This guide offers help in navigating the complex labyrinth of library research. Suitable for novice and experienced researcher alike, this revised classic is a useful tool for locating and using materials from research libraries anywhere in the world.

This guide offers help in navigating the complex labyri nth of library research. Suitable for novice and experienced researcher alike, this revised classic is a useful tool for locating and using materials from research libraries anywhere in the world. Written and organized for easy access, the reader is guided step-by-step through library rules and methods of operation, the effective use of microfilms and various cataloguing systems, and the location of materials using bibliographies, reference books, and periodical indices. Also covered are the most modern forms of research, including computer databases, inter-library loan systems, and online computer searches.