 Searching the Web
Search engines, web directories and portals to other sites
All the Web
http://www.alltheweb.com/
Search engine including mp3 & video searches.
Alta Vista
http://uk.altavista.com/
Search engine that is particularly good to find MP3s & video clips.
Amazon search
http://www.a9.com
Amazon search engine.
Google
http://www.google.co.uk
Search the web using Google, or use Google images, Google news, Google maps - click on 'more' to see the range of services.
Library Elf
http://www.libraryelf.com
Reading Libraries cardholders may register with LIBRARY ELF, a service run by a private company that allows you to receive email notices before items are due back, view due dates in a calendar format, keep track of all the families' tickets and more.
To sign up for LIBRARY ELF, visit LIBRARY ELF and follow the instructions.
Important notice : The operator of LIBRARY ELF is not affiliated to Reading Libraries and customers use this service at their own option and risk. LIBRARY ELF errors do not exempt library users from overdue charges. You will be required to submit personal information, such as your library card barcodes, to people outside the library. Please read LIBRARY ELF's Privacy Policy and FAQ before deciding to sign up for the service. Your LIBRARY ELF password is not maintained by Reading Libraries.
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/
Wiki - a type of website allowing users to create or update content. Named after the Hawaiian wiki or wikiwiki meaning quick.
Pedia - from encyclopaedia from the Greek meaning “a rounded education”.
Wikipedia is “a multilingual Web-based free-content encyclopaedia wiki service”. It is created and edited by members of the public so the content is constantly being amended and updated by its users. See the entry for Reading Borough Libraries.
Yahoo
http://uk.yahoo.com/
Search the web using Yahoo.
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