1. National Library Week 2011 Google: Tips and Tricks Recording Link: Click Here

2. Basics of Google Searching Video from Common Craft Choose descriptive words Think of what words will be on the page Defaults: Every word matters Case insensitive AND Synonyms

3. Google Tips and Tricks! Search shortcuts “” OR - * +

4. Google Tips and Tricks! Special Searches Define Site: Convert Time Weather Map Translate Earthquakes Movies

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6. What’s on the Web? Evaluate! C.R.A.P. Currency Reliability Authority Purpose

7. Beyond the Web Online Library Current Reliable Authoritative Purchased for your research needs!

8. Other Research Questions? Ask your Librarian