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How to Do Library Research

This set of pages has information on how to do library research. In all cases, once you have located sources, be sure to evaluate them, using the evaluation guides.

Introduction-Problem Solving

This guide will help answer common questions that arise during research.

Use the drop down menu to search through some of the strategies and practices needed to solve research problems as they arise and, as always, contact your subject librarian with any questions that arise.

Finding Articles on Similar Topics	Electronic Searching	How to Determine if the Library Owns a Journal
Identifying Key Journals in a Field	Late Breaking News Websites
Current Issues Research	Designing Effective Research Assignments

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