HOW TO FIND CONSUMER INFORMATION: A Pathfinder

This guide will introduce some of the resources available in the Combined Arms Research Library on Consumer Information. This guide is not a comprehensive listing of sources, but is intended to be a starting point.

INDEXES AND ABSTRACTS

These sources will help locate PERIODICAL ARTICLES — citations, abstracts and fulltext from magazines about consumer issues. The online indexes are available through our Databases Page.

• ProQuest Direct
• Ebscohost
• FirstSearch
• Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (On Reference Shelves)

MAGAZINES

• Consumer Reports Magazine and Buying Guide
• Consumers' Research
• Edmunds New Cars and Trucks
• Complete Car/Truck Cost Guide

REFERENCE SOURCES

• Consumer Product & Manufacturer Ratings, 1961-92 (Ref 640.73 C - Reference Index table)
• Consumer's Resource Handbook (Ref 381.33 C758 - Reference Index table)
• Consumer's Sourcebook (Ref 640.73 Consumer)
• Law of Buying and Selling (Ref 340 O15 v28)

BOOKS

Search CARL's Online Catalog for titles using the Subject Alphabetical option. Type consumer education or consumer protection. For titles on a subject of purchase, i.e. automobile, type automobiles--purchasing. The following are some examples of book titles:

• Better Business Bureau A to Z Buying Guide (640.73 Sch)
• Smart Consumer's Book of Questions (640.73 R824s)

INTERNET

The Internet has become a valuable source of information on companies and corporations.

• Auto-by-tel - Car Buying over the Internet
• Cnet - Computer Buying
• Consumer Action Handbook
• Consumer Action Website
• Consumer World
• Consumer Information Center
• Edmund's - Car Reviews and Pricing
• Intellichoice - Car Prices
• Kelley Blue Book Price Guide
• National Automobile Dealers Association Price Guide

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