Below is a selection of short video tutorials to help you maximize your database research. Watch them all or select the one that best fits your needs.
- What Are Databases and Why You Need Them (used with permission from Yavapai College Library)
- How to Access GCM Library’s Databases
- Where are they, how they’re organized and finding passwords.
- How to Search Databases (used with permission from Yavapai College Library)
- Using keywords, Boolean logic, truncation and wildcards.
- Database Features that Will Save You Time
- Using filters to limit results,
- Using toolbar features to cite, save and get links.
Databases are not the only places to search. Take a look at these resources to help you use Google and utilize podcasts.
- Databases v. Google
- Sometimes you will need to do online research that is not on the databases. Here are tips and tricks to get more out of Google.
- ListenNotes
- A search engine for podcasts. Like with Google results, you’ll have to evaluate the information you find. Is it a quality source? Is it credible information?
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