Tools – There are lots of tools to help me find information. I need to understand what they do so I know when and how to use them.

• Indexes
• Subject trees
• Search engines
• Periodical databases
• Electronic and paper library card catalogs

Current news sources – Usually the most recent information can be found on TV, radio or in newspapers.

People – Don't forget–people can be great sources of information.

Optical technology – Lots of information can be found on CD-ROMs and videodiscs.

Internet – I have access to information anywhere in the world through the Internet–a giant network of computers linked together by telephone lines.

World Wide Web – The Web is part of the Internet – it helps me go from site to site with links and let's me see video and animation, as well as hear sounds.

Video – I can get information from videos like those I see on TV or check out of my library.

Document delivery, interlibrary loan, etc. – If my library doesn't have the resources I need they can sometimes borrow from other libraries.

Print & electronic resources – Be sure to check

• General references such as encyclopedias, atlases, indexes, almanacs
• Books and magazines