The databases section of the MnLINK Gateway provides access to electronic databases of bibliographic and digital resources from major information providers and publishers. Databases usually are created by commercial vendors who license the use of the database. Not every library using the MnLINK Gateway subscribes to all the databases available. You will see those available for your use when you view the Library Catalogs and Databases page. Databases differ from library catalogs and Internet resources in content, organization, and appearance.
Library catalogs reflect the titles owned by that library and can be accessed by anyone.
Internet resources can be created by anyone and accessed by anyone. In the future, public domain databases that anyone can search will be available through the MnLINK Gateway. From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers - with full text and images. Includes directory listings for over 150,000 companies as well as investment analysts' reports on major companies and industries.