Introduction

Databases provide easy access to a wide range of information, from lists of publications to information compiled and organized by the government. Because they are created as repositories of information, they typically provide numerous ways to search the information they contain. To learn more about searching databases, click on the items below:

What Are Databases?
What Types of Databases Are There?
What Types of Databases Can I Find on the Web?
How Can I Decide Which Database to Use?
How Can I Search a Database?