Searching a library database is not a natural skill, it takes time and patience to develop critical information searching strategies to identify quality results for a major project. The Library has provided a key set of orientation and search strategy tutorial supports 
Spending time learning how to search our database will serve you later when you're pressed for time and need to find information quickly.
In a large scale project, when you're busy and searching many sources, it's important to keep track of "what" source you've searched and and "how" you
have searched. A great way way to organize your searching strategy is to write it up in Excel.
By entering the information, you can easily identify what and how you've searched along with the results. When you discuss your project with a Librarian, you can then share your searching strategy for evaluation.
The online tool WorldCat.org is the world's largest library catalogue. The catalogue connects to over 10 thousand libraries worldwide which makes this a comprehensive tool to identify resources for your topic of study.
In addition to being a comprehensive search tool, you can also enter your Postal or Zip code and be shown how close the resource is to your location. Be sure to search WorldCat so you know you are being comprehensive in your research.