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