Types of Databases
The two types of databases that you will be using are: library catalogs and article databases.
Library
catalogs |
organize all of the materials a library purchases. These include records for books, magazines, journals, newspapers, videos, sound recordings, dissertations, electronic books, etc. The online catalog does not include articles. |
| Article databases | are used to identify articles on a topic. |
Academic OneFile |
Some article databases such as Academic OneFile are general or multidisciplinary. |
PsycINFO |
Many databases specialize in a particular subject area, such as psychology, education, or business. |
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