Searching the Web : Strategy for a Layman

Abstract

Most of the libraries and information centers now-a-days have acquired access to Internet. Users of these libraries and information centers are making good use of this facility. However, it has been observed that freshers and laymen find it difficult to browse the web effectively since the web is not indexed in any standard manner. Search engines are popular tools for locating web pages, but they often return thousand of results. Without a clear search strategy, using a search engine is like wandering aimlessly in the stacks of a library trying to find a particular book. The presents various methods of searching the web and also presents an easy to follow process using search engines and subject directories for finding relevant information on the World Wide Web.