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Wayland High School Library: DATABASES

DATABASE INFO

Click HERE to access the library databases. While they are broken down into subcategories, many databases can be used for more than one subject. For helpful web resources, that are not databases, click HERE. If you have any questions or need help, please either visit or email Ms. McGillis in the library. 

Most of the databases are geo located within the high school and you will not need a password.
For those that aren’t, as well as for home access: DATABASE PASSWORDS. 

Click HERE for subject specific guides for various research topics/assignments. 

WHAT ARE DATABASES

What are library databases? 

  • Library databases are like mini versions of the internet and provide access to carefully selected information sources. Ex: academic journals, magazines, newspapers. encyclopedias, videos, images, and other resources. 
  • Library databases are set up for you to customize your search in order to get the most relevant results
  • Library databases provide citation information
  • Library databases often contain full-text articles - you can print, save, email an entire article. 
  • There are different kinds of library databases: 

General Topics - Ex: Encyclopedia, Britannica, Gale OneFile

Specific Topics - Ex: Biography In Context, American History, Science Online

*Adapted from Enoch Pratt Free Library

EVALUATING SOURCES

Evaluating Sources: Tips and suggestions on navigating information & how to determine the accuracy and relevancy of information sources. 

 

SEARCHING DATABASES

FACT CHECKING INFORMATION

To verify information outside of databases - use this fact checking resource guide.