The elements of library research what every student needs to know

This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. Unlike guides that describe the research process but do not explain its logic, this book focuses entirely on basic concepts, strategies, tools, and tactics for research--in both electronic...

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Main Author: George, Mary W., 1948-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2008.
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Summary: This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. Unlike guides that describe the research process but do not explain its logic, this book focuses entirely on basic concepts, strategies, tools, and tactics for research--in both electronic and print formats. --from publisher description.
Physical Description: xiv, 201 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-194) and index.
ISBN: 9780691131504 (acid-free paper)
0691131503 (acid-free paper)
9780691138572 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
0691138575 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
Author Notes: Mary W. George is acting head of reference and senior reference librarian at Princeton University Library. She is the coauthor of Learning the Library: Concepts and Methods for Effective Bibliographic Instruction .