Database: a collection of data organized to be searched by a computer. Some of the library databases contain articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals.
Others provide information from reference works such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more.
You may use any of the databases from home. You will need to submit your ACCeID and password to gain access.
There are many more databases than those presented here. Librarians can help you find specific ones for your research.
Generally, the category of works we call "reference" includes atlases, almanacs, bibliographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, guidebooks, handbooks, indexes, manuals, yearbooks—materials we "refer" to rather than read entirely. Go to these for definitions, codes, standards, and topic overviews or background information.
ACC Libraries have many databases with reference or background information. If you're not sure where to start, or if you want help searching, ask a reference librarian.
Most of these databases will create citations for you, but be sure to check a citation guide. Sometimes the punctuation or capitalization may be incorrect in computer-generated citations.
These are often used for research asssignments. There are others. Ask a librarian for suggestions.
Here are two EBSCOhost databases often used for finding magazine and journal articles. Choose Languages to search in a language other than English to use. There are more databases for magazine and journal articles. Librarians can help you select others.
Click English or Languages to search in a language other than English.