Uses controlled vocabulary, including Library of Congress Subject Headings. Information mostly available on campus, if not checked out. Electronic Databases Index a variety of resources including journal articles, books, book chapters, newspaper articles, dissertations and more. Are subject specific as well as multidisciplinary. Easy to combine keyword terms and perform sophisticated searching.
Some databases provide citations only.
Others may include abstracts or full-text. Resources found in electronic databases may or may not be available at the NCSU Libraries. Print Indexes Index a variety of resources including journal articles, books, book chapters, newspaper articles, dissertations and more. Provide coverage of older materials that may not be available electronically. Are subject specific as well as multidisciplinary.