A general term for many methods of storing information electronically. In the library this includes CD-ROMs and the library catalogue.

(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers

a collection of information organised in categories to enable it to be retrieved

an organised list of published information sources (usually journal articles), either giving a summary (a citation) of where you can find the full information or containing the full article itself (full text databases)

a searchable electronic collection of resources

a tool used for finding information on recent topics

An organized, searchable collection of information, often related to a specific subject area. One of the primary tools for locating periodical articles by topic. Most databases available through the library are licensed resources with access restrictions.

is a organised collection of text/graphics based information either in CD-ROM format or as an on-line database accessed via telecommunication networks or the Internet

an organized body of information entered and stored using a computer

Information, usually consisting of linked data fields, that can be accessed through an electronic medium (eg via a personal computer that has access to this data). Most electronic databases have a search facility, which allows the reader to look for individual topic components within large sets of indexed data.

see Database.

Computer-based collection or listing of information, usually organized with searchable elements or fields. For example, a library catalog is a database that can be searched by author, title, subject, keyword, etc.