Search Tool Sampler

Visit http://www.scout.cs.wisc.edu/scout/toolkit or http://www.searchenginewatch.com for additional tools.

Directories

• Yahoo - http://www.yahoo.com
  Categorizes pages under 14 major categories. Brief description provided for each. Browse or search.
• LookSmart - http://www.looksmart.com/
  Over 24,000 categories to browse.
• BUBL Link - http://bubl.ac.uk/link/
  Organizes pages based on Dewey Decimal classification. Browse or search.

• Excite - http://www.excite.com
  Concept searching on related terms. Browse or search.
• Infoseek - http://www.infoseek.com
  Limit search to web pages, Usenet articles, companies, or news services. Browse or search.
• AltaVista - http://altavista.digital.com
  Concept searching on related terms and graphical representation of results. Search only.
• HotBot - http://www.hotbot.com
  Search specific fields such as web page titles or links. Limit search to different media types. Browse or search.

• Metacrawler - http://www.metacrawler.com
  Searches six of the major indexes.
• Dogpile - http://www.dogpile.com
  Searches 25 indexes, including FTP archives.

• Argus Clearinghouse - http://www.clearinghouse.net
  Starting point for subject guides on wide range of topics. Reviewed by Argus staff for content and design.
• W3C Virtual Library - http://www.fisk.edu/vl/Overview.html
  Guides for topics ranging from agriculture to languages.
• Webrings - http://www.webring.org
  Although not subject guides, webrings are a unique way to link together web pages that deal with similar topics.

• Open Text - http://index.opentext.net
  Designed specifically for business users. Search only.
• WhoWhere? - http://www.whowhere.com
  Find email addresses, phone numbers and addresses, personal home pages, and companies.
• The Original Yellow Pages - http://www.athand.com/
  Search yellow pages from across the nation.
• Mapquest - http://www.mapquest.com
  Online atlas. Generate driving directions and maps.
• Direct Search - http://gwis2.circ.gwu.edu/~gprice/direct.htm
  Specialized resources for business, government, ready reference, serial publications, and more. Gary Price, MLIS.
• DejaNews - http://www.dejanews.com
  Search articles posted to Usenet newsgroups.
• Shareware.com - http://www.shareware.com
  Software available for download.
• The Lizt Directory - http://www.liszt.com
  Email discussion groups and mailing lists.
• Companies Online - http://www.companiesonline.com/
  Find companies based on type, name, location, or ticker symbol.
• Congressional E-mail Directory - http://www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
  Email addresses and web pages for congress members (if available). By Jeffrey Hoffman.