Introduction

Library Catalogs

Indexes & Abstracts (Databases)

Full-text Databases

Web Search Tools

Conclusion

Printable Checklist

Printable Checklist

Do you need a quick review? Here is a cheat sheet to print.

• Use the catalog to find out a library's holdings - books, maps, videos, games, and journals (but not journal articles).
• Use indexing/abstracting databases to find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.
• Full text means the complete article is available electronically.
• Use a Web search tool to find information on the Web.
• Library databases are delivered via the Web, but they are not Web sources and should not be confused as such!