REFERENCE
General encyclopedias
Subject encyclopedias
Subject dictionaries
Guides and Handbooks
Atlases
Dictionaries

The best place to start your search. Help to define terms, clarify the topic, get an overview and get a good base of fact. Provide keywords for further searching.

Print encyclopedias - look up keywords in the index volume.
Internet encyclopedias and CD Roms - use keyword and phrase searches. Read the 'search tips' available.

NON-FICTION
Information books
Biography section
Video collection
Maps and charts

The resources that give you greater depth and more detailed information.

Library catalogue - use subject term and keyword searches.
Browsing shelves - read the bay and shelf guides.
Book contents pages and indexes - look up keywords.

PERIODICALS
Newspapers and magazines on Electric Library
Periodicals section
Issues in society
Internet journals

Good for current viewpoints, research, debates, issues and recent developments concerning your topic.

Electronic sources - use keyword and phrase searches.
Print sources - use indexes and use keyword and subject term searches in the Library catalogue.

INTERNET
Suggested sites on assignments 
Library catalogue
Search engines

Good for up to the minute coverage of topics. Access to information from government and educational sources worldwide.

Access to other library catalogues and resources.
Access search engines from the Library web page - use keyword and phrase searching.
Use the search tips available on the Library web page and online.