WHAT ARE LIBRARY DATABASES?

A library database is an electronic collection of ​searchable information that provides access to research ​materials. THESE MATERIALS INCLUDE:


Academic journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Videos, ​Music, Maps, Data, and Historic primary sources.

TOP 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD USE DATABASES IN YOUR RESEARCH

ebsco

These databases require a username and password.

Username: lockport

Password: Porter6!

EBSCO EXPLORA - tour

gale

These databases require a username and password. ​Username: lockport

Password: porters

GALE IN CONTEXT HIGH SCHOOL - tour

other databases

These databases require a username and password. ​Username: lockport

Password: porters

jstor - no link yet

britannica school - tour

ABC-CLIO - tour

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