This document provides information about research databases available through libraries. It defines databases as organized collections of information that can be searched to retrieve scholarly articles, reports, and other materials. Research databases are reliable sources of peer-reviewed information that is regularly updated. They allow users to narrow searches and access full-text articles for free through the library. In contrast, Google searches may provide outdated or inaccurate information and users must sift through ads to find relevant sources. The document encourages using the many research databases available through the local library and online with a library card.

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• Might be out of date or no longer updated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!