Most new computers today come
equipped with a modem and the
software necessary to connect to the
Internet. What's missing, however, is a
primer on how to find your way around
once you're online. Lately, browsers and
service providers have included features
that make it easier to find what you're
looking for, but most of these are consumer
oriented. If you're searching in a
specialty area, like construction, you're
on your own.
As a librarian specializing in electronic
resources, I spend much of my time helping
people find information, and these
days the search often extends to the
Internet. Here's some of what I've learned
about streamlining an Internet search.
Surfing Into Oblivion
Although the World Wide Web is