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Databases

What is a library database?

A database is an organized collection of electronic information and data. This information can include scholarly articles, reports, theses, dissertations, books, book chapters, and more.

Use the library databases to find scholarly articles, book chapters, and more to help you with your assignments.

Watch this video to learn what databases are and why you need them.


How can I improve my searches?

One way to improve your searching in a database is to use boolean operators. Boolean operators are words such as AND, OR, and NOT. When you are searching a database, these words help to make your search more precise.

Watch the video below to learn more!