Choosing from among the hundreds of databases that your library purchases can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:

• Not sure where to start? Try
  • Academic Search Complete
    (covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)
  • Web of Knowledge
    (focuses on scholarly articles)
  • JSTOR
    (scholarly articles from different fields, most recent 3-5 years not included)
• Use the links on the previous page to explore the resources to find databases and articles at your home campus
  • Hint: Look for phrases like “Recommended Databases”, “Most Popular”, “Frequently Used Databases”, or “Databases by Subject” to guide you.
• Ask a Librarian