Databases

In the library world,the term database refers to the search tools used primarily for identifying resources. Databases can include scholarly materials such as journal articles, books, and dissertations, as well as newspapers, magazines, film, images, music, and more.


The databases libraries provide are usually either multidisciplinary (covering many subjects) or subject-specific (focusing on one subject area).

TIP: When looking for journal articles, one of the databases you should get to know is Academic Search Complete. Some of the benefits:

  • It covers all topics.
  • It primarily includes articles.
  • You can limit to scholarly articles.
  • Many articles will be available in full text.
  • It includes materials back to 1887.
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