Discussion Questions: Library Catalogs & Databases
- In the library catalog, do a subject search on a world political leader, past or present. Then do a keyword search in the library catalog for the same person. Compare your results.
- In a general database, do a search on your topic. What facets are useful to help you narrow your results to relevant sources for your research? Which facets are not useful?
- Which subject specific database available through your academic library is useful in locating additional resources? How did you adjust your search statement for this database?
- In any database available through your academic library, do a search on your topic and select a full-text article, and e-mail it to yourself with the abstract and subject headings.
