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Principles of Searching is a lead course which combines theory with hands-on experience to prepare the student for practice in the field of information science.

Key topics include:

  • Information retrieval search models
  • Human information behavior
  • Database, index, and file structures
  • Library reference sources
  • Internet information sources
  • Commercial database vendors

For more information about this course, see Professor McInerney's course description by clicking on the link below.

Syllabus

Topics covered include:

Boolean Searching

Explore the meaning behind this key search concept by clicking on the link above or the graphic to view a short video.

Boolean Searching