025.0 Comparing
Internet Search Engines
Conference paper (January 1999) which explores the databases behind
the major Web search engines in terms of the size and scope, the overlap
between them, and their change over time. Search engines such as
AltaVista, Hotbot, Northern Light, Excite, and Infoseek each rely on
their own spider-generated database of millions of fully indexed Web
pages, but these are still just a portion of what is available on the
Web. This paper identifies some of their unusual behaviour and other
peculiarities, to help the information professional to understand the
scope, limitations and overlap of these vast databases of Web pages.
025.0 EDNER: Formative
Evaluation of the DNER
Project established to evaluate the Distributed National Electronic
Resource (DNER) with a view to aiding and advising the development of
the JISC Information Environment as well as the formative evaluation of
the 5/99 Development Programme and its constituent projects. Outlines
phases designed to consider the impact of the JISC IE on teaching and
learning and cross project activity. Issues papers are also presented,
addressing how students learn and search, and aspects of Web
accessibility.
025.0 Evaluating
Information Found on the Internet
Document which outlines basic criteria for evaluating all forms of
information, and how they apply to the Internet. It summarises a variety
of ways of looking for significant information about an Internet
resource, notably its authorship, publishing body, point of view or
bias, referral to other sources, verifiability and currency.
025.0 Evaluating
Internet Resources
Concise checklist for evaluating Internet resources.
025.0 Evaluation of
Information Sources
A set of pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources,
particularly those on the Internet. It is intended to be particularly
useful to librarians and others who are selecting sites to include in an
information resource guide, or informing users as to the qualities they
should use in evaluating Internet information.
025.0 Internet
Detective
An interactive tutorial about evaluating the quality of Internet
resources. Registration required.
025.0 Library Terms That Users
Understand
Considers terminology typically understood by users in order to
inform Web developers of the most appropriate labels to use when
designing a library Web resource. Usability testing has shown, for
example, that ‘Find Articles’ is a more successful label than ‘Library
Catalogue’ when inviting patrons to search for material. A list of best
practices in the area is presented.
025.0 Quality Information
Checklist
Resource facilitating the evaluation of Internet pages, to determine
which information is useful and of high quality. Provides a checklist of
key features to consider when assessing Internet material, and a quiz to
test the success with which individuals can identify valuable sources of
information.
025.04 Search Engine
Watch
Regularly updated reviews of Internet search engines and reports on
new developments. It also provides guidance for Web searchers and for
those who want to make sure their own Web pages are well indexed.
025.0 Testing
the Surf: Criteria for Evaluating Internet Information Resources
From The Public-Access Computer Systems Review 8, Number 3. Article
surveys criteria that have been published on the Web and in print
literature and proposes a set of criteria (a toolbox) that can be used
by librarians and users to evaluate Internet information sources.
025.0 Thinking
Critically about World Wide Web Resources
A checklist of some basic points to consider when using Web
resources. Headings include content and evaluation, source and date, and
structure. Also offers additional points to consider regarding Web sites
for subject disciplines.
025.0 TILT: Texas Information
Literacy Tutorial
An interactive tutorial comprising three modules designed to
introduce the user to online research methods, with a view to improving
their information retrieval skills. The first section focuses on
selecting the most appropriate sources depending on the user’s research
interests, the second concentrates on the search process itself, and the
final module considers how best to assess the credibility and usefulness
of material retrieved.
025.0 Web4Lib Electronic
Discussion
A discussion list for issues relating to the creation and management
of library-based Web servers and clients. There is a message archive as
well as information about the list purpose, audience, posting policy and
commands.
025.0 WWW
Virtual Library: Information Quality
Online resources relevant for evaluation, development and
administration of high quality factual and scholarly networked
information systems.
