Standard Search Patterns

It is encouraged that Standard Search Patterns are used where possible. A Standard Search Pattern is a suggested list of the best sources available to answer a particular type of enquiry and indicates an order in which they should be used.  It does not represent a definitive list of sources, and other sources should be checked as appropriate.  It also does not mean that every source on the Standard Search Pattern has to be checked for every enquiry type. Standard Search Patterns are available through the Enquiry Answering Guidelines document, and through MiDatabank; these can be adapted for local use.