A database is a collection of citations, indexes, and/or full text for articles that originally appeared in journals, magazines, or newspapers. A database gathers all of this information into a single, searchable collection.
How do databases differ from library catalogs?
Databases differ from catalogs. A catalog indexes books, DVDs, AV materials, music, and more so you can locate a record and then locate the item. Catalogs do not have full text articles, while many library databases do. Think about it this way: If you wanted to find Time Magazine you would use a catalog, but to find the individual articles that appeared in Time Magazine, you would use a library database.
Why should I use a library database?
Searching a library database is different than searching the web. While both provide information that is searchable, a library database contains expert selected and curated information that is not freely available on the web. Libraries pay to access this content and which allows users to research using content that is managed and more reliable in many cases than information freely available on the web.
You can find access to all of the Hewes Library's databases on the Databases: Find Articles section of the library's website. We have a lot to choose from and the list can be a little intimidating at first, but don't worry! You can always view the Databases by Subject, which will help to sort them by major subject area and help you focus your research.
Access to library databases is limited to the current students, staff, and faculty of Monmouth College.
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