Using an expert interview approach to primary research, this book shares secrets from professional researchers for integrating online skills with interviews, hands-on public records research, and documents and printed materials not available on the Internet. Provided are tips and resources for using online research to locate sources, prepare for interviews, and evaluate information. Topics covered include getting through gatekeepers, obtaining hard-to-find information, and using primary sources to complement online research.

Risa Sacks has provided research and writing services to business, government agencies, and individuals for over 20 years. She is the owner of Risa Sacks Information Services, specializing in custom-tailored phone inquiries and manual and online research. She lives in Sylva, North Carolina.