Tips for More Effective Searching
When using the library's databases:
- Use 'advanced search' option to indicate types of material, date range, etc.
- Modify search terms when needed
When using a search engine:
- Use Boolean operators (+,-,not, and,or)
*General Info (Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo)
*Audio (FindSounds, Audioburst)
*Images (Pixabay, PicSearch, Google Images, Yahoo Images, Bing Images)
- Use Boolean operators (+, - , not, and, or)
- Use quotes
- Keyword search on a specific website (Control+F)
-Modify search terms when needed
- "Cherry pick" results based on trust