Finding information the smart way

There are three main places to search. A search engine is fast and gives millions of results from all over the web. Anyone can publish a page, so you must check each result yourself. A database is a stored collection, for example of magazine and newspaper articles. People check what goes into it, and schools often give free access. In Egypt, a free online library for people in Egypt works like a general database. A library catalogue is a database of everything one library owns, including its e-books. It tells you if the book is on the shelf and where. Choose the place to match your question. For a quick idea, use a search engine, with a grown-up. For an article written by experts, use a database. For a book you can borrow, use the catalogue. Results are like fruit in a shop: some are fresh and some are not, so look closely before you take it.