A database is a searchable, organized collection of information.
Library databases are great tools for finding articles on
specific topics because: You can access and search them on the
Internet, from the library’s website. They cover a wide range of
topics. They are structured for finding information more
precisely than online search engines. They offer citations to
articles on topics related to your research needs. They index
articles published in magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers,
etc. They often contain links to the full text of the articles.
While databases have different designs, most offer similar
capabilities, and the skills you use to search one may be
applied to others. When choosing a database, consider the
following: Subject: Many databases specialize in a particular
subject while others are more general and cover a wider range of
topics. Types of publications covered: Some databases cover only
periodical articles, while others may index books, government
documents, conference proceedings,