Search Hacks
A quick guide for getting the most out of library search tools and academic databases
Watch This Academic (Library) Database Explainer
Research can feel overwhelming when it is difficult to know what sources are useful and trustworthy. Academic databases help solve this problem by making sources easy to search, filter, and evaluate. This video explains Academic Databases and teaches:
- Why quality matters more than quantity in research
- Where to find academic databases
- What types of publications and subjects are available
- How to search an academic database effectively
- How to filter search results
Duration: 02m 19s
Choose Your Database
- NWACC Library Research GuidesCheck out the librarian's Best Bets! Find the guide for your course, and consult the Find Your Sources page.
- Research Databases A-ZBrowse and connect to all available NWACC Library databases on our A-Z list.
Limit our A-Z Databases list by subject, type of information, or vendor.
- Video: Choosing a Database (from Credo's Instruct)
With so many library resources available to you online, it can be hard to determine where to begin your research and what sources best suit your needs. In this video, you’ll learn how to determine your assignment’s information need, locate the different types of library databases that are available for your use, and how to identify specific features of a database to determine if it meets your needs.
Duration: 03m 41s
