Using Databases for Research Because the library provides remote access to our catalog, research databases, and other online tools, it is now possible to do a substantial amount of research without coming into the library building. The following suggestions may help you start your research project.
Most databases are fairly straightforward to use and have thorough help screens.
A good place to get started for general research is either Periodicals Abstracts or Wilson Select . Both of these databases provide access to the full text of a large number of journals and magazines. Other databases provide only citations or abstracts to articles. Take note of the citations of articles that you think are relevant. Determine whether or not the library owns the issues of the journals to which the citations refer by searching for the journal titles or sources in the library catalog.