The Internet vs. The Online Database

1. The Internet vs. The Online Database What�s the difference? http://www.mariemontschools.org/hslibrary/tutorials/internetVonlinedatabase.pptMariemont High School - OHhttp://www.mariemontschools.org/hslibrary/tutorials/internetVonlinedatabase.pptMariemont High School - OH

2. The Internet is� A vast network of computers around the globe that share information.

3. How is the Internet accessed? Most people use the World Wide Web-- The Internet and the World Wide Web are not synonymous. The Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections, etc.; in contrast, the Web is a collection of interconnected documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. The World Wide Web is merely a service accessible via the Internet, along with many other services including e-mail, file sharing, The best way to define and distinguish between these terms is with reference to the Internet protocol suite. It is a collection of standards and protocols that is organized into layers. Each layer provides the foundation and the services required by the layer above. In this scheme, the Internet consists of the computers and networks that can handle Internet Protocol data packets. Once the IP infrastructure is established, then other protocols are layered �on top.� All these higher protocols know about the underlying network is that they are exchanging information with a computer at another IP address. IP does not guarantee quality of service, so it is often combined with Transmission Control Protocol to solve problems like data packets arriving out of order or not at all. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the application layer protocol that links and provides access to the files, documents and other resources of the World Wide Web. Many people use the terms Internet and World Wide Web (a.k.a. the Web) interchangeably, but in fact the two terms are not synonymous. The Internet and the Web are two separate but related things. The Internet is a massive network of networks, a networking infrastructure. It connects millions of computers together globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they are both connected to the Internet. Information that travels over the Internet does so via a variety of languages known as protocols. The Web is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. It is an information-sharing model that is built on top of the Internet. The Web uses the HTTP protocol, only one of the languages spoken over the Internet, to transmit data. Web services, which use HTTP to allow applications to communicate in order to exchange business logic, use the Web to share information. The Web also utilizes browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape, to access Web documents called Web pages that are linked to each other via hyperlinks. Web documents also contain graphics, sounds, text and video. The Web is just one of the ways that information can be disseminated over the Internet. The Internet, not the Web, is also used for e-mail, which relies on SMTP, Usenet news groups, instant messaging, file sharing (text, image, video, mp3 etc.) and FTP. So the Web is just a portion of the Internet, albeit a large portion, but the two terms are not synonymous and should not be confused. http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htmThe Internet and the World Wide Web are not synonymous. The Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections, etc.; in contrast, the Web is a collection of interconnected documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. The World Wide Web is merely a service accessible via the Internet, along with many other services including e-mail, file sharing, The best way to define and distinguish between these terms is with reference to the Internet protocol suite. It is a collection of standards and protocols that is organized into layers. Each layer provides the foundation and the services required by the layer above. In this scheme, the Internet consists of the computers and networks that can handle Internet Protocol data packets. Once the IP infrastructure is established, then other protocols are layered �on top.� All these higher protocols know about the underlying network is that they are exchanging information with a computer at another IP address. IP does not guarantee quality of service, so it is often combined with Transmission Control Protocol to solve problems like data packets arriving out of order or not at all. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the application layer protocol that links and provides access to the files, documents and other resources of the World Wide Web. Many people use the terms Internet and World Wide Web (a.k.a. the Web) interchangeably, but in fact the two terms are not synonymous. The Internet and the Web are two separate but related things. The Internet is a massive network of networks, a networking infrastructure. It connects millions of computers together globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they are both connected to the Internet. Information that travels over the Internet does so via a variety of languages known as protocols. The Web is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. It is an information-sharing model that is built on top of the Internet. The Web uses the HTTP protocol, only one of the languages spoken over the Internet, to transmit data. Web services, which use HTTP to allow applications to communicate in order to exchange business logic, use the Web to share information. The Web also utilizes browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape, to access Web documents called Web pages that are linked to each other via hyperlinks. Web documents also contain graphics, sounds, text and video. The Web is just one of the ways that information can be disseminated over the Internet. The Internet, not the Web, is also used for e-mail, which relies on SMTP, Usenet news groups, instant messaging, file sharing (text, image, video, mp3 etc.) and FTP. So the Web is just a portion of the Internet, albeit a large portion, but the two terms are not synonymous and should not be confused. http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm

4. What kind of information can I get from a Website? The Internet is a worldwide system of computer networks.� When you search the Internet through search engines like Google and Yahoo, you are searching the �free� areas of the Internet. Anyone can put up a web site, so you have to evaluate the web site in order to determine if the information is accurate and reliable.� The Internet is a worldwide system of computer networks.� When you search the Internet through search engines like Google and Yahoo, you are searching the �free� areas of the Internet. Anyone can put up a web site, so you have to evaluate the web site in order to determine if the information is accurate and reliable.�

5. What is an Online Database? A collection of data presented in a searchable, online format. Information is reviewed and published�therefore, trustworthy. Often provides publications that are 10, 20, 30 or more years old. These databases are not free.� The library subscribes to these databases for a fee and then provides access to them for our patrons.� These databases contain information such as newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. The materials come from publishers, so they have been checked for accuracy and reliability.� Some publishers are no longer providing information in a printed format.� The only way to get the information now, which was previously supplied in print, is through an online database.� Several of the databases come from print sources that publishers are now also selling in an online format. The databases do not always have every article from the magazines or newspapers that they cover, and they do not include advertisements.� Some of them only provide an abstract, or short paragraph, from the article instead of the full-text.� In this case, you would have to go to the print source to get a copy of the full article. These databases are not free.� The library subscribes to these databases for a fee and then provides access to them for our patrons.� These databases contain information such as newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. The materials come from publishers, so they have been checked for accuracy and reliability.� Some publishers are no longer providing information in a printed format.� The only way to get the information now, which was previously supplied in print, is through an online database.� Several of the databases come from print sources that publishers are now also selling in an online format. The databases do not always have every article from the magazines or newspapers that they cover, and they do not include advertisements.� Some of them only provide an abstract, or short paragraph, from the article instead of the full-text.� In this case, you would have to go to the print source to get a copy of the full article.

6. How is an Online Database accessed? Uses an Internet Browser to navigate (but NOT considered a website!) Usually only accessible to subscribers with a username and password. Libraries usually subscribe to several and provide free access to patrons!

7. What types of information can I get from an Online Database?

8. When should I use the Internet for research? When seeking information from a government or non-profit organization. When going to a specific Website. When looking for information on a unique or obscure topic. When comparison shopping. When looking for very current news. Use the Internet when you: Are willing to evaluate the web site's content Want to go to a specific web site Want information on a unique topic Want government information such as tax forms Want other world-wide sites The Internet does have some excellent information - including some information that is not available anywhere else.� You just have to be willing to sort through the information and determine what is reliable.� The internet can be used for homework, research, and for fun.Use the Internet when you: Are willing to evaluate the web site's content Want to go to a specific web site Want information on a unique topic Want government information such as tax forms Want other world-wide sites The Internet does have some excellent information - including some information that is not available anywhere else.� You just have to be willing to sort through the information and determine what is reliable.� The internet can be used for homework, research, and for fun.

9. When should I use an Online Database for research? When looking for full-text newspaper, journal, or magazine articles. When looking for biographical information. When looking for primary resources, maps, or statistics. Use databases when you want: Newspaper articles Magazine articles Encyclopedia articles Biographical information Statistical information You can sometimes get the exact same article from the print source, but it might be easier for you to get it from a database.� Some databases are available from home with a library card number (if you have a computer with Internet access), so you don't have to come to the library to get a copy of the article.Use databases when you want: Newspaper articles Magazine articles Encyclopedia articles Biographical information Statistical information You can sometimes get the exact same article from the print source, but it might be easier for you to get it from a database.� Some databases are available from home with a library card number (if you have a computer with Internet access), so you don't have to come to the library to get a copy of the article.

10. Now that you understand the differences between the Internet and the Online Database, be sure to check out which online databases your library offers!