23 Information Venues (Information Research)
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This article is from the Information Research FAQ, by David Novak david@spireproject.com with numerous contributions by others.
23 Information Venues (Information Research)
At the successful completion of his work in Nubia, Shakh was invited to
travel to Babylon as the assistant to the new ambassador. It had been
many years since Egyptians were in official contact with the residents
of the two rivers. All trade had been conducted through the Phoenicians
living along the Mediterranean coast. With these cities captured by the
Assyrians, new trade links were needed.
The journey took much longer than Shakh had expected. Leaving Egypt in
a simple boat, it took many months to reach the shores of Lebanon,
where the tall cedar trees grew. These trees, essential to crafting
fine sea-worthy ships, was just one of the items sought by the
Egyptians.
Within two weeks of their arrival in the Assyrian capitol Nineveh, the
Ambassador fell ill and died. Without guidance, 18 months journey from
Egypt, Shakh stepped into the position.
His first task was to gather information both of the officials best to
approach, and of Egyptian goods most likely to interest the Assyrians.
With few local contacts, Shakh set about building connections with
other governments, dining with export officials, collecting information
about how other governments had succeeded and failed in their trade
requests with the Assyrians. Shakh knew success would depend on
approaching the most practical of officials while delicately
side-stepping the wishes of the officials who threatened, or felt
threatened, by Egypt.
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While it may be practical to divide all information into a collection
of formats, information is also organized by others for our benefit.
Libraries, commercial databases, journals, information archives, each
of these venues will assist you to find particular information. The
information is already gathered together, classified and organized for
your benefit. As a skilled researcher, you must be proficient in
finding information from these resources.
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