Introduction

Choosing Your Topic

Conducting a Preliminary Search

Narrowing Your Topic

Defining a Research Question

Developing a Working Bibliography

Finding Sources in a Library

Asking Questions about Your Library

Using Your Library Catalog

Using Reference Materials

Using Periodical Indexes and Bibliographies

Using Microform Reference Resources

Using Government Documents

Using Pamphlets and Annual Reports

Using Interlibrary Loan

Working with Librarians

Finding Sources on the Internet

Finding Sources in the Field

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Finding Sources in a Library

The emergence of the World Wide Web as a major source of information has given libraries something of a rival as the premiere repository of information, but libraries continue to be your best source of information for most topics. The information in libraries is carefully reviewed for accuracy and importance. Each book, journal, magazine, newspaper, government document, and so on is catalogued and its location recorded. And you’ll find that a growing amount of information -- as well as tools for locating information -- is available in electronic formats. To learn more about finding information in libraries, click on the items below:

• Asking Questions about Your Library
• Using Your Library Catalog
• Using Reference Materials
• Using Periodical Indexes and Bibliographies
• Using Microform Reference Resources
• Using Government Documents
• Using Pamphlets and Annual Reports
• Using Interlibrary Loan
• Working with Librarians