Articles Databases Databases are the most efficient way to identify desired articles and other resources on a particular topic or by a particular author. Before databases were available, indexes and abstracts were used to identify articles of interest.
Most databases have a print counterpart.
Top of Page Database Search Tips DO think about your topic beforehand. The Assessing an Information Need help sheet will help you structure your search. DO search for each component of your search separately. Combine the resulting sets to build a complex search. DO begin with subject search using appropriate subject headings.