Search Engines - Internet
General
Google
The favorite and most popular search engine. Use the search bar on any Denver
Public Library page or try a featured search.
Yahoo
Search the Internet or use the Subject Directory to narrow down to your
topic.
Ask.com
Phrase your search in the form of a question, and get back sites specifically
targeted to answer it.
MSN
Search the Internet or view links to news, sports, weather and entertainment information.
Alta
Vista
Lots of options to narrow by language or country and a wide range of advanced
search options.
All
the Web
One of the largest indexes of the Web. Also large multimedia and mobile/wireless
Web indexes and extensive advanced search options.
Kids
Yahooligans!
Yahoo for kids, designed for ages 7 to 12. Sites are hand picked to be appropriate
for children.
Ask for Kids
Type in a question, you'll be pointed to a Web page that provides
an answer. Answers have been evaluated for appropriateness.
Colorado
Virtual Library for Kids
Type a search in the search box, browse an A-to-Z list of subjects, or view
an outline of popular topics.
KidsClick!
Web search for kids by librarians.
Filtered
Please note that no filter is 100% accurate.
All
the Web
By default, the Offensive Content Reduction filter is ON. The Offensive
Content Reduction filter reduces the amount of offensive material displayed
in the search results.
Google
Safe Search
To activate SafeSearch, select Preferences, go to SafeSearch and select
Use strict filtering to filter both explicit text and explicit images.
Alta
Vista Family Filter
To activate Family Filter, select Settings, then Family Filter and choose
All. AltaVista Family Filter uses the SurfWatch filter, which blocks sites
and pages containing content related to drugs, alcohol or tobacco; gambling;
hate speech; and sexual explicitness.
Specialized by Topic
Artcyclopedia
Art: Search by artist, title of artwork or museum.
USA.gov
Government: Search federal and/or state government Web sites, or use the
subject directory. En
español
FlipDog
Jobs: Search job listings nationwide.
Internet
Movie Database
Movies and television: Search by movie title, name of cast or director,
or plot. A wide range of advanced search options.
Scirus
Science: Quickly locate scientific information on the Web.
Metasearch
HotBot
Allows the searcher to narrow by several factors on the main search page,
including date, language and format.
Ixquick
A powerful metasearch engine that translates the search request so each
search engine will understand it. A resulting site is awarded 1 star for
each engine that placed it in the top 10.
Vivísimo
Search several major search engines. Results sorted into categories.
Search Tips
Choose
the Best Search for Your Information Need
A chart to help you select the best search method based on your search and
the kind of results you need.
Search
Engine Watch
The latest news and reviews of search engines and their features.
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Updated: March 24, 2008
