Enrique's Journey: Databases

Quick 1-step search of many of the WHRHS Library databases!

•     It is crucial to CHOOSE the right database for your task.
•     COMBINE keywords and/or subject terms using Boolean logic for fewer, more relevant results.

•     USE a database's sorting features for better results.
•     Databases may cover specific topics and/or time periods – PAY ATTENTION!

•     Use the HELP screens to learn the characteristics of a specific database and improve your searching skills.
•     Don’t forget to CITE your sources!  Most databases will have a “citation tools” feature – use it!

Databases are sometimes called the "deep web" or "invisible web" because their information is usually only accessible through paid subscriptions using passwords and isn't usually found (indexed) by search engines such as Google.

Database records are organized using a variety of indexes such as author and subject but are keyword searchable as well. 

Databases are either subject specific such as World History in Context or content specific such as the newspaper and magazine database through EBSCO. 

Databases contain information that has been checked for the ABC's of authority & accuracy, bias, and content & currency. You can trust the information you find in databases, not like on the web or through Google searches. Sometimes it's accurate, but many times it isn't.