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Deep Web Research and Discovery Resources 2013

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:15:38 -0700

Marcus P. Zillman's research reveals the facets of The Deep Web, comprising in the vicinity of 1 trillion pages of information located in various files and formats that the current search engines cannot find, or have difficulty accessing. Some of the more comprehensive search engines have written algorithms to search the deeper portions of the world wide web by attempting to find files such as .pdf, .docx, .xls, ppt, .ps. and others. These files are predominately used by businesses to communicate within their organization or to disseminate topical information and work product to customers and potential clients. Searching for this information using deeper search techniques and the latest algorithms allows researchers access to a vast amount of actionable corporate information and intelligence. Research has also shown that even deeper information can be obtained from these files by searching and accessing the "properties" information on these files.

Reliable Sites and Sources for Election Fact Checking

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:50:27 -0700

The event happens every four years in the U.S., but it consumes us for over 10 months, and takes perhaps 10 minutes to complete. The event is the U.S. Presidential Election. The action is voting. There are so many different points of view and so much news about the candidates and issues that is is often difficult to locate unbiased information and sort through the facts in the media. Barbara Fullerton highlights several sites to help voters review the issues and check the facts during this critical political process.

A Guide for the Perplexed: Libraries and the Google Library Project Settlement

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:21:18 -0700

Jonathan Band's article outlines the settlement’s provisions, with special emphasis on the provisions that apply directly to libraries. The settlement is extremely complex (over 200 pages long, including attachments), so this paper of necessity simplifies many of its details.

The Government Domain: Testing the THOMAS Beta

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Peggy Garvin runs the THOMAS beta test site through its paces, evaluating the new search engine and enhanced navigations features, accompanied by screen shots.

Deep Web Research 2007

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:00:00 -0700

Marcus P. Zillman's bibliographic guide highlights resources that focus on the history of deep web research, as well as dozens of topical sources that will contribute to your search and research efforts, through a range of respositories of valuable data, reports and scholarly literature.

Reference from Coast to Coast: An Overview of Selected SEC Resources on the Web

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:00:00 -0700

Jan Bissett and Margi Heinen provide an overview of selected free and fee-based web resources, as well as pathfinders and guides authored by law librarians, that will faciliate the process of conducting effective SEC research.

The Government Domain: A Cornucopia of Government Search Engines

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:31:54 -0700

Peggy Garvin's column compares and contrasts the features of FirstGov Search, Google Government Search and GovMine.

Small Content, Long Tails, and Big Ideas in Law Libraries

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:40:17 -0700

Small Content, Long Tails, and Big Ideas in Law Libraries

by Jason Eiseman

Jason Eiseman (MLS) is the Computer Automation Librarian at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in Portland, Oregon.

Features - It’s Not Rocket Science: Making Sense of Scientific Evidence

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:48:04 -0700

It's Not Rocket Science: Making Sense of Scientific Evidence

By Paul Barron

Paul Barron is the Director of the Library and Archives at the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. This is a revised version of an article published in the Virginia Lawyer in December 2005^[1]

Features - Deep Web Research Research 2006

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:16:34 -0700

Deep Web Research Research 2006

By Marcus P. Zillman

Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A., is Executive Director of the Virtual Private Library and Founder/Creator of BotSpot®. He is the author of nine different Internet MiniGuides 2006, Internet Sources Manual and eCurrent Awareness Resources 2006 Report. His Subject Tracer™ Information Blogs (45 and constantly growing) are freely available from the Virtual Private Library, which include the latest resources on Deep Web Research and Bot Research. His current white papers on searching and researching the Internet are located at WhitePapers.us. His personal blog dedicated to knowledge discovery, knowledge harvesting, information retrieval and Internet current awareness is available at Zillman.us. His monthly free newsletter is titled AwarenessWatch™ and his monthly Internet Zillman Column has been archived since 1996.

Faulkner's Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys - Maximize Your Browsing Experience: Toolbars, Bookmarklets, and Extensions

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:44:26 -0700

Frederick L. Faulkner IV recommends a range of applications, easy to install and use, that extend the versatility and enhance the value of your browsing experience as you search the web throughout the course of the day.

The Government Domain: New GPO Catalog of Government Publications

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:19:05 -0700

Peggy Garvin reviews the new searchable catalog of current and historical federal congressional, executive, and judicial publications that are in print, electronic, and other formats.

The Government Domain: Bloggin' USA

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700

The Government Domain

The Government Domain: Why Google Uncle Sam?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:00:00 -0700

The Government Domain

Features - Deep Web Research 2005

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 01:00:00 -0700

Deep Web Research 2005

By Marcus P. Zillman