An Electronic Database
is a searchable electronic collection of resources.
A database may hold
a range of different types of information; journal, book or newspaper articles; journal, book or
newspaper citations and abstracts; reports; pictures; and increasingly e-books.
There are two types of database - indexes or bibliographic databases and full-text databases.
These databases are not the property of the University. They are obtained under a licence. It is important to note that, amongst other things, the licence restricts access to enrolled students and staff and prevents re-use or re-publication of the material within the database.