How to Use Databases

Do you have a couple of minutes? If so you can learn how to use one of the Virtual Library's databases.  

Why Databases? Learn what a database is and why to use one for your report. (About 5 minutes)

More Databases to learn about:

Select one of the databases below or from the list under How to use Databases above for a short video on how to use them.

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SIRS Issues Researcher provides pros and cons of current issues.

SIRS Issues Researcher

Learn about the pros and cons of current issues. A great resource for debate topics or when reporting on a topic and you need to take a stand. Follow along by opening the database in a new window - SIRS Issues Researcher

Quick Start Guide for SIRS Issues Researcher (Print the step-by-step guide for using SIRS Issues Researcher)

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Learn to use The Historical Newspaper - The New York Times

Quick Start Guide for Historical Newspapers (Print this guide for step-by-step usage of Historical Newspapers such as The New York Times)

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Learn to use CultureGrams

By using CultureGrams you can learn about countries, the states and Canadian provinces.

Quick Start Guide for CultureGrams  (Print this guide for step-by-step usage of CultureGrams)