Okay, so you're thinking, "Can't I just Google the information I need?" Of course you can, but a database is a different kind of research tool that can help you get access to reliable sources that may not be freely available on the web.
This brief video explains the advantages of library databases:
The video below shows you how to gain access to MDC's library databases:
Not sure which databases to try? The Recommended Databases page will help you select the best resources for your research paper topics.
Effective January 1st 2021, all users will be able to log in to library resources exclusively with their MDC username and password instead of their ID number and the last 4 digits of their ID. Learn more about the transition to OpenAthens here.
There's so much information out there. How do you decide which sources to use for your research assignment? How do you know if the sources you've found are reliable? These links can help.