Some search engines will let you limit your search to media types (sound files, images, etc.), a geographic area, or content type (websites, discussion lists archives, reviewed websites, etc.). Other search engines offer premium contents for a fee.

Also, most search engines often have a help section explaining how to narrow down your searches. This involves using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), the "+" and "-" signs, and phrase searching.

Most of these guides offer keyword search capabilities. Like search engines, you can't search the whole Internet but only one database.

Metasearch engine will often offer various search possibilities, like searching discussion lists archives or browse subject guides. You may also be offered the possibility to select which search engines you want to searched, how fast you want a response, or select the type of material you want to retrieve (eg. images, sound files, etc.)

Also, some metasearch engines offer the possibility of narrowing  down your searches by using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), the "+" and "-" signs, and phrase searching. Check the "Help" sections of each site.

Parkland Regional Library does not endorse any particular web-based email service. The links listed on this page are provided only for the convenience of our patrons.

Parkland Regional Library is not responsible for actions taken by our patrons using such services. As well, people using such services are doing it at their own risk.

If you already have an email account at work or through a telecom company, the selected sites listed below will help you check your email while you are away.