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The “Stuff” Beyond Google

The “Stuff” Beyond Google. Presented by – Peter Keenan, Librarian, NSW Business Chamber and Natalie McDonald, Co-ordinator, Reference and Research Services, APRA. Course Format. Overview (history of the web, etc.) Accessing and Navigating the Internet Preparing the Search

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The “Stuff” Beyond Google

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  1. The “Stuff” Beyond Google • Presented by – • Peter Keenan, Librarian, NSW Business Chamber • and • Natalie McDonald, Co-ordinator, Reference and Research Services, APRA

  2. Course Format • Overview (history of the web, etc.) • Accessing and Navigating the Internet • Preparing the Search • Using Search Engines • How to use Library databases (DataStar Web and Profound)

  3. Learning Objectives • What are they ‘really’ looking for? • Focused and disciplined with time • Understand the breadth of resources available and how to use them • Understand the difference between internet-based refereed and non-refereed sources of information

  4. The Checklist • What is the question? • What is the level of information? • What type of information and amount? • When do I need it by? • Where have I already looked?

  5. Why the course worked • Highly personalised • People could see results • Compare results and relevance across engines • Access to information professionals to talk about results

  6. Taking it to the streets – well… Parramatta • Re-wrote to call it “Business Beyond Google” • Infrastructure issues • Potential cost over-runs

  7. What did we learn? • People really do need this course • Laying the groundwork • Credibility is important • The secrets of “Secret Librarians Business”

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