Find Internet Sites

A Guide to Locating Information Online

There are a number of ways to find information that you need on the Internet.  This page offers a few ways to go about locating the material you are seeking. Remember to always check the source of the information you use.

Linebaugh Library Reference Links

Internet Search Engines

Sites such as Google offer the ability to quickly and easily search millions of Web pages.  Always read the search tips provided at the search site that you use in order to get the best results. Some suggested search engines include:

AllTheWeb

AltaVista   

AskJeeves   

Google

MSN Search

Teoma

Internet Directories

Another method of locating information online is to use a directory, such as Yahoo!  These are arranged so that you begin by selecting a very broad topic and continue to select more specific topics until you reach the subject that you are seeking.  Some suggested Internet directories include the following:

Excite

Lycos

Open Directory

Yahoo!

Internet Sites by Subject

Similar to the directories mentioned above, these subject listings include sites carefully selected by librarians:

Librarians' Index to the Internet

Internet Scout Project