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World Wide Web search tools

S M Sparks1, M A Rizzolo

  • 1Division of Extramural Programs, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA. sparks@nlm.nih.gov

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|October 17, 1998
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Finding current information requires searching the World Wide Web (WWW), not just MEDLINE. This comparison helps users select the best search tools for their specific information needs.

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Computer Science
  • Library Science

Background:

  • Traditional databases like MEDLINE may not provide the most current information.
  • The World Wide Web (WWW) offers access to up-to-date resources.
  • Navigating the vastness of the WWW presents challenges in information retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and compare popular general search engines and metasearch engines.
  • To guide users in selecting appropriate tools for efficient WWW searching.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of five general search tools and two general metasearch tools.
  • Information and illustrations based on tool files from February 1998.

Main Results:

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  • General search tools and metasearch tools can significantly aid in locating relevant WWW information.
  • The effectiveness of a tool depends on the specific information being sought.

    • Conclusions:

    • Automated search tools are essential for efficient information retrieval on the WWW.
    • Selecting the right search tool is crucial for meeting current information demands.