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Searching Tips
The rules for searching or re-searching are simple:
- Be sure to read the Help pages of web search engines and library electronic tools. They are not all the same! How you use them will vary depending on which tool you choose.
- Look at a list of resources and use your keywords (phrases or ideas) to eliminate or include places to search.
- Keep in mind the Questions to Ask. For example, if current information about your topic is important you'll choose databases with a high proportion of journal or periodical information rather than databases or library catalogs with book listings.
- An understanding of how phrases, connectors, and truncation work will make your research process much faster and will help you no matter how many papers you have to write.
The Role of the Librarian:
Librarians spend time evaluating and selecting both search engines and Web resources that may appeal to their clientele. They can save time and effort for information seekers because they search for and organize material by topics. They also evaluate Web sites and choose to highlight only accurate and reliable resources. By beginning your research at the library's Web site, you will discover very quickly whether your library has already done some research, evaluation and selection in your area of research. |
