Types of Searching
In reference and nonfiction books:
1. Dewey Decimal Classification order
2. Index / Table of Contents
Online Searching:
4. Boolean Searching
5. Keyword versus Subject searching
- The nonfiction section of the library is in a specific order and divided into 100s by subject.
- For example: the 900s include History, Geography, and Biography.
1. Dewey Decimal Classification order
2. Index / Table of Contents
Online Searching:
- Searching online is much more complicated than searching a library or an individual book
- Always look for the helpful hints when using any new source.
- Direct link to pointers: mrsriceresearchstation.weebly.com/google-searching.html
- Direct link to Google Advanced search: www.google.com/advanced_search
4. Boolean Searching
5. Keyword versus Subject searching