What is a Library Database?
A library database is a searchable online resource containing a variety of information from authoritative published works. What does this mean? Let’s break it down…
Databases are searchable by:
- Keywords
- Subject
- Author
- Title
- Date
- Other options
Database contain information:
- Title
- Author
- Publication
- Date
- Abstract (brief summary)
- Full-text articles
Database include published works:
- Journals
- eBooks
- Videos
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
Why use a library database instead of a website?
In short, library databases provide you with more control over your search for more relevant, scholarly, and trustworthy results. Let’s compare…
