Library Tutorial - Information Resources - Other Resources

Multimedia, non-computer resources - such as videotapes, audiotapes, and videos can also be used as sources of information for a paper or to enhance a speech or presentation.

The World Wide Web -is best for current information that may not have shown up in other resources yet. Sometimes it is the only place to find information that cannot be found in other resources. Some bibliographic references refer to sources only found on the World Wide Web. It is a good source for information from all levels of the U.S. government. One must be careful when utilizing information from the Web, as there is a higher probability that it might be inaccurate than information found in the resources mentioned above.

Other resources - interviews, surveys, letters, lectures, television, radio, newsgroups and listservs. Interviews, letters and lectures are methods of going directly to an expert on a topic and obtaining the exact information you require. Another way of tapping into resources is to join a discipline or association related listserv or newsgroup where you can discover the opinions of those involved in the field of study you are interested in. Do note that, like other Internet resources, you want to take care that the information you get is accurate. Television and radio provide alternatives to newspapers and periodicals.

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