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Browser

The Web allows you to access most types of information on the Internet through a browser. One of the main features of the Web is the ability to quickly link to other related information. The Web contains information beyond plain text, including sounds, images and video.

Use the Web

to find current news and information
to link to information provided by the library over the Internet
to find information about companies
to find information from all levels of government
to find both expert and popular opinions

Examples of Web Addresses

www.firstgov.gov (The Government's Official Web Portal)
www.hotbot.com (HotBot, a search engine)
www.westga.edu (The University of West Georgia)