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VOLUME
17 • NUMBER 2 • February 2009
Searcher
The Magazine for
Database Professionals |
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| FEATURES |
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 Reference
Checking in a Web World 
A
Reference Librarian’s Trek Through Sci-Tech and News Sources
With a
plethora of information retrieval options at the ready, Dana Roth,
chemistry librarian, compares a number of web-accessible databases and
a variety of search engines, from blogs to institutional and video
engines, to find the works of a well-published author.
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Is
That a Computer in Your Pocket?
The
Incredibly Shrinking Computer
Can a
smartphone really tackle the personal computing needs of serious
searchers? Rich Oppenheim tackles this question and checks out the
available options.
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A Searcher’s Journey Through a Morass
Researching the
Financial Crisis
Stephen Fadel, a business reference librarian, shares his resource
guide with those seeking information on the current state of economies,
both in the U.S. and worldwide, offering a range of sources from books
to databases, reports, websites, and listservs.
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Beyond
Findability
Organizing
in the Age of the Miscellaneous
Despite some
who argue otherwise (and she defuses their points as she goes along),
Katherine Bertolucci makes her case for why (and how) libraries are
still viable and valuable entities in a world that’s gone digital and
where social software seems to be the answer for everything.
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The Changing Language of
Search
Part
2. Global English
Nancy Herther
concludes her two-part series by looking at how the widespread use of
Global English could impact the way users search for information.
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| EDITORIAL |
Searcher's
Voice
The Downs and Ups of Fear
How can info pros strive to survive? By helping others who now more
than ever need to find information, bq says that searchers can show
their value to both their clients and their employers. |
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| COLUMNS |
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Internet
Express
Boomer
Beauty on the Web
Feeling a little old or
like you need a touch up? Irene McDermott, who is ready to test the
dating waters again, highlights websites that offer beauty tips and
more to help you look and feel your best.
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| DEPARTMENTS |
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Contacts
Find the postal and
electronic addresses, phone and fax numbers for all the companies,
products, and people mentioned in this issue.
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