Title: Selecting the Best Resource Type
Course: Library - Library Sandbox > Section: Ontario Tech Library Online: Searching Omni for Books, Articles & More

If you’re searching Omni for an assignment, most of the time, you’re probably looking for a book or an article.

Books and Article Coverage

When is it better to choose a book, and when is it better to select an article?

A significant difference between the two is how they cover their topic:

- General/broad vs. specific/narrow topic coverage
- Amount of information on the topic

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