Before visiting, check current opening hours, location and library-use rules on its page. Access to electronic resources may depend on account type or licensing; if access fails, note the resource title and error instead of repeatedly entering your password.
Start with one research question, several keywords and synonyms. Record filters and queries so you can reproduce the results. Evaluate authorship, date, method and relevance to your topic.
Record the author, title, year, publisher or journal, and DOI or source address while reading. Separate quotations from your notes and paraphrases. Confirm access to a specific database or textbook in the current catalog.