{"product_id":"expert-internet-searching-by-phil-bradley-9781783302482","title":"Expert Internet Searching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an environment where increasing amounts of information—and fake news—flood the internet on websites and social media, the information professional’s job is getting harder. It is important that they are skilled at finding and using the appropriate information and assisting users in working out what information they need and the best way of getting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpert Internet Searching\u003c\/i\u003e provides library and information professionals with in-depth practical information on how to search the internet quickly and effectively to help their users and make their lives easier. Now fully revised for its fifth edition, this book covers the basics of search before going into detail on how to run advanced and complex searches using a variety of different search engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been updated to include current trends in search, such as social media search, fake news, and discussion of the authority and validity of search results. It will ensure that information professionals, whether complete beginners or more experienced, are able to work efficiently to obtain accurate information in a timely fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ean introduction to the internet and search engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe Google experience and a discussion of its disadvantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edirectory, clustering and similarity search engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003evisual and image search engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003especialised search engines incorporating academic search and services for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eacademic and other specialised search engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003enews-based search engines including traditional media resources and a discussion of fake news\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esocial media search engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehints and tips on better searching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be useful reading for any information professional who is seeking to gain an in-depth understanding of the search process and the search industry. It provides a vital guide to the basics in search, but will also help experienced professionals stay up to date with the latest trends and information in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605668053228,"sku":"9781783302482","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783302482-expert-internet-searching.jpg?v=1778138660","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/expert-internet-searching-by-phil-bradley-9781783302482","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}