How to use CD-ROMs and other databases

What can I find in a database?

In databases you can find details of material (journal articles, product reviews, documents, conference papers and in some cases, books) that can form the basis of, or add greater depth to, your research. You can also check bibliographic information about journal articles.

You might also find:

• a summary (abstract) of the information referred to
• entire articles or documents (full-text databases)
• very current information - some databases are updated daily or weekly
• links to Monash University Library holdings via the library catalogue

Important copyright note: Use of data extracted from electronic databases for purposes other than academic research or teaching/learning may be forbidden or restricted under the terms of our licences. Please consult with library staff if you wish to use the data for other purposes.