You are not moving from screen to screen instantaneously, as you do with a word-processor. Furthermore, there is a lot of traffic on the Internet, and often connections between computers break down. Don't go on attempting one particular connection forever, though. The Internet is very volatile - information is put on and removed quickly, and the data you want may have been moved to another site. Electronic sources don't advertise themselves.
Newcomers can become involved in time-consuming, if enjoyable, searches for information.
Strategies for overcoming this problem are covered in Finding the Right Source . Learning computer skills Using different kinds of electronic sources involves learning different sets of commands. However, you will find it gets easier, and that electronic sources work in similar, if not identical ways. The CD-ROMs in the libraries, for example, often have the same software. Also, with every year that passes, electronic research will become easier, as the software becomes more friendly and easier to use.