The Oxford Guide to Library Research

This new guide is the best overview of electronic and print sources available to researchers today. Written by a senior reference Librarian at the Library of Congress, it provides a wealth of concrete examples and practical advice for integrating both traditional and computerized sources in the research process. Mann provides an overview of the broad range of existing material for the fact-finding process, discusses in detail both the advantages and disadvantages of using each type of source, and emphasizes nine different research methods to apply to any inquiry including: subject searching, systematic browsing, key word searches, citation searches, use of published bibliographies, computer searches, and asking knowledgeable people.