Library databases are online collections that search quality journal, magazine, newspaper and other academic sources.
There are so many databases because there is so much information. There is no one database that covers all the resources available. Some databases will be directly focused on your subject, while others, such as Academic Onefile and Academic Search Complete cover a wider range of subjects.
Which databases you use depends on what you're looking for, it's a good idea to start with Search + Find because it indexes a large number of our collections. You must bear in mind however that Search + Find does not cover every single database, so it is important to have a look at each database individually and to become familiar with how to search them.
Search + Find
The library is pleased to provide access to selected free trials during term time on campus, see free trials to avail of our current trials.
Archiseek - information on Irish architecture
Irish Architectural Archive - collects and preserves the records of Irish architecture
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) - identify, record, and evaluate the post-1700 architectural heritage of Ireland
Paddi - planning architecture design database Ireland