Databases


What is a library database?
  • A library database is an online catalog that contains information from print resources like magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books. 
  • You will use them to do research on class assignments. 
  • Citation information is available and you should use it.
    • Author
    • Title of Article
    • Publication (Title of magazine, Newspaper, or Reference
    • Publisher
    • Date of Publication
  • Library databases may have full-text articles or an abstract.
  • Library databases can be
    • For general topics (World Book Online)
    • For specific topics (Biography in ContextUS History in Context, eLibrary Science)
  • Many are subscription based and you will need a password from your library.

 

Find It Virginia is a broad database that has history, science and other information.
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