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HealthLinks, November 2004

Google and Beyond: Search the Web more efficiently

Remember, if you have searched for information on the web unsuccessfully for more than 10 minutes, contact your library liaison for assistance.

Meta-Search Engines

Simultaneously search multiple search engines and return the results from each one.
  • Vivisimo
    Clusters results to enhance relevancy. Also provides ClusterMed search for PubMed results.
  • KartOO
    Compiles results in a series of visual interactive conceptual maps that can be customized.
  • ZapMeta
    Quick View link allows you to preview site without leaving the results page.

Invisible or Deep Web

That portion of the web not reached by standard search engines such as Google, including searchable databases and password-restricted sites.

News

  • Piecing Together the Research Puzzle
    Library liaisons can customize a demonstration or class on the most up-to-date methods for using web-based tools and other resources to help you save time, search smarter, and track your impact. [posted 9/29/04 taj]