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Summary
Summary
Google isn't up to the task when it comes to serious research, and though library customers may have heard of the 'invisible' or 'deep' web, few will know how to tap into it. To help them, librarians need to know and be able to pass on practical tools and strategies for using specialised web sources and databases.
Author Notes
Jane Devine is an arts and crafts teacher.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews 2
School Library Journal Review
Two information professionals begin by distinguishing between the visible Web and the Invisible Web. The visible, or surface Web, contains information found by general-purpose search engines like Google. The Invisible Web is composed of more information, with some studies indicating it is 500 times larger than the visible Web. Because this material is not accessible through general-purpose search engines, it is important to learn how to access it and teach it to students. The authors examine studies compiled about research regarding use of the visible Web and then map teaching the use of the Invisible Web to the standards of ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association). Discussions of instruction include concepts of Web searching, sample assignments, suggested venues for teaching, and activities. A chapter on Internet-research strategies incorporates case studies. The section on tools for searching the Invisible Web contains a selection of general-subject directories, databases, specialized search engines, and niche search engines. The final chapter examines the shifting boundaries of the visible and Invisible Web and includes descriptions of initiatives to bring both types of content more easily to searchers through common search mechanisms. Throughout the text are tables, graphics, and screen shots of detailed searches. Suggested audio and video materials available on the Web are included in Appendix B. This creditable text is a stimulating exploration of ways to teach Invisible Web research and is highly recommended for all professionals.-Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Authors Devine (chief librarian and department chair) and Egger-Sider (coordinator of technical services), both of LaGuardia Community College, define the invisible Web, review literature on Internet usage, suggest how to integrate the invisible Web into instruction, describe key invisible Web search tools, and outline invisible Web trends and initiatives. Information is practical, current, and well documented (references end each chapter). Tables, figures, and screen shots aid reader comprehension. Especially useful, Appendix B: Tools for Teaching the Invisible Web lists a selection of instructional materials in different formats. The Invisible Web: Uncovering Information Sources Search Engine Can't See (2001) covers similar ground but is dated and does not focus on instruction. Useful for instruction librarians but can be used by anyone involved in teaching Internet search skills.--Fadel, Stephen Copyright 2009 Booklist
