Accessing Library Databases Where can I locate databases? What is authentication, and why do databases require it? How do I access BDHS databases? How do I access public library databases? © by Eclipse Digital Imaging
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Databases require authentication. Authentication: proof that you are allowed to access a certain set of resources IP recognition User Name & Password REQUIRED to proceed.
How to access BDHS databases: 1. Go to our school home page.
How to access BDHS databases: 2.Select “Library Media Center” from the left navigation menu. 3.Then, select “Research and Databases.”
4. Select the database that best fits your information needs.
5. Enter your authentication information. User names & passwords for all databases are available in the library. See your librarian!
How to access PWC public library databases: 1.Navigate to the county’s library home page. 2.Select “Premium Sites” to view databases.
3. Select the database that best fits your information needs.
4. Enter your authentication information. This will be your library card number, or phone number. You MUST have a library card to access these resources.
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