Geared to the cybrarian or research addict wanting to speedily succeed in Web research, the book begins with a wealth of metasearch engines (these simultaneously employ multiple search engines like Google and Yahoo, often sorting and de-duping the results). Also included are deep search engines that look for non-HTML formatted material, and specific sites that monitor and provide news about search engines. Subsequent chapters provide suggestions for finding people, news, kids' sites, free full-text resources, health info, cyber malls, and financial help. There are also tips for managing Web-based e-mail, teaching the Internet, and making Web pages. One of the more interesting sections describes Web sites with free full-text literature, sites like Project Gutenberg which allows free access to works like the "Great Books." - Book News. In this updated and expanded second edition of her popular guidebook, Searcher columnist Irene McDermott once again exhorts her fellow reference librarians to don their pith helmets and follow her fearlessly into the Web jungle. She presents new and improved troubleshooting tips and advice, resources for answering reference questions, and strategies for managing information and keeping current. In addition to helping librarians make the most of online tools and resources, McDermott offers practical advice on privacy and child safety, assisting patrons with special needs, Internet training, building library Web pages, and much more. - Back cover.