This document provides an overview of scientific databases and resources for research. It begins by defining various publication and document types. It then discusses the current journal publishing business models of subscription-based versus open access. Several recommended e-databases are introduced, including Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciFinder, EBSCO Host, PubMed, Springer, and Wiley. Online tutorials and the library website are provided as resources for accessing and searching these databases.