S^4: Super Summer Science Search

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

Questions?

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