Formulates a search strategy for an electronic resource. Identifies level and type of resource most effective for the topic. Periodically reviews body of information gathered for relevance, cohesiveness, and other identified criteria. Understands use of Interlibrary Loan and other services. Understands fee-based services in the library and from other sources.
Students select appropriate information retrieval systems for accessing needed information.
Determines if primary or secondary sources are needed. Differentiates between popular and academic sources. Evaluates the scope and content of an information retrieval system, and adapt search strategies accordingly. Student constructs and implements effective search strategies. Adapts a search strategy to various information retrieval systems that use different interfaces and search engines, command languages and protocols.