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Just getting started?

Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.

Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.

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Guide to the Library

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Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!

Call number areas to browse

Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range
Accounting	HF5601-HF5689	Bookkeeping	HF5601-HF5689	Banking: Accounting	HG1706-HG1708
Banking: Bookkeeping	HG1706-HG1708	Banking	HG1701-HG1708	Finance	HG
Business	HF5001-HF6182	Business Mathematics	HF5691-HF5716	Business Communication	HF5717-HF5734.7

The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.

Reference Sources

Title	Call Number
Wiley GAAP 2010 : interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles	REF HF5616.U6 W55
The complete dictionary of accounting and bookkeeping terms explained simply	REF HF5636 .F47
The AMA handbook of due diligence	REF KF1357 .C753 2010
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The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.

To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Accounting, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Accounting" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Circulating Books

Title	Call Number
Principles of financial accounting	HF5635 .P967 2011
Principles of accounting	HF5635 .N35 2011
Core concepts of accounting information systems	HF5679 .M62 2012
Finance and accounting for nonfinancial managers	HF5657.4 .D76 2010

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To search the Library Catalog for books about Accounting, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Accounting" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

E-Books

Title	E-Book Type
Accountants' handbook. Vol. 1, Financial accounting and general topics	EBSCO eBook
The essentials of finance and accounting for nonfinancial managers	EBSCO eBook
Accounting best practices	EBSCO eBook
Accounting for managers	EBSCO eBook

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To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Accounting or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter " Accounting" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Audio/Visual Materials

Title	Call Number
Accounting equation	HF5680.A23 A23 2001
The eye-popping world of financial accounting	HF5635 .E94 2008
More than numbers	HF5657.4 .M67 2005
Accounting. Program 2, Using ledger	HF5680.A23 .A236 2005

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To search the Library Catalog for books about Accounting, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Accounting" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Periodicals

Accounting Today	Periodicals Collection
Strategic Finance	Periodicals Collection
Money	Periodicals Collection
Fortune	Periodicals Collection
Accounting, Accountability & Performance	ePeriodicals Collection
Auditing	ePeriodicals Collection
Current Issues in Auditing	ePeriodicals Collection
Accounting Education	ePeriodicals Collection

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The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.

Some of the items listed above are available electronically and can be accessed by following the links provided. Review the "Database Tips" section below for more information about accessing the electronic form of these journals from home.

Tips!

Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:

If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems requesting an item, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

If the item is not available in the catalog:

Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!

Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles

Recommended Databases

Business Source Complete	Full-text articles from journals and magazines in all areas of business, economic reports, company profiles, business books, case studies, encyclopedias, reports.
Business & Company Resource Center	Company profiles, industry rankings, current investment ratings, financial ratios. Create lists of companies by SIC code, NAICS code, or geographical area. Find news articles from scholarly business and industry publications such as The Financial Times, Business Rankings Annual: 2000 through Present, Oil and Gas Journal, Chemical Week and more.
Regional Business News	Full text from business newspapers, magazines, and newswires throughout the United States.
Wall Street Journal	Provides full-text coverage from January 2, 1984 to the present.

Tips!

Finding the right database:

If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.

If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab

If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title

If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.

Accessing Databases from Home:

You can access the databases from home using your library barcode number. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

Interlibrary Loan (ILL):

If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htm

Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources

Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.

Websites

Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.

Suggested Websites:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)	aicpa.org/Pages/Default.aspx
Institute of Management Accountants	imanet.org/ima_home.aspx
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission	sec.gov
International Federation of Accountants	ifac.org
American Accounting Association	aaahq.org/index.cfm
The Internal Revenue Service	irs.gov
Internet Public LIbrary: Accounting	ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=6606&parent=6607