2. Overview
The Library subscribes to many online journal and newspaper databases.
Most of these are available from anywhere to any Victorian resident registered with
the Library.
These databases are mainly international although there are some Australian
databases.
Most content is from the last 20 years but there are also some substantial archives.
Usually a basic keyword search is a good place to start.
Most database offer sophisticated options for narrowing searches.
Most databases offer similar search limiters.
Check the ‘help’ link in any database for more on how searches are limited.
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50. Search strategies
Choose the right database.
See our descriptions of each database.
Be aware that some databases will have extensive archives, most won’t.
Start with a broad simple search and then build the search using options within the
database.
Usually a basic keyword search is a good place to start.
Most database offer sophisticated options for narrowing searches.
Most databases offer similar search limiters.
Check the help link in any database for more on how searches are limited.
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