Created especially for international students entering San Diego State University (California), this library research guide introduces basic library materials and search techniques. The guide presents a step-by-step approach using examples, illustrations, and maps, to cover the following topics: (1) introductions to San Diego State University and its library; (2) choosing and focusing on a topic; (3) locating background information; (4) using the Library of Congress Classification System; (5) finding books and articles; (6) defining government publications; (7) evaluating the information found; and (8) using style manuals. Two appendices provide samples of four types of information available on education in Japan and a glossary of basic library terminology in Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, and English. (RP)