Use a database to find articles from newspapers, magazines and journals, as well as reference materials and multi-media content.
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What is a library database?
A library database is an electronic catalog, index, and digital warehouse for published materials. These materials most commonly include magazine, newspaper, and journal articles. Often, other items such as books, videos, and audio files are included as well.
Databases are highly organized and allow students to search for information on a topic by keyword, subject, author, title, and phrase. Many databases at Clovis Community College provide access to full-text content, which means that you will find entire articles, not just summaries or citations of articles.
Why should I use a library database?
Databases contain information that is accurate, trusted, and reliable. Articles and resources in databases are written by experts in their field, and the information has been evaluated for accuracy before being published. Databases are able to provide scholarly, credible and peer reviewed resources for use in class assignments and research projects.
This tutorial explains basic techniques for successfully searching EBSCOhost database, Academic Search Complete.
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Brief tutorial on what a library database is and why it's better than using Google for research. Published by the University of Michigan.