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Many libraries subscribe to specialized databases that are accessible online to members of the library, like students at colleges and community members with public library cards. Some library databases focus on numerous subjects of general interest to library users, while others specialize in collecting information about one broad subject area. All library databases are searched by combining several keywords together. When starting a search it is extremely helpful to think up as many relevant keywords as possible that could be useful in a search. Most good library research involves a series of searches based on finding and using more and more relevant keywords. The references found in library databases usually refer to books or journal articles. Sometimes the articles are available online. Librarians will help people find the books and articles they are interested in reading. The
Internet has vast information and is also searched with keywords.
To narrow in on good information on the Internet people should use
as many relevant keywords as possible to describe their subject
interest. |
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