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Databases: the Basics

Why Databases?

Google vs. Library Resources
A guide from Washtenaw Community College comparing the benefits and drawbacks of using Google and Library resources during your research.
How to Choose a Database
A 5-minute guide from the Dean B. Ellis Library at Arkansas State University.
Quick Tips & Shortcuts for Database Searching
A 5-minute video with tips for efficient database searches.
Search Techniques, Tips, & Tricks
CSU Pueblo's guide to searching for resources efficiently.
What are databases, and why do you need them?
A short introduction to databases by the Yavapai College Library.
Why use Library Databases?
Explains the benefits of using library resources.

Database Tutorials

Advanced Search: Boolean Operators on JSTOR
A guide from JSTOR on using Boolean Operator to conduct Advanced Searches.
EBSCOhost Advanced Search Tutorial
A video tutorial showing how to use EBSCOhost's Advanced Search.
EBSCOhost Basic Search Tutorial
A video tutorial showing how to use EBSCOhost's Basic Search.
EBSCOhost's Results List Tutorial
A video guide for navigating EBSCOhost's results list.
JSTOR Text Analyzer
JSTOR's Text Analyzer will search for resources based on documents that you upload.
Searching & Citations on JSTOR
A guide to searches and citations on JSTOR.

Top Tips for Searching

Adding Truncation to your Search
A video to explain how to use truncation to your advantage and increase the effectiveness of your search.
Best Kept Secret: Subject Terms vs. Keywords
Explains the difference between searching library databases with subject terms and keywords. Learning the difference will speed up your search!
How Library Stuff Works: Boolean Operators
A 3-minute video explaining how to use Boolean Operators AND/OR/NOT to optimize your search.
Infographic - Boolean Operators
Infographic describing the usage of Boolean Operators AND/OR/NOT to access the most relevant search results.
Infographic - Quick Tips for Searching Databases
Infographic with quick tips for efficient searching.
Refining Your Search Results
A quick guide for optimizing searches and filtering results from Edwin H. Mookini Library at University of Hawai'i - Hilo.
Tutorial: Beginner Search Techniques
A tutorial from Colorado State University on utilizing beginner search techniques.
Tutorial - Advanced Search Techniques
A tutorial from Colorado State University on advanced search techniques.

Video: Using Keywords to Search for Resources

Video: Boolean Operators

Video: Truncation

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