Types of Databases
The two types of databases that you will be using are: library catalog and article databases.
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Library
catalogs |
organize all of the materials a library purchases. These include records for books, magazines, journals, newspapers, videos, sound recordings, images, etc. AlleyCat does not include articles. |
| Article databases | are used to identify articles on a topic. |
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MasterFILE Premier |
Some article indexes are general or multidisciplinary. |
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Business Source |
Many indexes specialize in a particular subject area, such as business, health, or education. |
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