The document provides a step-by-step guide for conducting library research. It outlines 8 steps: 1) develop a research question, 2) choose relevant tools, 3) develop search strategies, 4) refine searches using limits, 5) obtain full-text items, 6) collect citation information, 7) evaluate sources, and 8) repeat the process until enough information is found to write. It emphasizes starting with a clear question and using a variety of library databases and tools to find books, articles, reports and other materials to answer the research question.