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Introduction

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Printable Checklist

 

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Printable Checklist

Do you need a quick review? Here is a cheat sheet to print.

  • Use the catalog to find out a library's holdings - books, maps, videos, games, and journals (but not journal articles).
  • Use indexing/abstracting databases to find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.
  • Full text means the complete article is available electronically.
  • Use a Web search tool to find information on the Web.
  • Library databases are delivered via the Web, but they are not Web sources and should not be confused as such!

June 15th, 2004