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Library Basics

Databases

1. Library Databases

We have over 200 databases. A library database is a collection of specific materials like journal articles, images, eBooks, reports, and more. 

Check out the Database A to Z list to see all the different types of databases.


2. eBooks

We have eBook platforms that you can search for on the Database A to Z page.


3. Data Exploration

We have data platforms like Social Explorer, Statista, Policy Map and more. Search "data" on the A to Z page.


4. Scholarly Articles

Articles of all kinds can be found in a variety of databases. Scholarly articles are found in scholarly publications. Some of these articles are also peer-reviewed. Library databases have filters where you can narrow results to scholarly peer-reviewed articles. 

Academic Search Complete is one library database with a peer-reviewed filter and a drop menu for Academic Journals.