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    Our introductory research-skills course, with an overview of online searching and telephone and email research. Includes review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, and factual research. Public and private information sources are reviewed.


Real World Research Skills: An Introduction to Factual, International, Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Research, by Peggy Garvin

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"Business Research Handbook: Methods and Sources for Lawyers and Business Professionals," by Kathy Shimpock-Vieweg, hardcover (Aspen 1996). Covers business research, including basic and advanced research tools: news services, libraries, CD-ROM, LEXIS/NEXIS, Dialog and fee-based services, and the Internet.

"United States Government Internet Manual 2005-2006," by Peggy Garvin (Bernan Press, 2005). "Now in a newly updated and expanded fifth edition, Government Information On The Internet is a solid, thorough, accessibly organized reference book of World Wide Web sites corresponding to countless institutions of the American Government, as well as state and local government information, and a special section of government information for numerous nations around the world from Albania to Zimbabwe."  Includes SuDoc cross-references.

"Internet Tools of the Profession: A Guide for Information Professionals," 2nd edition, Hope N. Tillman (Editor), paperback (Special Libraries Association, 1997). Links to resources provided in the book and their updated locations can be found at: Information Resources from SLA

"Public Records Online: The National Guide to Private and Government Online Sources of Public Records," edited by James Flowers and Michael Sankey (Facts on Demand Press, 2004). "The first and only master guide to profile all of these major elements of online public record searching, such as private and government online sources for criminal records, asset/liens, motor vehicle records, bankruptcies, trade names, patents and trademarks, corporate records, real estate and assessor information, UCC records, death notices, worker's comp records, legislation, and regulations."

"Researching Online for Dummies," by Reva Basch, paperback and CD-ROM (IDG Books Worldwide 2000). "Although this Dummies book is in the typical informal and irreverent beginner's style, even the most competent searcher will find it invaluable. Author Reva Basch has written the gold standard for books about online research. Wired magazine calls her "the ultimate intelligent agent" for a very good reason. Basch doesn't just give you information on search engines and how to use them. She takes you into the mindset of a professional Net cybrarian, sharing the essential truth about online research." --Amazon.com "The real strength of the book, though, is that it shows you how to think like a researcher -- to set goals, determine your strategy, and discover not only the resources I tell you about, but excellent new ones of your own." --the author

"Super Searchers Go to the Source: The Interviewing and Hands-On Information Strategies of Top Primary Researchers-Online, on the Phone, and in Person," by Risa Sacks and Reva Basch, paperback (Cyberage Books 2001). "Author Risa Sacks has found 12 researchers to explain the process, and thanks to Risa's own interviewing skills, the reader has almost 400 pages of examples, case studies, strategies, and stories. Readers will have the opportunity to learn from journalists, reporters, writers, private investigators, educators, an independent research company, a large reserach firm, a competitive intelligence specialist, and a librarian at a large corporation. Each interview ends with a list of Super Searcher Tips, and the appendix includes helpful references to websites, databases, books and articles.

"Super Searchers on Competitive Intelligence: The Online and Offline Secrets of Top CI Researchers," by Margaret Metcalf and Reva Basch, paperback (Information Today 2003). Revealing their secrets for monitoring competitive forces and keeping on top of the trends, opportunities, and threats within their industries, this book presents 15 leading CI researchers and their hard-earned secrets. These CI researchers are from such Fortune 100 firms as Compaq Computer, Dell Computer, Lockheed Martin, Merck, and United Technologies. The tips, techniques, and models provided can be successfully applied to any business intelligence project, and the range of sources and strategies discussed will help any organization stay several steps ahead of the competition.

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