Types of Databases

The two types of databases that you will be using are: library catalog and journal indexes.

Library catalogs

 

organize the holdings in a library's collection.

Catalogs may include records for books, magazines, journals, newspapers, videos, sound recordings, etc.

ILLINET Online does not include entries for individual journal articles.

   
Indexes are used to identify journal articles on a topic.  They may be available in print or electronic formats.

Some indexes such as Academic Search Elite are general or multidisciplinary.

Many indexes specialize in a particular subject area, such as biology, education, or business. 

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