Databases contain authoritative sources written by experts that have been verified for accuracy, though they are expensive for libraries to purchase. Websites provide free but unverified information that anyone can publish without review. When researching, databases should be prioritized as trustworthy sources while information from websites requires more critical examination.

1. LibGuide

9. Why Use a
Database?

10. Databases
Paid for by the library. Often very
expensive!
Cannot be searched in Google.
Includes sources written by professors,
scholars, journalists, "smart people",
etc.
Authority of information is verified by
experts.
Websites
Access is free. No one is paying for
the content.
Anyone can publish a website. The
information included is often not
verified by anyone.
Can be searched in a variety of search
engines, including Google.
Must examine with a critical eye!

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