Narrow the topic or focus on one small aspect of it. Find general, definitive information on your topic, as in a subject specific encyclopedia. Search the library's catalog to locate books on your topic. Consult indexes to find journal or newspaper articles on your topic.
Many indexes are online and offer full text of the articles.
Use the Web to find information such as statistical data, maps, or very current research. Consult biographical sources if you need information on a person's accomplishments or professional activities. Government Publications can be consulted for nearly any topic, and many are full text on the Web. Interlibrary Loan enables you to request materials not owned by the Karrmann Library. WorldCat is an international network of library catalogs.