Google Search Engine
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Google is often the first place used for searching when looking for web pages linked to a particular topic. However, there are issues that can arise and it is worth investigating how to reduce the number of returns by using Boolean searches and making use of shortcuts suggested in the Google Guide.
Google accessible search system is designed for those with visual impairments and the organisation has also provided an "Overview Of Accessible Solutions" . According to T.V. Raman "...many Google services such as Google Scholar, Google News, Blogger and Google Product Search work out of the box. While today's screenreaders can hit some bumps on the road when using more advanced features in these products, these web interfaces degrade gracefully to provide a functional interface"
Links
- Dictionaries available on-line
This is a list of the different types of dictionaries available on-line.
- Evaluating search engines
"Have you ever used a search engine other than Google? Do you know why you always use Google? Do you make the best use of Google? If you have answered "no" to any of these questions, you should read on". (Girton College Library, University of Cambridge)
- Search tools specific to certain tasks
Noodle tools has listed the options for searching other than just Google when a specific type of search is being undertaken including academic sites.
- First Step in Adding Accessibility to Google Books–Was It Enough?
"George Kerscher, senior officer accessible information, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, and Dr. T.V. Ramen, a research scientist with Google, Inc., addressed the 2007 convention of the National Federation of the Blind. The topic was online access to books for blind readers. Following the convention Mr. Kerscher wrote [this] article describing the brave new world of Google Books and explaining where the problems still lie."
- Google Docs Blog
Learn about the latest happenings on the Google Docs Blog with news and notes from the Google team
- Google Docs Offline access
Instructions on how to access Google docs when you are not able to get an internet connection. There is a YouTube video illustrating the actions that need to be taken.
- Search tips
Anglia Ruskin University library offer tips about searching catalogues starting with;
