AdvancedGuidetoSearchingtheInternet.ppt

Advanced Guide to Searching the Internet Think about the best way to find legal information Three ways of locating information on the internet Use a search engine Use a subject directory eg Emalus library’s ‘Recommended Internet Links’ page Search specialized databases (the “invisible” web) Recommended Search Strategy 1. Analyse your topic to decide where to begin 2. Select key words and phrases that are relevant to your topic 3. Pick the right starting place to begin your research (search engine, directory, or invisible web) 4. Use the “advanced search” screen and “search tips” advice available on most good websites 4. Learn as you go and vary your approach with what you learn. Don’t persist with any strategy that doesn’t work The Emalus Library internet directory ‘Recommended Internet Links’ Cont .. Example: international law and treaties on the ‘Recommended Internet Links’ page Why use the ‘Recommended Internet Links’ page All websites have been selected for their quality and authority from reliable sources The directory focuses heavily on websites that are of particular relevance to the Pacific Islands and Vanuatu The directory focuses heavily on websites that are of particular relevance to the USP teaching programme. It is internationally recognised as an excellent subject directory More recommended internet subject directories Pacific Legal Gateway PacLII’s gateway to Pacific legal information Law links on Librarians Index to the Internet – Well organised and well maintained subject guide. Sosig Law Gateway – http://www.sosig.ac.uk/law/ Web based database of legal information sources on the internet.? Weblaw – .au A co-operative indexing project from Australian Law Librarians.? An excellent annotated directory of? internet sites by topic. ?? WORLDLII - The World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII) is a free, independent and non-profit global legal research facility  Recommended general search engines Google / Google scholar A Y