Subject Indexes and Search Engines

  • By far, the biggest and oldest Subject Index to the Web is Yahoo.

  • The Norfolk Public Library Subject Index is much smaller than Yahoo, but is designed specifically for local library patrons.

  • One of the most powerful Search Engines is Alta Vista.

  • One site that is dedicated to evaluating Search Engines is Search Engine Showdown. This site summarizes, reviews, and compares the search features and database scope of Internet search engines and finding aids.