Web Research in Academic Libraries

Drawing on a survey of 118 academic libraries and their search sites, this work looks at the ways in which academic libraries have incorporated web search strategies into their information instruction programs, and compiles descriptions, sample documents, and actual instructions from about 40 college websites teaching students how to use search strategies. Formatting searches, using search engines and directories, and various search strategies are some of the tasks covered. Other areas examined are evaluation and selection of websites, and web searching in each college's curriculum. A copy of the original survey is included. The book is illustrated with b&w screen shots of library websites, and will be useful as a reference for libraries and as a text for library and information courses. Sullivan is academic technology librarian at Luther College. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)