They will assume minimum familiarity with the technology and process of such searches. If you are already familiar with some steps and principles, skip over them as you proceed. The focus will be on sources and services available to students at Champlain College. Some contemporary conflicts continue currently, but the words contemporary and current are not synonymous. Searches for Basic Information about Countries and Conflicts Students should acquire basic information before doing research into specific topics.
Libraries have sections with reference books about countries and their histories.
Among these are encyclopedias, atlases, maps, and general histories. In addition there are reference works such as handbooks, yearly almanacs, statistical yearbooks, and publications about specific developments. The Champlain Library's reference section is in front and to the right of the circulation counter. It is best to visit the library and use these references while there. Like most libraries, Champlain College also provides workstations in the library and in the computer labs for searching its holdings and for accessing the Internet and online services like Infotrac.