To Google or Not To Google...

One of the great things about the Web is the huge wealth of material available. A simple Google search can result in thousands of hits from Web sites all over the internet. But this wealth of material can also be overwhelming. Using Google to research a topic can sometimes result in wasted time, semi-relevant results, and unreliable information.

So what's a college student to do? This is where the library comes in! The reference librarians at your library are information specialists. Recently, in the Washington Post, Loriene Ray, the President Elect of the American Library Association, had this to say: "Librarians provide more than facts. We provide the expertise and services to add meaning to those facts."

So let us use our expertise to help you conduct more meaningful, productive, and relevant searches. You can request an individual research consultation with a reference librarian, and Emily, Carl, or I will be delighted to help you with search strategies and locating the best resources for your topic.

Google is great, but it isn't everything. Let us help you do better research--research that is purposeful, effective, and yes, even fun!