Which item is a guideline for locating information?

• A. Use public records and private sources
• B. Become familiar with the library and its resources
• C. Establish sources of information before you need them
• D. Learn and follow established procedures for using public records available at each office

Answer: (B)

Becoming familiar with the library and its resources directly supports finding information. A library is designed to help you locate sources efficiently—you learn how to use the catalog, search databases, access journals and reference materials, and get help from librarians who know where to find specific records. This hands-on familiarity saves time and points you to reliable, relevant sources rather than random searches.

The other ideas are useful practices, but they don’t target the act of locating information as directly. Using public and private sources is about what you might consult; establishing sources before you need them is about preparation; and learning procedures for using public records focuses on access steps rather than where and how to locate information in the first place.