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Effective database searching - Tips on searching databases, library catalogue and Discover!

What is a database?

A database is a collection of online journal articles. LIT Library subscribes to a number of databases across a variety of subject areas. Through the databases, you can access articles, eBooks, proceedings and other research material on your topic.

The types of information and information sources that are in databases include:

  • scholarly journal articles
  • trade journal articles
  • magazine articles
  • newspaper articles
  • eBooks
  • standards
  • company and industry information
  • and more....

What are the library databases by NEIU Libraries

Why use Library databases?

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