Recommended Databases
- FOF Science Online
Complete coverage of all disciplines, definitions, videos, experiments, biographies, and "science in the news" articles. - Health & Wellness Resource Center (iCONN) Reference books, magazines, journals, and newsletters (1980 - present); Newspapers (1999 - present); Pamphlets (current year plus two year backfile)
- Science in Context (iCONN Database) Articles from magazines, journals, and reference books; biographies and images. Covers life and physical sciences, health, medicine and technology. USE THE TOPICS LIST TO SELECT HEALTH & MEDICINE.
Database FAQs
Is a database the same as a web site?
No. Information inside of library databases are digital reprints of printed books, journals, magazines and newspapers.
Will my teacher count what I find in a library databases as a website?
No. The library databases are credible resources for research and should be distinguished from articles retrieved from websites found on the "free web". They contains the full content of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and other previously published materials. Articles are written by scholars and journalists and are made available through reputable publishers.
How do I cite material I find in a library database?
The library subscribes to NoodleBib citation generator which can help you create citations for many kinds of resources, including items found in databses, in MLA, Chicago or APA formats.
Can I access the library databases from off-campus?
Yes. Ask a librarian for the remote username and password you will need from an off-campus computer. You DO NOT need a password for databases provided through ICONN.
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