S^4-Super Summer Science Search™ Contest Study Session #2: Databases Overview

S^4: Super Summer Science Search

What are databases?
A database is a resource provided by the Santa Clara Country Library District
to anyone with a library card.
Why should I use a library database?
How about I show you…
Where can I find them?
The databases are on the library website or at
www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org

SCIENCE
Art
Music
Medicine
Technology
Rourke’s World of Science Encyclopedia
 Easy search bar
 Detailed descriptions with subtopics
 Toolbar has print, download, and email options
 Citations are available in MLA and APA format
 Download articles as PDF, mp3, or e-book format

Art Music MedicineTechnology
 Variety of entries/books
 Alphabetically organized
 Small descriptions or references for each topic
 Sidebar has related topics and other issues
 Covers art/lit/history/etc.
 Shows Renaissance influence of modern society
Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance

 Variety of entries/books
 Alphabetically organized
 Small descriptions or references for each topic
 Sidebar has related topics and other issues
 Covers all forms of music
 Legitimate sources
Oxford Companion to Music

 Separated into health topics, drugs/supplements, videos
 Sidebar contains popular searches and medical dictionary
 Lengthy descriptions for each topic
 Includes treatments, symptoms, related issues, etc.
 Legitimate sources under each article
MedlinePlus

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S^4-Super Summer Science Search™ Contest Study Session #2: Databases Overview

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