An electronic collection of materials which includes information describing each item that can be searched. Databases search a specific set of information sources, especially periodicals.
These cover a broad range of topics with full-text. Helpful for background information.
Many databases focus on materials specific to a subject or discipline. Below is a selection of databases for some common subjects at Castleton.
Castleton OneSearch searches most of the library's purchased or subscription material at once. Don't put a full sentence or question in the search box. Pull out keywords from the concepts of your topic.
Instead of: What kind of cognition does an octopus engage in?
Try just the keywords: cognition octopus
(excluding newspaper or scholarly journal articles)
In ProQuest Central, choose Advanced Search. Under Source type, scroll down and check the box next to Magazines.