The online searcher's companion

By:

Forrester, W H

Contributor(s):

Rowlands, J L

Publication details: London : Library Association Publishing, 2000Description: 152pISBN:

1856042936

Subject(s):

Contents:

Text includes: Boolean operators; Advanced search techniques; Full-text searching; Recall vs precision; Sample searches.

Summary: This book is an interactive learning text on the basics of online searching. Illustrated with real examples and exercises, it assumes no knowledge on the part of the reader and gives hands-on advice on the basics of online searching.

List(s) this item appears in: Barts Health - Knowledge and Library Services Professional Collection

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Text includes: Boolean operators; Advanced search techniques; Full-text searching; Recall vs precision; Sample searches.

This book is an interactive learning text on the basics of online searching. Illustrated with real examples and exercises, it assumes no knowledge on the part of the reader and gives hands-on advice on the basics of online searching.

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