Search strategy is a library term for the process of finding information in a logical, step-by-step manner. Using a search strategy insures that you will find the information or material you need as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Choose your topic
- Find background information
- Find books on your topic
- Find periodical articles
- Find networked resources or relevant Web sites
- Cite your sources
For help using library resources, try our Library Research, a Hypertext Guide - an online, hypertext-based tutorial on library research.