Take 2 databases and call me in the morning

Sometimes doling out research advice by phone, email or IM can feel like an on-call doctor's diagnosis. You can go a long way towards finding good resources by narrowing choices By Subject. Also, think about all the synonymous and related terms that may be connected to your topic. You might do a general Google search, or search your topic in Encyclopedia Britanica to familiarize yourself. But, if symptoms persist, you can certainly make an appointment with a doctor (uh ... librarian!).