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Introduction Everyone knows how to dash off a quick Google search, but do you know how to go deeper when searching the internet? This book will show you how to search for many types of information effectively: websites, news, images, videos, statistics, maps, books, definitions, translations, and more. With examples and how-to tips, you’ll learn to effectively search Google, social media sites, Wolfram Alpha, and other internet search tools. Many people aren’t familiar with advanced features and filtering options of search tools on the internet. This book will show you where to find those options and how to use them effectively. We’ll cover the following: • Using Google effectively. • Using other Google sites: Google News, Google Translate, Google Books, Google Scholar, and Google Maps. • Searching for images and videos. • Social media searching of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. • Finding old websites using the Wayback Machine and Google’s cache. • Searching for data, statistics, and comparisons, using Wolfram Alpha. I’ll summarize with some guidelines that apply to any internet search tool, ideas for using this guide for library instruction, and a list of resources for learning more. After reading this book you will: • Know how to search Google and other search engines more effectively. • Know how to protect your privacy when searching. • Be familiar with some of the hidden features and filters offered by search tools covered in this book. • Know about several different free search tools and when to use each. • Have information you can use to teach your patrons about searching.