This page will help guide you in understanding databases, what they are, what they offer, and why you should use them.
Recommended databases for the School of Health & Human Performance are also provided, as they are the databases which will most directly relate to your coursework. This includes multi-discipline databases which cover a range of subjects.
See recommended databases for Health & Human Performance below.
The full range of databases subscribed to by DCU Library are found on our A-Z of Library Databases page as well.
Check out our LETSfind module on Introduction to Database Searching as well.
Databases are specifically organised and curated collections of electronic information, such as scholarly journal articles, magazines & newspapers, eBooks, and other academic reference resources.
They act as refined and focused search engines allowing users to search academic content through keywords or a number of other methods, such as author, title, or year, and will provide full-text electronic access to this content.
Databases are extremely useful and reliable when you are searching for credible resources and information for your coursework, focusing on high quality and relevant material.
Some databases are subject-specific and will have a definite focus on your subject area, while others can be multi-discipline covering a wider range of subjects.
Many of our Databases are now available to us through IReL (Irish Research eLibrary), a nationally funded resource providing access to a growing number of online resources and expanding the range of full-text availability.
Our Full range of Databases can be found on our A to Z of Library Databases page on the library homepage or by using the link on Library Search
Hi! My name is Celine Campbell, and I am the Subject Librarian for the School of Health and Human Performance.
I'm here to help support you in your studies and research, so please get in touch if you have any questions about anything in this Subject Guide, or about any of our other library research resources.
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