Best Places to Search

Knowing what web searching service to use really depends on the type of information that you need to find. The guides below will assist you in determining where you should start:

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
Nice table that matches a typical information need to a search strategy and search service.

How to Choose a Search Engine or Directory
http://library.albany.edu/internet/choose.html
Excellent summary that presents strategies and suggests search engines for searching by field and file type, searches using search logic, alternative terms, case sensitivity, manipulating search results, and more.