Event
Introduction to Database Searching
February 18, 2019
5:10 PM – 5:40 PM
Edward Guiliano Global Center, Rm. 307
New York, NY
Learn simple and effective database search techniques with reference librarian Kevin Saw. This workshop introduces you to transferable skills that can be used in any database.
This workshop covers:
- Basic database search techniques: keyword searching, breaking down research questions into keywords.
- What is a database and how does it organize information for searching.
- Searching the NYIT Library’s online catalog of holdings.
- Learn how to use interdisciplinary databases such as Proquest database.