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Thursday, 22nd May 2003

New ERIC Search Engine Debuts

Web Resources of the Week
Two entries for you this week!
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Canada--Web Directories
Source: Micromedia/ProQuest
1) HOTLinks from Several Well-Known Canadian Directories (Free)
Four Directories of urls and e-mail addresses. The full-text of each directory is a fee-based product. However, access to each HOTLink directory is free.
Directory of Libraries in Canada HOTLinks
Browse by subject area.
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Associations Canada HOTLinks
Browse trade/professional associations.
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Financial Services Canada HOTLinks
Browse by company/organization type.
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Canadian Environmental Database HOTLinks
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ERIC (Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse)
2) Now Online: New Search Technology/Interface to ERIC Database
The engine offers four search options:
(Direct to Search Options)
A) Basic Search
"Conduct a simple keyword search of the ERIC Database. Searches may be further limited by publication type, target audience, record type (RIE/CIJE), EDRS electronic availability, and year added."
B) Advanced Search
"Conduct a more complex search using Boolean operators "AND" and "OR." Searches may be further limited by author, title, electronic availability, target audience, journal name, publication type, etc."
C) Topics Organized Hierarchically
"Browse more than 2000 ERIC TOPICS in 50 general subjects areas arranged hierarchically. ERIC TOPICS are based on the content of the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors."
D) Topics Organized Alphabetically
"Browse more than 2000 ERIC TOPICS arranged alphabetically. ERIC TOPICS are based on the content of the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors."
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Other Notes:
* Utilizes Search/Content Management Technology from Artesia
* The Basic/Advanced search interfaces contain spell-check tool.
* The % is the truncation symbol.
* Basic Interface offers numerous limiting options via pull-down menus.
* Results can be sorted by using one of 12 criteria (Basic and Advanced)
* Boolean Connectors AND/OR Must Be Upper Case
* Records are clearly labeled. "ED" records contain a direct link to the ERIC Document Reproduction Service where these items can be purchased.
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A very useful chart comparing four ERIC search interfaces/engines is also available. In other news, the entire ERIC site has received a makeover.
See Also: Directory of ERIC Resource Collections

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