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Databases: A to Z
The complete list of databases available to you through the OWHL. To search for History specific databases click the "All Subjects" dropdown and select "History and Social Science."
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Library Catalog
Search items at Phillips Academy or broaden your search to include items offered to you by the NOBLE network.
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NoodleTools
Helps you stay organized and create citations
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Full Text Finder
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This resource allows you to search for specific journal titles in the OWHL's collection and see which databases have the full text articles.
Databases vs. Websites
Databases
- Paid for by the library. Often very expensive!
- Cannot be searched in Google.
- Includes sources written by professors, scholars, journalists, "smart people", etc.
- Authority of information is verified by experts.
Websites
- Access is free. No one is paying for the content.
- Anyone can publish a website. The information included is often not verified by anyone.
- Can be searched in a variety of search engines, including Google.
- Must examine with a critical eye!
