which of the following is not true about using your local library as a which of the following statements about primary sources is not true? a. examples of this type of source would be: a contemporary diary or a report by the scientist conducting the research. b. these sources should be used to get an overview or general idea about your topic. c. these sources tend to be more credible. d. all of the above statements are true of primary sources. while doing research? a. searching library catalogs can help you narrow your topic, as well as give you ideas about what resources are available to you. b. most libraries now have searchable databases and many other resources accessible online. c. using the library as a resource is a bit more time consuming, because it cannot be done from home. d. all of the above statements are true.