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Tips For Effective Use Of Our Databases

Database Search Tips by Alex Deleon

Some more helpful tips!

  • Select the appropriate database for your search. If you are off campus, make sure you are accessing databases via the library website, which will prompt you to authenticate with your Jaguar ID.
  • For some topics, you may want to repeat your search in an additional database to add to your unique results list.
  • Each database has detailed help screens to assist you if you're having trouble and provide tips to help you hone your searching skills. Library databases are more complicated than Google, but they are worth the extra effort to find appropriate sources!

Contact me for more help! We can schedule an appointment or work via e-mail at Alexandra.Deleon@tamusa.edu.