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.
Most of the library databases are searchable using Search + Find. Type in your keywords, when you find the article or document you want, click on its title. You will need to login using your ATU email address and network password. This will bring you into the database where you can view or print the article.
The following databases are not searchable using Search + Find, you must search them separately:
• i2i National Standards
• IHS Markit
• Irish Newspapers Archive
• The Irish Times Online
Search the eJournals list if you know the title of the journal, newspaper, or magazine you are looking for or you can browse by subject.
►Watch this short animation to see what tips and features to use when searching library databases.
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