Taking some time to strategize before you start searching can save you some frustration along the way.
Think about:
As you brainstorm answers to these questions and suggestions, jot down some notes - those notes will then help you come up with search terms and keywords, and help you decide where to search.
After you have some keywords, you'll have to decide where to search. Depending on what kind of information you need, try the different resources suggested under each section of this Guide: