Google: Its Impact on the Library
Benjamin P. Norris
(Reference/Instruction Librarian in the John Preston McConnell Library at Radford University, Radford, VA. (bnorris@radford.edu))
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Abstract
Purpose
Aims to provide a comparison of a search results and relevancy ranking via Google Search, Google Scholar and InfoTrack Database.
Design/methodology/approach
A summary of the results from each search engine is compared.
Findings
This article provides an brief overview of impact of Google services on traditional library services.
Originality/value
This paper is useful for information management professionals who seek greater understanding of how the Google service compared with an aggregated subscription database.
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Citation
Norris, B.P. (2006), "Google: Its Impact on the Library", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 9, pp. 9-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610725012
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited