Users Query Through Search Engines: Librarians View

Authors

  • Bhaskar Mukherjee
     NHPC Office Complex, Uri Hydel Power Station, Gingle, P.O. Mohura, Dt.Baramulla, J&K

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2005/v42i4/44631

Keywords:

Searching Techniques, Search Engines, Individual Search Engines, Meta Search Engines.

Abstract

Points out the rate of digital explosion in present era. Defines search engines and their types. Mentions various techniques to handle various search engines for getting best results. Highlights the basic features of various individual as well as meta search engines.

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Published

2005-12-05

How to Cite

Mukherjee, B. (2005). Users Query Through Search Engines: Librarians View. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 42(4), 483–492. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2005/v42i4/44631

Issue

Volume 42, Issue 4, December 2005

Section

Articles

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Received 2014-01-08
Accepted 2014-01-08
Published 2005-12-05