Library Research Guide for International Students

Created especially for international students entering San Diego State University (California), this library research guide introduces basic library materials and search techniques. The guide presents a step-by-step approach using examples, illustrations, and maps, to cover the following topics: (1) introductions to San Diego State University and its library; (2) choosing and focusing on a topic; (3) locating background information; (4) using the Library of Congress Classification System; (5) finding books and articles; (6) defining government publications; (7) evaluating the information found; and (8) using style manuals. Two appendices provide samples of four types of information available on education in Japan and a glossary of basic library terminology in Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, and English. (RP)