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Research is the study or investigation of facts in order to learn more about a subject or to confirm a supposition. It can be done in the lab with a test tube or in the outdoors with binoculars and a camera. In today's business world, however, most research is conducted on the computer, over the telephone, or in books and periodicals. Our staff is experienced in researching everything from questions of basic knowledge to the most in-depth investigation and analysis of raw information.

The job of the researcher begins with a question and proceeds to finding answers. The formulation of the right question is crucial to success. We are highly skilled at developing these in just the right way to get at the information our clients require.   Many times this information has already been researched and the answers published. We can quickly locate these results.   When the questions have not been asked before, we look for published data that will let us extract the answers. When nothing is available, we will suggest the most cost effective approach to developing the information ourselves. More than 20 years of networking experience enables us to find answers quickly, at the lowest possible cost. 

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Balkin Library & Information Services • 295 Hurstbourne Road • Rochester, NY 14609-5504

Phone: (585) 482-1506 • E-mail: rbalkin@balkininfo.com

Balkin Library & Information Services