How to Search Databases: Home

A Database is an organised collection of information. The information ranges from academic, peer-reviewed journal articles, newspaper articles, ebooks, encyclopedias and images. Generally, but not always, the information is not freely available other than to the subscribers of the database. 

Searching databases is an information literacy skill. This page will provide you with guidance on how to effectively search our databases.

Natural Language Search Function

You can search databases using the Basic and Advanced Search but now you can also ask the databases a question. Follow these steps:

Advanced Database Searching