What is the Invisible Web?

The Web has become a big part of most students' research processes; in fact, more people look on the Web for answers before checking any other reference. However, merely "Googling" something when it's an obscure topic or if you need targeted information with a particular focus doesn't always turn up the best results.

That's where the Invisible, or Deep Web, comes in. (It's a gobsmacking 500 times bigger than the searchable or visible Web.)

What is the Invisible Web? What is the Invisible Web, and how do you find it? Find out the basic definition of the deep Web and learn how to search its resources.

Invisible Web Gateways: Find out how to access the Invisible Web through gateways, or portals, that you can use to search databases.

Medical Resources for the Invisible Web: If you're looking for detailed medical information on the Web, the best place to start is not necessarily a simple search engine. Use the Invisible Web to make your search as effective as possible.

Arts and Humanities on the Invisible Web: Whether you're researching an English term paper, writing a grant proposal for your History department, or just trying to educate yourself, these Arts and Humanities resources on the Invisible Web are sure to help you.

Read more of Wendy Boswell's How to Search the Invisible Web.