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Digital Librarian
INFOMINE
Internet Public Library
Librarian's Index to the Internet
Michigan
eLibrary
Learn the Net:
Bare
Bones 101:
A basic tutorial on Searching the Web
created by Ellen Chamberlain, Head Librarian at the
University of South Carolina.
Entering the
World-Wide Web: A Guide to Cyberspace:
A classic source of Internet information from 1993. Very
clear and easy to understand, its descriptions of the workings of the
Internet, World-Wide Web and Mosaic (the world's first browser), are
still valid even today.
The Good, the Bad, and
the Ugly: or Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
An excellent & clear guide to website evaluation.
Also have a look at
Suggestions for Successful Internet Assignments on the same website.
A valuable resource for both students and instructors!
Internet Navigator Course
An excellent online Internet course which covers topics
ranging from basic navigation techniques and search engines to mailing
lists and web page building.
Internet Public Library's
Guide to Searching
"Looking for information on the
Web?" Listed at this site are some of theIPL's favorite general
Internet search engines and catalogs.
Internet
Searching Strategies
This site gives good explanations
and examples of how to formulate your searches. Also gives a detailed
directory of Internet navigation tools and more.
Learn the Net
Absolutely extensive. Covers topics ranging from E-business to E-mail - in
five languages! This San Francisco based Web site has been deservedly
rated in the top 100 by Yahoo Internet Life for providing
comprehensive and user-friendly online Internet training.
Short History of the Internet
An article about the
history of the Internet.
SearchEngine Guide
A fair bit more advertisement-laden than Search Engine Watch (see below),
but does provide interesting up-to-date articles about Internet
searching technology & politics.
SearchEngine Watch
Everything you always
wanted to know about search engines and much more. Includes web
searching tips, search engine listings, reviews, ratings, tests, news,
and tips on how to submit your web page to search engines.
University At Albany
Libraries - Internet Tutorial
Recipient of 12 Internet
awards, this site is streamlined, well-organized and informative.
Includes information about Basic Internet, Research Guides, Search
Engines, Browsers and Internet-related Software Training.
Internet.com
(Formerly iWorld Internet News & Resources)
THE online
Internet magazine - very current information for the surfer who wants to
be atthe cutting edge.
Zen
and the Art of the Internet
Another classic source and every bit as enlightening as its
namesake.
Web Design:
A
Beginner's Guide to HTML
The creators of this site write: "Many people use the NCSA Beginner's
Guide to HTML as a starting point to understanding the hypertext markup
language (HTML) used on the World Wide Web." - that's because it
provides such a sound grounding in the topic.
The
Basics of HTML (HTML Goodies)
An excellent online tutorial in web site creation for absolute beginners.
Includes tutorials on other aspects of web site design such as tables,
backgrounds, forms, frames, image maps, images, colors, buttons, etc.
Creating Killer Web Sites
This site takes you beyond the basics of web site design
by looking at artistic composition, graphic metaphors, as well as
offering many tips about how to reduce bandwidth while still preserving
style and function.
Sun's Guide to Web Style
Described as a 'cookbook for helping people create better web
pages', this guide is a classic source for advice about how to create a
web site that is functional and user friendly.
Web Developer's Virtual Library
Online tutorials, graphics, discussion forums, job listings for
everything from basic web page design to hard core Java programming. This site
is well-organized and well maintained.
Web Diner Inc.
Another excellent online introduction to web site design. This web site
has a casual and encouraging tone to its tutorial and also provides information
about how to find free web space, how to upload your site, how to get free
graphics and lots more.
WebMonkey: The Web Developer's Resource
An offshoot of HotWired, this site offers slightly irreverent information
and tutorials on website authoring, design, multimedia, programming and
electronic commerce.
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