You can find out the latest sports scores or government action. The Internet opens up the world. The Internet can also help the library and you find information we can't have in our collection, either because it is too new or unusual. Want great information about the latest scientific research, check out Scientific Research. The Internet isn't quite as good when it comes to in-depth information.
Most sites rely on lots of flash and nuggets of information.
But the Internet has the most problems with authority. It can be difficult to determine who wrote some sites. Be very careful about using this information. Generally governmental agencies, institutions and businesses that want your trust and business will be careful about the information they post. And they will usually make it clear who put the information together.