Picking the Right Research Tools (Searching & Research Skills Series)
Channel: Loyalist Library
Date: 2021-02-02

Not all library materials are the same! The resource you choose can depend on the kind of information you need. In this video, we'll introduce you to some of the most popular kinds of resources found in the Library, talk about what kinds of information they have and how they can be used, and show you how to find them in the Library.

We've also created a handout that you can use to guide you through the different types of library resources. Download it here: 

This video is part of a series on searching and research skills. Watch the other videos in this series to learn more, or contact the Library for help: https://shorturl.at/mpt68 

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Sources:
Adapted from: Emon, D. (2012). “Tools for common research tasks”. Parrott Centre Library.

The Learning Portal. (2021). “Know your resources”. College Libraries Ontario. https://tlp-lpa.ca/research/types-of-resources

Pieper, S. (2021). “What’s the difference between scholarly journals and popular magazines?”. Georgia State University Library. https://answers.library.gsu.edu/faq/79054