How to get the max value from query in ms access with visual basic

[neph]

i need help in sql query for getting max value in ms access with visual basic 6.

i have a table named book_info where it has a a column name "Accession Number" that has 5 inputs in it "1,2,3,4 and 5", i've tried to get the max value on it:

dim a as long
a = adoAdd.RecordSource = "Select MAX(Accession Number) from book_info"
lblAccNo= a

with visual basic 6 and i tried to output the result in a label but it always says "false" on the value. i need to get it to be "5"
is my syntax wrong? if it is can you reply with the correct code? Thank you

[code green]

You can't have spaces in field names.

Select MAX(Accession Number) from book_info

Alright you can, but thay need to be wrapped in square brackets in Access

Select MAX([Accession Number]) from book_info

[neph]

problem solved thanks