What is a database?

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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2017 Views: 78

A database is a searchable collection of information. In library research, a database is where you find journal articles.

Each database contains thousands of articles you can search simultaneously, and quickly find relevant articles.

Databases can include journals, newspapers, magazines, reports, newsletters and more.
General databases like JEWL can also include books, videos and audio material.
Often you can find full text; others show an abstract and citation.

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