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IST 678: Communication for Information Professionals (Laura Lisnyczyj)

Core Database Review Video and Exercises

Before the class session with Brenna, review this video and answer a set of questions below. After clicking the link, you may be prompted to log in with your SU NetID before reaching the video.

https://video.syr.edu/media/t/1_22lqrycv

After viewing the video, the next step is to complete a set of questions about each database. To answer the questions, you will need to access the databases by clicking on the links in the Core Databases box below. After answering the questions in each exercise link, click Submit. On the next page, enter your email to have a copy of your answers sent to you. Be sure to save this email, as you will use the answers in the group activity of the library session that I will conduct with you during class on Thursday, September 12. Be sure to complete the questions for all databases by 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 11. Thank you!

Links to the Core Databases Discussed in the Video

Additional Databases for iSchool Research

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