"What the heck is a database?"
A library database is a searchable collection of digital items (such as journal or newspaper articles). Database companies collect these items to fill their databases. They then charge an access fee to organizations or individuals who wish to access the information stored in their databases.
MCC Library Services pays that access fee for faculty, staff, and most students (with the exception of continuing-education students.) In fact, we provide you with access to 162 databases. View the Databases A-Z list to see a description of every database we provide.
Not getting the search result you need? Make sure you know how to properly use the Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT in your searches. Proper use can make the difference between useful search results and useless search results!
Review Step #2 of the Database Research Spring slideshow (on this page). There, you find a highly useful video to teach you all about Boolean operators.
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