Think about the kinds of items you want to find.
Then pick a useful research tool based on answers to these questions:
1. Which topics does it cover?
2. What types of materials does it index or provide?
3. What time period does it cover?
| I want to find... | Check here first... | Check here next... |
|---|---|---|
| Books | Pierce Library Catalog (type in search box) | Los Angeles Public Library (http://www.lapl.org) |
| Electronic Books | Pierce Library Catalog (type in search box) | Los Angeles Public Library (http://www.lapl.org) |
| Magazine & journal articles | A-Z Databases OR Pierce Subject Guides | Online Journal Article Collections (e.g., JSTOR) |
| Book chapters | Pierce Library Catalog (type in search box) TIP! Search for the book title |
Los Angeles Public Library (http://www.lapl.org) |