The best way to begin a search for information is to define your information need. You may need an overview, a comprehensive search of research on a topic, a quick reference to a fact, or an in-depth treatment. Once you decide what kind of information you need, you can select the sources that are likely to have the information you need.
Encyclopedias provide a general overview on a topic.
They are a good place to start your research. Encyclopedias can be found in the reference sections of most public and academic libraries. See Encyclopedias for a list of general and subject encyclopedias available at Einstein Library. Monographs or books typically give a broad, thorough treatment of a subject, usually from a retrospective point of view. They can be located using Library Catalogs including NovaCat , the NSU Catalog.