Follow this link for more information on how to search for books in the Library . Two types of books deserve special mention. Encyclopedias are a type of information resource that contains overviews of a variety of subjects. Encyclopedias are a great tool for starting your research. Follow this link for more information on how to use Encyclopedias .
Biographies are information resources about the lives of people.
Follow this link for more information on how to find information on a person . When doing serious research, you will often have to consult the periodical literature. Newspapers are considered a type of periodical. Articles from periodicals often provide the most up to date information on a topic. However, finding relevant articles is often a difficult task.