Library Research  

 

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The place to start researching your topic is the library. Besides purchasing books, journals, magazines, and newspapers on all topics and disciplines, libraries have tools to make it easier to locate information. One of these tools is the library catalog, often used to find books and databases containing full-text journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.

The following pages will guide you to and help you become familiar with the excellent services and research tools offered on your college library web site: Cañada | College of San Mateo | Skyline

Printed Resources

 

Objectives

1 Determine whether to go to the library or use an online library to find resources  
2 Identify the various types of print resources  
3 Practice Subject, Author, Title and Keyword searches  
4 Identify the various types of periodical resources
5 Determine which types of print resources suit the information type you need  

 

 

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SMCCD Course

Brenner, Eric. "LSCI 100: Introduction to Information Research". Skyline College, 2008  http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/skylib/lsci100/syllabus_2003S.htm

 

 

 

Centers for Teaching and Learning, San Mateo Community College District, CA USA    Updated  9/19/2008  by Sevastopoulos