Library: General Library Research Tutorial : Information Resource Types

What type of information do I need?

Common Sources of Information

•Book – Useful for finding information that is not updated frequently

•Academic Journal – Useful for information that is continually investigated

•Magazine - Useful for entertainment or hobby information

•Newspaper – Useful for information related to current events or recent activities

•Internet – Useful for finding current government resources for free - URL ends in: .gov

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Open Access = Free information online Closed Access = Library Databases - Proprietary Information -*MEID!