Caught in the Web? Online Tools for Business Research

The "Research Orientation to the Library of Congress" session is designed as a basic introduction for researchers using the Library of Congress collections and resources. Each session includes an introduction to the Library's reading rooms and collections; guidelines on how to locate and request materials in a closed-stack library; suggestions on how to conduct research efficiently in the Library of Congress; instruction on how to use Library of Congress Subject Headings and other sources for searching accurately by subject; information on how to find published bibliographies and topical indexes in print and automated formats; information on using the Library's catalogs in card and online forms; procedures for finding citations to journal articles; and an overview of electronic resources, including subscription databases.

Research Orientations to the Library of Congress

“Caught in the Web? Online Tools for Business Research” is a webinar program.
With so many options available, identifying the best ways to meet your research needs online can be a challenge. Please join our business librarians for an overview of freely available tools for business research, for beginning and intermediate-level users. Topics discussed will include: types of business information, effective use of online search engines, the importance of the deep web, identifying reliable sources of business information, and more. By the end of this program participants will be able to successfully search a research topic online, navigate selected Internet sources, and discover resources and services offered through the Library of Congress <A HREF="https://www.loc.gov/rr/business/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Business Reference Section</A>. 
Date: Wednesday, April 3 Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm EDT
Orientations are held in real time via webinar software. Confirmation and log on instructions will be sent via email. Please read the Library of Congress <A HREF="https://www.loc.gov/legal/comment-and-posting-policy/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Comment and Posting Policy</A>.
Technical Requirements: Participants must have access to an Internet-connected computer or device with speakers or headphones. There is also a telephone option for listening to audio.
ADA: Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or <A HREF="mailto:ada@loc.gov" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ada@loc.gov</A>. Registration for the program is also required.