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 Search Ultimate and Omnifile Fulltext Mega cover a wider range of subjects.
Which database you use depends on what you’re looking for.
It’s a good idea to start with Search + Find because it indexes most of our databases, so you can search across several databases at once. However, do remember that not all of our databases are indexed on Search + Find.
Click on the Databases button on the library website to:
Content: Videos
Subjects: Wide range of subjects including art, design, film and documentaries
Content: Full-text journal articles
Subjects: Wide range of subjects including fine art, design, arts and culture
Content: Full-text journal articles
Subjects: Wide range of subjects including fine art, design, arts and culture
Content: Full-text journal articles
Subjects: History, culture, arts and design
Content: Newspaper articles
Subjects: The Irish Times newspaper digital archive dating back to 1859
Content: Newspaper articles
Subjects: Digital archive of regional and national Irish newspaper