Databases
The term "database" as used in an academic library setting generally refers to a searchable catalog (or index) of content taken from journals, magazines, and newspapers. Often, a database consists of subject-specific content, i.e. a nursing database.
When searching a database, the user is searching the content of the thousands of publications included in that database. In most cases, the complete text (known as "full-text") of the found content can be immediately read online or downloaded for external storage.
The Databases page provides access to all of the Library's databases. The databases are listed alphabetically by database name, and are also grouped by subject. The descriptions provide an idea of the type of content contained in each resource.
You can learn more about using databases by viewing the Introduction to Databases video.