Electronic Database Searching Information Bulletin Electronic Database Searching Sample Searches Steps for Searching Electronic Databases Four Main Types of Databases Chief Advantages of Using a Computer Database Computer or electronic databases have a number of different uses. They can be used in the same way as print indexes, to get citations for articles in journals, magazines or newspapers, or perhaps an essay in a collection. Some electronic databases give you information about what a library owns. The four main kinds of electronic databases, and what they provide, are outlined below.
Some databases provide an abstract or short summary.
Text Full text of articles or other documents. Covers a broad scope Several years worth of information or several library catalogs can be searched at once. You need to choose the right database to get relevant results. Databases , or ask for assistance at a Reference Desk. Consider synonyms and related terms Check the thesaurus for the database, check terminology in any printed counterpart to that database, or consult a librarian.