Print+Resources

Ah, books. The book as we know it has been around for nearly 2000 years. When it was invented, it rapidly became //the// dominant intellectual technology. Why? It's wireless, fits conveniently into a bookbag or hand, saves your place (via a bookmark), doesn't need a battery, and often contains the information you need. Books are everywhere and there's usually one for nearly every research topic. || || ==Where to look==
 * [[image:citylibrary/thumbnailCA9X9Y26.jpg align="center"]] || ==Don't overlook a book!==
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University Libraries
|| Just because you have a whole book in front of you doesn't mean you have to read the whole thing. In fact, smart researchers know the strategic places to search for the type of information they need.
 * [[image:citylibrary/question_mark_thumbnail.jpg align="center"]] || ==How to Use==
 * Need an overview about your topic that's less than 20 pages long? Try the **introduction.**
 * Need a paragraph or two on a specific subject or topic? Check out the **index** (in the back of the book) for terms and corresponding page numbers.
 * Need a sense of what areas of thought are commonly explored on your topic? See the table of contents . ||

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