Within Murray State's online virtual library, there are numerous different databases you can use for research! You can search by subject or search by individual database. If you aren't sure exactly what you are looking for, though, it may be easier to search by subject. For instance, if I were writing a paper about something dealing with my major, communication disorders, I could simply search that subject and it would bring up which databases would be most helpful in conducting my research! Knowing how to use this system is going to be very helpful in my educational career here at MSU!
Within each database, there is a different interface. For example, Ebsco Host has a single background page used for each search you enter, and that will be the same for all Ebsco host databases. Jstor will use a different layout, but still hosts many different databases in which you can find similar information.
When using databases, you must keep in mind that you are not using an "online" source! It is simply a print source that is housed electronically. Within some databases you can create accounts which will store the inormation you want to save so you can access it and print it later!
Databases are one of the most useful resources in research, as they contain thousands and thousands of peer reviewed journals for whatever the topic may be! An example is WorldCat, a world wide database, and can be accessed through the following link:
http://www.worldcat.org/
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