Library Tutorial - Searching Electronic Databases - Introduction

Each database is constructed individually leading to many differences among them. Seemingly simple details can have a profound impact when you are trying to conduct a search. In this section, we will be discussing the most common techniques to search databases. You will need to read the online help or experiment on your own to discover which methods work for a particular database.

Topics Covered:

• Keyword Searching
• Subject Searching
• Keyword vs. Subject Searching
• Field Searching

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