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Simone Williams, Faculty Librarian

	phone/text: 954.201.7918
	swilli12@broward.edu
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Please email me if the available research appointment times do not work for your particular schedule/ time zone.

What is a Database?

Databases are digital collections of information. Library Databases offer information in the form of articles, eBooks, audio & video clips and much more.

Google vs. Databases?

Library databases differ from Google because they contain information that is more scholarly than Google results. Databases are more:

Accurate- examined by experts in the field (peer-reviewed); information can be verified in other sources
Authoritative- written or published by an industry professional with credentials & qualifications; reputable source
Objective- information is factual not opinionated; purpose is not to sell or persuade user

This is a 2.5 min. video explaining the benefits of using library databases for research.