How Do I Choose a Database?
Choosing from all the databases available at IU Indianapolis University Library can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:
- Not sure where to start? Try
- Academic Search
(covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)
- ProQuest Central
(covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)
- Use Subject Guides to explore and find databases with articles relevant to your research
- Hint: Look for phrases like “Most Popular”, “Frequently Used Databases”, or “Useful Resources.”
- Ask a Librarian
