Before starting your research, it's important to understand the types of sources available.
The videos below provide a broad overview of the information you can find in sources such as books, encyclopedias, almanacs, periodicals, electronic resources and more. If you need help locating any of these resources in West Library, contact a reference librarian.
Video Summary
Learn the differences between various types of resources commonly found in a library, and what types of research each type of resource is useful for.
Video Summary
Learn how to tell the difference between different types of websites, and how you should (or shouldn't) use them in your research.
