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Library databases contain information from published works in which the facts have been checked -- for example, from magazine and newspaper articles,encyclopedias and other reference books.Library databases often contain full-text articles that you can print or email. Library databases are searchable by Keywords, Subject, Author, Magazine Title, Date, etc. Library databases provide citation information: Author, -- Title -- Publication information -- Date of Publication.Like websites, library databases are available 24/7. However, database articles are taken from published sources; their content is identical to the original printed magazine, newspaper or encyclopedia article. Therefore they may be used as books or magazines would be used and are not considered general "internet sources" for school reports. Library databases are paid for by taxpayer dollars.
The information above that describes databases is adapted from the Hennepin County Library website's Reference and Research page. TROUBLESHOOTING DATABASE ACCESS If you have trouble accessing a database at home, and you use a firewall, try disabling the firewall for the time you are using the database. Remember to enable the firewall when you're through using the database! For additional troubleshooting tips, click the Minuteman Library Network's home access page and scroll down to the section titled "Having trouble ..." | |||||||||||||||||||
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