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Internet Librarian, Day 1 – Sunday, Oct 25 2009 – #IL2009

Friday, October 30th, 2009 Posted in Articles, For Libraries, Technology and Resources, Training and Continuing Education | Comments Off on Internet Librarian, Day 1 – Sunday, Oct 25 2009 – #IL2009


image Technically a pre-conference, Sunday was well-spent attending the Searcher’s Academy. A number of speakers covered a number of topics, all relating to searching, and many of them very useful. Tons of useful resources are mentioned (and noted below), so read carefully!

Speakers and topics covered include:

  • Chris Sherman, Executive Editor, SearchEngineLand.com
  • Mary Ellen Bates, Owner, Bates Information Service
    “Digging into the Deep Web”
  • Mary Ellen Bates
    “Searching the Collaborative Web”
  • Marcy Phelps, Principal, Phelps Research
    “Cost-Effective Searching: Online Strategies for Tough Times”
  • Mary Ellen Bates
    “Hidden Tools and Features of the Major Search Engines”
  • Marcy Phelps
    “Business 2.0”
  • Doris Small Helfer (writes for Searcher magazine)
    “Sensational Science Sites”
  • Marcy Phelps
    “U.S. Government Sources”
  • Gary Price, Publisher, ResourceShelf.com
    “Legal Resources”
  • Gary Price
    “Ready Reference”

Other IL posts: Index | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

Complete note for Searcher’s Academy available after the cut.

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