Databases

**What is a Database ?** An organized collection of digital information that is searchable. You might think of it as an electronic filing system.

Roberts Wesleyan College: Database vs. Website
 * Why use Databases? **

**How do I access NHS Databases?** Use the NHS Catalog From school: Look for the NHS Catalog icon on your desktop From home: Go to the NHS website and click on the //NHS Catalog// button (under the Power School button) //You will need passwords to use databases from home//
 * Where can I find the NHS Catalog? **
 * Where do I find passwords? **

Passwords to NHS databases are located on p.41 of your student handbook located in your Student Planner. They are also posted in the NHS library classroom.


 * What features should I look for in a database? **

Full-text articles Citation tools Print/email functions Article Outlines Dictionary Font size adjustment Text to speech Power or advanced searching Topic or subject trees Folder options to save articles/searches Notetaking capabilities Results organized by type (media, primary sources,magazines, reference, etc.)