines.Country based search engines
Search Engine Colossus (International)
Top of pageSpecialized Finding ToolsSome of these tools are general-purpose. Others focus on a particular subject or file type. Categories here include government and military, education, blogs, wikis, newsgroups, e-mail lists, and FTP finding tools.Fagan Finder - "meant to be a gateway to the Internet"
The Internet Public Library - the first public library of the Internet
Government and MilitarySee Finding United States government publications and related information on the Web.Google (Search Unclesam) - collection of Web pages from U.S. government sites
SearchGov.com - collection of Web pages from U.S., state, and local government sites
SearchMil.com - collection of Web page from military sites
EducationAll Academic: The Guide to Free Academic Resources Online -
a database of scholarly articles and convention papers
SearchEdu.com - collection of Web pages from U.S. educational sites
Blogs Finding ToolsSearch these sites for postings to blogs.Blog Flux Directory
Blogwise
Wikis Finding ToolsUseMod Wiki:Site List
WikiIndex
Newsgroups Finding ToolSearch this site for postings to newsgroups.tile.net/
E-Mail Lists Finding ToolSearch this site for e-mail liststile.net/
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Finding ToolsSearch these sites for computer files (e.g. software) available for downloading.shareware.com
tile.net/
Top of pageFinding Tools DirectoriesThese sites provide you with directories of search tools, including "invisible" finding tools excluded from search engines.RiceInfo's Internet Navigation
Search Engine Colossus (International)
Search Engines Worldwide
SearchEngines.com
Web Search Engines
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Guides to Searching the WebAdditional information about finding information on the Web is provided by:Finding Information on the Internet: A TUTORIAL
Search Engine Showdown: The User's Guide to Web Searching
Search Engine Watch
Search Tools
The Spider's Apprentice: A Helpful Guide to Web Search Engines
WebSerch - The Web Research Resource
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Information About the WebIntroduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web
Web Advisory
Evaluating Sources of Information
Web Documents and Copyright
Citing Internet Resources
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