Using Library Databases
Databases are searchable collections of reliable, vetted resources, like magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias. We pay for access to these resources through subscriptions--like Netflix, but for articles!
- Vetted= already evaluated or fact-checked
The databases listed below are the best databases for your class.
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowAcademic Search Complete
MasterFILE Complete
ERIC (the Education Resource Information Center)
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Military & Government Collection
Applied Sciences & Technology Source - Educator's Reference Complete: OneFile This link opens in a new windowIssues in administration, funding, and policy for educators, administrators, and education students
- Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new windowJournal and magazine articles from various disciplines
- Gale Power Search This link opens in a new windowSearch all Gale content (except Gale Literature) from one search platform
Databases 101 Video Series
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Searching Databases
Truncation
Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
