Presenter Information

John Meyerhofer, Macalester College

Description

In this lighting session, we'll look at Google Custom Search, its features, and how it can be used at your library. Why fight the inevitability your users will begin their search with Google, when you can take control of it. With Google Custom Search, you can customize a Google Search, giving your users the familiar Google experience but allowing you to curate the sites and/or topics it searches.

Start Date

17-3-2016 2:15 PM

End Date

17-3-2016 3:45 PM

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Mar 17th, 2:15 PM Mar 17th, 3:45 PM

Google Custom Search: The Power of Google with a Librarian's Touch

In this lighting session, we'll look at Google Custom Search, its features, and how it can be used at your library. Why fight the inevitability your users will begin their search with Google, when you can take control of it. With Google Custom Search, you can customize a Google Search, giving your users the familiar Google experience but allowing you to curate the sites and/or topics it searches.