Internet Search Tools

There are several different ways you can search for information on the Internet. You will usually get different results when you use different search tools. Sometimes a search tool will find sites that don't seem to relate to what you wanted. If you need help with your search, you can always ask a librarian for assistance. (And don't forget to follow the rules for using information that you find on an Internet site. Remember to Cite Your Source.)

Search Tools Designed for Kids Some General Search Tools
Ask for Kids -
http://www.askkids.com/
KidsClick! -
http://www.kidsclick.org/
Yahoo! Kids -
http://kids.yahoo.com/

See also: Ithaki for Kids -
http://kids.ithaki.net/
and more Kids' Search Tools -
http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm

 Google http:/www.google.com/

Ixquick http://www.ixquick.com

MCPL Search Tools/Web Resources

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Librarian's Notes about Internet Search Tools
To learn more about searching the Web, read:
How Do I Find Information on the WWW
or the more comprehensive tutorial called:
Finding Information on the Internet.

Sites we use to learn about Search Tools:

  • Search Engine Watch - http://searchenginewatch.com/
    Created by an internet consultant and journalist, this site reviews and rates search engines, provides tips for web searching and reports related search engine news.
  • Search Engine Guide - http://www.searchengineguide.com/
    A knowledge base of search engines, portals and directories established by industry experts.

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