1. How to use DATABASES

2. What is a DATABASE? a collection of data
group selections based on similar topics, sources, dates, etc.
purchased on a monthly basis by the library
best way to access academic journals, peer-reviewed articles and credible sources of information

3. How to access a DATABASE
you will need your library card!!!
go to the Essa Public Library website and click “electronic resources”
scroll down and click on “Ebsco eBooks…”

4. Enter whole library card number
DATABASE #1
the best links for you would be:
Enter whole library card number

7. click or type in your topic
keep refining your search until options of articles are displayed
choose your source
“add” puts it into a saved folder

8. when you click the title, all of the bibliographical information will appear along the top, as well as the abstract
scroll down to read the whole text or click “HTLM full text” or “PDF full text”

9. Enter whole library card number
DATABASE #2
the best links for you would be:
Enter whole library card number

12. type in your topic
refine your results by clicking “full text” and dragging the bar to change the publication date (years would be best)
click update
scroll through the options
periodical vs. academic journal

13. when you click the title, all of the bibliographical information will appear along the top, as well as the abstract
scroll down to read the whole text or click “PDF full text”

14. Citing DATABASES
use a website like NCSU Citation Builder to help you format correctly in APA or MLA

15. Citing DATABASES