Information sources

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Before you start

STEP 1: STARTING out

STEP 2: FINDING

Searching techniques:

- Boolean Logic

- Truncation/wildcards

- Phrase searching

Information finding tools:

- OPAC

- Webbridge

- Databases (incl CD Roms)

- Internet

- Dewey (DDC)

Information sources:

- Dictionaries

- Encyclopaedias

- Atlases

- Almanacs & yearbooks

- Books

- Periodicals/Journals

- Newspapers

- Audio-visual

- Internet

- Grey literature

- Broadcast media

- Conference proceedings

- Maps

- Government publications

- Standards

- Museums

- Archives

- Quiz

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: Legal and ethical USE

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE

Audio-visual

What is audio-visual material?

The audio-visual collection in your Library includes videocassettes, tapes (sound recordings), cd-roms, slides, microfiche, computer disks, etc., all of which can be very valuable sources for your research.

How do I find these sources?

  • You can use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) in your Library to search for audio-visual material.
  • If what you need is not available in your Library, you might be able to borrow it from another.