Inquire at the reference desk for access to these publications. The online version of Encyclopaedia Britannica, linked to the HACC Libraries homepage , allows you to link to more than 130,000 reviewed Web sites. You may browse particular disciplines or search the selected Web sites for specific terms. You may also want to consult with HACC faculty specializing in the discipline that Relates to your topic. Many are able to recommend publications or bibliographies that identify reliable sources in their field.
Criminal justice is one example of such an area.
They recommend a separate publication that deals exclusively with Web searching for those involved in the various specialties related to criminal justice. Regardless of the method of Web searching employed, the reliability of your search results is dependent upon your knowledge of the particular topic under investigation. The task of identifying the relevant and accurate sites will thus be less time-consuming and frustrating.