Many librarians have published excellent guides and materials to assist you in learning how to improve your searching skills. The following links will provide you with more detailed information on searching.

• Berkeley Public Library - excellent index which features a section on searching
• Librarian's Guide - quick chart comparing major search engines and indeces with suggestions on which is best for particular types of searching
• Nueva School Librarian's search engine guide - in chart form, this guide suggests the best engine to use for different search needs
• Online E-zine's - Advanced Searching: Tricks of the Trade is an excellent document which explains searching terminology and presents an evaluation of the major engines in an easy-to-read chart form
• Search Engine Tips- California State University Library's strategies for smart searching and comparison chart for major search engines
• Queen's University page on Internet searching - excellent, brief guides on how to use the most popular search engines and directories
• Webreference.com- excellent information on how search engines work, with explanations of search terminology