What’s in a Database?
A Database* is a computerized and structured set of data that can be manipulated and searched.
*Databases can be general or specific to a subject. For example, APA PsychNet focuses on Psychology but JSTOR includes academic journal articles from 75+ disciplines. Databases can contain one or multiple formats. Academic Search Premier has scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, books, and more, but Ebook Central only contains e-books.
Examples [of databases]
JSTOR
Academic Search Premier
APA PsychNet
Ebook Central
In a database you will find resources such as...
Scholarly Journals
Examples Nature, JAMA, Cell, Shakespeare Quarterly, American Economic Review
Books & E-books
Examples: To Kill a Mockingbird, Just Mercy, The Distance Between Us
Popular Magazines & Newspaper
Examples: New York Times, People, Time, National Geographic, Rolling Stone
Multimedia
Examples News clips, Photos, Music, Film
Where is the rest of the article?
Databases contain information records about items. Some have citations only, some have the full text of articles, and some articles can be scholarly or not. When in doubt, ask a librarian!
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