This document provides step-by-step instructions for conducting academic library research. It outlines choosing a topic and keywords, constructing a search strategy, choosing appropriate research tools like books, articles, primary sources, and datasets, running searches and evaluating results. Key tips include using synonyms, limiting or expanding search terms, combining terms with "and" or "or", trying different databases and subject headings, and getting full text or requesting items through interlibrary loan when not available locally.