Walking tours are suggested for goups of middle school or younger high school students who do not have a research assignment, but are interested in visiting an academic library. Tours do not include library instruction. Database searches, like CD-ROM or electronic searches, often eliminate manual searching of printed indexes and abstracts for bibliographic citations. Some databases contain directory or statistical information. Most are bibliographic, with citations and abstracts for specific articles, books, papers, conference proceedings, government documents, and other publications.
Individuals usually receive a list of citations or other information on their research topic.
Through Data Base Services, the librarian offers access to over 800 data bases , far more than are available directly to patrons on the Library network. UWM faculty, staff, and students are eligible to use Data Base Services. Non-UWM affiliated individuals and institutions may also use the service, however a surcharge will be added to the cost of the search. The Data Base librarian routinely provides cost estimates to the user before conducting a search. For more information about Data Base Services call 229-5045 or stop by the office, located in the Reference Room, first floor, West Wing.