The UQ library maintains an extensive list of Internet Search Tools. Try out some of the subject specific directories listed on the Search Tools Page. Search Engines Search Engines are sites which allow users to search indexes of Web resources by keyword. These robots automatically travel the WWW counting documents and creating an indexed database from information found in document addresses and titles. Search engines were developed to search the databases created by robots.
Search engines allow the user to submit simple search requests in a single text entry field.
The format options for entry of search requests are explained on help pages at the Search engine site. Search Engines Try viewing the listing of search engines given on your browser homepage. They usually provide a common search interface across all search engines accessed. Because they may not offer the full search facilities of the original search engine, results may be less precise than if you were using the actual search engine itself. They are especially useful if you have not found sufficient information by using an individual search engine and wish to expand the boundaries of your search.