Ancient World History Databases at the Library

1. All about research & databases at the
library

2. What isa database?
• Organized collections of information or data that can be searched to retrieve information
• Could be made up of books, graphics, multimedia, periodical articles, etc
• Can be general or subject oriented
• Contains scholarly and peer-reviewed articles written by credible authors
• Reliable, Relevant, and Accessible!
• Reliable: Peer reviewed, credible sources, detailed bibliography
• Relevant: Customize your search using keywords, titles, dates, or other criteria to get
the most exact results
• Accessible: No payment necessary, free to access anywhere with a library card

3. Differencesbetweenresearchdatabases& google
Research Databases:
• Updated regularly with advances in the field
• Information is peer reviewed
• Provides full text articles
• Data can be narrowed down to find exactly
what you are looking for
• Easy to cite and most provide MLA citations
for you
• Free with a library card!
Google:
• Might be out of date or no longer updated
• Anyone can create a website
• Not evaluated for accuracy or bias
• Tend to not provide the information necessary
to create a complete citations
• Few free scholarly journal articles and books
• Wade through ads and unrelated sites to find
the information you’re looking for

4. JSTOR google

5. • Subscribe to 50+ research databases
• But have access to many more!
• Just ask Ms. Allegra
• https://lindenhall.libguides.com
• A-Z list of databases
• You will need your Power Library card
if off campus
Databasesat thelibrary

6. Power Library
• www.powerlibrary.org
• If you don’t live in
Pennsylvania, put in your
Linden Hall address:
212 E Main St,
Lititz, PA 17543

7. https://lindenhall.libguides.com/Home/AncientHistory

8. www.Freelibrary.org

9. Step 1: Sign up for a card from the FLP
Step 2: Do some research using their databases
Step 3: ???*
Step 4: Profit!
*: working hard, finding sources, citing sources, doing & submitting assignments!

10. https://libwww.freelibrary.org/databases/

11. • Must use the link through the Free Library website
• Not currently compatible with Chrome!